Have you ever felt like no one truly gets you? In this episode, we reflect on the deep comfort that comes from being fully known and fully understood by God. He sees beyond our words, our mistakes, and even the masks we wear—meeting us with compassion, not condemnation. Whether you're navigating confusion, heartbreak, or simply longing for connection, this conversation reminds us that we serve a God who listens, understands, and stays close.
Have you ever been tempted to clap back, prove a point, or let someone really know how you feel—but something inside you whispers, “Be kind instead”?
In this episode, we dive into the radical kindness of God and what it means to mirror that in a world that often rewards pettiness. We talk about the power in restraint, the strength in choosing grace, and how kindness isn’t weakness—it’s divine.
Whether you’re wrestling with pride, petty urges, or just want to grow in compassion, this episode is for you.
Who’s really got time for patience when life feels like it’s moving at 100 mph? In this episode, we’re wrestling with that tension—when to push the gas and when to just sit in the traffic. Join us as we deep dive into how we each practice (or struggle with) patience through our own spiritual lens with our guest speakers, Jaya Bonner and Sarah-Jo Lawrence.
LOVEEEE...there's so many things we gotta tell you! Your favorite S5 hosts talk all things love. From friends to family, to romantic love...it's gets deep on this one!
What do you get when personal planning and leaning on God go hand-and-hand? Your fav tribe discusses planning with a purpose while trusting the steps ordered on their lives...
What's the difference between speaking up for ourselves and advocating for what you desire? Yashica B. Martin of YBM Coaching drops gems and the mic on the last episode of season 5!
What is a re-setter? How can we balance wellness, health, and life's responsibilities all day everyday? Why are communities so important? Akaira Cryer-Simmons from MRS X AKFITNESS LLC answers these questions and more!
What's does fried chicken have to do with the 2028 LA Olympics, find out during the latest episode with your favorite S5 tribe. Learn the pros and aches of leveling up, the value of celebrating, and quick wedding planning tips.
Get your pen and paper, open your notes app, and get ready to gain some key travel hacks from our special guest, Trinity Monteiro. Did you know is a Google flights hack that could grant you a trip across the world?
Do you want to travel more but stuck on the next steps...tribe.... this episode is for you!
Our VERY special guest, Fashion Stylist, Ny'Eria Jackson shares her personal journey with fashion and becoming an esteemed stylist. Ny'eria shares key fashion tips that will help any Tribe member OWN their body and OWN their style.
Your fav podcaters discuss their faith and how its evolved over time. Each S5 has a story and faith foundation that comes from 5 completely different walks of life!
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We finally have our first ever male special guests! One perspective from a married man and the other from a single man. This one get's INTERESTING to say the least!
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The tribe talks expectations and pressures of the dirty thirties! How do you manage the expectations you have yourself? How do you measure whether expectations are realistic? Where do expectations come from? Join us in the convo!
Looking in the rearview at 2023 personally and professionally... The S5 team let's the tribe in on what's been going on behind the scenes and the new/improved changes to come in 2024.
*takes deep breath* In the words of Lil Wayne.... "Sorry 4 The Wait" We're back and we're catching our tribe up on our lives, Top 5 Women in Sport shout outs, and more!
You better be ready for this one! If you don't know what dropping gems means, you will after listening to this episode dedicated to Motherhood and being a mother while working in sport. You don't want to miss this epi with the one and only Dr. Lacee' Carmon-Johnson as she speaks her truth about her motherhood journey and the blessings, challenges, and THE REAL.
Mother, executive, and entrepreneur are just a few of the hats our guest Lauren Walsh wears. In this episode, Lauren gets candid with the StartHERfive crew, breaking down how her vulnerability, self reflection, and morning routine/time to herself has transformed her life and led her to where she is today. She is a standout in the sports and entertainment industry and currently is the Executive Vice President of Branding and Marketing for Solid Foundation Entertainment Group and also oversees branding & marketing for Quality Control Sports. More importantly, through her leadership and advocacy for women in the industry, Lauren serves as a role model and inspiration for all women striving to achieve success in their careers and be their best selves!
Love, marriage, evolving and allllll that! Plus one of our own has big news to share!
If you don't mind me asking... how old are you? A question, or microaggression at that, many black women receive especially in the workplace. S5 sits down with a real, deep, and entertaining conversation around ageism.
Our first resource is Forbes. Check out this article written by Sheila Callaham that discusses how or a Black or Brown woman, ageism creates a triple threat for potential bias and discrimination. She breaks down how these threats impact us specifically in a quick two minute read. DIVERSITY, EQUITY & INCLUSION section of Forbes.
Our second resource for this week is an article published in the business section from the Washington Post. The article is called: For Black workers, age discrimination strikes twice. It discusses a new research study conducted by Texas A&M that suggests that for black workers, age discrimination is highest for the youngest, falls in middle age, and rises once more as workers near retirement.
https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/2021/05/14/age-discrimination-black-workers/
17 Black Mental-Health and Wellness Resources to Follow on Instagram
https://www.vogue.com/article/black-mental-health-wellness-instagram-accounts
Just because this season we focused on a couple of heavy topics that impact us black women on the daily basis, we wanted to wrap things up with a reminder to take care ladies! In this article called 17 Black Mental-Health and Wellness Resources to Follow on Instagram, Vogue highlights a list of 17 different black individuals and their platforms that are continuously fostering community and providing resources to assist us in actually taking time to take care of ourselves.
Silent disengagement, checking out, or just doing your job?? StartHERfive sits down and talks about this viral topic of "quiet quitting".
