Balanced Black Girl

Today, we’re talking to Dr. Sara C. Flowers, the vice president of education at the planned parenthood federation of America. She is an advocate for evidence-informed practice and emotional intelligence in sex education, Sara’s research focuses on fidelity and adaptation of sex education curricula, dismantling sexual and reproductive health disparities, serving the youth of color, and strengthening reproductive health access.

Today, we’re talking to Adunola Adeshola, a career strategist and Forbes contributor. She teaches flourishing and unfulfilled corporate professionals how to secure new positions they love at companies they love. In this episode, we talk about ways to overcome imposter syndrome in the workplace, and how to navigate a career transition during times of uncertainty.

Today’s guest is Dr. Kristamarie Collman, a double board certified family medicine doctor. Leveraging her professional background in medicine paired with a natural flair for beauty and style, Dr. Kristamarie takes a holistic approach in helping women to live healthier lives. 

We found ourselves in the middle of a global pandemic and cultural revolution at the same time. It’s a lot (to say the least). In this solo episode, Les is discussing the importance of setting boundaries and protecting your energy so you can channel it into the areas of life that make most sense for you.

Today’s guest is Jasmine Offor-Verville. Jasmine is a writer, speaker and truth-teller empowering us to unearth our individual Divine Destiny through the lens of Human Design. Her provoking conversations and practice pioneer a new way of being that will allow each of us to see our divine nature. Through her resources, workshops and writing, Jasmine is changing the way we see ourselves so that we no longer have to look out for validation but return back within.

Today’s guest is Alina Brown, Functional Nutritional Therapy Practitioner co-founder of WellnessCon, and creator of the Aligned Life Planner. In this episode, we discuss ways to make healthy habits affordable, sustainable, and easy to stick to.

Today’s bonus episode is a candid conversation with Les’s mom Trina in honor of Mother’s Day. This episode is a special one, as they talk about navigating motherhood through the different stages of life, and how their mother/daughter relationship has evolved over time.

In this episode, discover the healing power of conscious connected breathwork with Kathleen Booker, the Jedi of Calm.

Today, we’re talking to Adriana Jean Louis, doula and founder of Doula Philosophy. When working with these organizations, Adriana works directly with adolescent mothers, mothers of Haitian descent, women of color and women with a history of trauma. In private practice Doula Philosophy offers birth, postpartum and home doula services to families in Massachusetts and parts of Rhode Island.

Today’s guest Patty Dean, also known as Patty Pilates, has been teaching classical Pilates for 20 years. Through her teaching, she has worked with celebrity clients, athletes, children of all abilities and everyone in between. We discuss the mental and physical benefits of Pilates, and ways to make the format more accessible.

Today we’re talking to Bridget Todd, political strategist, media personality, and the host of AFROPUNK’s Solution Sessions Podcast where she focuses on amplifying black stories globally.

Today’s guest is Nadine Joseph, founder and CEO of Peak and Valley, a conscious company that combines ancient wisdom and modern science to make everyday wellness essentials. In this episode, we discuss practical tips for stress management, and why managing stress is so important.

Today’s guest is Toya Coleman, creator of Toya from Harlem. In this episode, we discuss lesser-known Black history moments, Black women’s stories that aren’t often told, and how we are all contributing to Black history today.

In today’s episode, Les is holding it down solo discussing listener-submitted topics. Starting off with some reflection on 2019 and a renewed mindset for 2020, this episode gets deep down and personal about family, relocating, dating, manifestation, and more.

Today’s guest is Sinikiwe Dhliwayo, founder of NAAYA. Whether making yoga accessible to those who need the practice most or telling the stories of marginalized folx through elevated photo and video, Sinikiwe is dedicated to changing the conversation around what it looks and feels like to be well. Her work and efforts to make the wellness space more equitable.