It’s So Hard to Say Goodbye! After going back and forth with myself and then consulting the man upstairs, I have decided to end my podcast for good this time. Thank you to every guest and every listener for all of your support!

This week's episode contains several sensitive subjects that may trigger emotions in those that have been victims of sexual assault or domestic abuse. I am forever grateful to my guest Brenda for being willing to share her story. It takes a lot of courage to talk about topics that are somewhat taboo in our community, but its very necessary. Please leave any thoughts about tonight's episode in the comments!

In this week's episode I had the pleasure of chatting with Deborah Jefferson CEO of Harobeds Thoughts!

Deborah Jefferson is a passionate writer, speaker, and advocate for healing and personal growth. As the CEO of Harobeds Thoughts, she empowers individuals to overcome toxic relationships and embrace self-discovery. Deborah is the author of self-help, memoir, and poetry, using her personal experiences to inspire others on their journey to healing.

She is also the host of the podcast Sharing Your Story and Conversations That Heal and the creator of the Our Words Matter Black Author Book Expo and Fall Fest. Through her writing and advocacy, Deborah continues to uplift and encourage others to believe in their strength, resilience, and worth.

Facebook/Instagram/TikTok: Deborah Jefferson, Harobeds Thoughts

Happy Friday! This episode I decided to talk about some of the current events in the world like DEI, Federal workers losing their jobs, grocery prices and more!!!!!

In this week's episode I talk about a few prominent women in history, and I also say thank you to a few women who have played a role in my life!

We are closing out Black History Month with Author Spotlight and our guest this month is Melanie B. Author Melanie B. was born and raised in Brooklyn, New York. As an avid reader at a young age, Melanie always looked forward to her escape into the world of fiction. Being able to submerge herself into the twisted tales of Urban Fiction has helped Melanie maneuver through the rough streets of New York, helped her push through college, and provided a much-needed calm over her life. Currently, Melanie holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Human Services, and her love of books has grown exponentially. And that love quickly turned into the desire to pen her own stories. With having the time to dedicate to her craft, Melanie has penned and released her first novel, When A Hood King Steals Your Heart, and has no plans of letting her foot off the gas. Author Melanie B. is ready to take the industry by storm.

Follow her on social media:

@Melanie B. Author

This week I decided to do another business spotlight episode on one of my favorite local dessert companies. "You've Been Caked" is owned by Brenda Ortiz- Boxdale and she is passionate about creating treats that will keep you coming back for more. Tune in as Brenda tells me all about how she got started and her plans for the future! Follow her on all social media platforms:

B Bakes (@youve.been.caked) • Instagram photos and videos

On today's episode I had the pleasure of interviewing a local business owner here in the DMV. If you want would like to purchase from her here are her links:

https://facebook.com/WEAREBARABEAUTY

https://www.instagram.com/wearebarabeauty/

http://www.youtube.com/@BaraBeauty

https://www.tiktok.com/search?q=wearebarabeauty&t=1697807111340