Beautifullycomplicated Podcast

Episode 38 Being a Business is Complicated was the epitome of money talk.Segment 1: What’s Happening NowForbes released its list of millionaire and billionaire and 3 notable names jumped out - Rihanna came out swinging as the #1 female musician making money moves. Serena the GOAT of tennis let it be known she’s a powerhouse in VCs too. Then, Jay Z laid out the blueprint for becoming a hip hop billionaire.Segment 2: Self CareGet back to you. We lose ourselves sometimes in life and get away from what is important to us and who we are. It’s time to recognize it in yourself and start the work in getting back to you.Segment 3: Black ExcellenceIt’s Pride Month so we had to make sure the LGBTQ community was well represented and this epiosode’s spotlighted woman is definitely great representation. Talking about the super talented screenwriter, producer, and actor - Lena Waithe.Segment 4: The Biz CornerTime to talk money. Get over the awkwardness of it all and get real about money. It’s a great show, so make sure you

Just wanted to express a little gratitude on my birthday to those who listen to the show, those who surround me daily in my life, and, of course, to God for being my beacon of light. 34 years old. 34 times around the sun. And I'm just getting started. Listen to this quick special clip and be blessed! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Episode 37: Empowered Women are ComplicatedWomen are powerful and empowered. We are not monoliths nor are we silent when people try to strip us of what we know is ours. We will always fight. We will always rise. We will win.Segment 1: What’s Happening NowWomen’s rights are under attack in a way we haven’t seen in decades. Several states have written and passed so-called heartbeat bills to ban abortions at 6 weeks of pregnancy. Giving the deets and why we need to fight to preserve our rights. Balancing out the bad news with good news in black girl magicdom - Beyonce made a uber good deal with Uber and Rihanna’s stepping into a new role of leading a fashion house with LVMH.Segment 2: Self CareYour mental health is very important and with all that’s happening around us, it’s more important than ever that we take good care of ourselves. Therapy is a great outlet that so many of us need but is stigmatized unfairly. Let’s talk about why you should get therapy in this segment. Check out Therapy for Black Girls.Segme

Episode 36 Owning your Brand is Complicated was filled with good nuggets of inspiration and tools to set you up to work on owning your brand fully.Segment 1: What’s Happening NowWell, the Mueller investigation ended in March - many indictments, convictions, and other investigations came out of it and the offer to Congress to use their power to hold Trump accountable for possible obstruction outlined in the report. Let’s see what the Democrats do with it. Speaking of the Democrats, full field and growing for the 2020 primary with lots of attention going to certain white men and no one else by the media. Get ready for a crazy long primary, people! Rounding out the segment with something or should I say someone important - Beyonce and the Homecoming Special - the masterclass on brand ownership. I stan.Segment 2: Self CareYou may already have your self care routine mapped out, for those that don’t or is looking for a meditation practice to add in, might I pose transcendental meditation as an option. This silent m

Empire Building is Complicated.Time to build your empire. Focus on getting started and work on manifesting all that is inside of you so that you can impact the lives that are connected to it. Segment 1: What’s Happening NowR. Kelly is still in the news. This time he is officially under criminal investigation and was arrested with a bond of $1 million which was posted a few days later. As the allegations against him are being investigated, we’re keeping a watchful eye to see if he finally will see the inside of a prison for his alleged deeds. Trump’s fixer, Cohen made an appearance on Capitol Hill to spill all of the tea on his time with Trump. So much said, so much unsaid in public but alluding to other investigations. He came with receipts so let’s see how this one goes. Rihanna is in the news with the focus being on a new fashion line she is set to release. This woman is an empire and I stan.Segment 2: Self CareAs we all focus on reaching our destiny and manifesting our goals and dreams, it’s time we releas

Everything seems Complicated! What more can be said.Segment 1: What’s Happening NowThe government shutdown is finally over but people are definitely still feeling the impact of it all over a stupid wall. Covering the shutdown and how its impact has rippled across multiple groups and caused a national security risk.Segment 2: Self-CareSettle into your place of peace. With all of the chaos going on, it’s important that you find whatever gives you peace and nestle in it from time to time.Segment 3: Black ExcellenceTalking about the true trailblazer, Shirley Chisholm - first black woman to run for the office of the U.S. Presidency on a major party ticket.Segment 4: The Biz CornerCalling all of my future entrepreneurs! I have a few tips on what you need to do start a business in 2019. Giving you the basics on what to do to manifest your 2019 goals.It’s a great show, so make sure you hit that like button, rate the show, subscribe to get the latest updates when new episodes are available, and share it with friends a

2019 is already Complicated! Happy New Year! BeautifullyComplicated Pod is back and ready to conquer the year.Segment 1: What’s Happening NowLifetime is airing a 6-part docuseries, Surviving R Kelly. Covering that series and thoughts on sexual violence overall. On a lighter note, talking about Bey & Jay’s influence in veganism and the reaction from Black Twitter. In politics - The Democrats are back in charge of the House and Nancy Pelosi is Speaker! Let’s get these hearings going. And Trump shutdown the government over a stupid wall impacting the lives of hundreds of thousands of government workers.Segment 2: Self-CareLet’s set intentions for 2019!Segment 3: Black ExcellenceForever FLOTUS, Michelle Obama, released her memoir Becoming and we need to just talk about how amazing she is.Segment 4: The Biz CornerSocial media is a useful tool for small businesses and a good way to get the word out and control your messaging and brand in the marketplace as well as reach your consumers. Sharing 3 quick tips on t

The Power of No is Complicated! Even in the midterm elections, we flexed our power of no - no more and rolled out a beautiful blue wave. Boom!Segment 1: What’s Happening NowThe midterm elections are over...well, almost, and thank God! Democrats took over the house, some governorships, and many state seats. Diversity, especially women of color, and LGBTQ were well represented in the elected! Finally can move on from talking about elections. FINALLY!Segment 2: Self-CareThe Power of NO is real and something you need to incorporate into your vocabulary for true self care. It’s a sentence on its own. No. Period. Done.Segment 3: Black ExcellenceI love art! So had to shout out an artist here and why not the woman who painted First Lady Michelle Obama’s official portrait. Yes, I’m talking about artist Amy Sherald.Segment 4: The Biz CornerI love all things business! One may call me a business geek. But I’m an entrepreneur, CEO, and expert in business optimization so of course I’m going to give a glimpse in that and ta

Elections are Complicated! Or are they? Some would like to make it so, but we’re still making ourselves actively engaged citizens of the U.S.Segment 1: What’s Happening NowThe last couple of weeks in America has been wildly exhausting but we’re still fired up to vote in the midterms on Tuesday, November 6th so we’re talking why it’s important and what’s on the ballot.Segment 2: Self-CareChoose you! When things are tough or just too much to take, take a moment and choose you. Your sanity. Your mental health. Your emotional health. Your physical health. Your spiritual health. Pull away and take care of you so you can come back refueled, recharged, and ready to conquer life.Segment 3: Black ExcellenceWe’re on the cusp of a new first in America if Georgia Democrats turn out! In this segment, time to spotlight Stacey Abrams, Georgia’s democratic gubernatorial candidate who is on track to become the first black woman governor of a state in America. Get to the polls, Georgians!Segment 4: The Biz CornerNew segment, w

Being Present is Complicated! Or is it? It just takes practice :) Oh and special announcement!Segment 1: What’s Happening NowKavanaugh has been confirmed and sworn in. Y’all. Boooo. Moving on. New report rolled out on climate change and its impact if we don’t course correct now. It’s real and we need to do something to slow it down. Also, VOTE! November 6th is right around the corner, so if you can vote, please vote. Voter suppression is real. So be on the lookout for all of the ways the GOP is trying to silence you. Not to mention, just get active in your democracy in any way you can. It’s so important that we stay loud and rattle the table. That’s how we get change.Segment 2: Self-Care*Breathes in* *Breathes out* Ahhhh….Time to talk about mindfulness. Living in the present moment. Increasing awareness. Being more in-touch with yourself and that which surrounds you. Time to discuss how you can practice mindfulness.Segment 3: Black ExcellenceKimberly Bryant is my shining light on this episode for black excell

Womanhood is Complicated! Living in a misogynistic world is tough yet something we’ve all come accustomed to navigating. But, enough is enough. We’re pushing for changing and demanding we are heard and respected.Segment 1: What’s Happening NowCovering the latest with the Supreme Court hearing for Brett Kavanaugh and the numerous sexual assault complaints against him that have surfaced, one most notably from Dr Christine Blasey Ford. Discussing Dr Ford’s and Kavanaugh’s hearings before the Senate Judiciary Committee. Also discussing the baddest woman in tennis, Serena Williams and her words at the U.S. Open that reminded us that we have a voice.Segment 2: Self-CareWith all of the talk of sexual assault, it’s time we pull back and take some time to take care of ourselves. Shut off the news, social media, and take care of you, especially sexual assault survivors. The moment we are in now can be triggering so I want to talk about the great need for self care now more than ever.Segment 3: Black ExcellenceTimes up!

Owning Your Life is Complicated for sure and requires that you take stock of how you’re allowing yourself to be seen by the world. Are you showing up fully of yourself and allowing your gifts and talents to shine or are you shrinking?Segment 1: What’s Happening NowBeyonce took over Vogue and we stan! Beyonce gave all of the life in her Vogue takeover complete with a writeup that she penned herself shunning the need for an interview. She shared her platform by allowing up-and-coming photographer, Tyler Mitchell to shoot her giving way for him to be the first African American to shoot the cover and the youngest person to shoot the cover. She opened up about her pregnancy and issues she faced around childbirth shedding a light on the racial inequality of medicine in America. Beyonce talked about her acceptance of her post-baby body and what it means to her to live comfortably with her new curves. So many nuggets. Make sure you check it out here or grab the latest copy of Vogue on newstands now!Segment 2: Self-Ca

Resetting is Complicated for sure but is ever needed when you’re journeying through life. The road to destiny is bumpy at times and sometimes we find ourselves lulling in a space of complacency instead of moving forward at the level we should be operating at, so let’s take this July to reset!Segment 1: What’s Happening NowWe still have kids detained in cages and tent cities here in America. Refugee children are representing themselves in U.S. immigration courts. The government has no idea what parent goes with what child and are doing DNA tests now to fulfill a court-order of re-uniting parents with children (because we needed a lawsuit to ensure they’d do it in a timely manner *slow blink*). Yes, I’m still talking about the refugee crisis and detained kids, I won’t stop until we change course and treat people with the basic human decency that their humanity deserves. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez shocked the establishment in a NY primary where she beat incumbent Representative Joe Crowley landing herself a place

Immigration is complicated, racist policies are not. It’s not an easy thing for any nation to work through when it comes to taking care of the citizens and those seeking a better life. The policies around it can be difficult to build out, however treating people as humans is not complicated at all. It requires basic decency and respect for all human life and apparently that is complicated for this current administration.Segment 1: What’s Happening NowIt’s time to talk about the history of othering in America and how we’re seeing it play it now at the souther border. Getting to the root of the racist policies of America throughout history and that chose to ignore the basic humanity of different groups of people on this episode. A lot has been happening with family separation, childhood detention, now family detention, and deportation of parents without children. A lot of horrible things happening and it’s time to get honest about the discussion.Fundraiser Page for Raices Segment 2: Self-CareSelf education is c

Life is complicated but we can move through it if we know that we have people who surround us that love us and love on others. Be a light.Segment 1: What’s Happening NowI’ve been on break for a month! So, this is my recap on what happened the past month from This is America to the Trump Administration showing us just what the America they want looks like with immigration. Horrible all around, so I’m sharing my thoughts.Segment 2: Self-CareWe have been inundated by suicides this last week. It’s time to talk about truly being mindful of self and others and ensuring we are there for them and reaching out when we’re not ourselves. LIfe is a precious gift that gets really hard at times, know that we still deserve to live it to the fullest. If you’re experiencing thoughts of suicide, please reach out to someone you love and trust or the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255. Find a good therapist and check out a great podcast, Therapy for Black Girls, wherever you get your podcasts. There are alway

Existing while Black is Complicated! Seriously, it shouldn’t be but it is and it is painfully unfortunate.Segment 1: What’s Happening NowThere has been way too much happening in the past couple of weeks. Way too much! But, here we are. So, I’m taking the opportunity to hit on some of the highlights that really shed a light on how existing while black is criminalized and attacked. I’m talking about the incident at Starbucks that resulted in the arrest of 2 black men, the murder of 4 black people at a Waffle House by a white supremacist, the arrest of a young woman at a Waffle House in Alabama, and the recent comments by Kanye on Twitter. So much to unpack. Too much to unpack.Segment 2: Self-CareBecause life these past couple of weeks have been insane (and I didn’t even tough on everything that went down!), I’m calling for a social media detox for all of us. We gotta sage our phones and tablets, ya’ll. I’m giving you 4 tips (and a bonus) on taking a vacation from social media and reconnecting with your life. Tr

Breaking out of the Box is Complicated! It’s time we smash boxes, burn labels, and embrace our truest selves. It’s beyond time, beautiful people.Segment 1: What’s Happening NowY’all Drake dropped Nice For What just for me. I’m certain of it. Well, for you, too my sistas. And can we say it was glorious with the hot video to match featuring all of our faves from Tracee Ellis Ross to Issa Rae, Letitia Wright to Misty Copeland...it was serious! So many beautiful ladies being unapologetically free and I stan! Celebrating Cardi B on her new album and her baby announcement. Get it, girl! Couldn’t record without mentioning the epic dragging of Killer Mike by one of my faves, Joy Reid of MSNBC’s AMJoy. Oh and of course, the latest in the dumpster fire that is the Trump Administration. You don’t want to miss this sizzling hot segment.Segment 2: Self-CareBreak out of the box! We gotta do it. We’ve been put in boxes by others and ourselves. Taken on labels that aren’t ours. Allowed limiting thinking or actions to keep us

Doing the Work is Complicated FOR SURE! But, it’s time. It’s time for each of us to do the work in our purpose and watch the world be transformed for the better. Segment 1: What’s Happening Now I saw A Wrinkle In Time opening weekend so giving my brief thoughts on it and why you should definitely see it! Shedding some light on people who have been making a difference and fighting back against what has become the norm for so many, gun violence, in my coverage of the March For Our Lives event. You gotta hear the speech from 11 year old, Naomi Wadler. I am also spotlighting the assassination of Brazilian Councillor, Marielle Franco, who fought tirelessly to upend oppression and institutionalized racism and state-sanctioned violence. Segment 2: Self-Care In the last episode, I talked about finding your purpose. Now, it’s time to do the work, purposeful work. So, I’m giving your 4 Steps to Impact of working in your purpose and transforming the world. Segment 3: Black Excellence Serena Williams. GOAT. We all know h

Heyyyy!!! In this episode we’re covering a few good topics (as usual!). Check it out. In Segment 1: What’s Happening Now the talk is on Black Panther shattering the myth that a black cast can’t make money at the box office as it nears the $1 billion dollar mark in Week 3. Get it, fellow Wakandans! Also, covering the gun reform debate and the work of the MSD High students as they take on the NRA and politicians. Also, doing a quick rundown of the move by South African president, Cyril Ramaphosa, to redistribute land from white farmers to black farmers in an attempt to right the wrongs of colonization. Watch that space! In Segment 2: Self Care it’s time to find out who we are, why we are, and step fully into ourselves and our purpose. Oh yeah, this is a deep one! There are 4 questions we need to answer, so grab your notebook for this one: Who am I? Why am I? Am I doing anything right now related to ‘why I am’ that speaks to ‘who I am’? What does it look like for me to begin to actualize my full self in life and