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Girlfriends and Goals

English, Cultural, 95 seasons, 110 episodes, 3 days, 6 hours, 18 minutes
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Navigating womanhood, friendships, and ambition—girlfriends & goals is a space where women can laugh, connect, and be inspired to live their best lives. Hang with best friends Myosia & Samaria and their guests as they talk about friendships, life transitions, pop culture, and all things womanhood. ? by @moorehousemusicgroup
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REPLAY: 46. Divorce: What I Wish I Knew Before Marriage

Hey girlfriends! Today we're discussing life after divorce and what I wish I knew before I got married. Most of us go into marriage knowing that relationships will have ups and downs but we have full intention on staying married for life. We're joined by our special guest Ogechi, who opens up with us about her divorce experience, what she wishes she knew before she got married and how it's impacted her views on marriage going forward. Before you got married, did you feel that divorce was an option if things didn't go as planned? How did culture and who you were surrounded by at that time impact your divorce? How can others show support to those going through this experience? We'd love to hear your thoughts, too so make sure you follow us on Instagram @girlfriendsandgoalspodcast where we'll continue this conversation. Don't forget to subscribe to the podcast and leave us a review!  We'd love to hear your thoughts, too so make sure you follow us on Instagram @girlfriendsandgoalspodcast where we'll continue this conversation. Don't forget to subscribe to the podcast and leave us a review! Intro music by moorehousemusicgroup Podcast YouTube Channel Podcast Instagram Myosia's Instagram Samaria's Instagram
3/17/202337 minutes, 35 seconds
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REPLAY: 38. I Froze My Eggs

Hey girlfriends! Today we're discussing exploring our fertility health options: The process of egg freezing. Many of us are still in our prime reproductive years, so we wanted to have a conversation about our fertility health and what are our options if our path does not align with the traditional route. We're joined by Stacey-Ann who has gone through the process of freezing her eggs and is giving us a first hand account of her experience and message to younger women. Why is the conversation on exploring your fertility health options so important? What can most women expect from the egg freezing process? What are some assumptions people make about black women and fertility? We'd love to hear your thoughts, too so make sure you follow us on Instagram @girlfriendsandgoalspodcast where we'll continue this conversation. Don't forget to subscribe to the podcast and leave us a review! Stacey-Ann Taylor Intro music by moorehousemusicgroup Podcast YouTube Channel Podcast Instagram Myosia's Instagram Samaria's Instagram
3/10/202350 minutes, 53 seconds
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77. Is Marriage Still the Goal?

Hey girlfriends! On today's episode we're discussing is marriage still the goal. Inspired by recent commentary on marriage from Michelle Obama and La La Anthony, both of whom received a lot of varying feedback. We're chiming in on our thoughts on our expectations of marriage in 2023, are women and men likely to make equal sacrifices to make marriage work, and if the institution of marriage is still the goal. Michelle Obama said that people should be prepared for long stretches of discomfort in marriage, do you agree? La La Anthony said most married people she knows are miserable, do you agree or is this just her reality? Marriage rates are declining, what do you think is driving this? We'd love to hear your thoughts, too so make sure you follow us on Instagram @girlfriendsandgoalspodcast where we'll continue this conversation. Don't forget to subscribe to the podcast and leave us a review! Intro music by moorehousemusicgroup Podcast YouTube Channel Podcast Instagram Myosia's Instagram Samaria's Instagram
3/3/202347 minutes, 48 seconds
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76. Black Movies we Love But...

Hey girlfriends! On today's episode we're discussing classic black problematic movies. We love a good black movie, especially from the 90's, but now that we're older and able to reflect, some of them while great have some issues we just can't ignore. We're taking a deep dive on: Love & Basketball, Soul Food and The Best Man; Reflecting on our favorite scenes, how they impacted the culture and much more! We'd love to hear your thoughts, too so make sure you follow us on Instagram @girlfriendsandgoalspodcast where we'll continue this conversation. Don't forget to subscribe to the podcast and leave us a review! Physical: 100 Intro music by moorehousemusicgroup Podcast YouTube Channel Married At First Sight Reviews Podcast Instagram Myosia's Instagram Samaria's Instagram
2/24/202347 minutes, 1 second
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75. Negotiating Salary

Hey girlfriends! On today's episode we're discussing negotiating salary. There are many factors driving today's wage gap: years of experience, education levels, and hours worked. One factor that can have a major impact but not exercised as often by women, is negotiating salaries according to Randstad staffing firm. We're joined by our special guest corporate recruiter Lauren, who shares with us her experience in switching career paths, negotiating salaries, how women can best position themselves for new opportunities and much more! Why are women less likely to negotiate on salary? How can women can women get the most out of an offer if the company can't increase salary? How important is networking in today's workforce?  We'd love to hear your thoughts, too so make sure you follow us on Instagram @girlfriendsandgoalspodcast where we'll continue this conversation. Don't forget to subscribe to the podcast and leave us a review! Intro music by moorehousemusicgroup Podcast YouTube Channel Married At First Sight Reviews Podcast Instagram Myosia's Instagram Samaria's Instagram
2/17/202350 minutes, 46 seconds
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74. I Missed my Best Friend's Wedding

Hey girlfriends! On today's episode we're discussing I missed my best friend's wedding. Rather you decide to have a small intimate wedding or a lavish event open for all to come, the wedding day experience is very special occasion. One, because you're excited for the new chapter, also because you get to share your love and create memories with those you care for the most. We're joined by our special guest Shameka, who shares with us her experience of missing her best friend's wedding, what led to her not attending, how this experience has impacted their friendship and much more! We'd love to hear your thoughts, too so make sure you follow us on Instagram @girlfriendsandgoalspodcast where we'll continue this conversation. Don't forget to subscribe to the podcast and leave us a review! Intro music by moorehousemusicgroup Podcast YouTube Channel Married At First Sight Reviews Podcast Instagram Myosia's Instagram Samaria's Instagram
2/10/202344 minutes, 5 seconds
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73. You Need to Vet Your Friends

Hey girlfriends! On today's episode we're discussing you need to vet your friends. Inspired by recent headlines of young women finding themselves in unfortunate situations with friends, we thought it would be valuable to have a conversation on: how we vet people for friendship, do we vet for romantic relationships in more or less than friendships and our thoughts on not making friends to avoid potential conflict.  Do you have to know someone a certain amount of time for you to call them a friend? If a friendship dissolves, do you question the realness of the entire relationship? How realistic is it to vet someone for friendship? We'd love to hear your thoughts, too so make sure you follow us on Instagram @girlfriendsandgoalspodcast where we'll continue this conversation. Don't forget to subscribe to the podcast and leave us a review! Intro music by moorehousemusicgroup Podcast YouTube Channel Podcast Instagram Myosia's Instagram Samaria's Instagram
2/3/202349 minutes, 8 seconds
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72. Our First Vacation Together

Hey girlfriends! On today's episode we're discussing our first vacation together. Believe it or not, this year we took our first real vacation together. Yes, we've traveled together but, not for the purpose of vacation so we consider this our first official trip. We're recapping our journey and time at this epic location, the purpose of the trip, what we would've done differently and much more! We'd love to hear your thoughts, too so make sure you follow us on Instagram @girlfriendsandgoalspodcast where we'll continue this conversation. Don't forget to subscribe to the podcast and leave us a review! Intro music by moorehousemusicgroup The Best Man: Final Chapters Love Without Boarders Belize Transfers  Podcast YouTube Channel Podcast Instagram Myosia's Instagram Samaria's Instagram
1/27/202346 minutes, 2 seconds
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71. Turning 30

Hey girlfriends! On today's episode we're discussing turning 30. As young women entering into adulthood the age 30 can feel like a lifetime away and for some we feel a sense of pressure to accomplish a host of things because you think: one I'll be well into adulthood and two a decade should be plenty of time to get said things done. Samaria is joined by our special guest Crystal as they talk about their experience leaving their 20s entering into 30, what they'll miss, what they've accomplished and what they looking forward to in the next decade.  What's something you want to leave behind in your 20s? What have you done to set yourself up for success in your 30s? How does the way society treats women entering their 30s affect you?  We'd love to hear your thoughts, too so make sure you follow us on Instagram @girlfriendsandgoalspodcast where we'll continue this conversation. Don't forget to subscribe to the podcast and leave us a review! Intro music by moorehousemusicgroup Podcast YouTube Channel Married At First Sight Reviews Podcast Instagram Myosia's Instagram Samaria's Instagram
1/20/202349 minutes, 41 seconds
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70. Living with My Mother in Law

Hey girlfriends! On today's episode we're discussing living with my mother in-law. Part of getting married is the excitement of expanding your family through your in-laws. Many spouses hope to have and maintain a good relationship with their new parents but usually that's under the assumption that everyone has their own living space aside from visiting for a period of time. Whether it's because of aging or life circumstance, parent's coming to live with their children is common but, the dynamics of living in a multi-generational household that are in-laws isn't openly discussed. We're joined by our special guest Miriam, who shares her story of her mother in-law living with her, the ups and downs of that experience, what she's learned and much more! We'd love to hear your thoughts, too so make sure you follow us on Instagram @girlfriendsandgoalspodcast where we'll continue this conversation. Don't forget to subscribe to the podcast and leave us a review! Intro music by moorehousemusicgroup Podcast YouTube Channel Married At First Sight Reviews Podcast Instagram Myosia's Instagram Samaria's Instagram
1/13/202352 minutes, 8 seconds
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69. I Called Off My Engagement

Hey girlfriends! On today's episode we're discussing calling off an engagement. The engagement period is exciting for most women full of pre-wedding celebrations but, for some this time can bring on feelings of doubt and uneasiness for various reasons as the big day approaches. We're joined by our special guest Snohti, who shares with us her engagement story, what led to her calling it off, how this experience has shaped how she approaches relationships going forward and much more!  At what point during the engagement did you realize there were red flags to be addressed? How did you manage the pressure and expectations of ending your engagement? What was the most liberating part of this experience?  We'd love to hear your thoughts, too so make sure you follow us on Instagram @girlfriendsandgoalspodcast where we'll continue this conversation. Don't forget to subscribe to the podcast and leave us a review! Intro music by moorehousemusicgroup Podcast YouTube Channel Married At First Sight Reviews Podcast Instagram Myosia's Instagram Samaria's Instagram
1/6/202341 minutes, 31 seconds
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68. The Balance of Being a Working Mom

Hey girlfriends! On today's episode we're discussing the balance of being a working mom. Some of us on our journey through womanhood will become mothers and many will have the experience of being a working mom. We're joined by our special guest Maria, who shares with us what it was like for her to become a mom while also being committed to career, transitioning back to work after maternity leave, what helps her to have the best experience of being a working mom and much more! Did you have any thoughts on how motherhood would your career going forward? How did you manage opinions on whether returning to work was the decision? What were the biggest changes for you after returning to work from maternity leave? We'd love to hear your thoughts, too so make sure you follow us on Instagram @girlfriendsandgoalspodcast where we'll continue this conversation. Don't forget to subscribe to the podcast and leave us a review! LYV-ON LIFE LYV-ON LIFE STORE Intro music by moorehousemusicgroup Podcast YouTube Channel Podcast Instagram Myosia's Instagram Samaria's Instagram
11/18/202241 minutes, 18 seconds
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67. The Older Generations Got Relationships Wrong

Hey girlfriends! On today's episode we're discussing the older generations got relationships wrong. As millennial women coming into what seems to be the peak season of many of us expected to be married and at least thinking about having children; we're reacting to dating/relationship advice we've heard from the older generation, the intention behind it and the potential outcomes.  How did your observations of older people in relationships impact what you looked for in a partner or what you thought was acceptable? How do you navigate getting advice from older people? What's the best thing someone passed on to you from the older generation? We'd love to hear your thoughts, too so make sure you follow us on Instagram @girlfriendsandgoalspodcast where we'll continue this conversation. Don't forget to subscribe to the podcast and leave us a review! Intro music by moorehousemusicgroup Podcast YouTube Channel Podcast Instagram Myosia's Instagram Samaria's Instagram
11/11/202246 minutes, 9 seconds
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66. Sometimes You're the Bad Friend

Hey girlfriends! On today's episode we're discussing sometimes you're the bad friend. Inspired by a recent story time from one of our favorite YouTube channels, OhStephCo were she reflects on how she handled a recent friendship break up. Were exploring: how we manage expectations in a new friendships, how past friendship trauma impacts our new friendships, how we would handle a friend blocking us, and much more! Do you have any expectations while initiating a new friendship? Have you ever met anyone you thought or wanted to be a close friendship but it didn't work out? How would you handle not being invited by one of your friends on a mutual girl group outing?  We'd love to hear your thoughts, too so make sure you follow us on Instagram @girlfriendsandgoalspodcast where we'll continue this conversation. Don't forget to subscribe to the podcast and leave us a review! Intro music by moorehousemusicgroup Necessaire Podcast YouTube Channel Podcast Instagram Myosia's Instagram Samaria's Instagram
11/4/202237 minutes, 44 seconds
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65. Remarrying with Children

Hey girlfriends! Today we're discussing remarriage & bonus parenting. Most of us go into marriage with the intention of it lasting forever but the reality for some of us is that the relationship will come to an end and with that the opportunity for a new relationship arises. We're joined by our special guest Nellen, who opens up with us about her remarriage with children experience, what she did to set up her new marriage for success and much more!  What challenges did you anticipate with remarrying and giving your children and bonus parent?  What conversations did you have to help your new spouse to transition into being a bonus parent?  We'd love to hear your thoughts, too so make sure you follow us on Instagram @girlfriendsandgoalspodcast where we'll continue this conversation. Don't forget to subscribe to the podcast and leave us a review! Intro music by moorehousemusicgroup Podcast YouTube Channel Podcast Instagram Myosia's Instagram Samaria's Instagram
10/28/202243 minutes, 1 second
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64. Women Competing Against Women

Hey girlfriends! On today's episode we're discussing women competing against women. Whether you're in a room of women you've just met or lifelong friends, competition is something that we've noticed to be present amongst women. We're reflecting on our own personal levels of competition, when competition can become unhealthy and how competition has shown up in our friendships. How have you handled women being in competition with you? How has competition affected our relationship?  Is there ever a scenario where you think competition amongst women is a positive thing? We'd love to hear your thoughts, too so make sure you follow us on Instagram @girlfriendsandgoalspodcast where we'll continue this conversation. Don't forget to subscribe to the podcast and leave us a review! Intro music by moorehousemusicgroup MrBallen Podcast YouTube Channel Podcast Instagram Myosia's Instagram Samaria's Instagram
10/21/202240 minutes, 25 seconds
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63. What NOT to do in Professional Settings

Hey girlfriends! On today's episode we're excited because we have our first listener selected topic by our Instagram community which is what not to do in professional settings. We're exploring: what professionalism is rooted in, how your experiences or lack of can impact your professionalism and when to address unprofessional behavior you witness.  Where did you learn how to conduct yourself in a professional manner? How has double standards in professionalism impacted you? What are something unprofessional things you've seen that people do that they absolutely should not? We'd love to hear your thoughts, too so make sure you follow us on Instagram @girlfriendsandgoalspodcast where we'll continue this conversation. Don't forget to subscribe to the podcast and leave us a review! Intro music by moorehousemusicgroup Podcast YouTube Channel Podcast Instagram Myosia's Instagram Samaria's Instagram
10/14/202245 minutes, 8 seconds
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62. Married People, Stay Home?

Hey girlfriends! On today's episode we're discussing married people need to stay home? Marriage is obviously a big life event that can bring on a new host of changes and expectations, but exactly what that means will vary by the couple. Inspired by two reality shows that we love (Married at First Sight and Love is Blind) we're discussing: The changes in behavior that are expected after marriage, how being an introvert vs extrovert can impact your relationship and much more! How has being an introvert vs extrovert impacted your dating experience?  Do you think married people need to be home more or not go to certain places after marriage? How do you communicate to your partner you're not happy with how they choose to spend their free time? We'd love to hear your thoughts, too so make sure you follow us on Instagram @girlfriendsandgoalspodcast where we'll continue this conversation. Don't forget to subscribe to the podcast and leave us a review! Truth BBQ A Jazzman's Blues Intro music by moorehousemusicgroup Podcast YouTube Channel Podcast Instagram Myosia's Instagram Samaria's Instagram
10/7/202242 minutes, 30 seconds
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61. Can This Love Recover?

Hey girlfriends! On today's episode we're discussing can this love recover? Whether you're just dating, engaged or married we all will likely come to a crossroad of sorts in deciding if our relationship is worth recovering after something has happened. Inspired by our recent conversation on recovering friendships, we're exploring: the deciding factors in recovering romantic relationships, how we know when we shouldn't try to recover the relationship and much more! Is there a difference for you in recovering a romantic relationship vs friendship?  What do you need to see from your partner for recovering the relationship to be an option? How do you determine if a relationship is worth recovering?  We'd love to hear your thoughts, too so make sure you follow us on Instagram @girlfriendsandgoalspodcast where we'll continue this conversation. Don't forget to subscribe to the podcast and leave us a review! Intro music by moorehousemusicgroup Podcast YouTube Channel Podcast Instagram Myosia's Instagram Samaria's Instagram
9/30/202243 minutes, 21 seconds
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60. Get Confrontational

Hey girlfriends! On today's episode we're discussing getting confrontational. As we grow into womanhood one of the many things that we encounter is confrontation. While we all might have different ways of handling confrontation, one thing that's for sure is that we have to find the right balance of addressing things that need to be while staying true to ourselves and also not being overly combative.  What stops you from addressing confrontation? How do you normally handle confrontation? How do you know if something is worth addressing? We'd love to hear your thoughts, too so make sure you follow us on Instagram @girlfriendsandgoalspodcast where we'll continue this conversation. Don't forget to subscribe to the podcast and leave us a review! How Married Are You? Marriage Be Hard Crime Junkie Worst Roommate Ever Only Murders In The Building Serial  Intro music by moorehousemusicgroup Podcast YouTube Channel Podcast Instagram Myosia's Instagram Samaria's Instagram
9/23/202241 minutes, 39 seconds
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59. Can This Friendship Recover?

Hey girlfriends! On today's episode we're discussing can this friendship recover? We've had a few conversations on previous episodes on friendship break ups but we wanted to discuss the uncertainty of relationships that can come at any point, how forgiveness can impact relationships moving forward and the feelings that come with not knowing if the friendship can recover.  What are some signs for you that the friendship/relationship can't recover? What are your expectations in recovering a friendship when you've been in the wrong? Do you have a different standard in recovering friendships vs familial relationships?  We'd love to hear your thoughts, too so make sure you follow us on Instagram @girlfriendsandgoalspodcast where we'll continue this conversation. Don't forget to subscribe to the podcast and leave us a review! Intro music by moorehousemusicgroup Podcast YouTube Channel Podcast Instagram Myosia's Instagram Samaria's Instagram
9/16/202246 minutes, 17 seconds
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58. The Beauty of Black Friendship

Hey girlfriends! On today's episode we're discussing the beauty of black friendship. Given the name of this podcast and the topics that we cover, you all know that friendship is very important to us. We believe that friendship among women has many benefits and even with some challenges that might arise, there's just nothing else that can replace it. Today we're exploring: the evolution of black women friendships in media, the impact social media has had on how women view friendships and what we love about having tight bonds with other women.  Have you been able to relate to how black woman friendships have been portrayed in media? What are some of your favorite shows or movies on friendship? Is there anything that you do that you feel leads to successful long term friendships? What was your most favorite thing about the hit HBO show Insecure? We'd love to hear your thoughts, too so make sure you follow us on Instagram @girlfriendsandgoalspodcast where we'll continue this conversation. Don't forget to subscribe to the podcast and leave us a review! Intro music by moorehousemusicgroup Podcast YouTube Channel Podcast Instagram Myosia's Instagram Samaria's Instagram
9/9/202245 minutes, 41 seconds
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57. Is Shacking Up an Option for You?

Hey girlfriends! On today's episode we're discussing is shacking up and option for you? Times have definitely changed and gone are the days were the majority of people follow the route of getting married before living together. We're having a real girlfriend chat exploring: the change in the importance of being married before living with a romantic partner, is living with someone an option for us and the pros and cons of cohabitation from our perspective.  Does the intention to marry need to be present for you to live with someone? Why do you think people who are married and living together report to be "more satisfied" than those unmarried and cohabiting? Do you think those who are unmarried and living together should have the same legal rights as married couples? Pew Research on Marriage and Cohabitation in the US We'd love to hear your thoughts, too so make sure you follow us on Instagram @girlfriendsandgoalspodcast where we'll continue this conversation. Don't forget to subscribe to the podcast and leave us a review! Intro music by moorehousemusicgroup Podcast YouTube Channel Podcast Instagram Myosia's Instagram Samaria's Instagram
9/2/202246 minutes, 23 seconds
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56. Wanting to Be A Provider is a Red Flag?

Hey girlfriends! On today's episode we're discussing is wanting to be a provider a red flag? Inspired by a vial clip on the hit series Black Love, where a young couple describes their own personal situation of navigating the changes in lifestyle they experienced after the boyfriend loses his job. We're exploring: how ego can impact expectations of how/who shows up as a provider, if being a provider is a good attribute or a red flag and how societal expectations impact men's thoughts on providing. Should women pretend to pay on a date if their partner can't afford it? How would you handle your partner not wanting to spend money if it's not in their budget? We'd love to hear your thoughts, too so make sure you follow us on Instagram @girlfriendsandgoalspodcast where we'll continue this conversation. Don't forget to subscribe to the podcast and leave us a review! Cocoa Butter  All Rise Intro music by moorehousemusicgroup Podcast YouTube Channel Podcast Instagram Myosia's Instagram Samaria's Instagram
8/26/202239 minutes, 20 seconds
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55. Reacting To Best Friends Pet Peeves

Hey girlfriends! Today we're discussing Pet Peeves you know the things, situations or habits that can can cause you a slight annoyance to have you ready to fight! In this episode we're exploring: pet peeves in general, popular pet peeves that we don't understand all the fuss and how well we know each others pet peeves. Have you ever been an offender of your friends pet peeves? Top pet peeves: cutting people off while talking, running late, unleased dogs, invasion of personal space and more!  We'd love to hear your thoughts, too so make sure you follow us on Instagram @girlfriendsandgoalspodcast where we'll continue this conversation. Don't forget to subscribe to the podcast and leave us a review! Intro music by moorehousemusicgroup Podcast YouTube Channel Podcast Instagram Myosia's Instagram Samaria's Instagram
7/29/202242 minutes, 39 seconds
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54. Are You Open To Feedback?

Hey girlfriends! On today's episode we're discussing Are You Open to Feedback? No one is perfect so we'll likely at some point find ourselves on the receiving end of feedback and criticism from others. We're exploring: the things that effect our openness to feedback, is it possible to grow without being open to being corrected and situations we've been in that took some time for us to be thankful for feedback.  How do you handle criticism if you feel like it it isn't valid? Has giving or receiving feedback ended a friendship or change the relationship? How can someone give you feedback so that it's well received? We'd love to hear your thoughts, too so make sure you follow us on Instagram @girlfriendsandgoalspodcast where we'll continue this conversation. Don't forget to subscribe to the podcast and leave us a review! Severance All Rise Intro music by moorehousemusicgroup Podcast YouTube Channel Podcast Instagram Myosia's Instagram Samaria's Instagram
7/22/202239 minutes, 35 seconds
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53. Overcoming Self-Doubt

Hey girlfriends! Today we're discussing Overcoming Self-Doubt. Many of us have big goals and dreams that we really want to accomplish but self-doubt can often delay or stop us from achieving them. In this episode we're exploring: how self doubt can stop us from getting to the next level, how we've handled self-doubt in the past vs now and if there's an actual way to overcome it. How does self-doubt manifest for you? What area of your life do you feel the most self-doubt? How does comparing ourselves to others affect our self-doubt? We'd love to hear your thoughts, too so make sure you follow us on Instagram @girlfriendsandgoalspodcast where we'll continue this conversation. Don't forget to subscribe to the podcast and leave us a review! Intro music by moorehousemusicgroup Podcast YouTube Channel Podcast Instagram Myosia's Instagram Samaria's Instagram
7/15/202241 minutes, 5 seconds
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52. Gentle Parenting

Hey girlfriends! Today we're discussing Gentle Parenting. While there are many parenting styles (that can be applied in a wide range) we've been noticing an increase in content online on gentle parenting specifically. We're joined by our special guest Letitia, a mom of two beautiful girls, on her decision to implement this parenting style, her real experience so far and helpful resources for others who want to learn more. What are some of the positive experiences you've had with gentle parenting? How do you navigate gentle parenting with other caregivers for your children? What does discipline look like for your family with gentle parenting? We'd love to hear your thoughts, too so make sure you follow us on Instagram @girlfriendsandgoalspodcast where we'll continue this conversation. Don't forget to subscribe to the podcast and leave us a review! You Don't Know Me Big Little Feelings The Mom Psychologist Busy Toddler Myleik Intro music by moorehousemusicgroup Podcast YouTube Channel Podcast Instagram Myosia's Instagram Samaria's Instagram
7/8/202246 minutes, 50 seconds
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51. Wedding Trends We Love/Hate

Hey girlfriends! It's wedding season and we're discussing trends we've seen with weddings and if we love or hate it.  Wedding cakes hanging from the ceiling Multiple outfit changes Sexy garter retrieval  Themed weddings Choreographed dances for bridal parties and more! We'd love to hear your thoughts, too so make sure you follow us on Instagram @girlfriendsandgoalspodcast where we'll continue this conversation. Don't forget to subscribe to the podcast and leave us a review!  Intro music by moorehousemusicgroup Podcast YouTube Channel Podcast Instagram Myosia's Instagram Samaria's Instagram
7/1/202245 minutes, 51 seconds
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50. Cutting People Off

Hey girlfriends! Today we're discussing Cutting People Off. In a previous episode, Set Those Boundaries Sis!, we discussed the importance of setting boundaries and the benefits that come along with that. However, we wanted to explore the other side of setting boundaries to the extreme and the effects of cutting people off unnecessarily who could be valuable assets to have in our community.  What's the purpose of setting boundaries for you?  Is there a right time to cut someone off? Are there any alternatives to cutting people off?  We'd love to hear your thoughts, too so make sure you follow us on Instagram @girlfriendsandgoalspodcast where we'll continue this conversation. Don't forget to subscribe to the podcast and leave us a review! Instagram Post on Boundaries The Perfect Mother The Cayged Collection Intro music by moorehousemusicgroup Podcast YouTube Channel Podcast Instagram Myosia's Instagram Samaria's Instagram
6/24/202248 minutes, 48 seconds
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42. Black Hair in the Workplace

Hey girlfriends! Today we're discussing black hair in the workplace. In response to a viral post on twitter, where a black woman gives her personal experience of her manager commenting on her hair, we're exploring: the microaggressions we encounter at work, how black women have the unique experience of maneuvering the workplace with conversations about hair and how the simple respect of boundaries can avoid uncomfortable conversations for everyone. Do you think people should be able to ask questions about your hair at work? Has anyone tried to touch your hair with or without your permission? What's the ideal course of corrective action if the topic of hair is bought up at work? We'd love to hear your thoughts, too so make sure you follow us on Instagram @girlfriendsandgoalspodcast where we'll continue this conversation. Don't forget to subscribe to the podcast and leave us a review! Intro music by moorehousemusicgroup Podcast YouTube Channel Podcast Instagram Myosia's Instagram Samaria's Instagram
4/29/202243 minutes, 37 seconds
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41. Keep Your Foot on the Gas

Hey girlfriends! today we're discussing keeping your foot on the gas. We all have the tendency to ease up on the goals we laid out at the beginning of the year and now that we're in the 2nd quarter of 2022, we wanted to check in on: how we're feeling about those goals, how to stay motivated and any courses of action we can take on goals that we haven't been able to keep up with.  What are some goals you feel like you've been crushing this year? Is it ok to let go of a goal that no longer interest/serves you?  How do you know if a goal is too challenging or not challenging enough for you? We'd love to hear your thoughts, too so make sure you follow us on Instagram @girlfriendsandgoalspodcast where we'll continue this conversation. Don't forget to subscribe to the podcast and leave us a review! Is It Cake?  Nailboo Intro music by moorehousemusicgroup Podcast YouTube Channel Podcast Instagram Myosia's Instagram Samaria's Instagram
4/22/202246 minutes, 28 seconds
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40. Journey To Conceive

Hey girlfriends! Today we're discussing the journey to conceive. Just like all pregnancies are different, women will have varying experiences on their journey to conceiving as well, with some women having more speed bumps on the journey than others (IVF, reoccurring miscarriages', diagnosed medical conditions that make conception difficult like PCOS and Endometriosis). In this episode we talk about: the personal experiences of our special guest, Aleisha on her journey to conceiving, and how society reacts when women don't get pregnant on the timeline they think they should.  What are some common feelings and emotions when pregnancy is delayed? How do you handle the pressure and feedback from people on pregnancy? We'd love to hear your thoughts, too so make sure you follow us on Instagram @girlfriendsandgoalspodcast where we'll continue this conversation. Don't forget to subscribe to the podcast and leave us a review! Aleisha's website Nedra Tawwab Intro music by moorehousemusicgroup Podcast YouTube Channel Podcast Instagram Myosia's Instagram Samaria's Instagram
3/25/202243 minutes, 3 seconds
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37. Mental Health and Womanhood

Hey girlfriends! Today we're discussing mental health and womanhood. The last two years for many of us has been full of new experiences by force and a emotional roller coaster to say the least, so we wanted to have a conversation about our mental health as it relates to womanhood. We're joined by Clinical Therapist Autumn of The Soul Reasons as we explore: Why mental health is so important, the common areas of focus in therapy and how we can be there for our "strong" friends. How do you see the acceptance of therapy evolving?  Does everyone need therapy?  How does being strong affect black women? We'd love to hear your thoughts, too so make sure you follow us on Instagram @girlfriendsandgoalspodcast where we'll continue this conversation. Don't forget to subscribe to the podcast and leave us a review! The Soul Reasons  Fly.nanced The Wonder Weeks Wording Is Hard The Lip Bar Intro music by moorehousemusicgroup Podcast YouTube Channel Podcast Instagram Myosia's Instagram Samaria's Instagram
3/4/202244 minutes, 52 seconds
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Mini Break

Hey Girlfriends! We will be taking a mini break and will be back on August 27th. In the meantime, please catch up on any episodes you may have missed. Make sure you follow us on Instagram @girlfriendsandgoalspodcast, subscribe to the podcast and leave us a review! Intro music by moorehousemusicgroup Podcast Instagram Myosia's Instagram Samaria's Instagram
8/13/20211 minute, 2 seconds
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8. Do "Nice Guys" Finish Last?

Hey girlfriends! On today's episode, we're exploring the question "Do 'Nice Guys' Finish Last?" We'd love to hear your thoughts, too so make sure you follow us on Instagram @girlfriendsandgoalspodcast where we'll continue this conversation. Don't forget to subscribe to the podcast and leave us a review! Intro music by @moorehousemusicgroup IG Podcast - https://instagram.com/girlfriendsandgoalspodcast?igshid=bzjaoy4kscui Myosia - https://instagram.com/mee.o.sha?igshid=1tdbqzo3a6fqa Samaria - https://www.instagram.com/p/COaJCXCHzol/?igshid=178dcefe8vnus
6/25/202151 minutes, 13 seconds
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6. Set Those Boundaries, Sis!

Hey girlfriends! On today's episode, we're talking about the importance of setting boundaries on our journey through womanhood. We'd love to hear your thoughts, too so make sure you follow us on Instagram @girlfriendsandgoalspodcast where we'll continue this conversation. Don't forget to subscribe to the podcast and leave us a review! Intro music by @moorehousemusicgroup IG Podcast - https://instagram.com/girlfriendsandgoalspodcast?igshid=bzjaoy4kscui Myosia - https://instagram.com/mee.o.sha?igshid=1tdbqzo3a6fqa Samaria - https://www.instagram.com/p/COaJCXCHzol/?igshid=178dcefe8vnus
6/11/20211 hour, 56 seconds