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Caribbean History Reading List
Here’s a reading list recommended by Columbia University Professor of History, Dr. Natasha Lightfoot on Caribbean History and of Dominican Republic.
Unveiling the Layers of Caribbean History
This episode is an enlightening journey through the annals of Caribbean history, a must-listen for anyone keen on understanding the Caribbean's past and its impact on our present day. Tune in to delve deeper into the enthralling stories of strength, struggle, and resilience in the Caribbean.
Navigating Boundaries
Previously, we discussed establishing boundaries, but how do you implement them once set? In this episode/blog post, we explore how navigating boundaries shapes our lives. Our featured guest, Dhayana Alejandrina, a poet and author, joins us to talk about her journey, how her writing reflects it, and how she manages pushback on her boundaries. Throughout our discussion, we reflect on the pivotal role of self-love in this process.
Unearthing the Power of Authenticity
Explore the journey of authenticity with artist Victor John Madrid Villanueva in this inspiring blog post. Learn about Victor's personal and professional journey, his perspective on societal labels, and his advice on staying true to oneself. This post is a celebration of authenticity, self-discovery, and personal growth.
Ancestral Healing: Unraveling Generational Curses
There's no magic bullet or pill for true long-term, lasting healing. The flip side is that this short-term discomfort of going through the healing will get you where you need to be. Naomi of Om Body and Soul walks us through what shadow work is, how it can help you in your journey through life, and breaking generational curses.
Prioritizing Self-care
Do you ever say to yourself you don't have time for self-care? When you think about self-care, do you think about a spa day, getting your hair and nails done? We dive into this topic and discuss what it means when we say self-care, what it looks like, and how we can incorporate it into our busy lives.
Charting the Course to Financial Freedom
In this episode, we talk about money but, more importantly, your relationship with money, knowing where your money is going, developing a plan to bring in more money, and building wealth. Krystal Todd of the Cash Compass joins us to share knowledge and drop some gems as she does daily on IG and YouTube.
The Transformative Power of Interior Decoration
You may notice that your mood shifts when your home is clean, you’ve decluttered, or even bought something new for the home that brings you joy. In this episode, we’re joined by Julie Jamison, interior decorator extraordinaire, who chats with us about the importance of creating spaces that are an extension of you, its connection to your mental health and things you should start doing in your home.
Unveiling the Complex Landscape of Caregiving
As our parents and loved ones get older, we begin to see the roles switch, from receiving the care to giving the care. In this episode, we’re joined by Erna Alfred-Liousas, founder of CG360. We dive in on the impacts of caregiving, what we can do to support caregivers, and available resources to tap into.
The Power of Breathwork
Continuing our conversation on spirituality with Naomi of Om Body and Soul, we dive deep into the topic of Breathwork. Breathing is our body's natural function to release toxins. We discuss the physical and spiritual benefits of Breathwork.
