This summer, we are switching things up. Welcome to Summer Stories: Celebrating Our Narratives. In this episode, guest host Malaika “Laika” Williams opens up about her childhood experiences with love, from family, friends, and romantic interests. She shares insights into what effects each kind of love has on each other and reflects on the lessons she’s learned that helped her find the healthy relationship she has today. This week’s Affirmation is “ I am the love of my life.” Key Takeaways: - Instead of focusing only on the best friend you yearn for, be that best friend for yourself first. - You are the only person you’ll be stuck with for the rest of your life, start acting like it. - You need a healthy balance of love from multiple sources; you can’t get everything from yourself or just one person. Keep up with Laika:  www.instagram.com/laik_a_g6/ www.tiktok.com/@laika_g6 www.youtube.com/laik_a_g6  Kitty Kompound https://www.kittykompound.com/pages/home?referral_code=eBJcHackcBBHcF? Code: LAIKA SUMMER STORIES’ SERIES SUBMISSION LINK: https://forms.gle/QqYhTU9q71sGzEmTA  Please Rate, Review, and Subscribe to the podcast to always hear the latest affirmations from your favorite Black girl! Follow Us on Socials https://instagram.com/affirmationsforblackgirls http://twitter.com/afbg_podcast https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4g90rFmTGCHcgku8LM5mNg   Recommendations of the Day: Book a Brainstorming Session with Me: https://tyrathecreative.com/consultations Wanna fellowship IRL? Join the Waitlist for our first event https://tyrathecreative.myflodesk.com/x87qtjsbhb Try Nerdy Nuts - use code “TYRA” at checkout or https://nerdynuts.com?sca_ref=5535819.7nMf4riToe&sca_source=Podcast RESOURCES Alexis’ ‘Feeling My Shelf’ Newsletter: https://www.feelingmyshelfnewsletter.com/ 50 side quests to do this year: https://we.tl/t-gmLxjREKx4 Wanna give therapy a try? Use BetterHelp: https://rebrand.ly/6ulm6zk Try The Calm App: https://rebrand.ly/21n4tre Community Connection Form: https://forms.gle/m4AD2YaYbGhd8gEv6 Sign Up for our Newsletter!: http://tyrathecreative.com/podcast Shop the AFBG Merch!: http://tyrathecreative.com/merch Ask a Question: https://forms.gle/yqwdsBuRBjXQm9Xw7 Send me a message: [email protected] Our P.O Box: Tyra Morrison P.O. BOX 674 NORTH HOLLYWOOD, CA 91603 The links above may be commission links Our Sponsors: *Visit myeq.com and use code AFFIRMATIONS at checkout for 15% off!  * Check out Happy Mammoth and use my code AFFIRMATIONS for a great deal: happymammoth.com * Check out NPR: npr.org  * Check out Chime: chime.com/AFFIRMATIONS  Support this podcast at - https://redcircle.com/affirmations-for-black-girls/donations  Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy Our Sponsors: * Check out Babbel: babbel.com/AFFIRMATIONS * Check out Happy Mammoth and use my code AFFIRMATIONS for a great deal: happymammoth.com * Check out OSEA and use my code AFFIRMATIONS for a great deal: oseamalibu.com * This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/AFFIRMATIONS and get on your way to being your best self. ✨ * Visit myeq.com and use code AFFIRMATIONS at checkout for 15% off! Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/affirmations-for-black-girls/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy