Join Marquia, Ednesha, and Kim for a great discussion with Dr. Brenda M. Greene the founder and executive director of the Center for Black Literature (CBL), director of the National Black Writers Conference (NBWC), and professor of English at Medgar Evers College. She has taught at the Board of Education before becoming director of the Right to Read Program at Malcolm King College Harlem Extension; served on many committees at Medgar Evers College; has served as director of literacy and writing programs for youth and adults;  through the Center for Black Literature, Dr. Greene has pursue ..read more

Join Ednesha, Marquia, and Kim for a great discussion with Nina Westbrook a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, mother of three children and married to NBA All-Star, Russell Westbrook.  Do Tell! Was created to inspire personal growth and meaningful connection. Everything in the card game is meant to serve as a positive tool designed to spark new and ongoing reflection practices. Even though nobody technically wins, everyone who plays benefits socially and emotionally! Bene by Nina was founded by Nina to serve as a safe digital environment that offers a wealth of resources and e-work ..read more

Join Kim, Marquia, and Ednesha as they update listeners on what's been happening since the hiatus, the format of the show, and guests! Let us know what you think of this episode on our social media! Instagram Facebook Check out our website! www.blackwomanbewhole.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/black-woman-be-whole/message ..read more

Join Marquia, Ednesha, and Kim as they talk about season 2 of the podcast and their vision for themselves and Black Woman Be Whole! They answer the following questions: What was it like making the podcast? Did it give what it was supposed to gave? What was your favorite episode of season 2? What do you see in the future for the next season? The next segment asks the questions: Has your vision for yourself or idea of your future self, changed since the pandemic and what’s your vision for Black Woman Be Whole? For more information on Black Woman Be Whole, check out the links below: Instagram ..read more

Join Marquia, Kim, and Ednesha as they talk about the importance of mindfulness! Since COVID has hit you may or may not have noticed a big shift in folks focusing on spirituality. Folks have been leaning heavily into different forms of spirituality or religion or a higher power to make it through all the changes we’ve been navigating these last few years. Intuition has always been called a trait unique to women and today we’re going to talk about using that intuition to guide you as you navigate life. By definition, intuition is “the ability to understand something, immediately without the n ..read more

Join Kim, Marquia, and Ednesha as they talk about the importance of rest! Quote from an article written by Ralinda Watts “Rest in the form of resistance can include naps because our bodies benefit from sleep and relaxation. However, it also encompasses removing ourselves from environments, institutions, practices, and people that are unsafe and toxic, where it's evident that our presence and voices aren't respected, listened to, loved, and cared for. Rest is our protection and our superpower, inviting us to reimagine, reinvent, and rebuild new systems of accountability.” Do you know that there ..read more

Join Ednesha, Marquia, and Kim as they talk about anxiety! Anxiety disorders are the most common mental health disorder in the United States. Data show that for Black women, anxiety is more chronic and the symptoms more intense than their White counterparts. A couple of factors are: The strong Black woman trope forces Black women into caregiver roles where we shoulder the burdens of others but rarely share our own. Black women are generally not "allowed" by society to be vulnerable or display too much emotion; when we do let our feelings show, it's often regarded as a threat—which is where th ..read more

Join Marquia, Kim, and Ednesha as they talk about self-love! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/black-woman-be-whole/message ..read more

Join Kim, Ednesha, and Marquia as they talk about the benefits of travel! When we talk about travel as self-care, this is not new for Black women. There are numerous stories of Black women using travel as a tool for a better quality of life and an opportunity for deep reflection. There are more and more Black women solo traveling and treating themselves (in ways they don't normally) due to work and family stress. Do you consider travel as self care? What was the most transformative trip you have ever taken? They say you can learn so much about yourself and who you think you are while travelin ..read more

Join Ednesha, Marquia, and Kim as they talk about money during Financial Literacy Month! Black women in the US are paid 38% less than white men and 21% less than white women. The messages society sends BIPOC people around money can be damaging…we are blamed for our spending decisions while ignoring the legacy of housing and lending policies, the effects of costly double standards around personal appearance and the bias in the labor market. The team discusses money, values, negotiating, and quality of life: Do you have any anxiety, concerns or fears in your relationship with money? What messag ..read more