Rosé with Rae
Rosé with Rae is a wellness and lifestyle podcast hosted by Rachel Symone Gilliam. Each conversation is designed to guide you through your grief, encourage you to prioritize rest and healing, and help you live your best life on purpose. Tune in for healing, heartfelt, and hilarious conversations over a glass of rosé with special guests and friends. Cheers!
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62 | Art as Self-Care, The Pain and Beauty of Shadow Work, Five Minute Journaling with Alexis Voss
02/29/2024
62 | Art as Self-Care, The Pain and Beauty of Shadow Work, Five Minute Journaling with Alexis Voss
Alexis is another instagram friend that I'm bringing on to the podcast because we've built a friendship that I want to share with my listeners. She's a women's rights activist and uses art as self-care when she needs to release her inner child. She walks us through other forms of self-care for her that she turns to as a "solo" mom of 2 (she's married to the most wonderful husband who coaches college football) and as she's navigating politicial seasons. We're also diving into: Shadow work we've done How we've learned to face ourselves and find peace in our own company Five Minute Journaling What Alexis does to pursue "her favorite version of herself" (love that wording!!!) Losing friendships: the good, bad, and necessary How to get involved in your local elections and advocate for change Keep the conversation going with Alexis on instagram: @alexismvoss and @alexisvosscreations Let's stay in touch babes: Visit the website: Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, Pinterest: @rachelsymonegilliam Text DAILYRAE to 22999 for daily encouragement, affirmations, and motivation to live your best life on purpose Subscribe to the <3 Share feedback or say hello at [email protected]
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61 | Nature as Healing, Shroomies and Psychedelics, Listening To Your Body with Phoebe McPherson: Fungtion Co-Founder
02/29/2024
61 | Nature as Healing, Shroomies and Psychedelics, Listening To Your Body with Phoebe McPherson: Fungtion Co-Founder
This is such a fun and unique episode. I'm sitting down with Phoebe who is a plant educator, herbalist, and just overall woo woo babe which y'all know I LOVE. She is the co-founder of Fungtion, a functional mushroom wellness brand. Fungtion exists to create subtle transformations in people's lives through functional ingredients derived from earth. For a funny rabbit hole because Grace has been on the podcast a few times now, Phoebe is Fungtion's co-founder alongside George who is Grace's best friend's cousin. This episode is fun because I am coming out of the psychedilics closet and we are talking all about shroomies. We're diving into functional and medicinal mushrooms and then we answer some of my listener's questions about the ~fun mushroom. I took away so much from this conversation about listening to your body and allowing nature to heal you from the inside out. Link to The Five Minute Journal that we talk about: Shop their mushroom and kanna elixer at letsfungtion.com with my discount code and save 25% on your first order (which is SUCH a great deal). Code: rosewithrae Keep the conversation going with Phoebe + Fungtion: Instagram + TikTok: @letsfungtion and @_phoebe_mcpherson Text her for mushroom + wellness advice: 213-538-8075 Follow Fungtion's co-founder George: g_moultn Let's stay in touch babes: Visit the website: Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, Pinterest: @rachelsymonegilliam Text DAILYRAE to 22999 for daily encouragement, affirmations, and motivation to live your best life on purpose Subscribe to the <3 Share feedback or say hello at [email protected]
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60 | Feminine Energy and Soft Living, Taking Back Your Power, Consistency Is Our Superpower with Grace Allen
02/29/2024
60 | Feminine Energy and Soft Living, Taking Back Your Power, Consistency Is Our Superpower with Grace Allen
Grace needs NO introduction as I welcome her back to the podcast. This is a continuation of a conversation we had 3 years ago about consistency as our superpower. In today's episode we are catching all the way up and we're getting a very vulnerable and soft Grace. Her life looks nothing like it did the last time she was on the podcast and she's sharing her journey through the fire and how she's picked up the pieces of what tried to break her. The hardest truth from our convo: no one is going to save you, no one can do the work for you, the only way out is through. Let's get in. to. it. Keep the conversation going with the lovely Grace Allen on Instagram: grace.e.allen Let's stay in touch babes: Visit the website: Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, Pinterest: @rachelsymonegilliam Text DAILYRAE to 22999 for daily encouragement, affirmations, and motivation to live your best life on purpose Subscribe to the <3 Share feedback or say hello at [email protected]
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59 | That Big B-word: Balance, Stress Management, Getting out of Recurring Energy Debt
02/22/2024
59 | That Big B-word: Balance, Stress Management, Getting out of Recurring Energy Debt
It's been a little too long since I caught you guys up on life and lessons its teaching me. In today's episode we're diving right in and chatting about the following topics: Acceptance that I cause most of the stress in my life by taking on too much + how I'm fixing it Getting out of the never ending cycle of burnout and recovery Keeping the conversation on balance going from episode 59 with Ciji from Balanced Not Busy Let's stay in touch babes: Visit the website: Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, Pinterest: @rachelsymonegilliam Text DAILYRAE to 22999 for daily encouragement, affirmations, and motivation to live your best life on purpose Subscribe to the <3 Share feedback or say hello at [email protected]
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58 | Finding Comfort in Chaos and Pivoting + Prioritizing Your Way to Balance with Ciji Townsend of Balanced Not Busy
02/15/2024
58 | Finding Comfort in Chaos and Pivoting + Prioritizing Your Way to Balance with Ciji Townsend of Balanced Not Busy
Season 3 is winding down, but I knew I could not close out this season without sitting down with my boo, Ciji. I call her the queen of balance + pivots and you'll see why on this podcast episode. I love Ciji because she keeps it real. Her life is her content and as she's navigating being a mom of 2, solo-parenting while her husband has business travel, or picking up Chick-fil-A dinner for the second (or third) time this week, she's bringing her Balanced Not Busy community along with her. In today's episode we are diving into: Not going into energy debt by giving more than you have What balance IS (pivoting + prioritizing) and what it is NOT (trying to do all the things and calling it balance) Club 40 - she's 40, fabulous, and sharing some key life learnings along the way Saying no isn't always an option, here's how to prioritize and accept life in its current state What it looks like to find comfortability in the chaos and how to be your own peace Keep the conversation going with Ciji: Follow her entire life on instagram: @balancednotbusy Listen to the Shoot her over an email: [email protected] Let's stay in touch babes: Visit the website: Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, Pinterest: @rachelsymonegilliam Text DAILYRAE to 22999 for daily encouragement, affirmations, and motivation to live your best life on purpose Subscribe to the <3 Share feedback or say hello at [email protected]
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57 | Stepping Out of Your Comfort Zone, Welcoming Fear and Anxiety, and Growing in Discomfort
08/17/2023
57 | Stepping Out of Your Comfort Zone, Welcoming Fear and Anxiety, and Growing in Discomfort
In today's episode I'm discussing what it looks like to step out your comfort zone and into your purpose, what to expect every step of the way, and how we can only grow when we push ourselves. As y'all know, we have the most amazing guests and I'm lucky to call most of them close friends so I get to experience the behind the scenes of some of these conversations. I'm also walking you guys through a few episodes that I've recorded in the past where my friends stepped out of their comfort zone and into their purpose. 10/10 recommend you go back and listen to these episodes: Episode 24: Lindsay Ayers walks us through her move from Chicago to DC. Sis just celebrated 3 years in DC and her life would look so different if she had listened to the people who told her not to move. Episode 28: Fabi Powell risked it all for love and her story will change you. She met the love of her life while on a girls trip and then found out he had terminal cancer shortly after. She moved from California to Nashville for love and has spent the last 6 years honoring her late husband's legacy. Episode 30: Our exclusive interview with THE Dr. Colby Adolph as she walks us through her post-divorce move from Indiana and the beautiful life that she is building in a city that was made for her. And. So. Many. More. I got some brave ass friends. Love that for me. I can't explain it, but this is my favorite solo episode I've recorded to date. Cheers!!! Let's stay in touch babes: Visit the website: Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, Pinterest: @rachelsymonegilliam Text DAILYRAE to 22999 for daily encouragement, affirmations, and motivation to live your best life on purpose Subscribe to the <3 Share feedback or say hello at [email protected]
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56 | The Secret To Staying Motivated with Your Health and Fitness Goals
08/10/2023
56 | The Secret To Staying Motivated with Your Health and Fitness Goals
Spoiler Alert: The secret to staying motivated is that there is no secret. I am just as unmotivated as the next girl on most days, the difference is that over the years I have been consistently developing the muscle of discipline. See, motivation gets you started, but it's discipline that keeps you going. Here's what we are diving into in today's episode: Cutting through the social media noise and misguided information about health and fitness Showing up for yourself even on days that you don't feel like it Starting small and focusing on consistency over intensity My workout program + a few life updates Let's stay in touch babes: Visit the website: Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, Pinterest: @rachelsymonegilliam Text DAILYRAE to 22999 for daily encouragement, affirmations, and motivation to live your best life on purpose Subscribe to the <3 Share feedback or say hello at [email protected]
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55 | A Healing and Freeing Conversation with Women's Health Dietician - Valerie Agyeman
08/03/2023
55 | A Healing and Freeing Conversation with Women's Health Dietician - Valerie Agyeman
For all the girlies (+ guys, gays, and theys) that want to eat healthier but don't know where to start, this episode with Valerie Agyeman, RD is SO good. Valerie is a women's health dietician and nutrition media expert who believes her God-given purpose is to help women build healthy habits for long-term, better health. As someone who has always had an ~interesting relationship with food and my body, I found this conversation really healing and freeing. We chat about body positivity vs body neutrality (I learned something new!!!), wellness trends and fad diets that we wish would go away, holistic nutrition, and more. Here's how you can keep the conversation going with Valerie: Follow her on instagram: @valerieagyeman and @flourishheights Listen to her podcast: The Flourish Heights Podcast on Apple and Spotify (or anywhere you listen to podcasts) Engage with all of her content by visiting linktr.ee/flourishheights Let's stay in touch babes: Visit the website: Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, Pinterest: @rachelsymonegilliam Text DAILYRAE to 22999 for daily encouragement, affirmations, and motivation to live your best life on purpose Subscribe to the <3 Share feedback or say hello at [email protected]
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54 | Soft Living and Self-Care, Choosing Softness and Ease, and Shadow Work 101 with Priscilla Agyeman of Saddie Baddies
07/27/2023
54 | Soft Living and Self-Care, Choosing Softness and Ease, and Shadow Work 101 with Priscilla Agyeman of Saddie Baddies
I'm so excited to be sitting down with Priscilla on the podcast today!!! Priscilla Agyeman, MPH is the creator and founder of Saddie Baddies - a virtual sanctuary for Black and multiracial people to destigmatize mental health and initiate collective healing. She is the queen of soft living and shares what choosing softness and ease looks like on her podcast - The Soft Life. In today's conversation, Priscilla and I waste no time as we dive into this healing conversation. Some of the topics we dive into include: Soft living - what it is and why it is so much deeper than french manicures and massages Shadow work - it's not as woo woo as it sounds and we're talking through what it is and why it's the catalyst to healing Everybody and they mama is burnt out!!! We're talking about our personal signs of burnout and tips to recover We are unlearning what it means to be a strong Black woman and choosing softness Learning the art of delegation and asking for help - we can't be everything to everyone As if that's not enough, Priscilla also drops her Korean skincare routine, how she keeps her negative self talk in check and we end the episode with some kind words for our inner child. Cheers!!! Keep the conversation going with Priscilla: Connect with the Saddie Baddie Community Follow along on instagram: @priscilla.o.agyeman, @thesoftlifepod, @saddie_baddies Let's stay in touch babes: Visit the website: Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, Pinterest: @rachelsymonegilliam Text DAILYRAE to 22999 for daily encouragement, affirmations, and motivation to live your best life on purpose Subscribe to the <3 Share feedback or say hello at [email protected]
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53 | Healing from Burnout, Grief Chat: 7 Year Wedding Anniversary, Habit-Building with Atomic Habits
07/20/2023
53 | Healing from Burnout, Grief Chat: 7 Year Wedding Anniversary, Habit-Building with Atomic Habits
My oh my how the tables have turned. In epsiode 44 I shared a few tips to avoid burnout. In today's epsiode I'm walking you guys through steps I'm taking to heal from burnout. Oops lol. I'm solo sipping this week and we're diving into: How my family and friends celebrated my 7 year wedding anniversary Why I create new traditions around big grief days (birthdays, holidays, etc.) to ease some of the anxiety My alopeacia areata diagnosis (stress-related hair loss) and steps I'm taking to recover from a crazy season of life The book Atomic Habits by James Clear, a life-changing book that has helped me build better habits and break bad ones Let's stay in touch babes: Visit the website: Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, Pinterest: @rachelsymonegilliam Text DAILYRAE to 22999 for daily encouragement, affirmations, and motivation to live your best life on purpose Subscribe to the <3 Share feedback or say hello at [email protected]
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52 | Normalizing Black Wealth, Real Estate Investing and Retiring at 32, and Learning to Celebrate Your Wins with The Key Resource - Kendra Barnes
07/13/2023
52 | Normalizing Black Wealth, Real Estate Investing and Retiring at 32, and Learning to Celebrate Your Wins with The Key Resource - Kendra Barnes
I had chills this entire episode because I'm sitting down with someone who is changing the trajectory for families who want to build generational wealth but don't know where to start. Kendra Barnes, or The Key Resource, is on the podcast today and as she's sharing her real estate and early retirement wisdom, I'm thinking about all of you who will listen and take something away and how that will change your life and your family's life. I'm thinking about the THOUSANDS of people in her online community that she's helped purchase their first property and the seeds she's planted that will be growing for generations to come. I'm really proud of Kendra and the life she's building with her husband. Kendra is a full-time Real Estate Investor, founder of The Key Resource and author of ACRES. Her real estate investments afforded her the ability to retire from the 9-5 life at the age of 32. She created The Key Resource to inspire, empower and educate people about the power of home ownership and Real Estate investment. Her key message to anyone looking to buy a home or a rental property is: “You don’t have to hit the lottery or be left an inheritance to buy property. You can start with what you have right now. You are worthy of wealth.” Even if you feel like real estate or building wealth is not your thing, we also talk about her writing a book and having her daughter during the pandemic, how she's learning to celebrate her wins without being too hard on herself, prioritizing yourself even when there are a million and one things pulling at your attention and so much more. Get locked in with The Key Resource community: Follow Kendra on instagram: @thekeyresource Join her facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/241836009576155 Let's stay in touch babes: Visit the website: Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, Pinterest: @rachelsymonegilliam Text DAILYRAE to 22999 for daily encouragement, affirmations, and motivation to live your best life on purpose Subscribe to the <3 Share feedback or say hello at [email protected]
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51 | The Power of Saying No, Grieving Lost Friendships, How the Pandemic Changed Us with Pam R. Johnson Davis
07/06/2023
51 | The Power of Saying No, Grieving Lost Friendships, How the Pandemic Changed Us with Pam R. Johnson Davis
Pam is a TedTalk speaker, award-winning writer and poet, storyteller and connector. Today's episode is such a genuine catch up between me and a dear friend. Pam and I connected right at the heart of the pandemic through my Unapologetic Womanhood events. She is known as Unapologetically Pam and as soon as we connected, the sisterhood and synergy was undeniable. She was on season 2 of the podcast where we talked about living unapologetically, different forms of grief, and showing up truthfully. In today's episode we are building on that conversation and diving into: Living unapologetically and owning all of the parts of who you are Believing that you deserve good things and are worthy of love Releasing the people, places, and things that are no longer serving us Learning to say no with your whole chest Grieving our pandemic and post pandemic lives Pam is such a storyteller. She shares her healing journey so beautifully. You can listen to our season 2 episode . Stay connected with Unapologetically Pam: Instagram: @unapologeticallypam Search "Unpaid Passengers" on Amazon to purchase her most recent book Let's stay in touch babes: Visit the website: Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, Pinterest: @rachelsymonegilliam Text DAILYRAE to 22999 for daily encouragement, affirmations, and motivation to live your best life on purpose Subscribe to the <3 Share feedback or say hello at [email protected]
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50 | Allowing Yourself Space to Evolve, Leaning Into Discomfort, and Living Delusionally with Cat Lantigua
06/29/2023
50 | Allowing Yourself Space to Evolve, Leaning Into Discomfort, and Living Delusionally with Cat Lantigua
Cat is a community architect, podcast host, author, and a gem of a human that I discovered during the pandemic. I instantly fell in love with Cat's outlook on life, the words she shares, and the community that she has selflessly built. I'm so excited to have her on the podcast this week. She is the queen of "if I don't like it, then I can always change my mind" and in today's episode she's diving into her decision to pack up her life and move to Mexico City, moving past limited beliefs and stepping outside of your comfort zone, and our mutual love for living ~delusionally. Follow along Cat's journey + the magical words and infinite wisdom she shares with the world: Follow her on Instagram: @cat.lantigua Follow her podcast on Instagram: @chatswithcat Listen to her podcast, Let's stay in touch babes: Visit the website: Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, Pinterest: @rachelsymonegilliam Text DAILYRAE to 22999 for daily encouragement, affirmations, and motivation to live your best life on purpose Subscribe to the <3 Share feedback or say hello at [email protected]
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49 | 2 Years Alcohol Free, Tips For All My Mocktail Girlies, Prioritizing Healing Over Happy Hours
05/04/2023
49 | 2 Years Alcohol Free, Tips For All My Mocktail Girlies, Prioritizing Healing Over Happy Hours
Cheers to 2 years!!! Last month I celebrated 2 years of removing alcohol from my life. In today's episode, I am having a super vulnerable conversation about drinking heavily right after J passed away, all of my tips to always order the perfect mocktail, things I've learned over the past 24 months and the healing I've found when I stop hiding behind alcohol. Let's stay in touch babes: Visit the website: Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, Pinterest: @rachelsymonegilliam Twitter: @rachelsgilliam Text DAILYRAE to 22999 for daily encouragement, affirmations, and motivation to live your best life on purpose Subscribe to the <3 Share feedback, say hello, or give us feedback on what you'd like covered on the podcast by emailing [email protected]
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48 | Owning Your Grief Journey, Intimacy as a Widow, Surviving Your First Year of Grief with Jess Herrick
04/27/2023
48 | Owning Your Grief Journey, Intimacy as a Widow, Surviving Your First Year of Grief with Jess Herrick
I was connected with Jess through Amber (ep. on the Grief Gang Podcast where we discussed dating, sex, and intimacy after partner loss. I love today's conversation because we are circling back on that conversation over a year later and diving into: Owning your grief journey and not feeling guilty about moving forward or dating again Transitioning from the adrenaline of your first year of grief to the reality of year two Navigating dating and breakups as a widow, our first breakups and grieving relationships Follow Jess on instagram: @jess_herrick Let's stay in touch babes: Visit the website: Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, Pinterest: @rachelsymonegilliam Twitter: @rachelsgilliam Text DAILYRAE to 22999 for daily encouragement, affirmations, and motivation to live your best life on purpose Subscribe to the <3 Share feedback, say hello, or give us feedback on what you'd like covered on the podcast by emailing [email protected]
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47 | Woo Woo Wellness Rituals, The Power of Manifestation, and Learning to Celebrate Yourself with Jeanetta Norris
04/20/2023
47 | Woo Woo Wellness Rituals, The Power of Manifestation, and Learning to Celebrate Yourself with Jeanetta Norris
You have your friends, you have your best friends, and then you have your soul sisters. Jeanetta definitely falls in the last category, and if you've been a longtime listener of the podcast then you know exactly what I mean. Jeanetta is back for season 3 and in today's episode you'll see why we keep inviting her back for another glass of Rosè with Rae. In today's episode we are diving into her latest life updates. Last season she was in the process of becoming a doula and she's since supported her first birth. We're chatting about my dream to become a death doula, the importance of taking the time to celebrate yourself even when it feels uncomfortable, the power of manifestation and a lot of our ~woo woo philopshies to life. We are two of the absolute most unphased people when it comes to the twists and turns of life because we live by two principles: nothing is real and everything is meaningless. Before you think we've completely lost it (or that we are two steps away from jumping off a bridge lol), trust us when we say that this + living in delusion is the secret to getting everything you want out of this life. Let's stay in touch babes: Visit the website: Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, Pinterest: @rachelsymonegilliam Text DAILYRAE to 22999 for daily encouragement, affirmations, and motivation to live your best life on purpose Subscribe to the <3 Share feedback or say hello at If you're loving Rosè with Rae, please consider leaving a 5-star rating, writing a review, and sharing with a friend. Your support helps the podcast more than you know. xx
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46 | De-platforming and Evolving as a Content Creator, Shallow Deal Breakers, and Our Biggest Icks with Lindsay Ayers
04/04/2023
46 | De-platforming and Evolving as a Content Creator, Shallow Deal Breakers, and Our Biggest Icks with Lindsay Ayers
I'm sitting down for a HILARIOUS conversation this week with my girl Lindsay. We met on ig years ago and finally got to meet in person earlier this year and then recorded this episode shortly after. She was on season 2 as Lindsay Ayers of The Faith Feast aka her blog at the time. Since then she's shut down the blog and has stepped away from content creation (for the most part, her 120 followers on TikTok love her). We're chatting about de-platforming as a content creator and how we've both evolved from our "bible blogging" days. We're also sharing our incredibly shallow dating deal breakers, the craziest things that have ever happened to us/we've witnessed, and some dating battle stories mixed in as well. Hang out with Lindsay over on instagram: @_lindsaybriana Let's stay in touch babes: Visit the website: Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, Pinterest: @rachelsymonegilliam Text DAILYRAE to 22999 for daily encouragement, affirmations, and motivation to live your best life on purpose Subscribe to the <3 Share feedback or say hello at
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45 | Habit Building, Preparing For a New Season, Goal Setting, and Dreaming Big
03/29/2023
45 | Habit Building, Preparing For a New Season, Goal Setting, and Dreaming Big
We're back with another solo episode this week where I'm spilling all the tea on how to build and maintain better habits, what I'm doing to prepare for a new season, how I approach goal setting and dreaming big, plus I'm catching you guys up on this season of life and some things I'm looking forward to. Cheers!!! Let's stay in touch babes: Visit the website: Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, Pinterest: @rachelsymonegilliam Text DAILYRAE to 22999 for daily encouragement, affirmations, and motivation to live your best life on purpose Subscribe to the <3 Share feedback or say hello at
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44 | J's 31st Heavenly Birthday Recap, Tips To Avoid Burnout, Encouragement To Not Give Up
03/23/2023
44 | J's 31st Heavenly Birthday Recap, Tips To Avoid Burnout, Encouragement To Not Give Up
In this week's episode I'm giving you guys a recap on my trip to Indianapolis this past weekend to celebrate J's 31st birthday with our closest friends. All but one have been on the podcast so far this season (I'm coming for you Amelia!!!) I love that so much. I'm also catching you guys up on how I'm avoiding burnout in a chaotic season of life along with some encouragement to keep going. Let's stay in touch babes: Visit the website: Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, Pinterest: @rachelsymonegilliam Text DAILYRAE to 22999 for daily encouragement, affirmations, and motivation to live your best life on purpose Subscribe to the <3 Share feedback or say hello at
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43 | Grief Chat: Letting Light Back In After Death with Amber Jeffrey of The Grief Gang
02/16/2023
43 | Grief Chat: Letting Light Back In After Death with Amber Jeffrey of The Grief Gang
This week I am sitting down with my dear sister in grief, Amber. She is the host of The Grief Gang Podcast and she's officially our first ~international guest. We're going global, baby. Our British babe Amber and I connected via instagram early in my grief days. She lost her mom at 19 years old and she's built a community centered around normalizing grief. I can't even explain the magic that is Amber Jeffrey. I've been on her podcast speaking about partner loss and I'm thrilled to have her on mine as we chat through our grief journeys. I learn so much from her and she's been a pillar in my own grief journey. I've gone this entire season without shedding a tear (!!!) but wow this one got me. Big tears but also big, big laughs. Amber shares wisdom that will keep you going no matter where you are on your grief journey. I love getting to share her with you in this episode. //we briefly touch on suicide ideation after loss// You can follow along with Amber literally everywhere @thegriefgangpodcast or keep up to date on all things TGG here: linktr.ee/TheGriefGang Let's stay in touch babes: Visit the website: Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, Pinterest: @rachelsymonegilliam Text DAILYRAE to 22999 for daily encouragement, affirmations, and motivation to live your best life on purpose Subscribe to the <3 Share feedback or say hello at
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42 | Setting and Enforcing Your Boundaries with Dr. Ayanna Abrams - Licensed Psychologist
02/09/2023
42 | Setting and Enforcing Your Boundaries with Dr. Ayanna Abrams - Licensed Psychologist
I love having medical and mental health professionals on the podcast because they have a way of gently and lovingly getting us all the way together. Dr. Ayanna Abrams, Clinical Licensed Psychologist, is no different. This episode is for you if: You are someone who loves hard and loses yourself in relationships You fall victim to people pleasing or doing things out of guilt You are lost on how to set and honor boundaries You feel that you always have to be everything to everyone You are intentionally pursuing a deeper relationship with yourself Or if you just love Black women getting real about mental health. Dr. Ayanna is snatching edges, but she does it with such grace and love. Grab a glass of rosè and a notebook, because this is a noteworthy episode. She's closing out the episode with a soul-honoring journal prompt. Cheers!!! Follow, support, and lean into Dr. Ayanna's wisdom. She shares such great content on instagram: @dr_ayanna_a Let's stay in touch babes: Visit the website: Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, Pinterest: @rachelsymonegilliam Text DAILYRAE to 22999 for daily encouragement, affirmations, and motivation to live your best life on purpose Subscribe to the <3 Share feedback or say hello at
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41 | Paying Down Debt and Getting Good with Money with Les Alfred of Balanced Black Girl
02/02/2023
41 | Paying Down Debt and Getting Good with Money with Les Alfred of Balanced Black Girl
Les is back on the podcast this week and my heart is so happy. It's always a good time when we have the balanced Black girl of all balanced Black girls on the podcast. Les recently paid down $100K in debt (!!!) and is spilling the tea on her tips on paying down debt, understanding your finances and where your money is going, and how to set the ~vibe when you're going through your finances each week. In this episode we are also diving into: Paying down debt, financial literacy, and staying in your bag Diving into what self-compassion looks like for us Gut feelings, following our intuition, and getting curious with ourselves She's a silk press girlie now, is heat damage the worst thing that could happen? And once again, another friend and I are getting into how yoga has transformed our wellness journeys. To know Les is to know love her. Here's how you can stay connected with her: instagram: @balancedblackgirl / @balancedles listen to the Balanced Black Girl Podcast on Apple + Spotify (congrats on 6M downloads!!!) Let's stay in touch babes: Visit the website: Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, Pinterest: @rachelsymonegilliam Text DAILYRAE to 22999 for daily encouragement, affirmations, and motivation to live your best life on purpose Subscribe to the <3 Share feedback or say hello at
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40 | Trusting Your Waiting Season, Giving Men Space to Be Vulnerable, and Building Resilience with Antoine Lewis
01/26/2023
40 | Trusting Your Waiting Season, Giving Men Space to Be Vulnerable, and Building Resilience with Antoine Lewis
I am sitting down with my brother Antoine today. He was best friends with J and after he passed away, Antoine and I formed a beautiful friendship that means the world to me. This episode makes my heart really happy because our bond is one of my favorite things. In today's episode we're digging into: Doing the work and trusting that your breakthrough is on the other side of your waiting season Building discipline and grit even when the odds are stacked against you How to measure success based on your own journey and not aynone else's How yoga has strengthened our mental toughness, built resilience, and unlocked our vulnerability Also LOL that I'm telling y'all a story in the podcast about how I fell asleep in a yoga class, but since this episode was recorded, I have once again fallen asleep in another yoga class. Let's stay in touch babes: Visit the website: Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, Pinterest: @rachelsymonegilliam Text DAILYRAE to 22999 for daily encouragement, affirmations, and motivation to live your best life on purpose Subscribe to the <3 Share feedback or say hello at
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39 | Practicing Acceptance + Honoring the Season of Life You're in Right Now
01/24/2023
39 | Practicing Acceptance + Honoring the Season of Life You're in Right Now
I'm kicking off today's episode with a podcast-blog style conversation and recapping my weekend, life updates so far this year, and some lessons I'm learning in this season of life. Then we're diving into another one of my favorite topics: practicing acceptance. Accepting people for who they are, not having the false expectation of expecting "you" from other people, accepting and honoring the season of life that you're in. I love y'all. Cheers! Let's stay in touch babes: Visit the website: Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, Pinterest: @rachelsymonegilliam Text DAILYRAE to 22999 for daily encouragement, affirmations, and motivation to live your best life on purpose Subscribe to the <3 Share feedback or say hello at
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38 | Women in Leadership: Living Well on Purpose
01/19/2023
38 | Women in Leadership: Living Well on Purpose
Today on the podcast I'm sharing a special interview that I recorded with a digital agency based out of LA. I was invited to speak during their Women in Leadership Series and chose to dive into my love for living well on purpose. Today we explore: What it looks like to go deep with yourself to understand what you need in order to thrive How to align your daily habits with your dreams and goals What ignited my wellness journey and inspiring women to pursue theirs My shift from focusing on physical wellbeing to emotional and spiritual healing Prioritizing self-care as busy busy busyyy women + sharing some untold stories from college, my diagnosis and treatment of aplastic anemia, and mindset shifts to keep you going on your health journey. Let's stay in touch babes: Visit the website: Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, Pinterest: @rachelsymonegilliam Text DAILYRAE to 22999 for daily encouragement, affirmations, and motivation to live your best life on purpose Subscribe to the <3 Share feedback or say hello at
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37 | How to Romanticize Your Life + Practicing Gratitude and Mindfulness
01/17/2023
37 | How to Romanticize Your Life + Practicing Gratitude and Mindfulness
This week I'm solo sipping and walking you guys through what it means to romanticize your life, how to do it + why it's important, and how gratitude and mindfulness are at the heart of it all. All my love. Cheers. xx Let's stay in touch babes: Visit the website: Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, Pinterest: @rachelsymonegilliam Text DAILYRAE to 22999 for daily encouragement, affirmations, and motivation to live your best life on purpose Subscribe to the <3 Share feedback or say hello at
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36 | Equity for Black Women, Prioritizing Rest, and Learning to Love and Care for Yourself with Katara McCarty
01/12/2023
36 | Equity for Black Women, Prioritizing Rest, and Learning to Love and Care for Yourself with Katara McCarty
From out of the realities of abandonment by her biological mother, being bi-racial and growing up in a Black home, Katara McCarty realized early in life that the color of her skin mattered. After becoming a single mother at 19 and finding the courage to leave an abusive relationship, Katara became an entrepreneur holding leadership positions in both non and for-profit organizations.Today, Katara is a sought-after coach, author, and podcast host dedicated to cultivating brave spaces of belonging for Black, Indigenous, and Women of Color (BIWOC). As a Black woman, she is committed to amplifying the richness of BIWOC and their stories, while also advocating for and providing emotional well-being resources for BIWOC, through her app EXHALE. Katara is a JOY! I'm so excited to share her with y'all. This episode recorded while Katara was raising capital. That round of raising funds has ended, but there are still so many ways to connect with her. In today's episode we are diving into: How non-Black women can support Black woman (hint: stop talking, listen, and pull up) Creating safe spaces for Black women The INCREDIBLE mental health app that Katara created for BIWOC Prioritizing self-care, rest, and protecting your boundaries Keep up with Katara: Follow her on instagram: @kataramccarty Follow the Exhale app on instagram: @exhaleapp and *exhale* Let's stay in touch babes: Visit the website: Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, Pinterest: @rachelsymonegilliam Text DAILYRAE to 22999 for daily encouragement, affirmations, and motivation to live your best life on purpose Subscribe to the <3 Share feedback or say hello at
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35 | Extending Grace to Yourself, Decision-Making Anxiety, and Positive Affirmations
01/10/2023
35 | Extending Grace to Yourself, Decision-Making Anxiety, and Positive Affirmations
I'm solo sippin' today and chatting about extending grace to yourself, how I face my decision-making anxiety and gentle self-talk. I close out the episode with a few affirmations straight from my heart to yours. Episode spoiler: I was influenced HARD to buy the Stanley and I'm sharing my thoughts on this cup that is breaking the internet lol. Let's stay in touch babes: Visit the website: Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, Pinterest: @rachelsymonegilliam Text DAILYRAE to 22999 for daily encouragement, affirmations, and motivation to live your best life on purpose Subscribe to the <3 Share feedback or say hello at [email protected]
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34 | Skincare Product Education, Saying Goodbye to Chemical-Free Skincare, and Our Holy Grail Products with Brynna Kibler of 7 Esthetics Skin Studio
01/05/2023
34 | Skincare Product Education, Saying Goodbye to Chemical-Free Skincare, and Our Holy Grail Products with Brynna Kibler of 7 Esthetics Skin Studio
2021 was the year that I decided to get serious about my skin and by way of hashtags and some intense ig scrolling (and trolling lol), I happened upon Brynna of 7 Esthetics Skin Studio. Brynna is a corporate employee turned esthetician/entreprenuer whose passion for skincare was birthed from her own experiences with acne and hyperpigmentation. I do not say this lightly when I tell you guys that she has changed my skin and my life. I've always been a little insecure when it comes to my skin, but I was making the mistake of following skincare routines from influencers and not licensed professionals. Oof. Today we're talking about: Understanding the difference between a skincare expert/esthetician and a dermatologist and when to see each one Getting serious about your skincare and skin health (Black does crack, y'all) Tackling the awkward conversation on how to break up with your esty when they're no longer your bestie Skincare products to lean towards depending on the skin challenge you're trying to solve Why the clean beauty movement is not always effective when it comes to skincare (plot twist: chemicals can be our friend) + more! This is a super informational episode as Brynna is one of the most knowledgeable people I know. Connect with Brynna: follow her on instagram: @7esthetics_skinstudio (virtual is an option too if you're not local to DFW) Let's stay in touch babes: Visit the website: Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, Pinterest: @rachelsymonegilliam Text DAILYRAE to 22999 for daily encouragement, affirmations, and motivation to live your best life on purpose Subscribe to the <3 Share feedback or say hello at
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33 | Hello 2023! New Year's Resolutions, Having the Courage to Step Out of Your Comfort Zone, and My Holiday Season Recap
01/03/2023
33 | Hello 2023! New Year's Resolutions, Having the Courage to Step Out of Your Comfort Zone, and My Holiday Season Recap
I love the start of a new year. There's nothing like a fresh start and opportunity to begin again. I'm someone who never passes up the chance to reflect on the past and plan for the future. In today's episode we are doing just that. I'm walking you guys through how my habits have evolved over the years, how I plan to use this year building on the solid foundation I've already established, and how to get out of your own way when it comes to stepping outside of your comfort zone and into something new. Start scared. Start not knowing what the hell you're doing. Just start. I'm also recapping my holiday season and sharing a few of my resolutions and goals for the year. Let's stay in touch babes: Visit the website: Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, Pinterest: @rachelsymonegilliam Text DAILYRAE to 22999 for daily encouragement, affirmations, and motivation to live your best life on purpose Subscribe to the <3 Share feedback or say hello at
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