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Join Desiree & Benita, two former educators, discussing how they gained the courage to leave the classroom and begin creating the life they desire! In this week's episode, the dynamic duo discuss the rejection received in their own lives and how they repurposed those no's as pathways to something better.

In the Pioneering Women segment, Issa Rae is highlighted as a resilient, creative, and inspiring actress, writer, and producer that did not let rejection stop her from becoming who she is today. Instead, she tapped into her network and creatively found ways to overcome her obstacles.

As they move into the episode topic, Desiree & Benita talk about how they've overcome no's in their professional, dating, and personal lives. We even get a quick word from the two as they get deep into their Chanel pastoral bags and give the people a sermon full of laughs and truths...and a bit of shade!

The episode closes out with a few tools and resources such as two books: The Obstacle is The Way by Ryan Holiday & Rejection Proof by Jia Jiang.

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Join Desiree & Benita, two former educators, discussing how they gained the courage to leave the classroom and begin creating the life they desire! In this week's episode, the dynamic duo talk about those negative inner voices that constantly criticize us and as a result, stop us from reaching our full potential.

In the Pioneering Women segment, Brené Brown is highlighted as a psychologist, author, and professor whose work surrounds courage, vulnerability, shame, and comfort.

As they move into the episode topic, Desiree & "Juicy Box" (IYKYK lol) talk about where the inner critic comes from, and how it is formed in our developmental years. They also discuss how to distinguish whether the commentary we hear in our head is from others or our own.

The episode closes out with a few tools and resources including Brené Brown's book, The Gifts of Imperfection: Let Go Of Who You Think You’re Supposed To Be and Embrace Who You Are, which explores exactly what the title says...embracing your authentic self, rather than trying to live life as who you think you're supposed to be.

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Join Desiree & Benita, two former educators, discussing how they gained the courage to leave the classroom and begin creating the life they desire! In this week's episode, the dynamic duo talk about the beauty of sisterhood and how solid friendships with women can be such a life hack!

In the Pioneering Women segment, we highlight and honor Maya Angelou, who was a celebrated American poet, author, activist, and memoirist, best known for her powerful works that explore themes of identity, racism, resilience, and the human spirit. Benita does a beautiful reading of her renowned poem, Phenomenal Woman, and Desiree does an interpretive dance...that you may or mayn't be able to catch on YouTube at some point. Lol

As they move into the episode topic, Desiree & Benita discuss the beauty and benefits of cultivating a sisterhood with like-minded women who uplift, encourage, and motivate each other to do better.

The episode closes out with advice on practical ways to be better friends to the women in our lives and strengthen our bonds and connections.

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Join Desiree & Benita, two former educators, discussing how they gained the courage to leave the classroom and begin creating the life they desire! In this week's episode, the dynamic duo talk about the Superwoman Schema, a concept coined by Dr. Cheryl Woods-Giscombé, that explores how Black women experience stress.

In the Pioneering Women segment, Dr. Thema Bryant is highlighted as a well-decorated psychologist, minister, author, and scholar whose work surrounds the societal trauma of oppression and mental health advocacy.

As they move into the episode topic, Desiree & Benita dig deeper into the Superwoman Schema and how it affects Black women. They take a look at the five characteristics of the schema and how being strong and resilient is important in order to survive in our society, but also how it can be a detriment to our mental and physical well-being, especially if we do not seek help in managing our stress.

The episode closes out with a few tools and resources such as a powerful book called, The Strong Black Woman: How Myth Endangers the Physical and Mental Health of Black Women by Marita Golden which explores the myth that Black women have to be strong and how it is literally killing us.

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Join Desiree & Benita, two former educators, discussing how they gained the courage to leave the classroom and begin creating the life they desire! In this week's episode, the dynamic duo talk about perspective changes and its ability to change our lives!

In the Pioneering Women segment, Malala Yousafzai is highlighted as a resilient, young activist who didn't let a whole assassination attempt stop her from what she felt called to do. Instead, she allowed this attempt on her life to shift her perspective and push her forward in her fight for women.

As they move into the episode topic, Desiree & Benita discuss the difference between perception and perspective (yes, there is a difference), the challenges of changing your perspective, and how to shift your perspective from negative to positive.

The episode closes out with a few tools and resources such as an awesome book called The Big Leap by Gay Hendricks which really helps with learning about perspective and how to shift it. We've also linked a Daily Thought Record that can help with thought pesky negative thoughts that may arise.

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Join Desiree & Benita, two former educators, discussing how they gained the courage to leave the classroom and begin creating the life they desire! In this week's episode, the dynamic duo talk about masculine and feminine energy and what those two terms ACTUALLY mean!

In the Pioneering Women segment, and in honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, the ladies dive into Frida Kahlo's ability to access both her masculine and feminine energies. Doing this made her a renowned artist and activist, even 70 years after her death.

As they move into the episode topic, Desiree & Benita discuss the beauty of balancing your masculine and feminine energies in order to live your best life! Which, by the way, has nothing to do with gender or sex. Clock that tea! Benita reads an excerpt from Lady Balls by Mina Irfan and schools us on how to

The episode closes out with a wealth of tools and resources such as how to move in your masculine and feminine energy, as well as what crystals can help harness those energies.

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Join Desiree & Benita, two former educators, discussing how they gained the courage to leave the classroom and begin creating the life they desire! In this week's episode, the dynamic duo talk about the power of reinventing yourself and how they managed to reinvent themselves throughout their lives.

In the Pioneering Women segment, the ladies discuss the fictional character, Evelyn Hugo, from The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo by Taylor Jenkins Reid and how this character inspires us to always welcome reinvention as many times we need, for as long as we need.

As they move into the episode topic, Desiree & Benita discuss reinventing our lives by taking control of your story and writing it as you go. Even when it gets scary (cuz it does get scary out there), taking those steps towards your goals can be a beautiful thing!

The episode closes out with a wealth of tools and resources such as creating vision boards, either physically or digitally, Desiree's self-care makeup lessons called, Beauty, Affirmations, & Conversations, as well as the book, Atomic Habits by James Clear.

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Join Desiree & Benita, two former educators, discussing how they gained the courage to leave the classroom and begin creating the life they desire! In this week's episode, the dynamic duo talk projection, and how projecting our misplaced emotions onto others can cause quite an issue in our relationships.

In the Pioneering Women segment, the ladies discuss Bell Hooks, an accomplished author who radicalized the feminist movement with her views on love and self-accountability.

As they move into the episode topic, Desiree & Benita discuss what projection is and how it manifests in relationships. They also discuss the impact that projection can have on individuals, relationships, and communication.

The episode closes out with tools and resources that can be used to help identify and stop projection dead in its tracks...to create a better life for you and me! :)

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