This week I’m kicking things off with a life update before going into big sister mode and answering your questions on how to navigate exes coming back, finding the right friend group, your most wanted advice on how to get through your 20s, and more. Have a question you want answered on an upcoming episode? You can share them anonymously with me here. I also talk about…My Weekly R.E.P.O.R.T and life updates ResourcesListen to How to Get Unstuck: My 25 by 25 Case Study episodeListen to...

Dreams are beautiful because they fuel our creativity, give us purpose, and sometimes, they even come true. Today I have the honor of chatting with content creator and former beauty & style editor for Essence Magazine, Blake Newby on pivoting in your career, taking advantage of where you are, and how to lean on your support system in order to reach your goals. We Also Talk About…Blake’s transition from being a corporate beauty editor to venture scout and full time content creatorBetting...

If you don’t choose you, who will? From overcoming people pleasing to making uncomfortable decisions, to setting boundaries, choosing yourself can come in so many different forms. Today I’m sitting down with content creator and attorney, Eni Popoola @enigivensunday, on how to listen to your gut, practice boundaries as a content creator, and put yourself first no matter what season of life you’re in. We Also Talk About…Eni’s experience leaving big law to pursue content creation...

You know you can have it all, right? From your skin, hair, fashion to your finances, health, and career– it’s time to upgrade your life, sis! In today's episode, I’m taking notes from TikTok girlie and glow up guru, Jodie Taylor on how to conduct an effective personal rebrand, asking your networks for what you need, and finding support that helps you become your best self! We Also Talk About…Networking tips for introvertsFinding aligned mentorshipSignaling and listening to your...

Let’s be real– we’ve all been pre-programmed to settle. Whether it be in our careers, environment, friendships or romantic relationships, at some point we’ve all been left wanting more at times. But I don’t want to live by those terms anymore, and neither should you! In today’s episode I’m breaking down all the ways settling holds us back from creating our dream life, and how to call back your energy from people and spaces that no longer serve you. I also talk about…Self worth and finding...

Have you ever thought about living somewhere permanently after a vacation? I’ve been curious about the process, however, the idea of moving permanently to another country has always sounded intimidating to me. In today's episode, I’m sitting down with my friend, Monique Melton– educator, author, podcast host, and expat currently living in Spain. Monique is sharing her thoughts on becoming an expat, living outside the U.S. as a Black American, and relocating her family to experience new...

In June of 2022 I hit submit on my last student loan payment, paying off just over $100,000 of debt. In the process, I learned so much about personal finance, discipline, entrepreneurship, and the importance of momentum when it comes to reaching your goals. In this episode, I’m walking you through exactly how I did it step-by-step. Resources:I Will Teach You to Be Rich by Ramit SethiGet Good with Money by Tiffany ‘The Budgetnista’ AlicheListen to our financial wellness episode...

After taking a few months off, I’m excited to be back with our 200th episode! I’m catching you up on what I was up to during my podcast break, as well as sharing some exciting updates for the podcast.  I also talk about…What I’ve learned after months of solo travelHow best case scenario journaling has helped me manifestSteps I’ve taken to heal from burnoutKeep in touch with Les:Follow on IG: @balancedles @balancedblackgirlpodcastFollow on TikTok @balancedlesVisit our website at...

Today I have the honor of sitting down with Nicole Walters – entrepreneur, TV and podcast personality, mom of three and author of the new book, Nothing Is Missing: A Memoir of Living Boldly. I’ve been following Nicole’s online journey since she quit her job on live video, and today on the podcast she’s giving us a masterclass on what it means to create your dream life.  We also talk about:Creating your own definition of success and bouncing back from burnoutNicole’s health journey and what...

Balanced Black Girl joins the Dear Media network on October 10th! Covering everything from fitness, to personal finance, to travel tips, to advice for navigating life, tune in for thoughtful interviews and supportive solo chats hosted by @balancedles that will help you find your balance. Produced by Dear Media. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Announcement: New episodes of Balanced Black Girl are coming back on Tuesday October 3rd! Make sure you're subscribed, add it to your calendar, and get ready to join us for a batch of new episodes. In the meantime, fall is the perfect time to reset your habits, so we're resharing one of our most popular episodes on refreshing your habits from earlier this year. We’ll be exploring ways that we can reset to feel our best all year long. This week, I focus on the idea of strengthening our...

We’re warming things back up! New episodes of Balanced Black Girl are coming soon, but in the meantime we’re revisiting some inspiring conversations you need to hear. Tune into this episode I had the opportunity to guest on for the YOU Better! podcast hosted by Kiesha Garrison. YOU Better! is a weekly conversation with personal development speaker and facilitator Kiesha Garrison. The podcast is all about self-discovery that considers what we are really up against in society. In this...

We’re warming things back up! New episodes of Balanced Black Girl are coming soon, but in the meantime we’re revisiting some inspiring conversations you need to hear. This week we’re sharing a conversation I had the opportunity to guest on from the That Wasn’t In My Textbook podcast hosted by Toya Coleman. In this episode, uncover the radical and revolutionary history of self-care. Listen to learn about the connection between self-care and the women of the Black Panther Party, discuss the...

Have you ever felt impatient while waiting for your manifestations to come through? Same, friend. And I’m talking all about it in this rewind episode from March of 2022. Though I didn’t consciously know what manifestation until my 20’s, I realized I’d been manifesting my entire life. In fact, we all have. We all have the power to manifest, and we are all constantly manifesting whether we’re aware of it or not. And when we become aware, we’re able to intentionally tap into our manifestation...

What is your most valuable asset? Chances are, it’s your time. Many people treat time as a scarce resource — something it feels like we never have enough of. But what would happen if we looked at time from a place of abundance? This episode (that originally aired in September 2022) explores the idea of time abundance. Instead of viewing time as a race against the clock, we’re aiming to look at time as a valuable asset that we can allocate, invest, and spend in ways that align with our...

In this rewind episode, we dive deeper into what it means to feel "rested." There’s a lot of messaging encouraging us to rest and be soft. But what should we do if we’re trying to take it easy, but still don’t feel rested? What even is rest? I’m closing out our Modalities of Healing series with a solo episode about how we can heal through rest, and what our minds and bodies need to feel rested (in addition to adequate sleep). With so much happening in the world, it can be natural to have a...

Hi friends! Checking in with a short solo episode recapping my trip to Europe, talking through how I'm navigating my current season of burnout, and talking through the importance of taking breaks. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/balanced-black-girl/donations

June is coming to an end, and that means this is our last episode in the Black Women Doing Cool Shit series. So we are going out on a high note and talking with Simone Alyssa. Simone is a social media guru with hundreds of thousands of followers across her platforms. She’s also a business owner navigating the ever-expanding world of creativity. Together, we talk about how she stays sane with a changing career focus, moving and being unafraid to start over, and her thoughts about the concept...

Our June series, Black Girls Doing Cool Shit, continues! In this episode I’m joined by someone you might know from TikTok, Morgan Jones of What MoJo Loves. MoJo is a Lagree instructor and wellness content creator who carries Black-Girl-Wellness-Tok, as she helps her audience understand the real issues surrounding wellness. Together, we talk about how she balances a full-time job, teaching fitness classes, and creating content, as well as how she's learned to be flexible with herself and find...

This week in our Black Women Doing Cool Shit series, I’m joined by my dear friend Sequoia Holmes. Sequoia is the host of Black People Love Paramore, a podcast that focuses on topics that are loved by the Black community but not often associated with them in mainstream media. Sequoia covers niche subjects such as astrology, Tony Hawk, anime, Ariana Grande, and ginger ale in an effort to break stereotypes and help Black people feel seen. Together, we talk about everything from cultural...

I don’t know about you, but I am so ready for a cute, fun summer full of Black women doing cool shit. So I’m very excited to say that it is our theme for the month of June! Throughout this month, I’ll be inviting some of the content creators I’m most inspired by to talk with us about what they’re up to — starting with the phenomenal Ashley Menzies Babatunde. Ashley is a celebrated attorney and host of The No Straight Path Podcast, a podcast aimed at exploring the human stories behind success....

As we wrap up Mindset May, I want to share more about my personal experiences changing my mindset and how that has shaped my life. I typically avoid being too personal here on Balanced Black Girl, but in this episode I’m opening up about some of my past experiences and future plans. My mindset has played a part in all of those decisions, and it’s had a powerful impact on my life—both positive and negative. I also share what you can expect from the podcast this Summer (hint: it’s going to be...

It’s been an incredible month of learning about our minds, and this week Mindset May continues with an episode featuring the perfect guest for this theme— Keylee Miracle. Keylee is a double-board certified Clinical Hypnotherapist Master, Neurolinguistic Programming Practitioner, and the creator of The Neurointuitive Method. Keylee believes in the power of tailoring our healing experiences to what our unique needs are. Together, we talk about our ability to rewire and reprogram our brains to...

We often put so much pressure on ourselves to think and work in a strictly linear way. But so many of us just aren’t wired like that! And despite what we may believe, it doesn’t doom us to a life we don’t love. So in this episode, we’re continuing with our Mindset May series and talking about staying balanced in life when you’re neuro-spicy with Janelle Pearson. Janelle is an actress and community manager at one of my favorite companies—Holisticism. Together, we talk about living life with...

Welcome back! For the next few episodes, we’re continuing our current theme of Mindset May, and focusing specifically on our brain health. Because who doesn’t want to be sharp when they’re 90, right? In today’s episode, I’m talking about something we often sacrifice, but desperately need—quality sleep. We all crave it, and at various points in our lives, we all struggle with it (shoutout to my friends with young children). So, I’m sharing a wealth of information about the function and science...