Self Love Lounge

We don’t need to shut the door on our past selves to grow. Nothing in us has to be erased for us to change and become something new. Growth isn’t about deleting who we were. It’s about understanding how every version of us has led to this moment. Even the parts we’ve outgrown still carry lessons, and we don’t have to reject them to move forward. We can expand without abandoning ourselves. This episode is for those becoming new without erasing who they were.Your voice matters here —  If there’s a question on your heart or a reflection you’d like me to explore, share it here: ⁠⁠Ask a question⁠⁠. Your voice is part of Self Love Lounge.As an energy exchange, please rate, review and write a loving note to host Areena Antoine on Spotify, Apple Podcast and all major Platforms. Follow us on Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@selflovelounge_ ⁠⁠

We all have patterns we find ourselves repeating over and over, often without realizing how deeply they shape the way we give, the way we love, and the way we lose ourselves along the way. Sometimes change isn’t something we force, it’s something we surrender into, as we begin to see where we’ve been overgiving, losing our center, and slowly drifting away from ourselves. And slowly, we begin to realize that choosing ourselves isn’t a destination, but a practice of coming back, again and again, to what feels true. This episode is for those learning to stay present in their becoming, trust what they don’t fully know yet, and return home to themselves as life unfolds.Your voice matters here —  If there’s a question on your heart or a reflection you’d like me to explore, share it here: ⁠Ask a question⁠. Your voice is part of Self Love Lounge.

Sometimes opening your heart again isn’t about rushing into love; it’s about surrendering to the process of asking for help. Sometimes your heart breaks open just enough for you to see what has always been there, not by force, but by surrender, not by seeking, but by allowing. And slowly, you begin to receive the love that has never left. This episode is for those who are returning to themselves, flowing back into their own grounding, calm presence.Your voice matters here —  If there’s a question on your heart or a reflection you’d like me to explore, share it here: Ask a question. Your voice is part of this space.

There is no blueprint for grief. There is no timeline. Sometimes we wait for a sign to give us permission to let go, but it rarely comes, because waiting is just trying to control what we cannot. Healing begins when we surrender, when we turn inward and allow ourselves to feel and release. And honestly one random day, we realize we’ve been climbing a mountain we couldn’t see. At the top, we notice our hands are empty. Not from loss, but from release. We didn’t force the next step. The path opened when we surrendered. This is what moving on and letting go feels like, a no medal type of stillness which some would call freedom. As an energy exchange, please rate, review and write a loving note to host Areena Antoine on Spotify, Apple Podcast and all major Platforms. Follow us on Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@selflovelounge_ ⁠⁠

Areena Antoine opens the season reflecting on love, loss, and the courage it takes to choose yourself. After a year of shedding relationships, friendships, and beliefs, she explores the heartbreak of first love and the grief that follows, discovering that grief is proof of having loved fully. This episode is for anyone who has loved deeply, lost fully, and struggled to hold themselves in the midst of heartbreak. Areena holds a mirror for Brown and Black girls, young lovers, and anyone navigating the complexities of self-love, courage, and the freedom that comes from choosing yourself. As an energy exchange, please rate, review and write a loving note to host Areena Antoine on Spotify, Apple Podcast and all major Platforms. Follow us on Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@selflovelounge_ ⁠⁠

A glimpse into my world, my struggles, my joys, and the lessons that have brought me here. ‘The Trailer of my Becoming’ is my raw  invitation to share the journey of a 26-year-old Mauritian-Canadian woman learning to stand in her truth. Every episode peels back the layers of my recovery from heartbreak, the moments I’ve stumbled, the ways I’ve reclaimed my power, and the small victories that remind me who I really am. This is not a polished story; it’s real, messy, and evolving, just like me.

When life feels chaotic, your body whispers: come home. In this episode, Areena reflects on the times she lost touch with her body through conflict, projection, and the weight of others’ expectations and how she found her way back through stillness, self-compassion, and truth. This conversation is an invitation to listen to your body's wisdom, ground yourself in love, and to become the safe space your inner child has always needed.As an energy exchange, please rate, review and write a loving note to host Areena Antoine on Spotify, Apple Podcast and all major Platforms. Follow us on Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@selflovelounge_ ⁠⁠

This episode is from my heart to anyone who know what it’s like to show up fully but still feel unseen. To be misunderstood, mislabeled, and told to make yourself smaller in spaces that were never made for all of you. I see you. I’ve been there too. This episode is about shedding all those survival layers. It’s about choosing peace and power, the kind our ancestors prayed for, even when the world wasn’t ready to handle our full light. It’s about setting boundaries, standing in your truth, and owning your whole self, contradictions and all, without apology. If you’ve ever felt like you’re only partially welcome in your own skin, this episode is your space to come home. As an energy exchange, please rate, review and write a loving note to host Areena Antoine on Spotify, Apple Podcast and All major Platforms. Follow us on Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@selflovelounge_ ⁠⁠

You know you’ve crossed over when your life reflects your soul, not your survival. My inner child is screaming/whispering, "omgomgomg," because it's finally happening. Since my teens, I’ve been choosing myself, even when it was hard, even when I didn’t fully know who I was. I kept choosing until it stuck. Now, adulthood isn’t an arrival, it’s a daily becoming. It means no longer abandoning the parts of me once called too much, too sensitive, too bold, too magical, too Black, too brown. I’m not just surviving anymore, I’m finally living as me. This episode is for anyone who hears their younger self whisper, “Thank you for not giving up on me.”As an energy exchange, please rate, review and write a loving note to host Areena Antoine on Spotify, Apple Podcast and All major Platforms. Follow us on Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@selflovelounge_ ⁠⁠

Sometimes we enter situations knowing they aren’t meant to last forever. We stay because it feels right, or we convince ourselves it’s different this time. But eventually, we realize the only person we needed to be was ourselves. This episode is about breaking up with the versions of ourselves and relationships that no longer align. It's about finding peace in letting go and realizing that true healing comes when we stop performing for spaces that don’t see us. If you’re navigating a similar breakup then this episode is for you.A little message from your Host, Areena: Hey listeners, I wanted this episode to be my love letter to you. This was a really hard yet freeing experience to navigate, but I’m releasing it as a gift to help align with the New Moon in Taurus, honoring a cycle closing and new beginnings. Love you. Be gentle and let peace flow within you. As an energy exchange, please rate, review and write a loving note to host Areena Antoine on Spotify, Apple Podcast and All major Platforms. Follow us on Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠@selflovelounge_ ⁠⁠

You are here to explore, to dream, and to peel back the layers of what truly calls to you. Your desires are unfolding, revealing themselves again and again, until you are ready to fully claim them. This episode Sherhara Burrell serves as a reminder that you are the youngest you will ever be, right now. So, what’s the rush? Take your time, trust the journey, and embrace the beautiful process of becoming. The world is waiting, and you have all the time you need to discover what truly lights you up. As an energy exchange, please rate, review and write a loving note to host Areena Antoine on Spotify, Apple Podcast and All major Platforms. Follow us on Instagram: ⁠⁠@selflovelounge_ ⁠Guest Speaker - Sherhara Burrell is a keynote speaker, communication coach, and Co-founder of SpeakHaus, a leadership coaching company. With 17 years of experience, she helps leaders communicate confidently and shape organizational culture. She works with Fortune 1000 companies and startups, using storytelling to drive cultural transformation. Known for her signature haircut and expertise on Coming to America, Sherhara is also a newlywed and aspiring comedienne. She's passionate about fostering meaningful connections and creating impactful leadership.

A year later, it’s hard to acknowledge all that we’ve felt, just for it to now be released. The dance between what once was before what is no longer, is now surrendered. When we run at the cost of losing someone or something we know is never going to be true, walking to acceptance is the new light. This episode, to me, is a celebration, not a lesson because we’ve already experienced enough of those in 2024. As an energy exchange, please rate, review and write a loving note to host Areena Antoine on Spotify, Apple Podcast and All major Platforms.

Spiritual awakenings are often romanticized as beautiful, but in reality, they can be overwhelming and full of pain. We often find ourselves seeking, only to realize that what we seek has always resided within us. There comes a time in our healing journey when we are prompted to release everything we’ve sown, allowing our soul to blossom—a process that can only happen in the dark. Allow the dark parts of yourself to be, rather than maintaining a façade you know isn’t true. This episode is for YOU. As an energy exchange, please rate, review and write a loving note to host Areena Antoine on Spotify, Apple Podcast and All major Platforms.

We’ve been taught to fear the dark, but it’s often where we find the truest parts of ourselves. From the safety of our mother’s womb to life’s quiet, reflective spaces, darkness holds a kind of nurturing that’s rarely recognized. Our next guest speaker, lotus and I dive into reclaiming this space and the power of documenting our life for ourselves. Embracing the ebbs and flows, we learn to see the dark not as something to fear but as a space for rebirth. This episode is for those looking to reclaim all parts of their journey, finding power in places that are often left in shadow. As an energy exchange, please rate, review and write a loving note to host Areena Antoine on Spotify, Apple Podcast and All major Platforms. Guest Speaker - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Lotus Laloba is a certified trauma-informed practitioner specializing in EFT, NLP, and Quantum Reiki, dedicated to the belief that true power lies in embracing both light and darkness. As the host of the LOTUSLIKE podcast, she creates sacred spaces for mental and spiritual wellness, particularly for Black creatives. Lotus empowers individuals to cultivate confidence, clarity, and courage by exploring the wisdom in their shadows, guiding them toward self-mastery through dark feminine energy. This December, she will host manifestation parties, offering participants a powerful environment to align their energy, harness their darkness, and manifest their desires with intention and grace. Here is Her Morning Ritual for Free: Click Here📷 Instagram @⁠⁠⁠⁠Lotus Laloba⁠

When you begin to grow, those around you may either evolve with you or remain where you left them. Choosing for yourself can trigger envy and jealousy from your circles, creating dynamics that seek to keep you in a past version of yourself that no longer exists. Executive Director of 5X, Harpo reminds us to stay grounded in who we are, affirming there’s no right or wrong way to feel safe in truth, it just is. This episode is for those who are reaching for the stars.As an energy exchange, please rate, review and write a loving note to host Areena Antoine on Spotify, Apple Podcast and All major Platforms.Guest Speaker - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Harpo Mander is a dynamic cultural producer and leader in the South Asian arts scene in British Columbia, Canada. As the Executive Director of 5X, an organization dedicated to young South Asians, she embodies the South Asian identity in Surrey, driven by her tagline, "Building the world I want to live in." Holding a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology & Gender Studies from Simon Fraser University and a Master of Arts in Education & Society from McGill University, Harpo’s research focuses on the challenges faced by second-generation Canadians. Since becoming Executive Director in 2023, she has led the 5X Festival to amplify South Asian voices. Recognized as one of Surrey's Top 25 Under 25 in 2021, she is a community builder and thought leader, contributing insights to organizations like the BC Arts Council and media outlets such as CBC Radio. Additionally, she hosts the podcast "Brown Girl Guilt," which has garnered over 183,000 plays, showcasing her commitment to community empowerment and cultural representation in Canada.📷 Instagram @⁠Harpodidi

Have you ever found yourself peeling away layers of lies, only to uncover truths that shake the very foundation of who you thought you were? In this special birthday episode of Self Love Lounge, Areena Channels her journey of shedding the lies that once defined her early 20s, revealing the pain and freedom that comes with embracing truth. She dives into the chaos of losing people, dreams, and the life you thought was yours, offering wisdom for those who are struggling to find themselves. Areena encourages listeners to let go of who they were never meant to be, to embrace the courage of living authentically, and to trust that this process will lead to a more fulfilled and joyful life. Whether you're just starting this journey or reflecting on how far you've come, this episode is a reminder that being yourself is always enough. As an energy exchange, please rate, review and write a loving note to host Areena Antoine on Spotify, Apple Podcast and All major Platforms. Happy Birthday not to me to us. - Areena Antoine

There comes a time in our journey when our external reality no longer aligns with the truth emerging from our hearts. In those moments, our wounds slow us down, guiding our tears to transform into a soulful breath that welcomes the wisdom within our pain. Breathwork Teacher Krista Reid reminds us that a healing journey may not always be clear, but the distance we’ve traveled illuminates the many candles we blew out as our inner child, reminding us that we are our own medicine. This episode is for those who have come so far—honor yourself. We are so proud of you! Go be you for you!!!As an energy exchange, please rate, review and write a loving note to host Areena Antoine on Spotify, Apple Podcast and All major Platforms. Guest Speaker - ⁠⁠⁠⁠Krista Reid is here to help you connect more deeply to your heart through the power of your breath. I’m a lifelong student and certified facilitator of Breathwork, an active self-healing technique that has changed my life. This practice is an effective way to bring greater awareness to our limiting beliefs and emotional/mental blocks and build one’s ability to see the potential beyond the ‘stories’. Breathwork enables us to nourish a stronger relationship with our most confident, intuitive selves and live in greater accordance with nature. We all have the capacity to mend our spirit. With the proper tools, anything is possible.📷 Instagram @Krista Reid⁠

Have you ever tried on your favorite outfit, only to find it no longer fits? It’s a mix of emotions—grieving the loss of who we were while finding joy in creating new memories as a new version of self. Embracing new styles that reflect who we’re becoming can be daunting, as old stories—often far from the truth—weigh on our hearts. Joy and grief can coexist as we move on from what we once loved. Guest speaker Elisha Kainth and I mirror our experiences of leaving home and adapting to a new place we can call home, for now. If you’ve been trying on an outfit that no longer fits and are seeking a new look that truly mirrors your truth, then this episode is for you. As an energy exchange, please rate, review and write a loving note to host Areena Antoine on Spotify, Apple Podcast and All major Platforms. Guest Speaker - ⁠Elisha Kainth is on a journey of growth, transformation, and self-discovery. As an acupuncture student, Elisha is deeply passionate about holistic healing and the power of the mind-body connection. Elisha’s focus has been on embracing change, stepping into the unknown, and finding strength in new beginnings. After experiencing a significant transformation, including moving to a new city and starting school again, Elisha knows firsthand the challenges and rewards of navigating life's transitions. Elisha hopes this inspires listeners to take bold steps, embrace their true selves, and trust in the journey ahead. Together let’s explore the beauty of life's uncertainties and the endless possibilities that come with them.📷 Instagram @elisha.kainth

When you and your soul are misaligned, you ignore signs that may be truthful for you. This disconnection can manifest as physical disturbances, making you the worst version of yourself. Recently, life has been about making tough decisions and pushing past complacency. I say, hell yes! Keep making those difficult choices that set you apart. We weren't brought here to be the same; we were meant to light up this world by embracing who we truly are.

Despite committing to healing and growing into blissful change, there are moments when we pause, unsure of who we've become. Reflecting on returning back to basics, the episode prompts listeners to question who they were in winter, who they are emerging in spring, and who they aspire to be, urging them to navigate the challenges of maintaining self-worth amidst opinions, uncertainty, and change.As an energy exchange, please rate, review and write a loving note to host Areena Antoine on Spotify, Apple Podcast and All major Platforms. 📷 Instagram @Areena.antoine📷 Instagram @selflovelounge_

Love is not rationalizing poor judgement. Love is not miscommunication. Love is not failed attempts.Love is not against you. Love is you. If you recently been called to let go of the loved you love, then this episode is for your heart. As an energy exchange, please rate, review and write a loving note to host Areena Antoine on Spotify, Apple Podcast and All major Platforms. 

Step into the imposter syndrome soiree with our special guest, Alexa Nicol, as we waltz through a therapeutic dance of self-doubt and success. Ever lost a friend, started a new job, or embarked on a wild new project? Your spirit's cheering, but you're side-eyeing it. It's imposter syndrome—where celebrating your wins feels like a comedy show you never signed up for! As an energy exchange, please rate, review and write a loving note to host Areena Antoine on Spotify, Apple Podcast and All major Platforms. Guest Speaker - Alexa Nicol is a dedicated advocate for facilitating meaningful connections. With a profound desire to help individuals connect with themselves, their spirit, and others, she draws inspiration from her personal journey of self-discovery and spiritual growth. Amidst life's greatest gift, her children, Alexa considers herself privileged to maintain a deep connection with spirit and nature. Recognizing this as her life's purpose, she ardently embraces the challenge, bringing professionalism, gratitude, and unwavering commitment to her transformative work.📷 Instagram @Alexa_Nicol

Hard. Life can be hard sometimes and It’s hard to even explain why it’s hard, so you might think to hardened up like a shell that’s protecting itself from an unwanted season. Now it’s time to buckle up, there is joy in riding to acceptance although this won’t be an easy road to trust, It is time to surrender. For those resisting this episode, THE UNIVERSE IS IN THE DRIVER'S SEAT. If you are looking for a sign this episode is a reminder that everything is and will be okay. As an energy exchange, rate, review and write a loving note to host Areena Antoine on Spotify, Apple Podcast and All major Platforms.Song Download Lose You to Love Me by Selena Gomez Follow Self Love Lounge on Instagram Follow Areena Antoine on Tik Tok 

Will you take back those who don't see you? Will you accept what was never meant for you? Or will you learn to love all of what you've suppressed. What is left untouched will manifest into triggering situations we are required to let go of. Sometimes you get tested the most when it's time for you elevate. Reiki Master and Spiritual Teacher, Mesha Toor helps us believe in what and who we are becoming. This episode is for those who are about to get real successful. As an energy exchange, please rate, review and write a loving note to host Areena Antoine on Spotify, Apple Podcast and All major Platforms. Guest Speaker - Mesha Toor is an International Actress, Model and Modeling Coach who has been actively working in the Film + Fashion industry for over 15 years. She has a degree in Fashion Design + Merchandising and is the founder of Model Mechanisms® - a modeling academy which helps provide coaching sessions for Models, Actors, Kids, Entertainer's, Brides + Grooms.Mesha's natural ability to teach and provide spiritual and industry guidance for her students was an easy transition for Mesha to train as a Reiki Master and Reiki Master Teacher. Her innate healing ability and intuitive sense have always made Mesha keen to help and ease other people's pain. Mesha is the Founder + Creative Director of Mudita Healing Studio."With the current changes that have taken place since the beginning of 2020 the world is in great need of healing now more than ever. As a Reiki Master and Spiritual Teacher I feel it is my responsibility to help guide others and set them on the right path." 📷 Instagram @MeshaToor 🎵 tiktok @mesha_toor

Sometimes we reach a peak of healing opportunity that is simply just a viewpoint. Even having done the healing work, even feeling as though old wounds have now healed, even accomplishing some of your dreams as of right now and then losing them in the process of self-discovery, it might still feel like nothing's really changed and you're right back to where you started. Feeling a void filled with external validation only to realize ⁠It's Time to Start Feeling, Again⁠. The next mountain you climb after admiring the viewpoint is one where you are required to climb Alone But Far From Lonely. This episode is a reminder that you are not lonely nor truly alone in this journey even if it may feel as though you are. As an energy exchange, please rate, review and write a loving note to host Areena Antoine on Spotify, Apple Podcast and All major Platforms. To Build Her Home is Coming Soon. Spiritual Awakening Playlist Available.

Fear is not your enemy but your driving force towards fulfilling your wildest dreams. We've all been a victim to our fears. We might accept wearing other people's masks as a shield only to realize we are being haunted by the choices we made for ourselves. WilliE, Artist/Songwriter at Roc Nation (Founded by Jay Z) and I in this episode remind you that the next time you feel fear, take your power back and make the decision to do whatever you set your mind to do. Your motto should be, "Do it scared." Because what's the worst that can happen. Lessons? That's a blessing. As an energy exchange, please rate, review and write a loving note to host Areena Antoine on Spotify, Apple Podcast and All major Platforms. Guest Speaker - WilliE Artist/Songwriter hailing from Houston, Texas. WilliE, formally known as Tia' Gold. Her warm tone and lush-pop delivery even landed the southern songstress an opening performance spot for Doja Cat & Houstons own Megan Thee Stallion at 2019's Break The Internet concert held at the The Revention Center located in Willie's hometown. WilliE loves to write for film and tv and has landed cuts with Issa Rae’s company Raedio. Along with having a song in the highly anticipated last season of HBO's Insecure and Issa's newest venture Rap $hit, most recently she's added vocal acting to her list of skills, performing as Mary J Blige in Hulu's "Wu-Tang: An American Saga".

You begin your healing journey in a season of your life that has now ended. I am here to remind you that it's time to go deep within. But, you seem unsure on what stands to lay your feet because your mind (if not) racing you out of alignment. This episode with spiritual healer, entrepreneur & visionary Bhav helps us recognize a deeper healing we never really started until now. This episode is about getting deeper maybe even darker until you feel your light again at the root of your true essence of YOU. You will recognize that you are breaking generational trauma. You ARE no longer the sheep of the family but the game changer that is filled with your ancestors strength and LOVE. As an energy exchange, please rate, review and write a loving note to host Areena Antoine on Spotify, Apple Podcast and All major Platforms. Guest Speaker - Bhav Toor Kang is a spiritual healer, entrepreneur & visionary. With over a decade of experience within the Marketing industry, her passion lies in helping others connect the dots. Bhav is a certified Reiki Master Teacher, a spiritual coach and is the co-founder of a gemstone jewelry brand called Buddha Beads. 📷 Instagram @bhavneettoor

It’s time to fall in love with yourself by being your own friend, again. This requires saying goodbye to a version of yourself that no longer fits. You may find yourself withdrawing from memorable friendships that in your heart just don't feel right. Sometimes, it isn't that there's something wrong but simply your soul calling you to dig deeper and stop running from your truest potential because there’s more of yourself you haven’t yet discovered and this episode is for those who are ready to heal.As an energy exchange, please rate, review and write a loving note to host Areena Antoine on Spotify, Apple Podcast and All major Platforms.

We’ve spent years as students and actually become good. So, how does 5 years feel like a tug of war? I’ve been fighting with myself for control while the judges are the ones listening to this episode today. The judges, successful or not, get to sit comfortably at my expense. She didn’t make it after university. She has a degree and works minimum wage? She majored in arts, that’s why?  What I choose to do next, is finally up to me and maybe that’s scary but freeing. This episodes will feel like being ok in the dark but needing a flashlight just to be sure you made the right decision and ironically this is how we Art Students feel. So I guess here's to being freely lost, confidently (post grad).As an energy exchange, please rate, review and write a loving note to host Areena Antoine on Spotify, Apple Podcast and All major Platforms.

No amount of a guilt from choices made in past relationships can disrupt anxiously our future. Nothing truly matters but there's a moment presently where you can actively decide what does. Maybe you are going through a bad break up - Selena Gomez and Justin Bieber style or maybe you mistrusted someone - Tiger Woods style. Instead of focusing on what went wrong, It's Time to Look Deep Within and ask yourself "what role did I play in my own suffering?" This episode with our guest Emerald Osagie might be a tough pill to swallow as it reminds you that every person you meet is a pure reflection of yourself that requires more peace and endless healing.As an energy exchange, please rate, review and write a loving note to host Areena Antoine on Spotify, Apple Podcast and All major Platforms. Guest Speaker - Emerald Osagie With her unique and soulful voice, Emerald Osagie captivates her listeners with her tone and relatable lyrics. Osagie grew up in a single-parent household surrounded by music. Listening to artists like Mary J Blige, Brandy, Patti Labelle, Amy Winehouse and more, all individuals influence her music to this day. Osagie is a singer-songwriter from Vancouver Canada who started making music in the comfort of her own bedroom. Starting with poetry, Osagie began turning poems into songs and using the guitar and piano to accompany said lyrics. After teaching herself how to produce and write songs she began to put out her music on streaming platforms on her own. In 2020, Osagie had been introduced to producers Hugh Olychick and Morgan Perry at Akashic Records where the three clicked instantly. Together the three of them began making music which then led to putting out songs. Osagie anticipates the release of more music.

What does it mean to graduate? The obvious answer is that I am no longer a student. The ambiguity begins to highlight the fact that I am no longer on my parents care plan. The rush to settle for a part-time job to secure government care is one I want no part of. The truth is I no longer have representation which intoxicates the fact that I am deeply lost in our world. What does it mean to graduate? I am forced to feel lost, again but freely. As an energy exchange, please rate, review and write a loving note to host Areena Antoine on Spotify, Apple Podcast and All major Platforms.

I graduated, Now what? I now walk into spaces where I am not entirely sure if I belong. Anxiety rushes through my mind so I shrink myself into a job description.   But my heart urges me to keep looking for a place where the job aligns with who I have become, a woman. The founder of Saddie Baddies, Priscilla O. Agyeman teaches us a softer way to search for a workplace that serves us. If you have been scared of the unknown as you search for yourself again, then this episode is for you.  As an energy exchange, please rate, review and write a loving note to host Areena Antoine on Spotify, Apple Podcast and All major Platforms.

Ever indulged? sometimes intentional but so often impulsively… in things we may not truly want..to impress people we don’t even like. Join us in this episode with Award-winning millennial money coach Gina Judge where we get to the root to what money means to us.As an energy exchange, please rate, review and write a loving note to host Areena Antoine on Spotify, Apple Podcast and All major Platforms.

This episode brings meaning to our home. I remembered the day I closed my eyes and connected to my intuition as the sound of the waves, the chirping of the birds and the sun caressed my caramel skin. Not only was I in deep meditation but I was at home sweet home thanks to Alexa and Lisa's spiritual guidance.  Our two Guest speakers introduce us to a world where everything is magically possible especially when we connect to our intuition. What is intuition? How can we connect to our intuition?  Tune in and connect yours with us.As an energy exchange, please rate, review and write a loving note to host Areena Antoine on Spotify, Apple Podcast and All major Platforms.

As a kid, I used to place posters of Selena Gomez down on a flat and what was supposed to be a white surface. I'd then attach dollar store-bought tape to all corners, the center, and midpoints between the corners. That was my way of dreaming and hoping for the unexpected. What if you had a dream?  What if all you had to do to dream was to be okay with not knowing what the unexpected could be? Arielle Siegel reminds us to always expect the unexpected as she is currently recurring in Hulu's Life & Beth as Amy Schumer's friend Jen. This episode goes out to all my dreamers.As an energy exchange, please rate, review and write a loving note to host Areena Antoine on Spotify, Apple Podcast and All major Platforms.

Even though you may never want to, sit with It. What you may ask? Sit with the tears while unclenching your jaw because when the tears dry, you stand on the other side where you find a deep and loud self-connection even if you've lost yourself endless times. Empowering Jenna Berman plants healing in our wounds where she reminds us that imperfections are what make us all unique and incredibly powerful.Disclaimer: Jenna encourages the use of daily sunscreen for the health aspect/protection/benefits. Please wear sunscreen. Just don't sweat any fine lines or wrinkles from aging! You've earned them with every laugh & smile.As an energy exchange, please rate, review and write a loving note to host Areena Antoine on Spotify, Apple Podcast and All major Platforms.

"Is it Lady like to say the shit I want to say?" Kiana Ledé sang it best. Let me introduce you to Self Love with a sprinkle of Bad Bitch energy. This episode warms us for a vulnerable pep talk from your host truly, only.  I'll self-sabotage with you where bitting my tongue as a lady was the price I paid until I picked up my mic and sang about the empowerment of being a boss while the fear of being labelled as a bitch creeped up every day.As an energy exchange, please rate, review and write a loving note to host Areena Antoine on Spotify, Apple Podcast and All major Platforms.

We are all different, and sometimes we struggle to make a difference. Nav Parmar and I challenge listeners to remember the craziest dream, you used to dream about as a kid. Maybe, you wanted to play in the NBA. Maybe, you wanted to be a Star. Maybe, you felt a soul calling to empower 7 billion people through art, whatever it is, the ones who are passionate enough ( or crazy enough as society labels) to think they can obtain this dreams in this crazy world, are the ones that do.As an energy exchange, please rate, review and write a loving note to host Areena Antoine on Spotify, Apple Podcast and All major Platforms.

Sometimes, those who are the closest to your heart become your worst enemy. When you are struggling the most, these unhealed individuals will reveal their two faces that submerge fog in your life, meaning you will have difficulty seeing through chaos but if you close your eyes, and surrender, you find peace instead. This episode goes out to those who may find peace in chaos or those who are now wishing for peace in guilt.As an energy exchange, please rate, review and write a loving note to host Areena Antoine on Spotify, Apple Podcast and All major Platforms.

Ever been on a rollercoaster? Well, the last four years of my life were quite an emotional ride. The journey in the workplace as a woman of colour is quite like a ride that elevates harsh and steep realities where diverse talents are screaming in silence. This episode invites you to be open to hearing things you don't want to hear which is a crucial step to self-growth, you don't want to miss.As an energy exchange, please rate, review and write a loving note to host Areena Antoine on Spotify, Apple Podcast and All major Platforms.

It’s the oldest story we know: "One day you're single, living your best life. But then you meet someone… and you end up losing yourself in them.”  We Self Love Loungers are good at prioritizing ourselves when it's just us. But then life comes along and steals the spotlight that we are too free to give. So, just like many of us, Marie Stella lost so much during the pandemic and found her purpose in the chaos of life and now the spotlight. As an energy exchange, please rate, review and write a loving note to host Areena Antoine on Spotify, Apple Podcast and All major Platforms.

Healing can be destructive especially as you feel called to revisit memories you've learned to resist as form of protection. The burning desire for internal peace comes with waves of accepting the bed of lies you can no longer revive. Annalynne McCord welcomes us to a world where happiness could become a lifestyle as we start to unravel our spiritual truth by questioning Why are we here? Why do we matter? WHYAnd the truth is, you’ll find it most when you are ready to find it whether it's in this episode today or in 5 years from now. This episode is for those who understands and love unconditionally. As an energy exchange, please rate, review and write a loving note to host Areena Antoine on Spotify, Apple Podcast and All major Platforms. Guest Speaker - AnnaLynne McCord (born July 16, 1987) is an American actress, activist, and model. Known for playing vixen-type roles, McCord first gained prominence in 2007 as the scheming Eden Lord on the FX television series Nip/Tuck, and as the pampered Loren Wakefield on the MyNetworkTV telenovelaAmerican Heiress. In 2008, she was cast in The CW series 90210, portraying antiheroine Naomi Clark. Initially, the part of Clark was conceived as a supporting role. By the end of the first season, however, media outlets had begun referring to McCord as the series' lead.

 Everyone has lost sleep, by overthinking about their past, their present and even their future as if they could rewrite it all over again. Most of us are very hard on ourselves and still learning to forgive ourselves each night and re-committing each morning as part of a self-care practice. If you want to fall in love with taking care of yourself, then this episode is a hug from me to you.As an energy exchange, please rate, review and write a loving note to host Areena Antoine on Spotify, Apple Podcast and All major Platforms.

Who’s afraid of Little weak me? In this episode, I talk about what it really means to feel weak, not as failure but as the space where courage grows. It’s about choosing softness in a world that tells you to armour up. It’s realizing that silence can lead you back to the right people. And it’s learning to let go of stories that never belonged to you in the first place. This episode is your reminder that Weakness doesn’t mean losing yourself. As an energy exchange, please rate, review and write a loving note to host Areena Antoine on Spotify, Apple Podcast and All major Platforms. Follow us on Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@selflovelounge_ ⁠⁠

A gentle whisper calls you back to yourself. In the depths of uncertainty, in the echoes of doubt, there is a quiet voice urging you to remember who you are. Cameron and I explore the journey of self-reclamation, the power of intuition, and the shadows that reveal our deepest truths. This episode is for you to know that you were never lost, only waiting to be found.As an energy exchange, please rate, review and write a loving note to host Areena Antoine on Spotify, Apple Podcast and All major Platforms. Follow us on Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠@selflovelounge_ ⁠⁠Guest Speaker - Cameron Hubert-Langston is an artist, human-centered storyteller, and mental health advocate. As a proud Philly native, he has worked to cultivate his love for the arts, people, and the world by honing his skills as a thought-provoking creative and contributor within the media and wellness landscape. The idea for Sharing Air emerged from Cameron's personal journey with mental health challenges. By leaning on his artistry as a performer and producer, he discovered a middle ground where storytelling and mental health intersect, fostering truth and healing. This inner work of rediscovery inspired him to create a mindfulness media platform that shares stories, sparks thought, and shapes change. Cameron's excitement and dedication to being a prominent voice for all people are at the core of Sharing Air, encouraging everyone to keep breathing well and sharing air because of it.

What story have you been telling yourself? Sometimes, we long for something, only to realize it’s not ours to claim. It’s beautiful to pause and honor the truth that what we thought we wanted may not align with who we’re becoming. Myriah Johnson, Program Director for ColorCreative’s Find Your People Program, guides us in crafting the story we share with the world. But first, we must ask: What story are you telling yourself? This episode invites you to trust, be present, and recognize that as you reach for the stars, you are already aligned with them.As an energy exchange, please rate, review and write a loving note to host Areena Antoine on Spotify, Apple Podcast and All major Platforms. Follow us on Instagram: ⁠@selflovelounge_ ⁠Guest Speaker - Myriah started her career as a sideline reporter for minor league baseball and high school football. It was here she found her love for producing which led her to become the Executive Producer of a live positive focused news show for Comcast. Coincidence and magic took her from producing into the world of sports marketing. She was the second employee hired to start a professional soccer team in San Francisco where she honed her craft of using the power of data and automated processes to drive strategy as the Director of Marketing. Today, Myriah is the Program Director for ColorCreative’s ⁠Find Your People Program⁠, where all her talents—creativity, strategy, authenticity and intentionality—come together to support and elevate Black and brown creators. Her work is grounded in a belief that, in order to create the change we dream of in the world, we must move beyond our minds and lead more with our hearts.Beyond her program work, Myriah is an integral coach, guiding people through the process of unblocking self-limiting beliefs that hold them back from living their fullest lives. She guides people to discover the treasure hidden deep within—and the dirt that covers it up—seeing both as equally valuable parts of the journey.Elusive by design and intentionally difficult to find online, Myriah invites those interested in her story to follow the Find Your People Program. If you’re drawn to connect with her, she encourages you to reflect on what it is within you that is seeking that connection, offering it as an opportunity to discover something new about yourself

Wherever you may find yourself, the stillness of calm reminds you that only you know what’s best for you. Amid the rush of all you've been told you are, allow your story to unfold and your true self to simply be free. This episode honored Kayla Greaves, a true trailblazer in the beauty industry. With 13 years of experience, Kayla has built an incredible career, moving from editorial and commercial beauty modeling to becoming one of the most sought-after voices both in front of the camera and behind-the-scenes. If this episode finds you, I hope you feel encouraged to trust in your own wisdom. As an energy exchange, please rate, review and write a loving note to host Areena Antoine on Spotify, Apple Podcast and All major Platforms. Guest Speaker - Kayla Greaves is one of the most sought-after and authoritative voices in the beauty world—both in front of the camera and behind-the-scenes. With 13 years of industry experience under her belt, Kayla has truly done it all—from editorial to commercial beauty modeling. She has interviewed dozens of notable celebrities, from Kate Winslet, to Brad Pitt, Naomi Campbell, Halle Berry, Dionne Warwick, Dolly Parton, and Chaka Khan, just to name a few. Kayla can be seen as an expert commentator on HBO’s The Beauty of Blackness and Netflix’s The Black Beauty Effect, among other TV appearances, and can be seen in campaigns for Augustinus Bader, Olay, and Shark Beauty. Her vast expertise—from her gift of sparking fun and captivating conversations to creating her own best-selling, award-winning beauty product—has solidified her name in the industry as a true multi-hyphenated storyteller, on-camera talent, and beauty authority.

Even if our innocence was mistaken for weakness, a part of us has learned to grow without losing its essence. Who would've thought I'd end up in a relationship with someone who would run me over, without even an apology? At some point, you move away, just enough to let them collapse. And, in the end, you’re left picking up the pieces of yourself they refused to hold, just as you once held theirs. This episode is a reminder for that version of you, the one who went through the hurt is waiting for the person you are now. As an energy exchange, please rate, review and write a loving note to host Areena Antoine on Spotify, Apple Podcast and All major Platforms.

Building a relationship with yourself means allowing old versions of you to rise from the ashes of loss. Ouch. But as we sit with the ashes and let them transmute into gold, it becomes a connection to something greater than ourselves, anchoring us into the wholeness of our being. This episode is a reminder that you are a miracle, and because of that, what once seemed impossible becomes possible. As an energy exchange, please rate, review and write a loving note to host Areena Antoine on Spotify, Apple Podcast and All major Platforms.

Sometimes, the way our minds connect with what we believe we want cuts straight to the heart. It stings to realize it wasn’t truly meant for us, but it’s a lesson—one that might break us open just enough to allow a true version of ourselves to emerge. Lately, every time I speak my truth, my voice shakes—a sign with every shaky word, I’m finding what I truly deserve. This episode is for those ready to quiet the mind and let the soul speak. If you're ready to heal through CommUNITY, join me for my first workshop in January 2025 in Vancouver. 🌿 For more information, visit: ✨ ⁠To Build Her Home⁠ ✨ Revive Your Power