The Good Girl Podcast

The very essence of who people are rest in our friendships. Our friendships cultivate us, direct us, and define us. But what happens when there is a rift in our deepest friendships? Listen as one woman share's how a small crack in the foundation of true friendship developed in something much deeper.

Who our friends are and what a true friendship is can easily hold two drastically different definitions. Even more, discovering that fact can be a painful journey. This week on Good Girl Radio, a 34 year old woman shares how and why she's just now understanding what is means to be a friend.

On Sunday, the First Lady of the United States, Michelle Obama joined millions of Americans in celebrating black women at 2015 Black Girls Rock! Black Girls Rock! is an opportunity to uplift "black excellence and challenges narrow and archaic understandings of black art, black life, and black womanhood." As expected, FLOTUS' inspiring speech during 5th TV Broadcast reminding black girls that they are beautiful, came with criticism. Listen to part 1 and part 2 of this week's show, as we attempt to deal w

"No matter who you are, no matter where you come from, you are beautiful." Those are the encouraging words of Michelle Obama to the attendees of the 5th TV broadcast Black Girls Rock! Black Girls Rock! is an opportunity to uplift "black excellence and challenges narrow and archaic understandings of black art, black life, and black womanhood." Unfortunately there is tension around celebrating and maintaining one's identity as a black women. Listen as we attempt to parse out the tension and delve deeper into

We are ending the three part confession series- "If there was one thing I could change…" on high note. There are far too many choices, if given a second chance, we would change. This last woman we spoke to shared a universal truth that can be applicable to our lives. This truth will make the journey to finding ourselves and our purpose a little bit more fulfilling. Listen

couple This is part 2 in the three part confession series- "If there was one thing I could change…" This past weekend I had the opportunity to ask three women, "If there was one thing you could change in your life what would it be?" There responses were raw honesty. Listen to part two where a woman opens up about submission in a marriage.

In life, you will mess up (period). Error, mistakes, royal flubs are simply a part of living. If grace is present, it can be a part of learning as well. This week we'll hear from three women who are learning from their mistakes. I talked with each of them during Rhama Word House Ministries annual "A Spirit of Giving" conference in Lansing, MI. The conference goal is to birth deliverance from life's burdens. I had the opportunity to ask each woman, "If there was one thing you could change in your life what w

Without a doubt, communication is the key to a healthy and successful relationship. Unfortunately in many romantic relationships, men are traditionally silent. But why ? Dr. Sean Holland of Epicenter of Worship and President of I am E2E, an organization equipping individuals to move to the next level, shares in detail the thoughts, needs, and desires of men when they are silent. Listen to Part 2 of "Are You Robbing the voice of Your Man?" and learn the heart rhythms of your man, husband, or boyfriend when

A man's silence on the nature of his relationship can speak volumes. It has ripple effects crossing generations. However women, more often than not, are unapologetic in speaking on the greatness, perks, both ups & downs of being in committed relationship. This week we are having a conversation with Dr. Sean Holland, pastor of Epicenter of Worship and president of I am E2E, an organization that equips people to go to the next level. After a social media post erupts on this very topics, Dr. Holland shares w

Listen to Part 2 of the Good Wife as Shanell Henry, Lansing mother of three, shares her confession of merely being a "good wife."

Good is basic, just enough, and slightly better than average. And it's understandable that after 18 years of marriage, one can make peace with "good." But listen as one woman confesses why her role as a "good" wife isn't good enough.

More often than not we get upset, tight-lipped, or "salty" when some of our closest friend offer a healthy dose of honesty. We initially may want to deny the truth but if we receive it, it will only help us grow. Listen to part 2 of "When Your Friends Call You Out..." where Cameo King sits down with one of her close friends who told the truth about her "issues."

After being solicited by a pastor to participate in an affair and offered by the pastor's wife to abort her unborn child, Kim Pratt reveals the depth of her hurt. Listen to part 2 of "I was hurt but never healed," as Kim shares what lengths she went to numb the pain.

Being hurt is a necessary "evil" in life. It happens to the best of us. How we heal from the hurt can determine the quality of future relationships and our lens in life. This week on Good Girl Radio, recording artist and lyricist, Kim Pratt, reveals how she was hurt in what many consider a safe-haven, the church. Listen as Kim shares her story of preaching healing, but never being healed herself.

Former State Representative of 68th House district of Michigan, Joan Bauer, shares her confession with us this week. Her decorated career as the Director of Volunteer Services for the Ingham Regional Medical Center, Lansing City Council person, teacher, and public servant has created a well-respected public persona of wise, smart, hardworking woman, but Joan confesses, she's at place, as a 64 year old woman, she didn't expect to be. Listen.