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Zuri Hall's Hot Happy Mess
by The Black Effect Podcast Network and iHeartPodcasts
Are you craving Best Life, minus the Burnout… constantly striving for more, and quite frankly — F’n over it? Want more happiness, peace, and purpose… NOW? Well then LET’S. GO. From Emmy Award Winning TV host Zuri Hall comes ‘Hot Happy Mess’ — your new go-to podcast for mindfully ambitious Millennial women. It’s the same fun, down-to-earth vibes that Zuri’s known for during her candid red carpet interviews + celebrity sit-downs (on MTV, E! News, and now Access Hollywood)... but this show is all about the most important VIP of your life: YOU. And it’s time to own it!This podcast will help you take it all a little less seriously, and find your magic in the middle of life’s messes. No more putting off your living for tomorrow.Self-Care. Relationships. Mental Wellness. New Motherhood. Team No Kids. Career Wins (and Fails). Social Media. Real stories from real, amazing everyday women. We’re covering it all. Our North Star is ‘Happy’ and it’s not an end destination — it’s a state of being, du
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Recovering from Trauma with Kobe Campbell
Have you ever asked yourself, Why Am I Like This? Kobe Campbell is an award-winning licensed trauma therapist, author, media expert, and speaker. Her mission is to help those struggling with traumas that affect our core identities. It is Campbell’s objective to help people identify the why,...
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How to Tap Into Your Divine Feminine Energy with Jillian Guerin
Are you curious about what the “Divine Feminine” is? Do you want to embrace that side of your energy more?? We all have masculine and feminine energy within us and it’s important to acknowledge both; as well as discern which energy leads in our lives, relationships and experiences. Jillian…
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Ladies, Our Soft Life Era Is Loading...
Hot Happy Mess is all about finding ways to create ease, reduce stress and develop a softer life experience. In today’s episode, Zuri updates us on her life, and her most recent endeavors, brings back the “Ask Zuri” segment and offers a very special giveaway at the end of the show! To download…
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How to Make Peace with Death & Die Gracefully
Everybody is going to die! And, have you ever thought about how you’re gonna go or how your loved ones are gonna go? Today Zuri is joined by Death Doula Alua Arthur to discuss what to do, so we can be at peace so we can live presently and die gracefully. Zuri and Alua unpack what a death doula…
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What's a Narcissist? with Shirin Peykar
The word “narcissist” is thrown around so much these days, but do we know exactly what the term means? What exactly makes someone a narcissist vs someone who is just reacting from trauma patterns or emotional immaturity, We explore this word in depth with Shirin Peykar. Resources: Dr. Ramani’s...
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Let’s Make SEVEN FIGURES! The Millionaire Mindset with Brittany Martin
It’s time to stop making broke ass decisions. It’s time to get our finances in order because WE SHOULD ALL BE MILLIONAIRES. In this episode we discuss; how to make million-dollar decisions for our businesses, how to scale your growth, and build your teams with Brittany Martin the Chief Operating...
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The Financial Diet with Chelsea Fagan
Tis the Season and the perfect timing for an episode on FINANCES! We walk to the founder of The Financial Diet Chelsea Fagan, she gives us a rundown on everything love and money and how they go hand and hand. Yes! You and your partner should have an open dialogue about money and/or even with...
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Travel Lightly with Dominique Olowolafe
If you are a mother who likes to travel with your little one(s), this episode and service is for you? Have you ever been in a hotel or airport and ran out of diapers or basic essential items to care for your child? If so then you would agree with Dominique that someone somewhere dropped the ball,...
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Dating Abroad with Christine Job
Traveling and love are tricky enough, even when they aren't combined. So finding love abroad doesn’t come without its challenges. How do ex-pats do it? In this episode, we explore living abroad as a pathway to wellness. Christine Job host of Flourish in the Foreign a podcast that showcases the...
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OUR FIRST TIMES! | A Group Chat Episode
From our first loves to our first heartbreaks... and the future firsts we can't wait for! Zuri is joined by her girls Travasha & Leah for a hilariously fun, unfiltered Group Chat. Plus, get caught up on the latest in the ladies' personal lives -- there's a LOT to cover (from Doja Cat vs. Noah...
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Manifest Your Wildest Desires with Dr. Deganit Nuur
Are you ready for some mindset magic?! Today Zuri is chatting with spiritual teacher Dr. Deganit Nuur, who is sharing how we can open ourselves up to the universe and manifest the life we deserve (yup, that includes your ideal soulmate). Dr. Deganit and Zuri dive into the woo-woo of it all and…
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The Unapologetic Guide to Black Mental Health with Dr. Rheeda Walker
Mental health is wealth. Today Zuri is joined by Dr. Rheeda Walker to discuss the stigma of mental health within the Black community, how anxiety can take hold of our daily lives, how we can use psychological fortitude to begin our healing journeys, and her new book: The Unapologetic Guide to…
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Unlocking The Secret To Inner Peace with Morgan Harper Nichols
Peace should never feel foreign. Today Zuri is joined by artist and writer Morgan Harper Nichols for a fantastic conversation on why peace is a practice, her personal story of being diagnosed with Autism, and how she remains inspired even when dealing with burnout. Morgan also dishes on how she...
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How To Find Your Perfect Therapist — A Complete Guide with Alyssa 'Lia' Mancao
Finding a good therapist can feel a lot like dating (exhausting!), but don’t worry we’ve got you covered. Today Zuri is chatting with Lia Mancao, a licensed therapist about who therapy is for; why we need to toss out the stigmas surrounding mental health; and the new therapy technique that is...
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Here’s How to Use Astrology for Happiness, Love, Success, and Wellness with Mecca Woods
Capricorn, Aquarius, Gemini, Cancer, oh! In today’s episode, Zuri is joined by astrologer and author, Mecca Woods, who is breaking down romantic compatibility for the zodiac signs, how each sign can best protect their peace for ultimate mental wellness, and how each sign can improve their...
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How to Build Your Confidence and Become That Girl with Achieng Agutu
Babes, the tantalizing queen Achieng Agutu joins Zuri for a refreshing, joyous, and vulnerable conversation on how she lost herself after a bad breakup and why choosing herself was the best decision ever made. Achieng gets emotional as she shares about her journey to becoming her unapologetic…
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Web 3.0, NFTs, The Metaverse, and WTF Does It All Mean with Melissa Henderson
Are you ready to step into the future? In this week's episode, Zuri is chatting with digital media executive Melissa Henderson and deep-diving a bit deeper into the crypto of it all. Melissa is breaking down what exactly NFTs are (and why you should care), why Web 3.0 is the future of the…
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How to Cultivate Unconditional Self Worth Outside of Sex, Your Career, and Toxic Relationships with Dr. Adia Gooden
Self-love is the greatest middle finger of all time. This week, Zuri sits down with Dr. Adia Gooden, a licensed clinical psychologist, for a fantastic conversation on how we can cultivate a sense of unconditional self-worth outside of our career ambitions and our romantic and platonic...
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61: How To Authentically Make (and KEEP) Friends as an Adult with Danielle Bayard Jackson
Moved to a new city? Searching for mom friends? Need a brunch, bestie? We got you! This week, Zuri is joined by Danielle Bayard Jackson, a certified friendship coach, and she’s sharing her expert tips on how women can make friends (and how to keep them!) They also explore what it means to be a...
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60: Girl Talk Unfiltered: F*ck Boys, Friends With Benefits, Situationships… Oh My!!!
Gorgeous, gorgeous girls, do NOT date F*CK Boys! Zuri’s back at it again with her girls from the Group Chat (Ashlee and Cleo) for an honest convo about sex and relationships. They’re sharing their personal stories on how to tell if he’s a f*ck boy and the red flags to watch out for! They break…
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59: This Mom Quit her 9 to 5 to Focus on Crypto Full-Time and Build Generational Wealth (and Shares How YOU can too!) with Brenda Gentry
What if your most significant flex was quitting your job to make $80K per month via crypto (AND you retired your parents?!) Well, today’s Real Woman, Real Story, is just that! In our signature segment, Zuri is joined by entrepreneur Brenda Gentry aka Cryptomom. She shares her powerful story of…
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A Beginners Guide to Crypto! The Next Step to Financial Freedom with WendyO
In today’s episode, we’re deep-diving into cryptocurrency 101, baby! Zuri and WendyO are talking about all things crypto. Topics include: how to buy bitcoin; what blockchain technology, the difference between memecoins and altcoins; why NFTs are significant for artists; and why it's not too late…
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57: Ask a Plastic Surgeon: Liposuction 101, What to Know BEFORE Getting a BBL, and How NOT to Get Botched
Booty-Butt-Cheeks! Now, that we got that out of the way! In today’s episode, Zuri sits down with aesthetic plastic surgeon Dr. Ryan Spivak from Squlpt Body Shaping, a unique and innovative practice that focuses purely on awake liposuction and fat transfer. Zuri and Dr. Spivak are talking about…
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56: So You Wanna Be An Influencer?! The Best Side-Hustle to Make Money on Social Media with Florence Howard
So you wanna be an influencer, but don’t know where to start? In today’s episode, Zuri is chatting with influencer marketer and coach, Florence Howard; who shares the steps to becoming a content creator, ways to grow your followers, how to get PAID brand deals, and why grit, transparency,...
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55: One Night Stands. Dating Red Flags… And Keeping Secrets From Your Husband | A VERY Fun Group Chat
This is a wild one, besties! Zuri’s back at it again, with her girls from the Group Chat (Veronika — and a newbie: Carissa!) for a super fun convo about love and relationships. They’re spilling the tea on everything — from one-night stands to who should pay on the first date; to pillow talking…
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54: How to Work Smarter & Build an Impactful Platform with Blavity’s CEO Morgan DeBaun
Wanna know the secrets to upleveling your business? Well, press play, and get ready for the most amazing chat. Zuri sits down with Morgan Debaun who is a serial entrepreneur, corporate advisor, founder, and CEO of Blavity. Sharing her unique story, Morgan details how she got her start in Silicon...
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53: The Secret to A Joyful Life... That You Can Begin Today! | Bonus Episode
Happy New Year! It's 2022 and we’re kicking it off with a special bonus episode! Today, Zuri is sharing her word of the year (and why living by it has already quickly made her life twice as joyful!)... her super zen experience at the Golden Door resort and major *AHA* moment it gave her... and…
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52: Our Favorite Hot Happy Mess Moments-And A Giveaway!
Has it really been one year of Hot Happy Mess? Before we take 2022 by storm, I'm here to celebrate and thank you for what this show has been able to accomplish in such a short time. So in honor of our one-year anniversary and milestone, I'm rounding up the best gems from some of your favorite...
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51: The Road to Miss USA 2021! Pageantry Reimagined with Crystle Stewart
Being crowned Miss USA is so much more than just physical beauty. These women are truly putting in the work on and off the stage to be the best versions of themselves and inspire the next generation of young girls to dream big and reach for their goals. In today’s episode, Zuri and her guest...
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50: Get Your Hustle On! From Side Hustle to Main Business with Bola Sokunbi
Side hustles can help you not only learn more about yourself but help you find your path and your passion for the long haul. Sometimes it's trial and error, and not everything is going to be a hit. But the most important thing is to take that first step because you never know if you’ll end up...
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49: Ready for Tax Season? Get Ready with these Tips & Tools with Keila Hill-Trawick
Zuri is tackling a topic that is sure to send chills down your spine. Today, she’s joined by Keila Hill-Trawick, founder of Little Fish Accounting, to talk about the scariest season of the year: tax season. Let’s be real, most of us have no clue as to what is going on every tax season. Our hands...
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48: What is Trauma? You May Have More Than You Realize with Andrea Gutierrez-Glik
What does it mean to truly find and return back to yourself? Today on the Hot Happy Mess podcast, Zuri and her guest Andrea are navigating a difficult but important conversation about trauma and how it might present in our lives. Andrea Gutierrez-Glik is a somatic trauma therapist, supervisor…
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47: Should You Freeze Your Eggs? Here’s Why, How, and My Journey So Far…
As promised: Zuri is back with a fun solo episode full of life updates and answers to some of your burning questions — including one about (gasp!) her relationship status. Are you wanting to buy more time, while you consider your fertility options? In today’s episode, Zuri dives into what exactly...
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46: Exploring Alternative Routes to Motherhood with Josephine Atluri
It is 2021 and there are as many roads to motherhood as there are shows on Netflix. The many empowering and alternative options to motherhood are proof of how far we’ve come. From adoption to surrogacy, and everything in between, women now have the choice to have kids at many stages of their…
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45: Meet One of the Youngest Black Hotel Owners in the Game with Jessica Myers
What would you do if you only had $1400 to your name? Investing in real estate probably would not be your answer. But that’s exactly what Zuri’s guest, Jessica Myers, did. Jessica is a real estate developer with over 10 years of training and industry experience. Today, Jessica along with her...
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44: Finding Faith and Keeping it as a Millennial Woman with Reverend Dr. Neichelle Guidryn
What do millennial faith and spiritual practices look like for modern-day women of color? Reverend Dr. Neichelle Guidryn joins Zuri to spill the tea on what modern-day faith looks like. Neichelle currently serves as the Dean of the chapel and the director of the wisdom center at Spelman College…
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43: How to Win at Motherhood & Entrepreneurship — From a Successful Mompreneur, with Vanessa Simmons
Vanessa Simmons is a powerhouse in the worlds of fashion, beauty, entertainment, and entrepreneurship —she’s also a full-time mom. Zuri chats with the mompreneur about the difficult task of juggling motherhood, business, and self-care. Zuri and Vanessa break down the behind-the-scenes details of...
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42: Transitioning Your Kids Back to In-Person Learning with Jennifer Lemaitre
It is that “back to school” time of year again but in 2021, things are looking a little different. After a year of virtual learning and unexpected homeschooling, many parents are preparing to transition their kids to in-person learning. This takes the back-to-school scaries to a whole new level.…
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41: Let's Chat about the Real P-Word, Periods with Janelle King and Shanicia Boswell
It’s 2021 and it’s about time we all had the talk. This subject is taboo and very hushed. As a result, girls and women are left feeling confused and alone. In order to shed the stigma, Zuri is joined by Janelle King and Shanicia Boswell on this episode to talk all about periods. Aside from their...
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40: Got Peace? The Six Types of Boundaries That Will Help You Reclaim Yourself with Nedra Glover Tawwab
Wouldn’t it be nice if people could read your mind? That way, people will know what you’re going through, how you’re feeling, and what your needs are at every single moment. Unfortunately, that isn’t the case. And as well-meaning as your partner, friends, and family are, they just don’t know…
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39: The Art of Flexible Thinking and Creating a Fun Approach to Mental Wellness with Poppy Jamie
Ask any life coach, mystic, or spiritualist and they’ll tell you that the key to happiness lies within you. It’s easy to blame the outside world and the events that unfold around you for all your stress, anxiety, and overall unhappiness. And if you truly want to change your situation, you must...
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38: Unlock The Secrets to Your Personality, Emotions, and Relationships through Enneagrams with Christa Hardin
You might have heard of the Myers-Briggs personality test, but have you heard of Enneagrams? If you haven’t, or if you’ve heard the term being thrown around, but you just don’t know what it is, be prepared for your latest obsession. Today, Zuri is diving deep into the world of Enneagrams,...
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37: What’s in the Stars for You? Self-Discovery Through Astrology & The Zodiac with Mecca Woods
What’s in the stars for you? In today’s episode, Zuri is joined by astrologer and author, Mecca Woods. Z is still figuring out the whole " birth charts, planet alignments" of it all -- but your girl loves a Cosmo mag horoscope and astro-compatibility search as much as the next zodiac-newb! Wanna...
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36: How To Make Friends in Your 30s, Balancing Wellness Within Your Relationships, and Do We Have To Love Our Bodies? | The Group Chat
Today, Zuri is joined by the ladies of the Groupchat (Cleo + Veronika) for a super fun, super chill convo on building up the various pillars of wellness in their lives. The Groupchat is covering it all, from tarot readings to mental health and the Olympics, to discussing their views on body...
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Zuri Hall's Hot Happy Mess: Reclaim Your Life!
The Black Effect Presents... Zuri Hall's Hot Happy Mess. Restlessness. Panic attacks. Depersonalization. Obsessive worrying. Yep, we're talking about anxiety. We all deal with it and struggle with managing anxiety. So what do you do? How do you handle it? Can you overcome your anxiety? Today's...
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34: Are You Ready to Slay Your Anxiety?! (How to Manage It, Stay Grounded, & Start Living for Today), with Dr. Alicia Hodge
Stressed about your future and feel like you’re spiraling? Think you are experiencing panic attacks? Can’t stop worrying and overthinking every conversation? Tired of having anxiety consume your life? This week, Zuri chats with Dr. Alicia Hodge, a licensed clinical psychologist specializing in...
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33: Zuri Hall on Protecting Your Peace, the Best Dating Apps, Why You NEED to Do a Year of Yes, And The New Love in Her Life!!
Get in, babe; we're getting our life together! It's officially time for our Wellness series, and we're starting with our signature segment #AskZuri. Zuri is answering YOUR questions about how to protect your peace when you're a high-achieving go-getter, on how to be intentional when swiping…
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32: Get Your Boss On: The KEYS to Conquer Corporate America + Get These Coins, with Ashlee Raye
Navigating corporate America as a woman is hard AF, and it's triply hard as a Black woman or a WOC. Are you constantly overlooked? Told that your personality is just TOO much or that you need to friendlier? Furious that you're not getting paid equitably (when you KNOW you're killing it in your...
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31: How to Network (Without Being A Stalker!!) It's Time to Make Power Moves, with Lauren 'The Career Contessa' McGoodwin & Latesha Byrd
Do you feel socially awkward when it comes to networking? Get all tongue-tied, and you're not sure what to say, or even who to say it to? Well, get it, networking is HARD AF (like why!!), it can often feel forced, inauthentic, and sometimes just a tad bit slimy. But, it doesn't have to be that…
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30: How to Purchase A Home (WITHOUT Trading Your Firstborn!) | A Beginner's Guide to Homeownership, with Heather Roy, Learka Bosnak & Destiny Roxas
Ready to buy your first home but don't know where to start? Ever heard the words' appraisal' or 'loan contingencies' and felt like you were trying to interpret a foreign language?! Same, babe, same! Today in our Beginner's Guide to Buying Your First Home, Zuri sits down with our expert real…
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Are you craving Best Life, minus the Burnout… constantly striving for more, and quite frankly — F’n over it? Want more happiness, peace, and purpose… NOW? Well then LET’S. GO. From Emmy Award Winning TV host Zuri Hall comes ‘Hot Happy Mess’ — your new go-to podcast for mindfully ambitious Millennial women. It’s the same fun, down-to-earth vibes that Zuri’s known for during her candid red carpet interviews + celebrity sit-downs (on MTV, E! News, and now Access Hollywood)... but this show is all about the most important VIP of your life: YOU. And it’s time to own it!This podcast will help you take it all a little less seriously, and find your magic in the middle of life’s messes. No more putting off your living for tomorrow.Self-Care. Relationships. Mental Wellness. New Motherhood. Team No Kids. Career Wins (and Fails). Social Media. Real stories from real, amazing everyday women. We’re covering it all. Our North Star is ‘Happy’ and it’s not an end destination — it’s a state of being, du
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