Poetry for Black Girls Podcast

Watch on YouTube - https://youtu.be/TLH3Maqj0aA?si=atA_45PurhuJgODFMy dating run taught me one thing: believe people the first time.In Lesson 8 of 25 in 25, I’m sharing the red flags I ignored, why we date for potential, and the question that changed how I chose partners.If he never changed… would you still choose him?Listen now.

Watch on YouTube! https://youtube.com/@poetryforblackgirls?si=-R7X8XYx2-8LAIHLWe talk a lot about setting boundaries with other people…but what about the boundaries we don’t set with ourselves?In this episode, I’m sharing the real reason we break our own promises, struggle with discipline, and feel stuck in cycles we swore we’d outgrow. This is a big-sister conversation about self-respect, emotional maturity, and learning how to show up for your future self.If you’ve ever said “I’ll start tomorrow” one too many times… this episode is for you.💭 Topics we talk about:​ Why self-discipline is really self-boundaries​ How we betray ourselves without realizing it​ The emotional side of procrastination​ Simple ways to start keeping promises to yourself🎧 Listen, reflect, and be gentle with yourself while you grow.

Watch on YouTube https://youtube.com/@poetryforblackgirls?si=-R7X8XYx2-8LAIHLComment: if you could describe the poem in this episode in one word, what would it be? An honest conversation about no contact, emotional neglect, and generational trauma — without blame. This episode explores boundaries, forgiveness, and what healing can look like when love and distance coexist.Link to Oprah episode mentioned:https://youtu.be/cK7EJgILMIk?si=oJFHZz9OrMiScOQf

Watch on YouTube https://youtube.com/@poetryforblackgirls?si=-R7X8XYx2-8LAIHLLesson 4 : In this episode of Poetry for Black Girls, I reflect on one of the biggest lessons I learned in 2025: learning to let people be who they are.As a 28-year-old Black woman navigating marriage, multiple moves, and life outside my hometown, I’ve learned that growth often changes friendships — and that not everyone is meant to grow with you.We talk about the “Let Them” theory, releasing expectations, recognizing misalignment, and choosing peace over proximity. This episode is a gentle reminder that you don’t have to chase clarity, force closeness, or over-explain your evolution.If you’re navigating friendship shifts, adulthood, or learning how to honor yourself in this season, this one is for you.✨ New episodes every Wednesday.

We’re closing 2025 with honesty, softness, and intention.Join us as we reflect, release, and dream forward.This one is for the girls becoming. ✨Guest Podcast- IG: DiaryofaDivineBlackGirl