Iphannie: Be Gentle

Hey loves, marriage isn’t as complicated as people make it seem. Sometimes we must simplify things to enjoy them.

Hey Loves, each year thousands of people are unable to celebrate Mother's Day because of unfortunate circumstances. From miscarriages to stillborn, Mother's Day may not be so happy.

Hey Loves, if there’s one thing I’ve learned while being a military spouse is to focus on the dreams and goals. I know that may sound crazy given that they are deployed and it’s hard to focus on your life while they’re away risking theirs but trust me. If you don’t focus on your life, it’s going to pass you by and you’ll begin to grow resentful of your spouse because time waits for no one.

Hey Loves, Prom is one of the most exciting yet stressful times of your high school career. From the moment I started high school, I thought about what prom would be like but it wasn’t until my senior year when I realized that Prom not only marked a great celebration of high school but also the end of an era. For all of my high school seniors, enjoy prom and graduation to the fullest because college is a whole different ball game. With Love, The End Of An Era

Hey Loves, Ever fall out with a friend over something insignificant and wonder how you can repair the relationship or if it was even worth repairing? Some people are only in your life temporarily while others are in your life for a lifetime. Your gut will tell you when you meet a for lifer. Anyone who is worth having in your life will make a lifelong imprint on your heart and you will never second guess their love and loyalty because they will never give you a reason to. Even if your circle is small, that’s ok because each person in your circle serves a purpose and so do you. With Love, My Circle Is Small But Mighty

Hey Loves, It’s ME Season. Choosing yourself can cause riffs in your circle of family and friends but sometimes, choosing yourself is the best thing for yourself. This year, be selfish with your wants and dreams. Be selfish with your priorities and be selfish with your ability to give whole heartedly because if you’re giving without receiving, your cup will become empty faster than you think and no one will be there to fill your cup back up. Remember, It’s YOUR TIME TO SHINE.To hear this episode in full, be sure to check out the podcast episode linked below for your convenience or my YouTube channel for a video version of this episode. Also, don’t forget to leave your thoughts about this episode down below. With Love, It’s My Time To Shine

Hey Loves, This week was a much needed break. I was able to travel to Los Angeles to see family whom I haven’t seen in the last, almost year, and get some much needed rest. However of course, there is always a hint of drama with every trip. Thankfully I was able to find the positives in this trip and enjoy it as much as I could. Don’t forget to enjoy the time you have to yourself as much as you enjoy the time you have with your loved ones. I tend to overwork myself and forget to rest but there is just something about being in Cali that relaxes and recharges me no matter how wild or short my time spent there might be. With Love, A True Cali Girl

Hey Loves, I wanted to give you a little life update of all the NEW things going on in my life recently. It’s important to keep in mind that starting something new can give you the little oomph you need.Recently, my SweetTart came home for a little break from work and it made me realize that I really needed a break from my everyday routine. He was able to jump right into the system I created for Chandler and help out wherever I needed him to. I was able to catch up on some much needed sleep, film content that I put on the back burner because of time restrictions and refocus on what’s important to me. Although it can be hard being a single parent while married, if you are a military spou,what I mean, having your person pick up right where the left off without any complaints is always a great feeling. With Love, Daddy’s Home and Mama’s Recharged

Hey Loves, Setting boundaries are very important not only for your mental health but for your romantic and platonic relationships. No matter how someone feels about your boundaries, they were set by you for a reason. But what do you do when you don’t know how to set boundaries because for so long, your boundaries were nonexistent? Should you be more lenient with your boundaries because it’s so new to everyone in your circle or should you be more strict with enforcing them. This weekend I was scrolling through my Gentle Giant email and I got a really interesting letter from a Miss Stella about this very subject so let’s jump right into it and see if we can help this Gentle Giant out. With Love, Setting Boundaries Is Self Love

Hey loves, Spending time with yourself is just as important as spending time with your loved ones. As a new mom, taking time for yourself is not only beneficial for yourself but it’s also beneficial for your baby as well. If you aren’t taking care of yourself, how could you possibly take care of a baby? Remember to set a little time aside for your wants and needs. Your baby will thank you for it. With Love, Loving Myself Enough To Give Myself A Break

Hey Loves, Too many young women are suffering in silence because they aren't getting the love the desire from their mothers when they are younger causing them to suffer emotionally, mentally and sometimes even physically. This episode is from a young lady on Twitter who speaks about the trauma and turmoil she has had to endure due to her mother and family's lack of love and support. Remember, you are good enough and never give some the power to make you believe you are not. With Love, You Are Stronger Than You Know

Hey loves, Maturity doesn’t always with age or experience. Maturity comes will understanding, processing, want and need. One must understand that is going on, process the information, want to care and implement the knowledge into their everyday life and need to push forward until they reach maturity. Without these 4 key elements, maturity does not exist. But what about emotional maturity?I was raised in a household with both my parents until I was about 14. My parents got a divorce and a started to split the time between parents. It wasn’t until my parents separated that I started to see how immature one of my parents were. We know divorce can stir up very radical feelings between two parties especially if the divorce was not as amicable as can be however, I never expected to experience such emotional immaturity from someone who had always preached to be a leader of our family. Nonetheless, I was able to grow emotionally despite the emotionally immature parent I experienced and so can you. With Love, In Tuned With My Emotions

Hey Loves, Sometimes we have to look in the mirror and realize that we are allowing the bullshit to happen to us and the only way for us to change our circumstances is by making a change in our lives. No longer allow the excuse of knowing someone for extended periods of time be the reason you allow someone to stay in your life longer than they should. I have learned that everyone has a season in my life and every season has a beginning and an end date. Learn when people expire in your life. With Love, The Seasons Are Changing

Hey Loves, 2023 is all about facing your fears, challenging yourself, and tackling new obstacles. Your fear holds you back from achieving greatness so don’t let it.

Hey loves, it’s the start of a new year and 2023 is going to be our year of change and prosperity. Don’t allow the past to determine your future.

Hey loves, Merry Christmas everyone. Although this season is suppose to be a joyous occasion, there’s a large amount of people who are suffering from seasonal depression or are trying to cope with the loss of a loved one. Here are some things I tried that helped me get through my depressive state.

Hey loves, have you ever met someone who you wanted to sleep with but they were on your no fuck list? A friends family member, your ex’s homie, your bestfriend sister? If you have, how did that work out? Did you remove them from your no fuck list or were they there for good reason? Listen to one of our Gentle Giants experience with someone who should have been on her no fuck list.

Hey Loves, last season I talked about different struggles I have faced and how I overcame them. This season, I want to take a deep dive into some of the toughest moments of my life in hopes of helping people who may have been through similar situations. Today marks the One Year Anniversary of launching my podcast and it has been quite a journey. Join me on this season, as the journey continues to become emotionally, physically, and mentally stable.

Hey loves, have you ever thought about spinning the block with an ex? Have you ever thought about the one that got away? Sometimes it’s not the end of your story, it’s the beginning of your adventure.

Hey Loves, moving on from relationships are hard. Ending relationships can be even harder but sometimes all we have to do is put our grown up draws on and face it head on.