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Women In Black
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“Women in Black” is an audio + video podcast hosted by two Black women who are showing up without performance, polish, or pretense. We speak from the deep well of Black womanhood to build a space where all women feel seen, heard, and held. Rooted in faith, laughter, and truth-telling, this podcast holds space for both softness and strength and reflects the beauty in being both whole and human.“Women in Black” is where we put down the cape and pick up the mic being authentically who we are, where we are. Unmasked. Unfiltered. Unapologetic.Watch us on YoutubeFollow Us:IG: @WeAre.WomenInBlack | @DezDoesItAll | @SaySomethin_JoshFB: @WomenInBlackGet In Touch: [email protected]
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What If Your Listening Style Is The Problem
Send us Fan MailWe unpack the listening habits that quietly shape our relationships, from being fully present to shutting down as a coping mechanism. We name the styles that help people feel seen and the ones that turn a simple moment into an argument. • active listening as presence through focus, questions and reflection • passive listening as a drift that happens by season or with certain people • empathetic listening as a gift that still needs boundaries • expansive and solution driven listening that can overwhelm others • external processing versus internal processing in marriage communication • reductive listening as oversimplifying that makes people feel small • insecurity and upbringing as possible roots of defensive listening • teaching kids to use clear compliments instead of cutting remarks let us know underneath the comments. Support the show🎧 Grab your tea, coffee, or water, and come hang out with us.If you’re new here… hey friend! 🤎Get Your Bogg Bag:https://bogg.pxf.io/qzQGDLSoft Hustle Journal + FREE Reset Resources:https://www.womenwhodoitall.org/storeFOLLOW US:IG: @WeAre.WomenInBlack | @DezDoesItAll | @SaySomethin_JoshNote: Some links mentioned in this episode may be affiliate links, which means we may earn a small commission at no additional cost to you. We only share what we genuinely use and love.
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Modern Motherhood is Exhausting
Send us Fan MailWe talk through what Mother’s Day brings up for us, from gratitude and grief to the complicated reality of choosing what we carry forward from our moms. We get honest about overloaded schedules, self-care that disappears, and the everyday lessons that shape how we parent now. • kids’ schedules taking over the household and how we rebuild routines • self-care as maintenance and identity not a luxury • the mental load of parenting across different ages and activities • married life that still feels like single-parent logistics • what we keep from our moms and what we leave behind • defining a mother as source nurturer and covering • work ethic education and leaning into a child’s gifts • standards for speech presentation and protecting the home • love vs survival and how it changes what people expect • faith traditions the Halloween compromise and learning as you go You'll find the link in the show notes and the comments. Support the show🎧 Grab your tea, coffee, or water, and come hang out with us.If you’re new here… hey friend! 🤎Get Your Bogg Bag:https://bogg.pxf.io/qzQGDLSoft Hustle Journal + FREE Reset Resources:https://www.womenwhodoitall.org/storeFOLLOW US:IG: @WeAre.WomenInBlack | @DezDoesItAll | @SaySomethin_JoshNote: Some links mentioned in this episode may be affiliate links, which means we may earn a small commission at no additional cost to you. We only share what we genuinely use and love.
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How To Outgrow Your Past And Keep Moving Forward
Send us Fan MailWe challenge the habit of romanticizing the past and push ourselves to answer a harder question: who are we right now. We talk triggers, mental health nuance, boundaries, and why real progress takes faith plus work. • what got you here will not get you there • noticing new triggers and choosing whether to engage • why living in the past annoys everyone around you • the “three buckets” of getting stuck and why nuance matters • how insecurity and narcissism can fuel nostalgia • when compassion is required for illness and when boundaries are required for peace • why therapy and healing stop you from bleeding on healthy people • step-by-step growth that builds character and gratitude • practical ways to get unstuck like books, mentors, and better circles You'll find the link in the show notes and the comments.Support the show🎧 Grab your tea, coffee, or water, and come hang out with us.If you’re new here… hey friend! 🤎Get Your Bogg Bag:https://bogg.pxf.io/qzQGDLSoft Hustle Journal + FREE Reset Resources:https://www.womenwhodoitall.org/storeFOLLOW US:IG: @WeAre.WomenInBlack | @DezDoesItAll | @SaySomethin_JoshNote: Some links mentioned in this episode may be affiliate links, which means we may earn a small commission at no additional cost to you. We only share what we genuinely use and love.
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What Women Wish Men Knew
Send us Fan MailWe talk about what we want men to understand about women, from hormones and postpartum to the everyday need for emotional support. We also unpack why partners feel unheard and taken for granted, and how appreciation and communication can shift a whole marriage. •hormones, menstrual cycles, and low bandwidth days •postpartum changes and patience during recovery •emotional support over problem-solving •appreciation and noticing small acts •feeling unheard, repeating yourself, and shutting down •love languages and different communication styles •expectations in marriage, especially as a working mom •why long-term relationships require flexibility and repair Give us some love in the comments. Let us know what you expect your man to know about you. Support the show🎧 Grab your tea, coffee, or water, and come hang out with us.If you’re new here… hey friend! 🤎Get Your Bogg Bag:https://bogg.pxf.io/qzQGDLSoft Hustle Journal + FREE Reset Resources:https://www.womenwhodoitall.org/storeFOLLOW US:IG: @WeAre.WomenInBlack | @DezDoesItAll | @SaySomethin_JoshNote: Some links mentioned in this episode may be affiliate links, which means we may earn a small commission at no additional cost to you. We only share what we genuinely use and love.
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Married, Divorced & Beginning Again.
Send us Fan MailWe get real about what happens when marriage becomes a mission to prove something, and how grief, trauma, and identity loss can quietly shape every choice. Coach Kippy Langford shares what it took to stop recycling cycles, choose safety the right way, and begin anew with faith, therapy, and honest boundaries. • lacking a model of marriage and carrying pressure to “break the curse” • proving love versus knowing yourself before commitment • bringing unhealed grief and trauma into marriage • faith as a foundation but not a substitute for alignment • deciding to leave when staying for the kids backfires • beginning anew instead of repeating familiar patterns • safety needs and nervous system regulation in relationships • accountability friendships that tell the truth with love • modeling healthy communication for children • generational curses as learned behaviors and generational blessings as changed patterns • evaluating your why and seeking counsel when you feel stuck You’ll find the link in the show notes and the comments. Don’t forget to buy Des a coffee, me a tea, and Coach Kippie a water.Support the show🎧 Grab your tea, coffee, or water, and come hang out with us.If you’re new here… hey friend! 🤎Get Your Bogg Bag:https://bogg.pxf.io/qzQGDLSoft Hustle Journal + FREE Reset Resources:https://www.womenwhodoitall.org/storeFOLLOW US:IG: @WeAre.WomenInBlack | @DezDoesItAll | @SaySomethin_JoshNote: Some links mentioned in this episode may be affiliate links, which means we may earn a small commission at no additional cost to you. We only share what we genuinely use and love.
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Expecting More From God And Putting In The Work.
Send us Fan MailWe talk about expectation as a faith-and-work practice, not a wish, and why dreams die when we refuse to plan and move. We get honest about entitlement, timing, and what happens when we make big choices without consulting God. • expectation as a mindset you act on • faith without works and building an execution plan • why people wait for miracles instead of taking steps • expectation versus entitlement and “confidently entitled” behavior • preparation meeting opportunity at work and in life • trusting God’s timing when doors do not open • pruning, self-awareness, and getting your foundation ready • how your environment shapes standards and what you accept • a real story about moving without seeking God and the cost of it • asking whether you are running toward something or from something If you're a woman who does it all, sports mom, dance mom, beach girl, healthcare worker, someone whose life doesn't fit into one lane, you need a bag that can be fun. You'll find the link in the show notes and the comments.Support the show🎧 Grab your tea, coffee, or water, and come hang out with us.If you’re new here… hey friend! 🤎Get Your Bogg Bag:https://bogg.pxf.io/qzQGDLSoft Hustle Journal + FREE Reset Resources:https://www.womenwhodoitall.org/storeFOLLOW US:IG: @WeAre.WomenInBlack | @DezDoesItAll | @SaySomethin_JoshNote: Some links mentioned in this episode may be affiliate links, which means we may earn a small commission at no additional cost to you. We only share what we genuinely use and love.
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Black Maternal Health Matters
Send us Fan MailWe unpack why Black mothers still struggle to be heard in delivery rooms, tracing real births marked by hyperemesis, a fetal heart variant, precipitous labor, and COVID barriers. We share tools to prepare, ask better questions, and build a birth team that acts fast and treats fairly.• medical bias, training gaps, and how language at the bedside shapes care• hyperemesis, shortened cervix, and NICU triage as lived realities• ARSA explained in plain terms and monitored with cardiology follow‑up• missed VBAC options, informed consent, and why second opinions matter• doulas, midwives, and birth plans as advocacy tools• navigating insurance changes and uneven quality of care• fast labors, escalation scripts, and pre‑registration tactics• Western medicine’s symptom focus vs root‑cause approaches• practical questions to ask about meds, risks, and alternatives• building trust without ignoring history and stereotypesThis episode is in affiliation with Bog Bag. It’s durable, waterproof, modular, and fully customizable. You’ll find the link in the show notes and the commentsSupport the show🎧 Grab your tea, coffee, or water, and come hang out with us.If you’re new here… hey friend! 🤎Get Your Bogg Bag:https://bogg.pxf.io/qzQGDLSoft Hustle Journal + FREE Reset Resources:https://www.womenwhodoitall.org/storeFOLLOW US:IG: @WeAre.WomenInBlack | @DezDoesItAll | @SaySomethin_JoshNote: Some links mentioned in this episode may be affiliate links, which means we may earn a small commission at no additional cost to you. We only share what we genuinely use and love.
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We Don’t Peak; We Evolve Through Different Seasons Of Life
Send us Fan MailWe question the myth of “arriving” and argue for seasons of growth, faith-led goals, and clear boundaries that protect ambition without burning out. We share personal stories about grief, relationships, and why different roles on a team matter when building a life you actually want.• defining arrival as seasons not a peak• faith as a guide for evolving goals• communication gaps in relationships and repair• grief as data for resilience and clarity• visionary vs implementer roles in teams• energy management and friendship compatibility• contentment vs stagnation and respecting differences• career paths, stability vs entrepreneurship trade-offs• money myths, lifestyle creep, and realistic success• choosing your own arrival and celebrating progressBefore we continue, if you're a woman who does it all, sports mom, dance mom, beach girl, healthcare worker, someone whose life doesn't fit into one lane, you need a bag that can keep up. This episode is in affiliation with Bog Bag. It's durable, waterproof, modular, and fully customizable. Whether you're headed to the stadium, the beach, or straight into a long day, it holds your lifestyle together without you having to think about it. You'll find the link in the show notes and the comments.Support the show🎧 Grab your tea, coffee, or water, and come hang out with us.If you’re new here… hey friend! 🤎Get Your Bogg Bag:https://bogg.pxf.io/qzQGDLSoft Hustle Journal + FREE Reset Resources:https://www.womenwhodoitall.org/storeFOLLOW US:IG: @WeAre.WomenInBlack | @DezDoesItAll | @SaySomethin_JoshNote: Some links mentioned in this episode may be affiliate links, which means we may earn a small commission at no additional cost to you. We only share what we genuinely use and love.
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The Love That Teaches, The Love That Breaks, The Love That Stays.
Send us Fan MailWe trace the arc from fantasy to friction to the steady love that heals, sharing how boundaries, accountability, and honesty transform relationships. Along the way, we laugh about birthdays, Pisces traits, and the reality of choosing peace over chaos.• the three loves framework and why order can shift• immature love versus reciprocal love• boundaries, accountability, and repair after conflict• discerning image versus integrity in partners• feminine energy, safety, and softness• breaking soul ties and detoxing from toxic love• practical steps to prepare for the peaceful third loveAll I want for my birthday is a it’s your birthdayThis episode is in affiliation with Bog Bag. It’s durable, waterproof, modular, and fully customizable. You’ll find the link in the show notes and the commentsSupport the show🎧 Grab your tea, coffee, or water, and come hang out with us.If you’re new here… hey friend! 🤎Get Your Bogg Bag:https://bogg.pxf.io/qzQGDLSoft Hustle Journal + FREE Reset Resources:https://www.womenwhodoitall.org/storeFOLLOW US:IG: @WeAre.WomenInBlack | @DezDoesItAll | @SaySomethin_JoshNote: Some links mentioned in this episode may be affiliate links, which means we may earn a small commission at no additional cost to you. We only share what we genuinely use and love.
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Beyond 50-50: Building Real Partnership
Send us Fan MailWe challenge the 50-50 myth and build a case for dynamic partnership where love, money, and load shift with real life. We share how to plan for risk, communicate beyond assumptions, and make home a safe haven while honoring each partner’s love language.• rejecting 50-50 as a fixed rule• naming energy gaps and filling love tanks• comparing old roles with today’s realities• building shared financial security and buffers• protecting Black men’s mental health at home• planning long term beyond social media takes• practicing love languages instead of guessing• turning communication into actions that fit• choosing each other and celebrating winsSupport the show🎧 Grab your tea, coffee, or water, and come hang out with us.If you’re new here… hey friend! 🤎Get Your Bogg Bag:https://bogg.pxf.io/qzQGDLSoft Hustle Journal + FREE Reset Resources:https://www.womenwhodoitall.org/storeFOLLOW US:IG: @WeAre.WomenInBlack | @DezDoesItAll | @SaySomethin_JoshNote: Some links mentioned in this episode may be affiliate links, which means we may earn a small commission at no additional cost to you. We only share what we genuinely use and love.
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Stop Saying All Women: Breaking The Social Media Echo
Send us Fan MailStop scrolling yourself into belief systems that keep you stuck in hurt and frustration. In this episode, we unpack how “all men” and “all women” stereotypes get reinforced online, how algorithms keep feeding relationship drama, and how stronger boundaries and better inputs help you step out of that cycle.• how social media reinforces relationship stereotypes • why algorithms keep feeding drama instead of healthy examples • how search and watch habits shape what we believe • resetting your feed with healthier perspectives • how lack of boundaries teaches people how to treat us • why chaos feels familiar and kindness can feel suspicious • breaking cycles of dysfunction and control • handling envy and confidence triggers in friendships • replacing generalizations with real behavior conversations • setting limits calmly without dramaSupport the show🎧 Grab your tea, coffee, or water, and come hang out with us.If you’re new here… hey friend! 🤎Get Your Bogg Bag:https://bogg.pxf.io/qzQGDLSoft Hustle Journal + FREE Reset Resources:https://www.womenwhodoitall.org/storeFOLLOW US:IG: @WeAre.WomenInBlack | @DezDoesItAll | @SaySomethin_JoshNote: Some links mentioned in this episode may be affiliate links, which means we may earn a small commission at no additional cost to you. We only share what we genuinely use and love.
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Silence Between Us: Parents, Children, and the Choice to Disconnect
Send us Fan MailWe challenge the “no contact” trend and talk honestly about entitlement, real trauma, and how to set boundaries without losing your peace. We share how survival mode shapes parenting, why different kids require different approaches, and how respect starts with what we model.• parents have feelings and deserve respect• shielding kids while staying human• the no contact trend and social media narratives• abuse and mental health as valid reasons for distance• entitlement versus true hardship• teaching boundaries and emotional control• tailoring discipline to different personalities• survival mode’s impact on family dynamics• co‑parenting, father roles and united fronts• practical guardrails for phones, rules and consequencesSupport the show🎧 Grab your tea, coffee, or water, and come hang out with us.If you’re new here… hey friend! 🤎Get Your Bogg Bag:https://bogg.pxf.io/qzQGDLSoft Hustle Journal + FREE Reset Resources:https://www.womenwhodoitall.org/storeFOLLOW US:IG: @WeAre.WomenInBlack | @DezDoesItAll | @SaySomethin_JoshNote: Some links mentioned in this episode may be affiliate links, which means we may earn a small commission at no additional cost to you. We only share what we genuinely use and love.
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Would You Rather, $9 Trillion or 9 Minutes With Jesus?
Send us Fan MailThis week on Women in Black, we’re asking the questions that sound fun… but hit deeper than expected.We play a round of Would You Rather, covering everything from love and money to faith, relationships, identity, and growth. What starts off light quickly turns into a real conversation about peace, trust, maturity, and what actually matters.We talk about:Choosing peace over loud loveBeing financially stable vs. emotionally matureFaith, fear, and the internet’s reaction to real answersWhy being a safe place can matter more than being a priorityOutgrowing people without resentmentThis episode is for the women who think deeply, laugh loudly, and still want peace at the end of the day.Pull up a chair, answer along with us, and let us know what you would choose.Support the show🎧 Grab your tea, coffee, or water, and come hang out with us.If you’re new here… hey friend! 🤎Get Your Bogg Bag:https://bogg.pxf.io/qzQGDLSoft Hustle Journal + FREE Reset Resources:https://www.womenwhodoitall.org/storeFOLLOW US:IG: @WeAre.WomenInBlack | @DezDoesItAll | @SaySomethin_JoshNote: Some links mentioned in this episode may be affiliate links, which means we may earn a small commission at no additional cost to you. We only share what we genuinely use and love.
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2026: A Softer Year, A Stronger You (Intention & Alignment)
Send us Fan MailWe’re officially stepping into 2026 — and this conversation is about moving forward softer, wiser, and more intentional.In this episode, we reflect honestly on 2025 — the losses, the lessons, the growth, and the strength that came from walking through hard seasons and coming out stronger. We talk about trusting God’s timing, releasing comparison, setting boundaries, and embracing an elevated version of yourself — not a “new you,” but a more aligned one.We unpack:Why “new year, new me” doesn’t have to be your storyThe difference between growth and pressureLetting go of people, habits, and cycles that drain your energyMoving into 2026 with intention, softness, and clarityWhy comparison steals joy — and how to stop letting itObserving instead of absorbing other people’s traumaCreating space for what God truly has for youThis is a grounded, real, and faith-rooted conversation about womanhood, adulthood, healing, boundaries, and growth — with laughs, honesty, and perspective along the way.✨ 2026 is about alignment, not rushing. ✨ Growth without guilt. ✨ Soft hustle. Strong faith.Support the show🎧 Grab your tea, coffee, or water, and come hang out with us.If you’re new here… hey friend! 🤎Get Your Bogg Bag:https://bogg.pxf.io/qzQGDLSoft Hustle Journal + FREE Reset Resources:https://www.womenwhodoitall.org/storeFOLLOW US:IG: @WeAre.WomenInBlack | @DezDoesItAll | @SaySomethin_JoshNote: Some links mentioned in this episode may be affiliate links, which means we may earn a small commission at no additional cost to you. We only share what we genuinely use and love.
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Childhood Friends vs. Adult Friends: The Truth Nobody Talks About
Send us Fan MailThis week, we're diving DEEP into the friendship timeline — from the childhood crew that grew up with us to the adult friends who walked into our lives right when we needed them most. 💕✨We’re talking: • Why childhood friendships sometimes fade • Why adult friendships hit different (growth, grace, and accountability!) • Being the “guys’ girl,” church friends, team friends, and “old lady gang” friends • What happens when motherhood, life transitions, and distance reshape your circle • How insecurity, growth, culture, and lived experience all play a role • Why having good friends is a blessing — no matter when they arriveThis episode is filled with laughs, stories, and the most relatable friendship revelations. Whether your childhood friends still rock with you, your adult friends are your whole lifeline, or you’re rebuilding your circle from scratch — this one is for YOU.🎧 Grab your tea, coffee, or water, and come hang out with us. If you’re new here… hey friend! 🤎Support the show🎧 Grab your tea, coffee, or water, and come hang out with us.If you’re new here… hey friend! 🤎Get Your Bogg Bag:https://bogg.pxf.io/qzQGDLSoft Hustle Journal + FREE Reset Resources:https://www.womenwhodoitall.org/storeFOLLOW US:IG: @WeAre.WomenInBlack | @DezDoesItAll | @SaySomethin_JoshNote: Some links mentioned in this episode may be affiliate links, which means we may earn a small commission at no additional cost to you. We only share what we genuinely use and love.
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Release: Letting Go, Letting God, and Reclaiming YOU
Send us Fan MailThis week on Women in Black, we’re talking about something we are deep in this season: RELEASE — letting go of old mindsets, pressure, stereotypes, expectations, and anything that was only meant to be temporary.We share what release looks like for us as women, moms, and creators navigating transition while trying to protect our peace. We break down the meaning behind the word, talk about releasing hustle culture and who people said we “should” be, and returning to our true selves. Even Coach Dominique “Dom” Williams pops in to share his take 👀😂.If you're in a season of letting go, this one will sit right in your spirit. Breathe. Release. Step into your new season with your head high. Then meet us in the comments and let us know what YOU’RE releasing.Support the show🎧 Grab your tea, coffee, or water, and come hang out with us.If you’re new here… hey friend! 🤎Get Your Bogg Bag:https://bogg.pxf.io/qzQGDLSoft Hustle Journal + FREE Reset Resources:https://www.womenwhodoitall.org/storeFOLLOW US:IG: @WeAre.WomenInBlack | @DezDoesItAll | @SaySomethin_JoshNote: Some links mentioned in this episode may be affiliate links, which means we may earn a small commission at no additional cost to you. We only share what we genuinely use and love.
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Gratitude In Real Life
Send us Fan MailIn today’s episode, we get real about gratitude — not the surface-level kind, but the kind that’s forged through survival, motherhood, and faith when everything feels heavy. We talk about friendship that arrives right on time, the power of real mentors, and how choosing kindness (even when you’re hurting) can change everything.We Open Up About:Being thankful for peace of mind & sanityHaving your whole life packed in a car — and still choosing to riseFinding a true village when you least expect itKnowing when God is positioning you for the next levelWhy paying it forward matters now, not just during holidaysQuote of the Episode: “This is my step, not my stop.”Call to Action: ➡️ Share this episode with someone who needs encouragement ➡️ Message us if you want to anonymously bless a family this season ➡️ Practice a small act of kindness this week — and watch how it shifts your spiritSupport the show🎧 Grab your tea, coffee, or water, and come hang out with us.If you’re new here… hey friend! 🤎Get Your Bogg Bag:https://bogg.pxf.io/qzQGDLSoft Hustle Journal + FREE Reset Resources:https://www.womenwhodoitall.org/storeFOLLOW US:IG: @WeAre.WomenInBlack | @DezDoesItAll | @SaySomethin_JoshNote: Some links mentioned in this episode may be affiliate links, which means we may earn a small commission at no additional cost to you. We only share what we genuinely use and love.
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Internal Battles, Quiet Strength | A Conversation on Healing & Becoming
Send us Fan MailIn this episode of Women in Black, we open up about the quiet battles that shape who we become. From motherhood and faith to mental health and rediscovering peace after survival mode, we share what it really takes to heal from the inside out.We talk about growing up too soon, carrying invisible weight, and learning that kids and adults alike go through things that deserve compassion and conversation.✨ In this episode we talk about:- Healing after burnout, loss & life’s pivots- The balance between strength & softness- How internal struggles shape emotional growth- Why empathy for kids (and your inner child) matters- Rewriting your story and allowing grace to guide you🖤 Women in Black is for the women who do it all — and are learning to do it softer.💬 Tell us your story in the comments — What quiet strength are you learning to honor?Support the show🎧 Grab your tea, coffee, or water, and come hang out with us.If you’re new here… hey friend! 🤎Get Your Bogg Bag:https://bogg.pxf.io/qzQGDLSoft Hustle Journal + FREE Reset Resources:https://www.womenwhodoitall.org/storeFOLLOW US:IG: @WeAre.WomenInBlack | @DezDoesItAll | @SaySomethin_JoshNote: Some links mentioned in this episode may be affiliate links, which means we may earn a small commission at no additional cost to you. We only share what we genuinely use and love.
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What Grief Really Looks Like — It’s Not Always Tears
Send us Fan MailIn this week’s episode, we dive deep into one of the most human topics — grief.From delayed emotions and awkward family moments to how we’re expected to look when we’re hurting, this episode unpacks it all with laughter, transparency, and truth.#WomenInBlack #SoftHustleLife #GriefTalk #BlackWomenPodcasters #HealingInRealTime #SelfCareConversations #FaithAndHealing #GriefJourney #MentalHealthAwareness #BlackExcellence #PodcastForWomenSupport the show🎧 Grab your tea, coffee, or water, and come hang out with us.If you’re new here… hey friend! 🤎Get Your Bogg Bag:https://bogg.pxf.io/qzQGDLSoft Hustle Journal + FREE Reset Resources:https://www.womenwhodoitall.org/storeFOLLOW US:IG: @WeAre.WomenInBlack | @DezDoesItAll | @SaySomethin_JoshNote: Some links mentioned in this episode may be affiliate links, which means we may earn a small commission at no additional cost to you. We only share what we genuinely use and love.
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Carrying The Weight And Finding Help
Send us Fan MailThis episode of Women in Black gets real about the weight women carry — as moms, wives, daughters, and dreamers. From juggling households during football season to rediscovering passion, Desiree and Josh unpack the mental and emotional load that so many of us silently hold.We dive into:- The invisible weight of motherhood and marriage- Survival mode and finding yourself again- The reality of “strong woman” fatigue- The government shutdown, food insecurity, and why we need each other more than ever#WomenInBlackPodcast #MotherhoodUnmasked #SoftLife #HealingJourney #MarriageTalk #SurvivalMode #StrongBlackWomen #CommunityMatters #RealConversations #FaithAndFemininitySupport the show🎧 Grab your tea, coffee, or water, and come hang out with us.If you’re new here… hey friend! 🤎Get Your Bogg Bag:https://bogg.pxf.io/qzQGDLSoft Hustle Journal + FREE Reset Resources:https://www.womenwhodoitall.org/storeFOLLOW US:IG: @WeAre.WomenInBlack | @DezDoesItAll | @SaySomethin_JoshNote: Some links mentioned in this episode may be affiliate links, which means we may earn a small commission at no additional cost to you. We only share what we genuinely use and love.
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Prayer, Purpose & Peace: Designing a Life With God at the Center
Send us Fan MailPrayer, Purpose & Peace — that’s the goal. In this episode, we talk about what it means to design a life with God at the center. From quick “Hey God” moments to intentional prayer routines, we share how staying connected to Him brings clarity, confidence, and calm to every season of life.Support the show🎧 Grab your tea, coffee, or water, and come hang out with us.If you’re new here… hey friend! 🤎Get Your Bogg Bag:https://bogg.pxf.io/qzQGDLSoft Hustle Journal + FREE Reset Resources:https://www.womenwhodoitall.org/storeFOLLOW US:IG: @WeAre.WomenInBlack | @DezDoesItAll | @SaySomethin_JoshNote: Some links mentioned in this episode may be affiliate links, which means we may earn a small commission at no additional cost to you. We only share what we genuinely use and love.
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Embracing Change: How to Let Go, Adapt, and Walk in Your Purpose
Send us Fan MailChange starts within — but it’s not always easy. In this episode, we talk about what it really means to let go, embrace change, and walk boldly in your purpose. From corporate life to motherhood and faith, we share how to adapt when God is calling you into a new season. Expect laughter, honesty, and those “I needed to hear this” moments that remind you it’s okay to evolve.Support the show🎧 Grab your tea, coffee, or water, and come hang out with us.If you’re new here… hey friend! 🤎Get Your Bogg Bag:https://bogg.pxf.io/qzQGDLSoft Hustle Journal + FREE Reset Resources:https://www.womenwhodoitall.org/storeFOLLOW US:IG: @WeAre.WomenInBlack | @DezDoesItAll | @SaySomethin_JoshNote: Some links mentioned in this episode may be affiliate links, which means we may earn a small commission at no additional cost to you. We only share what we genuinely use and love.
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It’s Okay to Say No
Send us Fan MailWhy is it so hard to say no when we know we need to? This episode gets honest about people-pleasing, overextending ourselves, and learning to protect our peace without guilt. From motherhood and relationships to faith and self-care, the conversation unpacks how boundaries can be an act of obedience, rest, and spiritual growth.It’s a reminder that saying no isn’t rejection — it’s redirection. Sometimes the greatest “yes” to your purpose starts with a simple no.Support the show🎧 Grab your tea, coffee, or water, and come hang out with us.If you’re new here… hey friend! 🤎Get Your Bogg Bag:https://bogg.pxf.io/qzQGDLSoft Hustle Journal + FREE Reset Resources:https://www.womenwhodoitall.org/storeFOLLOW US:IG: @WeAre.WomenInBlack | @DezDoesItAll | @SaySomethin_JoshNote: Some links mentioned in this episode may be affiliate links, which means we may earn a small commission at no additional cost to you. We only share what we genuinely use and love.
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Breaking Generational Curses: How Do We Stop the Cycle?
Send us Fan MailBreaking generational curses isn’t easy — but it’s necessary. In this episode, we talk about the cycles we’ve seen in our families and how we’re learning to set boundaries, heal, and build something different for the next generation. From addiction to procrastination to family secrets, nothing’s off the table.We also honor the good our parents and grandparents did and remind ourselves that breaking curses doesn’t mean forgetting their wins. It means taking the best, leaving the rest, and building something new.Support the show🎧 Grab your tea, coffee, or water, and come hang out with us.If you’re new here… hey friend! 🤎Get Your Bogg Bag:https://bogg.pxf.io/qzQGDLSoft Hustle Journal + FREE Reset Resources:https://www.womenwhodoitall.org/storeFOLLOW US:IG: @WeAre.WomenInBlack | @DezDoesItAll | @SaySomethin_JoshNote: Some links mentioned in this episode may be affiliate links, which means we may earn a small commission at no additional cost to you. We only share what we genuinely use and love.
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We Love Our Men | Why Fathers, Husbands & Brothers Matter
Send us Fan MailIn this episode, we flip the script: instead of bashing men, we celebrate them. 💙We explore why men are so important in the family and community — from being present fathers and role models, to setting the standard of love for daughters and discipline for sons. We also open up about what it means as women to balance being strong while learning to embrace softness in relationships.This is a conversation about partnership, respect, and gratitude — for husbands, brothers, uncles, fathers, mentors, and all the men who hold it down for their families and communities.✨ Share with us: Why do you believe it’s important to have present men in the household?Follow Us: IG: @WeAre.WomenInBlack | @DezDoesItAll | @SaySomethin_Josh FB: @WomenInBlack☕ Support the podcast: Buy us a coffee #WeLoveOurMen #WomenInBlackPodcast #FamilyMatters #StrongBlackMen #FatherhoodSupport the show🎧 Grab your tea, coffee, or water, and come hang out with us.If you’re new here… hey friend! 🤎Get Your Bogg Bag:https://bogg.pxf.io/qzQGDLSoft Hustle Journal + FREE Reset Resources:https://www.womenwhodoitall.org/storeFOLLOW US:IG: @WeAre.WomenInBlack | @DezDoesItAll | @SaySomethin_JoshNote: Some links mentioned in this episode may be affiliate links, which means we may earn a small commission at no additional cost to you. We only share what we genuinely use and love.
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Girl Code: Unspoken Rules, Boundaries & Accountability
Send us Fan Mail☕ Support the podcast: Buy us a coffeeWhat are the rules of Girl Code? In this episode, we break down the top three unwritten rules that keep friendships strong:Don’t air it out onlineHold each other accountable (with grace)Respect boundaries (yes, even with siblings 👀)From personal stories to real-life lessons, we share how loyalty, honesty, and maturity shape sisterhood. Whether you’ve had to check a friend, rethink your circle, or wonder where the line really is, this conversation is for you.✨ Join the Women in Black community and share this with someone who needs it.Support the show🎧 Grab your tea, coffee, or water, and come hang out with us.If you’re new here… hey friend! 🤎Get Your Bogg Bag:https://bogg.pxf.io/qzQGDLSoft Hustle Journal + FREE Reset Resources:https://www.womenwhodoitall.org/storeFOLLOW US:IG: @WeAre.WomenInBlack | @DezDoesItAll | @SaySomethin_JoshNote: Some links mentioned in this episode may be affiliate links, which means we may earn a small commission at no additional cost to you. We only share what we genuinely use and love.
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What Would You Tell Your Younger Self? | Lessons on Speaking Up, Healing & Growth
Send us Fan Mail☕ Support the podcast: Buy us a coffeeIf you could sit down with your younger self, what would you say? In this powerful episode, we explore the lessons we’ve learned through heartbreak, healing, and growth. From learning to use our voices, embracing being different, forgiving ourselves, and raising little brown girls with strength — this is a heartfelt letter to the younger versions of us.We’ve been teen moms, leaders without the “traditional” path, women who have faced loss, betrayal, and setbacks — but also women who refused to stop. This conversation is real, raw, and made to remind you that it’s not your stop, it’s your step.✨ Join the Women in Black community and share this with someone who needs it.#WomenInBlackPodcast #DearYoungerMe #Resilience #BlackExcellence #HealingJourneySupport the show🎧 Grab your tea, coffee, or water, and come hang out with us.If you’re new here… hey friend! 🤎Get Your Bogg Bag:https://bogg.pxf.io/qzQGDLSoft Hustle Journal + FREE Reset Resources:https://www.womenwhodoitall.org/storeFOLLOW US:IG: @WeAre.WomenInBlack | @DezDoesItAll | @SaySomethin_JoshNote: Some links mentioned in this episode may be affiliate links, which means we may earn a small commission at no additional cost to you. We only share what we genuinely use and love.
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Trusting God when when you’re tired of being strong
Send us Fan MailBuy Us A CoffeeHow do you trust God when you’re tired of being strong? We’ve all had those moments where being “the strong one” feels more like a burden than a blessing. In this episode, we open up about what it really looks like to lean on God in hard seasons — the tears, the laughter, the boundaries, and the faith it takes to keep going.We talk about mixed emotions, empathy, and the reality that what got you here won’t get you there. Expect unfiltered honesty, encouragement, and a reminder that it’s okay to not always have it together.Support the show🎧 Grab your tea, coffee, or water, and come hang out with us.If you’re new here… hey friend! 🤎Get Your Bogg Bag:https://bogg.pxf.io/qzQGDLSoft Hustle Journal + FREE Reset Resources:https://www.womenwhodoitall.org/storeFOLLOW US:IG: @WeAre.WomenInBlack | @DezDoesItAll | @SaySomethin_JoshNote: Some links mentioned in this episode may be affiliate links, which means we may earn a small commission at no additional cost to you. We only share what we genuinely use and love.
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Are Men Really the Prize?
Send us Fan MailAre men really the prize? Social media says one thing, but real life tells another story. In this episode, we dig into where that mindset comes from, how women (especially moms) are unfairly judged, and why knowing your worth changes the entire conversation.We talk confidence vs. arrogance, cultural expectations, and the “sassy princess” energy that has men out here calling themselves the prize. Expect real talk, laughs, and unapologetic honesty as we unpack what it really means to be the prize.Support the show🎧 Grab your tea, coffee, or water, and come hang out with us.If you’re new here… hey friend! 🤎Get Your Bogg Bag:https://bogg.pxf.io/qzQGDLSoft Hustle Journal + FREE Reset Resources:https://www.womenwhodoitall.org/storeFOLLOW US:IG: @WeAre.WomenInBlack | @DezDoesItAll | @SaySomethin_JoshNote: Some links mentioned in this episode may be affiliate links, which means we may earn a small commission at no additional cost to you. We only share what we genuinely use and love.
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Soft Girl Era: The Levels, The Men, & the Shift from Strong to Soft
Send us Fan MailWhat does “soft girl era” really mean for strong women? We discovered it’s not one-size-fits-all — and sometimes, the right man changes everything.In this episode, we unpack the levels of softness, how strong women experience it differently, and the surprising role masculine men play in helping us embrace it. This is a real, unfiltered talk about vulnerability, protection, and the journey from strong to soft. We also explore feminine energy, masculine energy, and what it really takes to move through the different stages of softness.Support the show🎧 Grab your tea, coffee, or water, and come hang out with us.If you’re new here… hey friend! 🤎Get Your Bogg Bag:https://bogg.pxf.io/qzQGDLSoft Hustle Journal + FREE Reset Resources:https://www.womenwhodoitall.org/storeFOLLOW US:IG: @WeAre.WomenInBlack | @DezDoesItAll | @SaySomethin_JoshNote: Some links mentioned in this episode may be affiliate links, which means we may earn a small commission at no additional cost to you. We only share what we genuinely use and love.
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
“Women in Black” is an audio + video podcast hosted by two Black women who are showing up without performance, polish, or pretense. We speak from the deep well of Black womanhood to build a space where all women feel seen, heard, and held. Rooted in faith, laughter, and truth-telling, this podcast holds space for both softness and strength and reflects the beauty in being both whole and human.“Women in Black” is where we put down the cape and pick up the mic being authentically who we are, where we are. Unmasked. Unfiltered. Unapologetic.Watch us on YoutubeFollow Us:IG: @WeAre.WomenInBlack | @DezDoesItAll | @SaySomethin_JoshFB: @WomenInBlackGet In Touch: [email protected]
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