In this episode we discuss: Comparing as motivation + self reflection. Comparison the thief. Why we find ourselves comparing ourselves. Social media . Starting off being inspired. How comparison affects our lives.

This episode dives deep into the importance of actively listening! We talk about the importance of opening our ears and hearing each other out.

This episode is meant for you to meditate on, reflect on and even journal. Join me as I share my personal reflection meditation on being open to receive. AFFIRMATIONS: My heart is open to love, to abundance, to learning, and to blessings. I make space for what is mine to receive. What is mine will find me, what is mine i will nourish. I receive wisdom.

This episode is inspired by a chapter in Tabitha Browns book, Feeding the Soul, entitled Everybody Can't Go. We discuss what it means to have to leave people behind on our journeys and reaching our destiny on our own.

In this episode we dive into what makes up an amazing tribe. Whose in your circle and why? We discuss how to show up as a friend and what it means to be part of a tribe. Having a support system is so very necessary and we all deserve an amazing support system!

Happy New Year! We all know that new year brings the energy of starting fresh and setting goals! This episode we talk about how to keep the momentum alive and the different approaches to achieving our goals ! Of course affirmations are included to help you as you goal set

What is sef trust? Why don't we trust ourselves? How can we trust ourselves again? All questions with validity! This episode speaks of Makedas observations when it comes to self trust and what it looks like. We get into what it looks and feels like and how to regain the trust we might have lost.

We're Back! Happy New Year Friends. In this episode Makeda talks about beginning again and all the feelings that come with it. This episode dives into what starting over means, the downside and upside, and what we can do to approach beginning again with less fear and more optimism.

We are back! I hope you've missed me as much as I have missed you. This episode is real and raw. I wanted to confront what grieving feels like to me. The loss of my mom has changed a lot of my perspective and I wanted to vocalize what it really is. Sometimes positivity just doesn't cut it with this thing call life. There are various changes that will be implemented when it comes to the platform and episode. I just want to be as honest as possible with you all. Season two is looking like hard conversations, more guests, lots of knowledge sharing, laughter, and uplifting vibes always. I dedicate this episode to my angel.

AffirmantraTea is back from our midseason break! We missed hitting the airwaves but definitely needed to rest and recharge! You feel me? We are back with a very special guest who blesses us with so many gems this episode! Raised in Oakland, California and living in Brooklyn, Dominique Drakeford is currently a leader in environmental education, ethical and community advocacy. She is the chief curator of MelaninASS (Melanin and Sustainable Style) – a blog platform amplifying the voices of BIPOC across sustainable fashion, beauty and wellness spaces. She is also the Co-Founder of Sustainable Brooklyn, an organization working to bridge the gap between the sustainability movement and targeted communities using tailored high-low approaches through BIPOC focused events & resource development. She stylishly works at the intersection of sustainability and community to heal our relationship with Earth and spark equitable change for economic well-being. Dominique is a pillar of visibility to help an accessible framework, specifically for how the Black diaspora absorbs information, gains clarity and becomes more sustainability liberated while simultaneously working to dismantle toxic systems.

We are focusing on letting go and releasing? Why is it one of the most difficult things to do and how can we allow ourselves the opportunity to grow by letting go.

In this episode we talk about the love, respect, and honor our bodies deserve.

In this episode we talk about what it means to forgive ourselves. We talk about the impact carrying resentment has in our lives and why each of us deserve the F word. Forgiveness that is.

This episode Makeda shares thoughts on what it means to slow down and rest. Did you know most people feel guilty for resting? In this episode I want to challenge that mindset!

This episode Makeda is joined by Toya aka Goldn.Light! These two break down the misconceptions of being a positive thinker, what toxic positivity actually is, and so much more! Expect several gems from Goldn.Light and Makeda during this episode that was recorded during an Instagram Live. Be sure to follow @Goldn.Light on Instagram for journal prompts, tips on self love & self care.

In this episode Makeda talks about all about self loving. For some it’s s all so simple but for others it can be a challenge. This episode includes just a few tips on how to practice the revolutionary act of self love.

This episode is all about slowing down! We reflect on the feeling of running out of time and what we might miss when we don't take time to live in the present.

In this episode we discuss protecting our peace by protecting our mind. This episode serves as a reminder that our thoughts matter & in order us for us to speak life we must think life.

This episode drops gems on the importance of gratitude. In this episode Makeda shares tips on how to practice gratitude daily. Remember there is always something to be grateful for!

In this episode we tackle the fear of failure and ways we can embrace it. We shift our perspective to acknowledging failure as a start of a new beginning and an opportunity for us to for us to learn.