Hey, y'all we know that we have been m.i.a. we have been resting, and rejuvenating. In our last episode of season 1, Destiny and Tamia touch on everything from diving into past trauma, prioritizing self and taking a break from our podcast. Thank you to all of those who have listened and joined the Gather Round and Grow community! We are excited about our next steps and can't wait to share them with you in the coming months. Thanks for the love and support, and donate to our Paypal. Let's Gather Round & Grow family. Follow Us IG: gatherroundgrow Twitter: gatherroundgrow YouTube: Gather Round & Grow Music: You & I by Soyb & Amine Maxwell https://soundcloud.com/soybmusic https://soundcloud.com/aminemaxwell Creative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported — CC BY 3.0 Free Download / Stream: http://bit.ly/l-you-and-i Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/NS71HLgd9q4

The collective racialized trauma is TOO MUCH, so this week we're here to bring some joy and laughter into your spirit. Epyana of the curator and creator of TheEpycenter, joined us to discuss the joy, freedom, and intentionality of creative entrepreneurship. Also, we give y'all a Blackity-Black version of the ABCs. "W" is for white toenail polish; no explanation needed. Where to find the TheEpyCenter: https://theepycenter.com/ @theepycenter on Twitter and IG Inspiration for episode topic: see Jade + X.D. podcast Episode, ABCs of Negrotude. https://open.spotify.com/episode/7hOLyPsKhdyNB37LqhyrKQ?si=SZG4sQCfQ0GuIT_JeFZf_A Black-owned stationery and notebook mentioned. https://berootedco.com/ Thanks for the love and support, and donate to our Paypal. Let's Gather Round & Grow family. Follow Us IG: gatherroundgrow Twitter: gatherroundgrow YouTube: Gather Round & Grow Music: You & I by Soyb & Amine Maxwell https://soundcloud.com/soybmusic https://soundcloud.com/aminemaxwell Creative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported — CC BY 3.0 Free Download / Stream: http://bit.ly/l-you-and-i Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/NS71HLgd9q4

In this week's episode, we are getting down to the ROOT! We discuss healing your inner child. And dive into our journeys as Black women who've experienced trauma and growing and connecting with our inner child! We also tap into some lovely affirmations, and round here, we cite our sources! Embodiment affirmations: https://www.maryamhasnaa.com/resonance-apothecary.html Twitter convo from @Maryamhasnaa https://twitter.com/Maryamhasnaa/status/1380314413412982786?s=01 Heal Your Inner Child infographic @journey_to_wellness_ on IG https://www.instagram.com/p/CNVg4NDMc2W/?igshid=rcttjv7q5m85 Thanks for the love and support, and donate to our Paypal. Let's Gather Round & Grow family. Follow Us IG: gatherroundgrow Twitter: gatherroundgrow YouTube: Gather Round & Grow Music: You & I by Soyb & Amine Maxwell https://soundcloud.com/soybmusic https://soundcloud.com/aminemaxwell Creative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported — CC BY 3.0 Free Download / Stream: http://bit.ly/l-you-and-i Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/NS71HLgd9q4

We still here baby! On this week's episode we gather round with our special guest/cohost Roberta, to talk about Hollywood's famous ex's Quavo & Saweetie, Derrick Jaxn's "apology" video, & the Grammys. PrettyGirlHypeMusic: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1llB9WlOTwmaFOFC3hGYb7?si=4q7_yF8sQAav33-zLPZSPg Thanks for the love and support, and donate to our Paypal. Let's Gather Round & Grow family. Follow Us IG: gatherroundgrow Twitter: gatherroundgrow YouTube: Gather Round & Grow Music: You & I by Soyb & Amine Maxwell https://soundcloud.com/soybmusic https://soundcloud.com/aminemaxwell Creative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported — CC BY 3.0 Free Download / Stream: http://bit.ly/l-you-and-i Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/NS71HLgd9q4

Three months into 2021 and folks still actin' a fool. In this week's episode, we discuss Megan Markle and unpack racism and colorism. We also check-in with each other and create space to reflect on our wins and lessons. We have a transparent conversation about being a new podcast and where we see Gather Round & Grow in the next three months. Thanks for the love and support, and donate to our Paypal. Let's Gather Round & Grow family. Follow Us IG: gatherroundgrow Twitter: gatherroundgrow YouTube: Gather Round & Grow Music: You & I by Soyb & Amine Maxwell https://soundcloud.com/soybmusic https://soundcloud.com/aminemaxwell Creative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported — CC BY 3.0 Free Download / Stream: http://bit.ly/l-you-and-i Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/NS71HLgd9q4

Join us in this week's episode for a candid conversation about mental health and illness. We start this episode reminiscing over the 2000s music era. Next, we unpack our traumas, discuss therapy, and self-care, and self-love. We also have a vulnerable conversation about mental illness and harm reduction. Trigger warning: we discuss self-harm and suicide. #Gather Round & Grow family. Donate to our PayPal. Follow Us IG: gatherroundgrow Twitter: gatherroundgrow YouTube: Gather Round & Grow Music: You & I by Soyb & Amine Maxwell https://soundcloud.com/soybmusic https://soundcloud.com/aminemaxwell Creative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported — CC BY 3.0 Free Download / Stream: http://bit.ly/l-you-and-i Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/NS71HLgd9q4

Pandemic depression, seasonal depression, and regular depression are taking their toll. We keep it light this week and discuss the shenanigans of 2021. We get into everything from gorilla glue girl, Britney Spears, and pastors in kiddie pools. #Gather Round & Grow family. Donate to our PayPal. Follow Us IG: gatherroundgrow Twitter: gatherroundgrow YouTube: Gather Round & Grow Music: You & I by Soyb & Amine Maxwell https://soundcloud.com/soybmusic https://soundcloud.com/aminemaxwell Creative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported — CC BY 3.0 Free Download / Stream: http://bit.ly/l-you-and-i Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/NS71HLgd9q4

Our friends Hannah and Rayven join us in the Gather Round segment to discuss a sense of belonging socially and professionally. You don't wanna miss the gems dropped in this episode. We also laugh about the Verzuz battles and DaniLeigh's trash song. #Gather Round & Grow family. Donate to our PayPal. Follow Us IG: gatherroundgrow Twitter: gatherroundgrow YouTube: Gather Round & Grow Music: You & I by Soyb & Amine Maxwell https://soundcloud.com/soybmusic https://soundcloud.com/aminemaxwell Creative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported — CC BY 3.0 Free Download / Stream: http://bit.ly/l-you-and-i Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/NS71HLgd9q4

In this episode, we Gather Round with Cheyenne & Jeannine of HeavyOnTheEyez about #BlackGirlMagic. We discuss how Cashawn Thompson popularized the movement and how she is rarely credited for doing so. Follow @heavyontheeyez on IG and subscribe to their youtube channel Heavy On the Eyez. Link to Kimberly Foster's (creator of For Harriet) interview with Cashawn Thompson. https://youtu.be/y2Ko-mgo1DU. Follow Us IG: gatherroundgrow Twitter: gatherroundgrow YouTube: Gather Round & Grow Patreon : Gather Round & Grow Music: You & I by Soyb & Amine Maxwell https://soundcloud.com/soybmusic https://soundcloud.com/aminemaxwell Creative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported — CC BY 3.0 Free Download / Stream: http://bit.ly/l-you-and-i Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/NS71HLgd9q4

Thank you for joining us for the first episode of the Gather Round & Grow podcast. We discuss the dumpster fire of 2020 and the positive takeaways from the year. We talk about everything from Tiger King to personal growth! Let's Gather Round & Grow family. IG: gatherroundgrow Twitter: gatherroundgrow YouTube: Gather Round & Grow Patreon : Gather Round & Grow Outro Music: You & I by Soyb & Amine Maxwell https://soundcloud.com/soybmusic https://soundcloud.com/aminemaxwell Creative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported — CC BY 3.0 Free Download / Stream: http://bit.ly/l-you-and-i Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/NS71HLgd9q4