This week we’re taking a look back on what it means to prioritise joy- and how to live that soft life. We’re joined by EbonyJanice, Brandee Younger, Alana and Samra from She Well Read and The TV Doctor’s Dr. Michele Foss and Ashley Johnson. Together we cover everything from the revolution of rest, to what it REALLY means to be well read.

Join us for an episode packed full of laughter, honesty and light!

More About The Guests:

• EbonyJanice | Founder and CEO of The Free People Project and author of All The Black Girls Are Activists
• Brandee Younger | Grammy-nominated Harpist, check out her latest album Gadabout Season
• Alana and Samra | co-hosts of the She Well Read Podcast
• Dr. Michele Foss and Ashley Johnson | The TV Doctor Podcast

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Independent audio producer and creative powerhouse TK Dutes joins us to share the story behind her new audio documentary; The Secret Life of TK Dutes- a project born from burnout, medical dismissal, and the pressure to shrink herself to be palatable.

We talk about unlearning a “be small and quiet” upbringing, how we navigate the industry and about rebuilding a life rooted in joy, creativity, and visibility.

Find out more about TK and the podcast here.

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We’re celebrating the season by bringing you a special holiday episode featuring never-before-heard clips from some of our recent guests. From favorite seasonal dishes to nostalgic moments and new traditions, join us as we hear from: Anela Malik, Maya Elious, Adell Coleman, Hannah Eko, Octavia Morgan, and members of the Be Well, Sis team! This episode is a celebration of culture, comfort and connection – however you spend the season, we hope this episode brings a little joy to your day!

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Palliative care nurse turned fragrance founder and CEO Octavia Morgan joins us to share how scent became both a healing practice and a business, ultimately leading to Ulta Beauty’s first Black- and woman-owned prestige fragrance house. Octavia breaks down practical layering, budget-friendly ways to customize your signature scent, and how she created her first fragrance, Legendary, for her hospice patients. We also get personal about the leap from nursing to entrepreneurship, fear vs. obedience, and the one non-negotiable that keeps her centered: a daily hour of self-devotion. Stay for her holiday recs and a rapid-fire on unexpected notes (hello, oud), “soft life” accords, and the power of pouring into yourself first, so you can better show up for everyone else around you.

In this episode we discuss:

• Layering 101: build from the heaviest scent, then medium, then light
• Clean, sensual scents that don’t read “essential oil”
• Founder wellness: the one-hour daily ritual & how to move stagnant energy
• Taking the leap: getting contracts, “burning the boats,” and betting on your calling
• Holiday picks: Dark Rose, Vanilla Supreme, and 4- and 8-piece discovery sets

Connect with Octavia:

• https://octaviamorgan.com/
• https://www.ulta.com/

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In this episode, we’re catching up on what it means to show up as our best selves, even when life feels full. We talk about getting older (and making peace with it), investing in the little things that make us feel good, and finding beauty in the smallest everyday rituals.

So grab your tea and let’s catch up, sis to sis.

What's On My Radar 🔗

• A Happy Pocket Full of Money: Infinite Wealth and Abundance in the Here and Now by David Cameron Gikandi
• Less Is Liberation by Christine Platt
• YSL Concealer
• LTK (LikeToKnowIt) Storefront
• My Everyday Makeup Staples

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In this nourishing conversation, we sit down with author and creator Hannah Eko to explore what it means to choose bliss in a world that glorifies burnout.

Drawing from her book Honey Is the Knife, Hannah unpacks how Black women can transform wounds into wisdom and reclaim pleasure as both a birthright and a spiritual practice. Together, they explore the beauty of softness as protection, and how embracing joy can be a radical, healing act.

If you’ve ever felt guilty for wanting ease or joy, this episode is your permission slip to rest, feel, and return to yourself.

In this episode we discuss:

• Why choosing bliss is not escapism, but a form of resistance and liberation
• The importance of curating environments that allow Black women to stay soft and whole
• Hannah’s journey from self-sacrifice to self-honoring — and what being a “punk spiritualist” really means
• How pleasure connects us to our ancestors and offers a pathway to healing generational pain
• Reframing wellness: moving beyond constant self-improvement toward true self-acceptance

Connect with Hannah:

Website: hannaheko.com

Instagram: @hannah.eko

Substack: hannahekwrites.substack.com

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In today’s episode, personal trainer and future pelvic floor physical therapist Röbynn Europe demystifies all things pelvic floor health: what it is, why it matters, and how to get help when needed. Röbynn breaks down the “core as a box” (diaphragm, abs, back, pelvic floor), explains Kegels beyond the basics (the dreaded/loved “elevator” holds), and shares signs something needs attention: from incontinence to painful sex, low-back/groin pain, and post-birth changes (including after C-sections). We also dig into why men, too, should train their pelvic floors (especially lifters), and how much knowledge and representation are power when it comes to pelvic health.

In this episode, we discussed:

• The “core as a box” model and why pelvic floor strength anchors it
• Kegels, including progressive “elevator” reps and timed holds
• Red flags to look out for: different types of incontinence, incomplete emptying, painful sex, pelvic/low-back pain
• Postpartum & the value of pelvic floor therapy even after a C-section
• The importance of pelvic health for men
• The value of representation and knowledge in improving Black health outcomes through pelvic floor care
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📌 Resources & Links

Röbynn Europe, PT

Find a Pelvic Floor Physical Therapist (APTA Pelvic Health Directory)

Pelvic Floor Disorders Overview (U.S. Office on Women’s Health)

Prostate Cancer Info & Support (American Cancer Society)

Urology Care Foundation: Pelvic Floor Conditions

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What does it mean to work hard AND live soft? In this episode, Messaging Expert & Business Strategist Maya Elious joins us to talk about building a life rooted in purpose, not pressure.

Maya shares her journey from the first entrepreneurial project of designing MySpace pages in college, to leading successful coaching programs for women of faith and ambition. Together, they unpack what it looks like to balance hustle with healing, and how discernment, discipline, and a touch of serendipity, all play a role in creating a softer life.

In this episode we discussed:

• Building purpose-driven businesses through faith and discernment.
• How to create systems that support peace.
• Shifting the mindset from scarcity to abundance.
• Finding strength and community in friendships and asking for help without guilt.

Find out more about Maya’s community and podcast; Work Hard Live Soft here and follow her on Instagram @mayaelious

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