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In this episode of Audacious Black Girl, I sit down with Dejanae Parkman, founder of Dotted, a wellness-first period care brand created for women with heavy cycles. Dejanae shares her powerful journey navigating endometriosis, PCOS, and fibroids, and how her lived experience pushed her to question the safety of mainstream period products. What she discovered about toxins, endocrine disruptors, and misleading “organic” marketing led her to create Dotted—an innovative, Black woman-owned brand centering wellness, safety, and dignity in menstrual care. She truly exemplifies what it means to be an Audacious Black Girl!

Together, we unpack the silence around period health in Black girlhood, the ancestral and cultural messages we’ve carried about pain and privacy, and the ways these narratives have shaped how we care for our bodies. We also talk about shifting toward holistic, safer options that allow us to listen to and honor our bodies instead of ignoring or numbing our pain.

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We’re back, audacious gals! Season 5 of the Audacious Black Girl Podcast is here, and this season is all about stepping boldly into who you are and navigating life’s transitions with intention and self-trust.

In this intro episode, Amanda welcomes you back to the community with love and gratitude, sharing her own reflections on entering a brand-new chapter. She dives into four practical tips for navigating new seasons. Whether it’s a fresh start, a significant life change, or simply a shift in mindset, Amanda reminds listeners that every season brings both challenges and opportunities.

🎧 Tune in and start your journey into Season 5 with clarity, courage, and a whole lot of audacity!

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This one is for ALL the ladies but especially for those in their 30s, entering their 30s, or their 40s. I'm 39 and on the cusp of entering my 40s, and I've learned some things about self-love! My 30s have been my greatest teacher.

In this episode, I share six ways I practice self-love and talk about two (no matter what your age) key elements you can implement NOW to give you the foundation and sustenance you need as you define self-love on your terms.

This is the last episode of the season, so be sure to listen through to hear what comes next for the Audacious Black Girl!

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In this episode, my guest Bianca Hannon (Social Worker and Digital Content Creator) and I talk about the power of using your voice and finding the confidence to be authentic in a world that can make you feel like you're not enough. Bianca discusses how she found her voice after being mute until the age of six and having a speech impediment. Her journey highlights the power of self-acceptance, the importance of finding your voice, and embracing how you show up in the world to make an impact.

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Join emotional wellness coach and workplace well-being architect Kelly George of CEO, Real Resilience Coaching & Consulting, and me as we chat about workplace wellness for BIPOC and Neurodivergent folx! All of our identities intersect and interlock, including in the workplace. This episode explores how Kelly's mental health diagnosis and workplace experience led her to pivot into the coaching space. We talk about healing in community, mental health during"Covidian" times, and workplace wellness. Kelly is a dear friend of mine, and you'll get all that black girl love and magic in this episode as we expand on what it means to be well as a Black woman at work.

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If you want sustainable self-love, you can't bypass one of the most important parts...self-compassion! Self-love is an absolute journey, requiring you to give yourself grace and compassion. In this episode, I discuss how to start the journey with self-compassion and allow that to be your foundation. No matter where you are on your journey, the 5 tips I offer to get you started with self-compassion is a game changer! Audacity, authenticity, self-worth, boundary setting, and more requires self-love. When you love who you are and how you do things, you start recognizing your value. I can't wait for you to expand on your self-love journey!

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We know how vital our wellness is as Black Women. So many options are available to be well, and finding what works best for you requires curiosity and audacity. In this episode, Rikki McCoy, a holistic therapist, discusses wellness for Black Women and the importance of self-care. We talk about holistic and spiritual practices, choosing retreats that have your care in mind, and the healing that can come from having a Black therapist.

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www.therapywithrikki.com

www.flourishingmindsllc.com

The Flourishing Minds Wellness Retreat Self Love Bali 2023

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It's Mental Health Awareness Month! In this episode, I unpack a recent study that discussed how depression shows up for Black women. This topic hits close to home because I went through a depressive episode years ago, and my symptoms didn't align with what I thought depression was. Somehow, I got through it, but my goal is to help provide Black women the awareness they need to understand that their experiences are valid. You deserve care and to be healthy! I also give you three tips to start caring for your mental health!

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