In this episode of Black Girls Bonding, we sit down with Leslie Quigless to explore the importance of rest and recovery in our lives as Black women. We delve into the concept of life as a paradox, discussing how taking chances on ourselves can lead to profound growth and self-discovery. Join us as we challenge societal norms and embrace the complexities of our journeys, encouraging each other to prioritize self-care and resilience.

Leslie's Substack: https://substack.com/@lesliequigless1
Leslie's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thegospelofpleasure/#

Leslie also recommended a biography on Zora Neale Hurston. Wrapped in Rainbows by Valerie Boyd: https://bookshop.org/p/books/wrapped-in-rainbows-the-life-of-zora-neale-hurston-valerie-boyd/951815?ean=9780743253291&next=t&next=t

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In this episode of Black Girls Bonding, we celebrate the strength and resilience within us as we embrace the new year. Join us as we reflect on our journey, reaffirm our power, and discuss the importance of not relinquishing our worth to others. Let’s inspire each other to step boldly into the future, recognizing the incredible beings we are!

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Life is full of contrasts—strength and vulnerability, joy and pain, roots and wings. In this episode, we explore how these dualities shape our experiences as Black women.

Tune in as we discuss:

•How to hold space for opposing truths in your life.

•Balancing individuality and community.

•Practical tips for navigating life’s complexities with grace.

Let’s embrace the “both/and” of life—together.

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The holidays are not always a joyful season for folks. In this week's episode, Kianti acknowledges the difficult emotions that this season can bring up and shares some strategies that may help get you through.

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This is a very short episode to remind us and ground us in the fact that we will be ok. The election results have been devastating (to say the very least) so now is the time to hold our community close. We are all we got!

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Today, Kianti digs into our fears around failure and how we have to do the work to embrace that failure is a key component of growth!

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In this episode, we talk about the many ways scarcity can show up in our lives and what we can do to expand and move towards abundance.

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This week, Kianti has a chance to sit down with Joyce Senior, Nutritionist extraordinaire, about simple ways that we can adjust our diets to achieve maximal health benefits.

LinkedIn profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joyce-senior-phd-pmp/
Consulting website: https://drjseniorconsulting.com/
Nonprofit website: https://myhairmyhealthpdx.org/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drjsenior84/

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