Why being yourself is the hardest thing you'll ever do and it's worth it.
The BLK + GRN Show
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Balancing life as a mom : Self-care and business tips.
The BLK + GRN Show
BLK + GRN show is a show for Black women entrepreneurs for starting a life of self-improvement, self-love. This show is hosted by the founder of BLK + GRN, Dr. Kristian Edwards. Kristian is focused on bringing the best guests to educate, entertain and Empower Black women. Every week, the refreshing line up of guests bring in more tips on: how to start your self-improvement journey, their careers, how to live a happier and more fulfilled life. Tune in to know more, get educated while being entertained.
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Facing My First Hire After Our Business Breakup & How We Saved Our Friendship. | EP58
The BLK + GRN Show
BLK + GRN show is a show for Black women entrepreneurs for starting a life of self-improvement, self-love. This show is hosted by the founder of BLK + GRN, Dr. Kristian Edwards. Kristian is focused on bringing the best guests to educate, entertain and Empower Black women. Every week, the refreshing line up of guests bring in more tips on: how to start your self-improvement journey, their careers, how to live a happier and more fulfilled life. Tune in to know more, get educated while being entertained.
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Wellness Expert: "Yoga is not a religion... Truth about worship” | ep. 56 | Dana Smith
The BLK + GRN Show
BLK + GRN show is a show for Black women entrepreneurs for starting a life of self-improvement, self-love. This show is hosted by the founder of BLK + GRN, Dr. Kristian Edwards. Kristian is focused on bringing the best guests to educate, entertain and Empower Black women. Every week, the refreshing line up of guests bring in more tips on: how to start your self-improvement journey, their careers, how to live a happier and more fulfilled life. Tune in to know more, get educated while being entertained.
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Episode 51 - Sex, Relationships & Balance | Barella Roberson
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In this episode, Kristian welcomes Barella Roberson as her guest. Barella dives into her business ventures and shares her insights on why "sex is a taboo topic in the Black community." The conversation delves into profound subjects such as "The art of letting go" and "Overcoming societal expectations." Tune in for an enlightening discussion that challenges norms and empowers listeners. <iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/FO4MUPK2K6A?si=Zttn3ffRi-TWff5s" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write;...
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Episode 50 - Dealing with Disappointments and Living holistically as a as a Black Woman | Khetnu Nefer
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In this episode, Kristian is joined by massage therapist Khetnu Nefer to delve into the vibrant Gullah Geechee culture and the profound impact of compound living on family unity. They discuss how modern capitalism has shifted our focus away from our families and communities, creating a sense of distance and disconnect. The conversation then transitions to navigating disappointment and managing expectations. Khetnu shares wisdom on how to handle these challenges while emphasizing the importance of self-care and the bravery required to seek support. Kristian underscores that abundant resources...
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Episode 49 - Starting a wine business with husband, Self-awareness & communication | Jon'll Boyd
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In this episode, Jon’ll Boyd takes us on a transformative journey, sharing how she and her husband turned their late-night pillow talks into a thriving wine business. Discover the passion and perseverance behind their entrepreneurial success, as Jon’ll reveals the challenges they faced and the strategies that propelled them forward. Jon’ll and Kristian dive into the crucial role of communication in their partnership, offering invaluable hacks for balancing work and personal life. They explore how effective communication not only fosters business success but also supports mental...
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Episode 48 - Growing a webby nominated AI company, Self-Love as a Black woman | Casey Ariel Thobias
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In today's episode, Casey Ariel reveals her inspiring journey of creating the Webby-nominated AI company, overcoming roadblocks, and navigating the challenges of a saturated market as a Black woman entrepreneur. Discover how self-care and self-gentleness empowered her and co-host Kristian to scale their businesses without burning out, emphasizing the transformative power of prioritizing self-care.
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From Republican to Conservative: "I hope Trump loses big, so people like me can come back and fight to rebuild it from the ashes" | ep. 57.
The BLK + GRN Show
BLK + GRN show is a show for Black women entrepreneurs for starting a life of self-improvement, self-love. This show is hosted by the founder of BLK + GRN, Dr. Kristian Edwards. Kristian is focused on bringing the best guests to educate, entertain and Empower Black women. Every week, the refreshing line up of guests bring in more tips on: how to start your self-improvement journey, their careers, how to live a happier and more fulfilled life. Tune in to know more, get educated while being entertained.
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Episode 47 - Naked Chemistry - Rachel Zeigler
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Rachel Zeigler’s journey is a testament to walking in one's purpose, where the resounding echoes of her heart's desires drown out doubt and settling becomes a distant notion. As the visionary founder of Naked Chemistry, Rachel transforms challenges, from navigating microaggressions in the corporate world as a Black woman to pivoting her career as a licensed cosmetologist during the pandemic. Beyond its initial focus, her vegan skincare brand, born out of a keen concern for ingrown hairs, has blossomed into a testament to Rachel's dedication to quality, sustainability, and multifunctionality....
info_outlineMar Na Carter’s is on a mission to demystify skincare with a more holistic approach so that people can experience non-toxic and less complicated skincare. Her journey in creating natural body care products began after witnessing her family members battle with skin issues. With no luck or relief from store bought products, Mar Na took matters into her own hands by researching natural alternatives and, as a result, successfully created a body butter that rejuvenated and cleared up her family member’s skin.
After receiving a high demand for her natural creations from family and friends, Mar Na’s Body Shop was created based on natural health and wellness principles. She speaks on many fascinating topics, such as her challenges with starting her brand and her natural hair journey, and also goes into detail to share how the importance of her “setting the mood” and making time for herself has helped her in her self-care journey.
Quote from interviewee for call out box:
“Once you find out the research of what's in certain name brands in the store, it's kind of scary.”
Biggest Takeaways You Don’t Want to Miss:
- Self-care is vital for building resilience toward those stressors in life that you can't eliminate.
- Trusting yourself means treating yourself with love and compassion, rather than strive for perfection
- Hair relaxers alter the curl pattern of the hair by breaking down the structure of the cuticle making it straighter. However, this process can damage the hair, leaving it weak, brittle, and more likely to break.
Check Out These Highlights:
- Some of the self-care practices that Mar Na does to stay rounded and in balance (8:55)
- What inspired Mar Na to create more products in addition to body butters (15:05)
- Some tips to help women find out their hair type (20:03)
Quotes:
- “I wanted to explore different things that you can be proud to put on your skin, your hair, on your body, and know that I'm not adding certain chemicals to it that can harm your skin.”
- “You have to trust yourself and trust your judgment and your discernment. Always discern. Your discernment will not steer you wrong.”
- “I always call it God winks because sometimes you're ready to give up and God will give you a wink to let you know to keep pressing.”