Carefree and Black Diaries

Is February too late to talk about resolutions? I mean, January felt like a trial month anyway, so let's get into it. Watch the episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/48GEb0i72v0 Become a patron for exclusive content: https://www.patreon.com/shaakirawhite Shop Carefree Merch: https://bit.ly/2KRnaXY Follow the Instagram: https://bit.ly/2Qsa0Ai Follow the Twitter: https://bit.ly/2Tv31Zp Follow the Facebook page: https://bit.ly/3j9pfgi Don't forget to share this episode with your auntie, cousin, friends and 'nem. #carefreeandblackdiaries

How many times have you waited to be inspired in order to do something you've wanted to do for some time now? Yeah, let's get into it.  DONATE TO CHRISTMAS DRIVE: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/2K08HO6IA4DJI?ref_=wl_share Become a patron for exclusive content: https://www.patreon.com/shaakirawhite Shop Carefree Merch: https://bit.ly/2KRnaXY Follow the Instagram: https://bit.ly/2Qsa0Ai Follow the Twitter: https://bit.ly/2Tv31Zp Follow the Facebook page: https://bit.ly/3j9pfgi Don't forget to share this episode with your auntie, cousin, friends and 'nem. #carefreeandblackdiaries

Black Excellence is nice and all but I can't get down with how the concept uses a Black person's accomplishments to measure their worth as a person. Nah.  Early Voting Info: https://georgia.gov/vote-early-person Become a patron for exclusive content: https://www.patreon.com/shaakirawhite Shop Carefree Merch: https://bit.ly/2KRnaXY Follow the Instagram: https://bit.ly/2Qsa0Ai Follow the Twitter: https://bit.ly/2Tv31Zp Follow the Facebook page: https://bit.ly/3j9pfgi Don't forget to share this episode with your auntie, cousin, friends and 'nem. #carefreeandblackdiaries

What's happening in Flint and Jackson are both results of a thing called, Environmental Racism. Let's get informed on what that means and how it impacts Black communities across the country.  Article Links: http://news.unm.edu/news/the-complicated-history-of-environmental-racism , https://www.theatlantic.com/politics/archive/2018/02/the-trump-administration-finds-that-environmental-racism-is-real/554315/ , https://www.britannica.com/event/Flint-water-crisis , https://www.yesmagazine.org/environment/2021/04/22/environmental-racism-examples , https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-62783900 Become a patron for exclusive content: https://www.patreon.com/shaakirawhite Shop Carefree Merch: https://bit.ly/2KRnaXY Follow the Instagram: https://bit.ly/2Qsa0Ai Follow the Twitter: https://bit.ly/2Tv31Zp Follow the Facebook page: https://bit.ly/3j9pfgi Don't forget to share this episode with your auntie, cousin, friends and 'nem. #carefreeandblackdiaries

Have you ever thought about our obsession with struggle and "getting it out the mud"? Well, I have. Let's talk about it.  Become a patron for exclusive content: https://www.patreon.com/shaakirawhite Shop Carefree Merch: https://bit.ly/2KRnaXY Follow the Instagram: https://bit.ly/2Qsa0Ai Follow the Twitter: https://bit.ly/2Tv31Zp Follow the Facebook page: https://bit.ly/3j9pfgi Don't forget to share this episode with your auntie, cousin, friends and 'nem. #carefreeandblackdiaries

Let's talk about how railroads and highways uprooted and segregated Black communities. In the 19th century, the railroad system was used as a means to keep Black communities away from White ones with the highway systems following that model shortly after.  Article links:  Washington Post: https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/wonk/wp/2015/07/16/how-railroads-highways-and-other-man-made-lines-racially-divide-americas-cities/ NPR: https://www.npr.org/2021/04/07/984784455/a-brief-history-of-how-racism-shaped-interstate-highways Deborah Archer: https://papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers.cfm?abstract_id=3539889 Become a patron for exclusive content: https://www.patreon.com/shaakirawhite Shop Carefree Merch: https://bit.ly/2KRnaXY Follow the Instagram: https://bit.ly/2Qsa0Ai Follow the Twitter: https://bit.ly/2Tv31Zp Follow the Facebook page: https://bit.ly/3j9pfgi Don't forget to share this episode with your auntie, cousin, friends and 'nem. #carefreeandblackdiaries

Let's talk about the hierarchy in Black women's beauty standards. Spoiler alert: You may not like this one but I still love you.  “I’m Supposed To Be Thick”: Managing Body Image Anxieties Among Black American Women: https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/full/10.1177/0021934720972440 Blacktober Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1X4925xrDAdAty9zxwe2Fk?si=06e4c24d72164b12 Shop Carefree Merch: https://bit.ly/2KRnaXY Follow the Instagram: https://bit.ly/2Qsa0Ai Follow the Twitter: https://bit.ly/2Tv31Zp Follow the Facebook page: https://bit.ly/3j9pfgi Don't forget to share this episode with your auntie, cousin, friends and 'nem. #carefreeandblackdiaries

Contrary to popular belief, I don't think money is the greatest currency. I believe that time is our greatest currency and our biggest asset. Unfortunately, we don't appreciate the value of our time until after it's passed.  How to help Jackson, MS: MS Student Water Crisis Advocacy Team: (CashApp: $JxnWaterCrisis22) Mississippi Food Network: https://www.justgiving.com/campaign/mfnwaterdrive22?success=true Operation Good: (CashApp: $Operationgoodms) Cooperation Jackson: https://cooperationjackson.org/ Become a patron for exclusive content: https://www.patreon.com/shaakirawhite Shop Carefree Merch: https://bit.ly/2KRnaXY Follow the Instagram: https://bit.ly/2Qsa0Ai Follow the Twitter: https://bit.ly/2Tv31Zp Follow the Facebook page: https://bit.ly/3j9pfgi Don't forget to share this episode with your auntie, cousin, friends and 'nem. #carefreeandblackdiaries

For the people that feel like things are oversaturated... this one is for you.  How to help Jackson, MS:  MS Student Water Crisis Advocacy Team: (CashApp: $JxnWaterCrisis22) Mississippi Food Network: https://www.justgiving.com/campaign/mfnwaterdrive22?success=true Operation Good: (CashApp: $Operationgoodms) Cooperation Jackson: https://cooperationjackson.org/ Imposter Syndrome Episode: https://anchor.fm/carefreenblkdiaries/episodes/Youre-a-Fraud-Imposter-Syndrome-e3mvra Shop Carefree Merch: https://bit.ly/2KRnaXY Follow the Instagram: https://bit.ly/2Qsa0Ai Follow the Twitter: https://bit.ly/2Tv31Zp Follow the Facebook page: https://bit.ly/3j9pfgi Don't forget to share this episode with your auntie, cousin, friends and 'nem. #carefreeandblackdiaries

All of my fellow perfectionist, come to the front of the room. It's time we have a chat... Become a patron for exclusive content: https://www.patreon.com/shaakirawhite Shop Carefree Merch: https://bit.ly/2KRnaXY Follow the Instagram: https://bit.ly/2Qsa0Ai Follow the Twitter: https://bit.ly/2Tv31Zp Follow the Facebook page: https://bit.ly/3j9pfgi Don't forget to share this episode with your auntie, cousin, friends and 'nem. #carefreeandblackdiaries

Chile.... Let's discuss P-Valley and Sweet Life. Become a patron for exclusive content: https://www.patreon.com/shaakirawhite Shop Carefree Merch: https://bit.ly/2KRnaXY Follow the Instagram: https://bit.ly/2Qsa0Ai Follow the Twitter: https://bit.ly/2Tv31Zp Follow the Facebook page: https://bit.ly/3j9pfgi Don't forget to share this episode with your auntie, cousin, friends and 'nem. #carefreeandblackdiaries

Surprise episode! In this one, we're talking about the very intentional way social media platforms hook users into staying in the constant scroll loop and how you can work on breaking the habit.  Link to Harvard article: https://sitn.hms.harvard.edu/flash/2018/dopamine-smartphones-battle-time/ Become a patron for exclusive content: https://www.patreon.com/shaakirawhite Shop Carefree Merch: https://bit.ly/2KRnaXY Follow the Instagram: https://bit.ly/2Qsa0Ai Follow the Twitter: https://bit.ly/2Tv31Zp Follow the Facebook page: https://bit.ly/3j9pfgi Don't forget to share this episode with your auntie, cousin, friends and 'nem. #carefreeandblackdiaries

You know that thing flight attendants say about putting your own mask on first? Yeah... let's talk about that.  Become a patron for exclusive content: https://www.patreon.com/shaakirawhite Shop Carefree Merch: https://bit.ly/2KRnaXY Follow the Instagram: https://bit.ly/2Qsa0Ai Follow the Twitter: https://bit.ly/2Tv31Zp Follow the Facebook page: https://bit.ly/3j9pfgi Don't forget to share this episode with your auntie, cousin, friends and 'nem. #carefreeandblackdiaries

I'm sure you've heard of #BlackGirlLuxury which on the surface is pretty harmless. But with the rise of aesthetics on social media, I want people to also ask themselves the question - "At your core, who are you?" Become a patron for exclusive content: https://www.patreon.com/shaakirawhite Shop Carefree Merch: https://bit.ly/2KRnaXY Follow the Instagram: https://bit.ly/2Qsa0Ai Follow the Twitter: https://bit.ly/2Tv31Zp Follow the Facebook page: https://bit.ly/3j9pfgi Don't forget to share this episode with your auntie, cousin, friends and 'nem. #carefreeandblackdiaries

Happy Valentine's week! Enjoy the third segment of our Lessons from a Love Song series! Also, if you haven't heard "Lost One" by Jazmine Sullivan... you have gots to do better! Lessons from a Love Song playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7uMuzNt4v7FK16YxZRhxS7?si=8d16f9f28da3427b Become a patron for exclusive content: https://www.patreon.com/shaakirawhite Shop Carefree Merch: https://bit.ly/2KRnaXY Follow the Instagram: https://bit.ly/2Qsa0Ai Follow the Twitter: https://bit.ly/2Tv31Zp Follow the Facebook page: https://bit.ly/3j9pfgi Don't forget to share this episode with your auntie, cousin, friends and 'nem. #carefreeandblackdiaries

What it do baby boos? Here's the second installment of our Valentine's series, Lessons from a Love Song. This week, we're talking about one of my favorite songs off of Adele's new album. Check it out! Become a patron for exclusive content: https://www.patreon.com/shaakirawhite Shop Carefree Merch: https://bit.ly/2KRnaXY Follow the Instagram: https://bit.ly/2Qsa0Ai Follow the Twitter: https://bit.ly/2Tv31Zp Follow the Facebook page: https://bit.ly/3j9pfgi Don't forget to share this episode with your auntie, cousin, friends and 'nem. #carefreeandblackdiaries

Hope you all enjoy this month's series, Lessons from a Lovesong! We're kicking it off with one of my favorite songs by Toni Braxton from the Waiting to Exhale soundtrack.  Lessons from a Love Song Playlist (Spotify): https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7uMuzNt4v7FK16YxZRhxS7 Lessons from a Love Song Playlist (Apple): https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/untitled-playlist/pl.u-76oNzWMsNqKPYa Black History Podcast Episodes: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1X4925xrDAdAty9zxwe2Fk?si=14fbba6a324f4487 Become a patron for exclusive content: https://www.patreon.com/shaakirawhite Shop Carefree Merch: https://bit.ly/2KRnaXY Follow the Instagram: https://bit.ly/2Qsa0Ai Follow the Twitter: https://bit.ly/2Tv31Zp Follow the Facebook page: https://bit.ly/3j9pfgi Don't forget to share this episode with your auntie, cousin, friends and 'nem. #carefreeandblackdiaries

Let's talk about Mean Girls: TikTok Edition USPS Covid Tests: https://special.usps.com/testkits Become a patron for exclusive content: https://www.patreon.com/shaakirawhite Shop Carefree Merch: https://bit.ly/2KRnaXY Follow the Instagram: https://bit.ly/2Qsa0Ai Follow the Twitter: https://bit.ly/2Tv31Zp Follow the Facebook page: https://bit.ly/3j9pfgi Don't forget to share this episode with your auntie, cousin, friends and 'nem. #carefreeandblackdiaries

One thing that I want to practice this year is being kinder to myself. That inner critic that causes me to hesitate or feel like I'm not good enough has got to be silenced this year. Take a listen to hear the 3 ways I'm practicing kindness within myself all 2022... Become a patron for exclusive content: https://www.patreon.com/shaakirawhite Shop Carefree Merch: https://bit.ly/2KRnaXY Follow the Instagram: https://bit.ly/2Qsa0Ai Follow the Twitter: https://bit.ly/2Tv31Zp Follow the Facebook page: https://bit.ly/3j9pfgi Don't forget to share this episode with your auntie, cousin, friends and 'nem. #carefreeandblackdiaries

Uncle Tom (noun): a person regarded as betraying their cultural or social allegiance. But who was the real Uncle Tom? Listen to this episode to learn the story of Josiah Henson and how history has flipped the original meaning of an Uncle Tom.   BLACKTOBER Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1X4925xrDAdAty9zxwe2Fk?si=e56901b2864940d1 Shop Carefree Merch: https://bit.ly/2KRnaXY Follow the Instagram: https://bit.ly/2Qsa0Ai Follow the Twitter: https://bit.ly/2Tv31Zp Follow the Facebook page: https://bit.ly/3j9pfgi Don't forget to share this episode with your auntie, cousin, friends and 'nem. #carefreeandblackdiaries