The Great Girlfriends

Ep 58: 5 Ways to Tap Into Your Femininity If you’re a long-time or even new listener to the Great Girlfriends Podcast, you know that this show is made for and by strong, independent women. However, stereotypes and social norms tell us that this identity of strength and independence is at odds with femininity, the quality of being female. Truth be told, strength and femininity go hand in hand, but so many of us have been forced to hide or disguise what our femininity is because of fear that it makes us weak. Today is the day to celebrate and express all of the qualities that make us who we are as women. In this episode we’re discussing how femininity gives women a unique power that’s different but just as potent as traditional archetypes of power. In this Episode You’ll Hear: What feminine does and does not equal Why we block and hide our femininity Four questions that will help you explore this quality Five ways that you can tap into your femininity Join the Conversation We love connecting with our Great Girlfriends in our Facebook Group, on Twitter, and on Instagram. Ask Us a Question Ask us a question by clicking HERE Binge on Seasons 1 and 2! If you want to listen to more episodes, you will find all 26 audio episodes of Seasons 1 and 2 here. Share the Love If you enjoyed the show, please rate it on iTunes and write a brief review. That would help tremendously in getting the word out and raising the visibility of the show.  Are you a part of our social community?  Join us now!  

Ep 57: Learning to Celebrate Closed Doors There’s a common adage that still remains true, “When one door closes, another one opens.” We’ve experienced how the closing of one door or the failure to achieve one thing can leave us fixated on an opportunity that was never meant to be ours. This fixation will hold us back from fully pursuing other doors that stand wide open for us in our careers, relationships, and lives. We tend to ignore all of the other doors that have opened or all of the things that have gone well when we’re obsessed with the closing of just one door in a million. In this episode, we discuss how you can’t lose sight of the global vision for your life when one door closes because it only brings you closer to where you’re supposed to be. In this Episode You’ll Hear: Why one closed door is actually a good thing How a closed door can equal opportunity How you’re standing in your own way by focusing on one door How and why you should begin to celebrate closed doors Why you should detach your global vision from one door Join the Conversation We love connecting with our Great Girlfriends in our Facebook Group, on Twitter, and on Instagram. Ask Us a Question Ask us a question by clicking HERE Binge on Seasons 1 and 2! If you want to listen to more episodes, you will find all 26 audio episodes of Seasons 1 and 2 here. Share the Love If you enjoyed the show, please rate it on iTunes and write a brief review. That would help tremendously in getting the word out and raising the visibility of the show.  Are you a part of our social community?  Join us now!  

Ep 56: Momma Please! 3 Ways to Respect Your Parents While Living Your Own Life A disagreement between mother and daughter is hardly uncommon. For instance, you tell your mom you want to try a career path she’s never even heard of and she shuts it down immediately and tries to “knock some sense into you.” An argument might certainly ensue. Despite what you may think, this scenario is not limited to angsty teenagers and their beleaguered parents. This discord often occurs between generations and is something that could easily last a lifetime if you don’t know why it happens or how to unify these opposing viewpoints. From our experiences on both sides of arguments like these, we’ve come to a few conclusions. In this episode we discuss how you can pursue a life of your own choosing while still giving them the respect due. In this Episode You’ll Hear: Why we should set ourselves free from these pressures on mothers and children How parental pressure can wire you to live someone else’s life Why you should have your own experiences and develop your own wisdom Why you it’s time to assess what you, and not your parents, really want Three ways to respect your parents while living your own life Join the Conversation We love connecting with our Great Girlfriends in our Facebook Group, on Twitter, and on Instagram. Ask Us a Question Ask us a question by clicking HERE Binge on Seasons 1 and 2! If you want to listen to more episodes, you will find all 26 audio episodes of Seasons 1 and 2 here. Share the Love If you enjoyed the show, please rate it on iTunes and write a brief review. That would help tremendously in getting the word out and raising the visibility of the show.  Are you a part of our social community?  Join us now!  

Ep 55: 5 Myths About Faith You’ve watched us walk in faith from the start of this podcast a little over a year ago through our first conference and speaking engagements. We stepped out on faith and chose to do what God was calling us to do. Maybe that sounds all fine and well for us to take a leap of faith, but you can’t imagine doing the same in different areas of your life. We’re here to dispel that thought . In this podcast we’re discussing the five myths about faith, which are often the claims that we make about why faith won’t work for us or how it has failed in the past. We’re here to tell you: faith works and it is for you too. In this episode we discuss why you should give faith a chance to work in your life and how to manage your faith in the face of doubt. In this Episode You’ll Hear: Our definition of faith Five myths about faith How to trust in God’s timing Why faith needs to be applied everywhere Why your walk of faith is tailored to you Join the Conversation We love connecting with our Great Girlfriends in our Facebook Group, on Twitter, and on Instagram. Ask Us a Question Ask us a question by clicking HERE Binge on Seasons 1 and 2! If you want to listen to more episodes, you will find all 26 audio episodes of Seasons 1 and 2 here. Share the Love If you enjoyed the show, please rate it on iTunes and write a brief review. That would help tremendously in getting the word out and raising the visibility of the show.  Are you a part of our social community?  Join us now!  

Ep 54: Let It Go In our day-to-day lives there is always something about which we’re upset or fatigued. You turn on the news and find hopelessness and tragedy after tragedy. In your own home, every little thing is a big crisis. Over time, the tension begins mounting and your shoulders find themselves tightly knotted up to your ears and you’re about ready to explode. Instead of holding all of that frustration in, we suggest that you release and just let it go. Holding onto these little things builds up and can have a negative impact on our well-being. Instead of letting the tension build, it’s time to try letting it go and returning yourself to peace of mind. In this episode, we’re going to discuss how you can do exactly that. In this Episode You’ll Hear: * How to tell the difference between “majors” and “minors” in your life * 
The meaning of letting go * 
How we carve out moments to find peace and restore wellness * How to set good intentions and thoughts * 
Three solutions for letting go Join the Conversation We love connecting with our Great Girlfriends in our Facebook Group, on Twitter, and on Instagram. Ask Us a Question Ask us a question by clicking HERE Binge on Seasons 1 and 2! If you want to listen to more episodes, you will find all 26 audio episodes of Seasons 1 and 2 here. Share the Love If you enjoyed the show, please rate it on iTunes and write a brief review. That would help tremendously in getting the word out and raising the visibility of the show.  Are you a part of our social community?  Join us now!  

Ep 53: The Hero You’ve Been Waiting On As a little girl, you were probably regaled in the tales of princesses waiting on a prince to rescue them. You know how the story goes: defenseless young woman trapped in a tower needs a prince or fairy godmother to save the day. In all of those stories, the hero is some external factor that comes in and rights the wrongs that you’ve had to endure for so long. The truth is that if your hero hasn’t shown up yet that’s probably because you’re looking for the wrong person. Today we’re discussing how you’re the hero you’ve been waiting for and you have all you need to get the job done. In this Episode You’ll Hear: Why women tend to solve everyone’s problems but their own How we prevent ourselves from getting what we want Why now is always the best time to start 3 ways that you can better be the hero you need Join the Conversation We love connecting with our Great Girlfriends in our Facebook Group, on Twitter, and on Instagram. Ask Us a Question Ask us a question by clicking HERE Binge on Seasons 1 and 2! If you want to listen to more episodes, you will find all 26 audio episodes of Seasons 1 and 2 here. Share the Love If you enjoyed the show, please rate it on iTunes and write a brief review. That would help tremendously in getting the word out and raising the visibility of the show.  Are you a part of our social community?  Join us now!  

Ep 52: Change Your Perspective, Change Your Life If you’re a great girlfriend anywhere in the United States plugged into the news or social media, you’ve likely heard about the tragic killings that took place last week. They were horrible and the lives lost are still on our minds. These happenings prompted us to think about the role that perspective plays in how people go out into the world and what they do there. We want more good in the world, but you can’t create a good world or a good life without the right perspective. In this episode we discuss how this perspective can impact your choices and how you can begin to rewire your brain to maintain a positive outlook. In this Episode You’ll Hear: The drawbacks of negative perspective How the difficulties in life are a test of faith that you can pass Why you may have developed a negative outlook How to seek and reify positive perspective Join the Conversation We love connecting with our Great Girlfriends in our Facebook Group, on Twitter, and on Instagram. Ask Us a Question Ask us a question by clicking HERE Binge on Seasons 1 and 2! If you want to listen to more episodes, you will find all 26 audio episodes of Seasons 1 and 2 here. Share the Love If you enjoyed the show, please rate it on iTunes and write a brief review. That would help tremendously in getting the word out and raising the visibility of the show.  Are you a part of our social community?  Join us now!  

Ep 51: 5 Reasons Why You Must Attend ESSENCE Festival We came, we saw, and were blown away! The Great Girlfriends got on the road again and attended Essence Festival in New Orleans. Can we talk about how amazing that was? Essence Festival is an experience to be had. And it’s one that you need to check out because it was beyond incredible. In this episode, we’re going to tell you all about our experience with Essence Festival and why you need to be out here next year. In This Episode You’ll Hear: Some of our favorite events we hosted A few highlights that left us inspired from our trip 5 reasons you need to be booked for Essence Festival next year Our goals for next year’s Essence Festival Join the Conversation We love connecting with our Great Girlfriends in our Facebook Group, on Twitter, and on Instagram. Ask Us a Question Ask us a question by clicking HERE Binge on Seasons 1 and 2! If you want to listen to more episodes, you will find all 26 audio episodes of Seasons 1 and 2 here. Share the Love If you enjoyed the show, please rate it on iTunes and write a brief review. That would help tremendously in getting the word out and raising the visibility of the show.  Are you a part of our social community?  Join us now!  

Ep 50: 3 Power Questions for Every Woman It’s time for a midweek pick-me-up for all of the amazing great girlfriends. If you’re feeling your tasks and challenges starting to weigh on you, maybe you need a reminder of you really are and what you can do. In this episode, we’re going to discuss the power statements and mindset that help to produce the results you want. We even used these to help us guide us in pursuing bigger and bigger goals. It’s not easy, but remember: you are qualified. In This Episode You’ll Hear: Why it’s time to stop saying, “I can’t!” How a shift in attitude can make the impossible possible How to meet and consult with the strengths of your future self 3 power statements to wake up your inner strength Let’s Meet Up! f you’re at Essence Festival, stop by the Prudential booth to chat with us and our superstar great girlfriend, Michele Thornton. Join the Conversation We love connecting with our Great Girlfriends in our Facebook Group, on Twitter, and on Instagram. Ask Us a Question Ask us a question by clicking HERE Binge on Seasons 1 and 2! If you want to listen to more episodes, you will find all 26 audio episodes of Seasons 1 and 2 here. Share the Love If you enjoyed the show, please rate it on iTunes and write a brief review. That would help tremendously in getting the word out and raising the visibility of the show.  Are you a part of our social community?  Join us now!  

Ep 49: Author’s Corner – Believing Bigger with Dr. Shante Bishop We’ve all seen examples of how social media and reality television has created negative and highly exaggerated portrayals of who women of color are. For one woman, this overwhelming view of all the negative aspects of culture became too much and she decided to try to challenge that negativity. Our special guest, Dr. Shanté Bishop, challenged this negative image with strategic positivity and a plan to believe in something bigger than the falsehoods of social media or reality television. Once Dr. Shanté walked into her calling, the rest was history. On today’s podcast, Dr. Shanté is going to discuss how she found her calling and why it’s so important to her to have positive examples of thriving women of color. In this Episode You’ll Hear: Who Dr. Shanté really is How Dr. Shanté started portraying positive images of women and why it’s so important What her book, Believe in Bigger, is about and its tangible takeaways The point in her life when she found there was no turning back in pursuing her calling How Dr. Shanté is healing and moving past “daddy issues” Learn more! Learn more about Dr. Shanté Bishop and events she’s hosting in the future by visiting her website at http://DrShanteSays.com/. Follow her on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook @DrShanteSays. And be sure to buy a copy of her new book, Believing In Bigger here: https://www.amazon.com/Believing-Bigger-Day-Faith-Journey-ebook/dp/B01A2LCO6Y. Join the Conversation We love connecting with our Great Girlfriends in our Facebook Group, on Twitter, and on Instagram. Ask Us a Question Ask us a question by clicking HERE Binge on Seasons 1 and 2! If you want to listen to more episodes, you will find all 26 audio episodes of Seasons 1 and 2 here. Share the Love If you enjoyed the show, please rate it on iTunes and write a brief review. That would help tremendously in getting the word out and raising the visibility of the show.  Are you a part of our social community?  Join us now!  

Ep 48: What Women Want Conference Recap Join the Conversation We love connecting with our Great Girlfriends in our Facebook Group, on Twitter, and on Instagram. Ask Us a Question Ask us a question by clicking HERE Binge on Seasons 1 and 2! If you want to listen to more episodes, you will find all 26 audio episodes of Seasons 1 and 2 here. Share the Love If you enjoyed the show, please rate it on iTunes and write a brief review. That would help tremendously in getting the word out and raising the visibility of the show.  Are you a part of our social community?  Join us now!  

Ep 47: Being “Stratechic” with Guest Girlfriend Michele Thornton No matter what stage of life or career you’re in, you still have options to consider and you can pivot well if you do it strategically. Today we’re going to talk with someone who has mastered the art of the pivot to help her to climb to new heights and lift others up as she goes. This “Stratechic” mindset of self-awareness is what makes Michele Thornton a powerhouse SVP at BET. This same idea can be applied to work and personal life to create a beautiful harmony. For her, it all starts with finding your purpose, making a promise to fulfill it, and having the vision to see it through. After that, all you need is courage. In this Episode You’ll Hear: Michele defines what purpose means to her She talks about a pivot or two she has made and why How proper strategizing and support can make your next move a great one Her steps to asking for what you’ve earned Michele discusses how she maintains her own work-life harmony Purchase Your Tickets Now! Join us for the first ever Great Girlfriends Conference in NYC June 10-12th. There are only a few spots left. Make sure to secure your place. Learn more! Follow the life and times of Michele Thornton by following her on Twitter @thorntonmichele and Instagram @stratechic. You can also purchase and find out more about her book, Stratechic, at stratechic.com. Join the Conversation We love connecting with our Great Girlfriends in our Facebook Group, on Twitter, and on Instagram. Ask Us a Question Ask us a question by clicking HERE Binge on Seasons 1 and 2! If you want to listen to more episodes, you will find all 26 audio episodes of Seasons 1 and 2 here. Share the Love If you enjoyed the show, please rate it on iTunes and write a brief review. That would help tremendously in getting the word out and raising the visibility of the show.  Are you a part of our social community?  Join us now!  

Ep 46: Entrepreneur’s Corner with DIY Guru Mimi G We’re kicking off June in style with our first installment of the Entrepreneur’s Corner. For the woman tackling entrepreneurship or even those on the corporate grind, we’ve got advice from real women who’ve been through it to help get you going when you need to be. In this episode we discuss with Mimi G, DIY Guru of MimiGStyle.com, who tells us about where she started and how she kept going in spite of numerous obstacles and naysayers. Mimi’s story of creating an outlet through her DIY blog that turned in to a full-blown business is nothing short of inspiring. In this Episode You’ll Hear: * Mimi G walks through her challenges and setbacks in making the move from Chicago to Los Angeles * Mimi discusses the shift from 20 likes to 100K+ subscribers on Youtube * The importance of mentorship and valuing all advice and opportunities * How Mimi’s viewpoint on friendships and women changed with security * Mimi’s advice for women with jobs and kids on how they can start something they’re passionate about Purchase Your Tickets Now! Join us for the first ever Great Girlfriends Conference in NYC June 10-12th. There are only a few spots left. Make sure to secure your place. Learn more! Learn more about Mimi G by following her on Instagram and Twitter @MimiGStyle and her blog MimiGStyle.com. Be sure to also follow her joint blog with Tieko (@Tiekonejon) at TiekoandMimi.com. Join the Conversation We love connecting with our Great Girlfriends in our Facebook Group, on Twitter, and on Instagram. Ask Us a Question Ask us a question by clicking HERE Binge on Seasons 1 and 2! If you want to listen to more episodes, you will find all 26 audio episodes of Seasons 1 and 2 here. Share the Love If you enjoyed the show, please rate it on iTunes and write a brief review. That would help tremendously in getting the word out and raising the visibility of the show.  Are you a part of our social community?  Join us now!  

Ep 45: Achieving More: Fab Life Lessons with Guest Girlfriend Ebby Antigua In this Month of More, our listeners have heard from several amazing women on defining what more means for them and how they live that truth out authentically. Oftentimes the discovery of what our more is can come through the experiences of loss and growing up. This is certainly true for our special guest, Ebby Antigua, the Creative Director of Latina Magazine. On today’s podcast, she discusses how she recognized what moments and things were especially important to her by taking example from the ones she lost and defining herself by her ability to foster great connections and breed positivity. Today she’ll speak on how owning her more brought about great things in her life. In this Episode You’ll Hear: Ebby defines her more We discuss the need to be intentional with our lives Ebby explains what brought her to Latina Magazine How cleansing yourself of negativity can get you more How to navigate feeling intimidated or out of place Purchase Your Tickets Now! Join us for the first ever Great Girlfriends Conference in NYC June 10-12th. There are only a few spots left. Make sure to secure your place. Learn more! Learn more about Ebby Antigua by following her on Instagram and Twitter @ebbyantigua. Be sure to also check out her hashtag to find out what she’s obsessing over #ebsession. Join the Conversation We love connecting with our Great Girlfriends in our Facebook Group, on Twitter, and on Instagram. Ask Us a Question Ask us a question by clicking HERE Binge on Seasons 1 and 2! If you want to listen to more episodes, you will find all 26 audio episodes of Seasons 1 and 2 here. Share the Love If you enjoyed the show, please rate it on iTunes and write a brief review. That would help tremendously in getting the word out and raising the visibility of the show.  Are you a part of our social community?  Join us now!  

Ep 44: Achieving More: Life Lessons with Guest Girlfriend Lisa Price Many of us have this idea in our heads about what it will look like after all the hard work we put in pays off and we finally “make it.” However, today we’re here to debunk the idea that making it means cashing in and sitting on a beach sipping piña coladas. In reality, there is no one picture of success or what life becomes once one has reached it. To confirm this fact, we have Lisa Price, the founder of Carol’s Daughter, the multi-million dollar beauty empire changing the world’s perception of natural hair and black role models. She’ll discuss both how life has changed and how it’s remained the same after her company grew out of her kitchen and into major stores throughout the world. In this Episode You’ll Hear: What keeps an entrepreneur like Lisa Price sane How life has changed from the early days to the point of “making it” How Lisa has separated her herself from her brand How to seek out and utilize online mentorship The things Lisa wish every woman knew Purchase Your Tickets Now! Join us for the first ever Great Girlfriends Conference in NYC June 10-12th. Tickets are selling out fast. Learn more! Learn more about Lisa Price and her company, Carol’s Daughter, by checking out the website and Instagram at CarolsDaughter.com and @CarolsDaughter and Lisa’s personal Instagram, @iamlisaprice. Join the Conversation We love connecting with our Great Girlfriends in our Facebook Group, on Twitter, and on Instagram. Ask Us a Question Ask us a question by clicking HERE Binge on Seasons 1 and 2! If you want to listen to more episodes, you will find all 26 audio episodes of Seasons 1 and 2 here. Share the Love If you enjoyed the show, please rate it on iTunes and write a brief review. That would help tremendously in getting the word out and raising the visibility of the show.  Are you a part of our social community?  Join us now!