She's So Lucky
She's So Lucky
She’s So Lucky is a chart-topping weekly podcast dedicated to women who create their own luck against all odds. Join host Les Alfred and special guests for compelling conversations that will inspire you to live life on your terms.
Les and her guests are giving you a sneak peek into the minds and habits of successful women sharing their wins, losses, and lessons that you can apply to your own life. From entrepreneurs, to creatives, to wellness experts, She’s So Lucky is a space for women to feel free and inspired to live up to their fullest potential. Each episode will help you uncover new ways to create your own luck and harness the magic you already have.
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07/04/23 • 34 min
Hi friends! Checking in with a short solo episode recapping my trip to Europe, talking through how I'm navigating my current season of burnout, and talking through the importance of taking breaks.
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#230: We’ve heard the term “girl’s girl” before and understand what in means in theory to support other women. But what does it actually look like putting it to practice?
Today I have the pleasure of sitting down Dr. Joy Harden Bradford. Dr. Joy is a licensed psychologist and the host of the award-winning podcast Therapy for Black Girls. We have an in-depth conversation on sisterhood, why community is vital for our well-being, and how to create meaningful connections with other women in our lives.
We Also Talk About...
- What inspired Dr. Joy to become a licensed psychologist and create Therapy for Black Girls
- Why female friendships are beneficial to our health
- The differences between friendship, community, and sisterhood and why they aren’t interchangeable
- High-maintenance vs. Maintenance friends and the role of reciprocity
- How attachment styles shows up in friendships
- The benefits of intergenerational friendships
- Normalizing therapy and exploring different types of therapeutic modalities
Resources:
- Follow Dr. Joy on Instagram @hellodrjoy
- Listen to the Therapy for Black Girls podcast
- Listen to the “What Does It Mean to Be A Girl’s Girl?” episode on Therapy for Black Girls
- Need someone to talk to? Check out the Therapy for Black Girls Directory to find a therapist near you
- Join the Therapy for Black Girls Sister Circle
- Read Dr. Joy’s book “Sisterhood Heals: The Transformative Power of Healing in Community”
- Read “Platonic: How the Science of Attachment Can Help You Make--and Keep--Friends” by Dr. Marisa G. Franco
Keep in touch with Balanced Black Girl:
- Watch on YouTube @BalancedBlackGirl
- Follow on IG: @balancedles @balancedblackgirlpodcast
- Follow on TikTok @balancedles
- Visit our website at balancedblackgirl.com
- Subscribe to our newsletter, Mirror Notes
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4 | Taking Up Space with Chrissy King
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10/22/18 • 51 min
Chrissy King is a Milwaukee-based ISSA Certified Personal Trainer, lifestyle coach, fitness blogger, and truth-teller. While on her own fitness journey, Chrissy was introduced to strength training and powerlifting, which helped her build confidence and inner strength. Chrissy shows her clients that fat loss and weight management don’t have to be cumbersome or restrictive. She also encourages women to love their body in every stage, regardless of size or body fat percentage.
In this episode, Chrissy and I discuss ways the wellness community can be more inclusive and representative for all, true self-care that doesn’t feel like a commodity, how to hold ourselves and each other accountable when we miss the mark with diversity and inclusivity, why it is important for women to feel comfortable taking up space, and so much more.
For more from Chrissy head to www.chrissyking.com, and follow her on Instagram (@iamchrissyking), Facebook (@chrissykingfitness), and Twitter (@iamchrissyking).
From Chrissy’s Blog:
“Is Fitness Only for Thin, White Women?”
“Words That Don’t Belong to Us: Why It’s Time to Say Goodbye to Using the World ‘Savage’”
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06/04/24 • 44 min
#238: Contrary to popular belief, doing 'good work' alone may not be enough to progress in your career. For many of us, strategic moves are essential to propel our careers to the next level!
So in today’s episode, I’m sitting down with founder and CEO of ColorComm and author of the bestselling book “What Do You Need?” Lauren Wesley Wilson for tips on how to advance your career through building a strong network, delivering exceptional work, and making a lasting impact in your workplace.
We also talk about...
- How Lauren overcame job loss early in her career to become a founder and CEO
- Practical tips on identifying and approaching potential mentors in your industry
- How to thrive in today’s job market
- How to manage your time between your corporate job and side hustle
- Navigating longevity and growth in your career
Resources:
- Follow Lauren on Instagram @laurenwesleywilson
- Check out Lauren’s book What Do You Need?: How Women of Color Can Take Ownership of Their Careers to Accelerate Their Path to Success
Keep in touch with Balanced Black Girl:
- Shop limited-edition Balanced Black Girl merch
- Watch on YouTube @BalancedBlackGirl
- Follow on IG: @balancedles @balancedblackgirlpodcast
- Follow on TikTok @balancedles
- Visit our website at balancedblackgirl.com
- Subscribe to our newsletter, Mirror Notes
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- Vionic Shoes | The Vionic Vitals collection has the best essential styles for everyday wear to get you ready for the season. Use code BALANCEDLES at checkout for 15% off your entire order at www.vionicshoes.com when you log into your account. One-time use only.
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Please note that this episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct or indirect financial interest in products or services referred to in this episode.
Produced by Dear Media.
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Ask Les: Successful Era Questions
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01/30/24 • 66 min
We kicked the year off discussing what it means to have success in your career, creative endeavors, dating life, and money habits. Today the conversation around what success looks like in other areas of your life continues!
This week I’m answering all your questions on how to navigate your own successful era and ways you can fine-tune your habits and routines to get closer to what you want this year.
Have a question you want answered in an upcoming episode? You can share them anonymously with me here.
Keep in touch with Balanced Black Girl:
- Watch on Youtube @BalancedBlackGirl
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- Follow on TikTok @balancedles
- Visit our website at balancedblackgirl.com
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#229: In today’s episode we’re celebrating Black Maternal Health week by discussing the ways you can be more attune to the seasons of our bodies. Understanding the power of your hormones, menstrual cycle, and fertility can be a game changer and serve as a guide for how to move with your energy no matter what season you’re in.
Our guest is Latham Thomas, the founder of Mama Glow – a global maternal health and education platform serving women along the childbearing continuum. Latham serves as a visiting Professor at Brown University, where the Mama Glow Doula Training program is incorporated to extend her work as a global advocate for maternal health and education. She also recently opened The Soft Space, a wellness and education center in Brooklyn, NY.
In this episode, we discuss unique ways to be in touch with your reproductive health.
We Also Talk About...
- Latham’s journey starting Mama Glow and opening a new facility in Brooklyn.
- Living seasonally and pushing through chaotic seasons of life
- Menstrual depression and finding moments of retreat
- Why it’s important to listen to your body
- How to modulate your life to accommodate your reproductive system
- How aging affects the reproductive system in your 20s, 30s, and beyond
Catch up on these reproductive health episodes:
- Reframing Fertility with Bri Braggs of Fertile Alchemy
- Sexual Health from the Womb to the Tomb with Michelle Hope
- Demystifying Reproductive Health: Egg Freezing, Fertility Treatments, and the Impact of Fibroids with Dr. Tiffanny Jones
- Sexual and Reproductive Health with Dr. Sara Flowers
- Ending Generational Trauma with Epigenetics + Preparing to Conceive with Dr. Cleopatra
Resources
- Follow Latham on Instagram @glowmaven
- Follow the Mama Glow community on Instagram @mamaglow
- Visit mamaglow.com/gatherings for professional doula training programs and more
- Have a question you want answered on an upcoming episode? You can share them anonymously with me here.
Keep in touch with Balanced Black Girl:
- Watch on YouTube @BalancedBlackGirl
- Follow on IG: @balancedles @balancedblackgirlpodcast
- Follow on TikTok @balancedles
- Visit our website at balancedblackgirl.com
- Subscribe to our newsletter, Mirror Notes
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Rest and Digest: Reset Your Circadian Rhythm and Winter Self-Care to Feel Happy and Whole
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12/06/22 • 36 min
For me and so many others, Winter can be draining and leave us feeling disconnected from ourselves and our communities. So as we move toward the end of 2022, I find myself thinking of ways to be prepared for the holiday season and Winter blues.
In this solo episode, I encourage you to think of Winter as a call to rest, set the stage to call in your manifestations, and channel the energy of the Winter Solstice to prepare for the bloom. I share my favorite ways to stay balanced, set boundaries, and be financially well.
I also talk about...
- Why winter is the perfect time to focus on extra self-care
- What winter represents spiritually and how we can apply this to how we take care
- Ways to reflect without dwelling
- The importance of taking a break from doing “the work”
Resources:
- Healing Through Rest: Creating Balance for Your Nervous System — Balanced Black Girl
- Winter, sleep and your circadian rhythms — The American Association of Sleep Medicine
- Exercising for better sleep — Johns Hopkins Medicine
- Sleep Toolkit: Tools for Optimizing Sleep & Sleep-Wake Timing — Huberman Lab
- Does the High Prevalence of Vitamin D Deficiency in African Americans Contribute to Health Disparities? — National Library of Medicine
- Benefits of Vitamin D — Harvard School of Public Health
- Is Vitamin D deficiency causing your depression? — Healthline
- The Synergistic Interplay between Vitamins D and K for Bone and Cardiovascular Health — National Library of Medicine
- The Physical and Mental Benefits of Getting Outside in the Winter — University of Utah
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How to Balance Your Hormones, Have Healthy Periods, and Start Over in Your Career with Necole Kane
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05/28/24 • 57 min
#237: Have you ever felt like your hormones were off? Or wondered why your menstrual cycle is irregular? Have you experienced painful periods? If so, you're not alone.
In today’s episode, I’m sitting down with entrepreneur and founder of My Happy Flo, Necole Kane for an insightful conversation on how menstrual and hormonal health can affect your overall well-being. From what a healthy period looks like, to what to expect when you come off of birth control, Necole shares tips for managing period symptoms, embracing holistic remedies, and understanding the stages of your menstrual cycle.
Together, we talk about Necole’s career journey from media to wellness, her experiences as an entrepreneur, and how’s she found balance in her life starting from the inside out.
We Also Talk About...
- Necole’s transition from media entrepreneur to supplement brand founder
- Signs that it’s time to make a professional pivot
- How hormonal imbalances can impact daily life
- Navigating conditions like fibroids and endometriosis
- The relationship between our hormones, gut health, and liver health
- Maintaining healthy hormones while entering perimenopause
- Embracing ease and flow in your daily life
Resources:
- Check out Necole’s supplement brand, My Happy Flo
- Get a copy of Necole’s “Your Period Just Got An Upgrade Booklet”
- Visit [myhappyflo.co](http://myhappyflo.cohttps://myhappyflo.co/) for more menstrual and hormonal resources
- Read You Are What You Eat: The Plan That Will Change Your Life by Gillian McKeith
- Read Beyond the Pill: A 30-Day Program to Balance Your Hormones, Reclaim Your Body, and Reverse the Dangerous Side Effects of the Birth Control Pill by Jolene Brighton
Keep in touch with Balanced Black Girl:
- Shop limited-edition Balanced Black Girl merch
- Watch on YouTube @BalancedBlackGirl
- Follow on IG: @balancedles @balancedblackgirlpodcast
- Follow on TikTok @balancedles
- Visit our website at balancedblackgirl.com
- Subscribe to our newsletter, Mirror Notes
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- Equip Health | Equip offers wraparound support for anyone experiencing disordered eating. Schedule a free consultation...
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#228: Have you ever had a life-altering experience change the way you view friendships and dating? Today’s guests certainly have, and we’re getting every detail of their experience from reality TV to dating on the sidewalk.
Today I’m sitting down with hosts of the new podcast On The Sidewalk, Chelsea Vaughn from Season 25 of the Bachelor, and Cashay Proudfoot from Season 3 of Love Island.
From big chops to experiencing heartbreak, Chelsea and Cash dish about what it’s like to grow, love, and evolve in the public eye.
We also talk about...
- How Chelsea and Cash navigated public breakups after being on reality TV
- Forming a friendship over shared unique experiences
- Chelsea and Cashay’s hot takes on working in reality TV as Black women
- How to know if you’re ready for a long-term relationship
- How to manage your dating expectations
Resources
- Follow Chelsea on Instagram @chelseavaughn
- Follow Chelsea on TikTok @chelseavaughn_
- Follow Cashay on Instagram @cashayproudfoot
- Follow Cashay on Tiktok @cashayproudfoot
- Listen to Chelsea & Cash’s new podcast On The Sidewalk
Keep in touch with Balanced Black Girl:
- Watch on YouTube @BalancedBlackGirl
- Follow on IG: @balancedles @balancedblackgirlpodcast
- Follow on TikTok @balancedles
- Visit our website at balancedblackgirl.com
- Subscribe to our newsletter, Mirror Notes
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- Delta | Delta Air Lines helps you feel at home, even if you’re 30,000 feet above it. Learn more at delta.com.
- Nurx | Nurx provides reliable reproductive and sexual health that’s accessible right from home – no judgment or stigma attached. Go to nurx.com/balancedles to get started. Results may vary. Not offered in every state. Medications prescribed only if clinically appropriate, consultation required.
- Vionic Shoes | The Vionic Vitals collection has the best essential styles for everyday wear to get you ready for the season. Use code BALANCEDLES at checkout for 15% off your entire order at vionicshoes.com when you log into your account. One-time use only.
Please note that this episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct or indirect financial interest in products or services referred to in this episode.
Produced by Dear Media.
See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at
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12/05/23 • 52 min
Purpose: what is it? How do we find it? Can it change over time? That’s what we’re exploring in this episode.
I’m excited to sit down and chat about purpose with this week’s guest Ashley Blaine Featherson-Jenkins. Ashley is an actor and the host of the Trials to Triumphs podcast on the Oprah Winfrey Network. She is also known for her iconic role as Joelle Brooks in Netflix's Dear White People.
Whether you feel firmly rooted in your purpose, or are still discovering what that means for you, you’ll walk away from this episode feeling inspired to follow your unique aligned path.
We Also Talk About...
- Why your purpose may not be just one thing
- The difference between purpose and assignment
- How to change course to better align with your purpose
- Why it’s important to acknowledge your trials and triumphs
Resources:
- Listen to Ashley’s podcast Trials to Triumphs
- Follow Ashley on Instagram @ashleyblaine
- Listen to Ashley’s interview on Michelle William’s podcast
- Have a question you want answered on an upcoming episode? You can share them anonymously with me here.
Keep in touch with Balanced Black Girl:
- Follow on IG: @balancedles @balancedblackgirlpodcast
- Follow on TikTok @balancedles
- Visit our website at balancedblackgirl.com
- Subscribe to our newsletter, Mirror Notes
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Please note that this episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct or indirect financial interest in products or services referred to in this episode.
Produced by Dear Media.
See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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How many episodes does She's So Lucky have?
She's So Lucky currently has 335 episodes available.
What topics does She's So Lucky cover?
The podcast is about Health & Fitness and Podcasts.
What is the most popular episode on She's So Lucky?
The episode title 'Post-Travel Recap, Setting Better Boundaries + Taking Breaks' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on She's So Lucky?
The average episode length on She's So Lucky is 50 minutes.
How often are episodes of She's So Lucky released?
Episodes of She's So Lucky are typically released every 7 days.
When was the first episode of She's So Lucky?
The first episode of She's So Lucky was released on Oct 13, 2018.
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