Facts of Life Podcast

Facts of Life Podcast made it to 100 episodes! This has been a great accomplishment and a journey of lessons and love. This episode is a reminder to always celebrate your accomplishments big or small. I was able to celebrate 100 episodes in person in 3rdward HTX. Stay tuned for night of fellowship, love, and great conversation.  Thank you all for taking the time out to listen to Facts of Life Podcast. I'm extremely grateful and I'm excited to see what else life has in store for me!  Peace!  Please leave us a review of the episode and let me know what you think. Do you like being called sis? Why are men excused from working on their emotional intelligence? Keep up with the pod on social media Instagram: @factsoflifepodcast Twitter: @factsoflifepod Facebook: Facts of Life Podcast Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9O-WU67gkI3-Vb0kho2aHQ/videos

The countdown to 100 episodes is slowly coming to an end. As the countdown comes to an end; Host, Zakiya takes the time to reflect on the lessons she's learned during this podcasting journey and the importance of celebrating your accomplishments big or small.  Please leave a review of the episode and let us know what you think. Subscribe, download, and review the podcast. Keep up with the pod on social media Instagram: @factsoflifepodcast Twitter: @factsoflifepod Facebook: Facts of Life Podcast Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9O-WU67gkI3-Vb0kho2aHQ/videos Purchase Tickets to 100th episode celebration here

The countdown to 100 episodes is getting real!  The Facts About "Energy Reciprocation" because we all have those moments where we focus too much of our time and energy on people and things that don't give it back. Stop wasting your time on people and things that don't help you elevate in your life. Listening back to old episodes has given me the chance to reflect on my growth, I've come a long way during this journey.  This week is about taking back your power from people that don't deserve it.  Please leave a review of the episode and let us know what you think. Subscribe, download, and review the podcast. Keep up with the pod on social media Instagram: @factsoflifepodcast Twitter: @factsoflifepod Facebook: Facts of Life Podcast Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9O-WU67gkI3-Vb0kho2aHQ/videos Purchase Tickets to 100th episode celebration here

Leo season is coming to an end and I just wanted to take a few moments of your time to reflect.  Sometimes we want other people to get the lesson when the lesson is really meant for us.  Keep up with the pod on social media Instagram: @factsoflifepodcast Twitter: @factsoflifepod Facebook: Facts of Life Podcast Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9O-WU67gkI3-Vb0kho2aHQ/videos

The facts about "privacy" because do we always need to tell people our business especially the internet?  This week I'm joined by my homeboy and co-host of the Hustle Highlight.  Issa Rae gets married to her secret fiancé and had the internet up in arms. Well he's not really a secret it's just none of our business. We discuss the levels of sharing your personal business to the internet and comparing ourselves to people on the internet that share everything.  F**k a fake friend where your real friends at? We also discuss the difference between industry friends and real friends.  Download and subscribe to the podcast. Leave a review of the episode and let us know what you think. Sign up for the Facts of Life Podcast newsletter: www.zakiyalateefah.co Keep up with the Podcast on social media Instagram: @factsoflifepodcast Facebook: Facts of Life Podcast Twitter: @factsoflifepod

The Facts About "Stop Calling me sis" because why do ya'll keep calling everyone sis when you really don't mean it?  This week on Facts of Life I'm joined by my homegirl Denice and we discuss what it really means to call someone sis or bro. It's the lack of sincerity for me. I had to get on the men a little this week and their lack of urgency with therapy and mental health, please release women from the burden of doing all the work. It's important for us to work together so that we can be on the same page to create change.  Please leave us a review of the episode and let me know what you think. Do you like being called sis? Why are men excused from working on their emotional intelligence?  Keep up with the pod on social media Instagram: @factsoflifepodcast Twitter: @factsoflifepod Facebook: Facts of Life Podcast Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9O-WU67gkI3-Vb0kho2aHQ/videos

Issa quick solo episode! Let's get into the facts about judging others. I always believed that judgement came from a place of projecting what we really feel about ourselves onto other people.  We have no place to spend time telling other people if they are right or wrong. Let's learn to give people grace even when they make mistakes!  Keep up with the pod on social media Instagram: @factsoflifepodcast Twitter: @factsoflifepod Facebook: Facts of Life Podcast Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9O-WU67gkI3-Vb0kho2aHQ/videos

This episode we're having some good ol girl talk. I can get a lil serious on the pod so it's time to lighten the mood and I have Janay joining me.  Sometimes in life we won't always be positive and have a good day because that's not the way life is designed. Positivity is a myth!!! We spend time talking about what it means to be compassionate to others, business and friends, and much more.  Don't let anyone get in the way of meeting the love of your life, even if it's your ex-bf's friend. This is a reminder that it's okay to befriend your eskimo sister. Don't know what an eskimo sister is press play and listen to the end.  Support Facts of Life by leaving a review, subscribe to the podcast, and share with friends!  Keep up with the pod on social media Instagram: @factsoflifepodcast Twitter: @factsoflifepod Facebook: Facts of Life Podcast Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9O-WU67gkI3-Vb0kho2aHQ/videos

The Facts About "Cannabis Reform" This week we're learning about Cannabis and CBD with a special guest @BlkSheepTreats a THC catering company based out in HTX. There's a lot of judgement when it comes to cannabis but the judgement stops here today with this episode. 17 states in the US has passed for recreational use of cannabis and the numbers will only get higher.  Please leave a review of the episode and let us know what you think. Subscribe, share, and review the podcast. Follow the guest: IG:  @blksheeptreats @whtsheepcbd  Snapchat:  @blksheeptreats Keep up with the pod on social media: Instagram: @factsoflifepodcast Twitter: @factsoflifepod Facebook: Facts of Life Podcast Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9O-WU67gkI3-Vb0kho2aHQ/videos

Host, Zakiya is turning 30 soon and uses this episode to reflect on the lessons she learned in her 20's. Sometimes you have to go through some things to grow through some things. Listen to this episode to find out what she learned.  Keep up with the pod on social media Instagram: @factsoflifepodcast Twitter: @factsoflifepod Facebook: Facts of Life Podcast Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9O-WU67gkI3-Vb0kho2aHQ/videos

The Facts About “Community” because we all need each other. This week on Facts of Life we are joined by Raven Alexis from @gingerteapodcast. Raven is a health and wellness advocate in the greater Houston area that is blazing her own trail with creating and maintaining community for those that are interested in self help and healing. In this episode we discuss the importance of having community to support your healing journey and how we can build community to uplift one another when we need it most. It’s important to understand that community healing starts with healing yourself first and then being able to assist others. It’s okay to ask for help but knowing what you need is the first step in asking for help. If you’re someone that can use community, stay tuned for this episode! Please leave a review of the episode and let us know what you think. Subscribe, download, and review the podcast. Follow the guest: Instagram: @raveenalexis, @gingerteathepodcast Twitter: @theraveenalexis Keep up with the pod on social media Instagram: @factsoflifepodcast Twitter: @factsoflifepod Facebook: Facts of Life Podcast Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9O-WU67gkI3-Vb0kho2aHQ/videos

The Facts About “Meditation” because we all need to meditate. This week on Facts of Life we are joined by Kim from Brown Girls Meditate. Brown Girls Meditate is a safe space for women of color to discover and reaffirm ourselves. With everything going on in the world today, it’s important we take time out to reconnect with ourselves. To a lot of us, meditation can be seen as intimidating and unattainable and after listening to this episode I’m sure your mind will change. If you are someone that’s new to meditation, this episode is for you! Please leave a review of the episode and let us know what you think. Subscribe, download, and review the podcast. Follow the guest: Instagram: @browngirlsmeditate Youtube: https://youtube.com/channel/UCAKkkuCmp9oeAE-ItpPimVw Guided Meditation Journal:  https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08KH3RFTG/ref=cm_sw_r_as_gl_api_glt_fabc_KK758AKV2M23SEQS35JP?linkCode=ml1&tag=browngirlsmed-20&fbclid=IwAR2PAhqRCzqPSjEcRNLXu3jYvYk_nru9aS-naY0_4s4d0mDFvK5D7VQGQ-o Keep up with the pod on social media Instagram: @factsoflifepodcast Twitter: @factsoflifepod Facebook: Facts of Life Podcast Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9O-WU67gkI3-Vb0kho2aHQ/videos

The Facts About “Passion vs. Getting your Bills paid” As we get older we stray away from the activities, the music, and sometimes the food that makes us happy, just so that we can survive in this world. Growing into your adulthood usually means that your focus shifts from play to making sure your bills are paid. Once we get caught up in paying bills and trying to survive we forget about our passion, purpose, and dreams. We want this episode to be a reminder that pursuing your passion doesn’t have to get in the way of paying your bills. Stay tuned for our Finance Corner with @paymeingold as he discusses some very important info on how to raise your credit score. Download and subscribe to the podcast, please leave a review of the episode and let us know what you think!!! Sign up for the Facts of Life newsletter: www.zakiyalateefah.co Keep up with the pod on social media Instagram: @factsoflifepodcast Twitter: @factsoflifepod Facebook: Facts of Life Podcast Full visuals: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9O-WU67gkI3-Vb0kho2aHQ/videos

The Facts About “The Internet + Self Love” The internet is up in a roar again about how women should be displaying their bodies on the internet. It’s important that we have this conversation to give women a safe space to be themselves. A lot of women spend their time caring too much about what others think especially MEN (listen to episode 86 to learn how to care less about what people think of you) and we hold ourselves back from our true potential. Stay tuned for the rest of this episode as I am joined by a friend of the show  Janay @geminitresses and we get to go into more detail about how to embrace your femininity and display yourself in 2021. Please leave a review of the episode and let Facts of Life know what you think!!! Download and subscribe to the podcast. Sign up for the Facts of Life newsletter: www.zakiyalateefah.co Follow the guest: Instagram: @geminitresses Keep up with the pod on social media Instagram: @factsoflifepodcast Twitter: @factsoflifepod Facebook: Facts of Life Podcast Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9O-WU67gkI3-Vb0kho2aHQ/videos

The Facts About “Why do you care so much?” because why do we care so much? It takes lots of unlearning, self reflection, and epiphanies to experience this time in your life. Some of us spend a lot of our life worrying about what others think for approval and acceptance. This episode is the guide you need to be released from the shackles of other people’s opinions and unsolicited advice. If you’re ready to take your journey to stop caring about what other people think stay tuned for the rest of this episode. Download and subscribe to the podcast. Leave a review of the episode and let us know what you think. Watch the full video on youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9O-WU67gkI3-Vb0kho2aHQ Sign up for the Facts of Life Podcast newsletter: www.zakiyalateefah.co Keep up with the Podcast on social media Instagram: @factsoflifepodcast Facebook: Facts of Life Podcast Twitter: @factsoflifepod

Always know where you stand with people at all times romantic or platonic. Being clear on where you stand with people is important for moving forward in the right direction of the relationship. Our guest co-host Michel returns this episode along with another Peabody so that we can get down to the bottom of "Does this person like me?" Everyone's love language is different and it's important that we're aware of our own so that we can act accordingly with our loved ones. Catch up with the Guests IG: @social_p @betweenusgirlspodcast Follow the podcast: IG: @factsoflifepodcast Twitter: @factsoflifepod Facebook: Facts of Life Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9O-WU67gkI3-Vb0kho2aHQ/videos Subscribe to the newsletter:https://www.zakiyalateefah.co

Dating can be fun but sometimes we like to make it hard. We focus on the red flags to figure out what’s wrong with the other person before we have time to figure out what’s right. Today on Facts of Life, Host Zakiya and guest co-host Michel discuss relationship green flags and how to detect them in new relationships. Looking for green flags does not mean to ignore the red ones but open up your mind to the possibilities of things working out for the better. 2020 was an interesting year for everyone on planet Earth. Life has not been the same for anyone since March, don’t forget to give yourself grace and congratulate yourself for making it through the year. Issa celebration! Subscribe and download the podcast. Find the guest Co-host IG: @creativeafconsulting @betweenusgirlspodcast Keep up with the Podcast IG: @factsoflifepodcast Twitter: @factsoflifepod Facebook: Facts of Life Podcast subscribe to the Facts of Life Newsletter: www.zakiyalateefah.co

Episode 83 The Facts About “Forgiveness” a tool that we all need in our toolkit for self help. Forgiveness is the key to moving on and letting go of pain. How can we openly love others when we don’t forgive? Stay tuned for the rest of this episode to get more understanding about Forgiveness, there will also be some steps involved to forgiving others in this episode. Send me a message and let me know if these steps helped you in forgiving someone. Download and subscribe to the podcast, leave a review to let me know what your thoughts are on the podcast. Sign up for the Facts of Life Podcast newsletter: www.zakiyalateefah.co Keep up with the Podcast on social media Instagram: @factsoflifepodcast Facebook: Facts of Life Podcast Twitter: @factsoflifepod

The Facts About “Bridging the Gap” is the start of a dialogue on how men and women in the African American community can come together for the greater good of humanity. There’s a lot of conversation via the internet about so called black women not being protected by the men in our community. A lot of women are being abused both physically and emotionally by our men and we need answers as to why. Uncomfortable conversations lead to breakthroughs and solutions. I am joined by two guests Tory and Michel on this episode that give a different perspective on why these problems keep coming up in our community. A few things to remember during this episode Generational Curses, Healing, and Love. Stay tuned for the rest of this conversation surrounding change and healing. Download and subscribe to the podcast Leave a review and let me know your thoughts on this episode Visit my website and sign up for the Facts of Life newsletter: www.zakiyalateefah.co Connect with the Guest Instagram @djauditory @jeshobe Follow the podcast on Social Media Instagram: @factsoflifepodcast Twitter: @factsoflifepod Facebook: Facts of Life

The Facts About “Being A Good Partner” is not only for romance but for friendship and your family too. Our relationships are not one size fits all and we need to make adjustments accordingly depending on the needs of that relationship. Ask yourself, are you a good partner? If you hesitated on answering that then this is the episode you should be listening to. This week I’m joined by an expert and a licensed therapist. Misha is the owner of Love Grows: The Relationship Consultants in Houston, TX. I wanted to have an expert on this episode to give more insight on what it means to be a good partner because let’s be honest we aren’t always good partners. And one of the many reasons we aren’t good partners to others is because we haven’t taken the time to do the work on ourselves. Tune into this episode to learn more about what steps you can take to become a better partner, to bring love into existence, speak love into existence and write love into existence. Download and Subscribe to the podcast. Leave a review and let me know what your thoughts on the episode. Sign up for the Facts of Life newsletter: www.zakiyalateefah.co Connect with the guest Instagram: @lovegrows_misha Keep up with the podcast on social media: Instagram: @factsoflifepodcast Twitter: @factsoflifepod Facebook: Facts of Life Podcast