HERside Conversations Podcast

Send a textSeason 2 of HERside Conversations begins with a reset, a reflection, and a return to intention.After taking time to pause and realign, Marketia comes back to the mic with a deeply personal solo episode about choosing softness on purpose and creating a life that feels as good as it looks. This episode explores what it really means to romanticize your life—not through perfection, but through presence, clarity, and intentional growth.Marketia dives into:How vision boards can become emotional roadmaps—not just aesthetic goalsThe power of soft living in a world that glorifies burnoutLetting go of pressure and learning to move with rhythm instead of rushCreating daily routines that support peace, confidence, and alignmentBecoming intentional about the energy you allow into your lifeThis episode sets the tone for Season 2—grounded, reflective, and growth-focused—reminding listeners that romanticizing your life starts with how you see yourself and the choices you make every day.If you’ve been craving a reset, a softer pace, or a fresh perspective, this conversation is your invitation to begin again.Because the life you’re dreaming about isn’t far away—it starts with intention.Support the showThank you for joining me on today’s episode of HERside Conversations. If something in this space resonated with you, share it with a sister, leave a review, and don’t forget to subscribe so you never miss a conversation. You can also follow us on TikTok for more behind-the-scenes, clips, and community love. And if you have a story to share or want to be a guest—whether on HERside or HISside—we want to hear from you. Just send us a message. Until next time, keep showing up for yourself. Keep healing out loud. Your voice matters here. https://www.buzzsprout.com/2508867/support

Send a textIn this powerful and deeply honest episode, Marketia sits down with the incredible Brea Hill for a raw conversation about what it truly means to be sacred, single, and whole. Together, they unpack the emotional, spiritual, and practical layers of choosing celibacy, protecting your peace, and becoming a woman who waits well — not in fear, but in fullness.Brea shares her personal journey of self-discovery, boundaries, identity, and faith-led discipline. From breaking old patterns to embracing intentional stillness, this conversation offers wisdom, laughter, and healing for every woman walking through a season of singleness or stepping into a deeper relationship with herself and God.If you've ever wrestled with desire, discipline, loneliness, or the pressure to settle — this episode will breathe life into you.This is about empowerment. This is about alignment.This is about becoming whole, not just waiting for love.Support the showThank you for joining me on today’s episode of HERside Conversations. If something in this space resonated with you, share it with a sister, leave a review, and don’t forget to subscribe so you never miss a conversation. You can also follow us on TikTok for more behind-the-scenes, clips, and community love. And if you have a story to share or want to be a guest—whether on HERside or HISside—we want to hear from you. Just send us a message. Until next time, keep showing up for yourself. Keep healing out loud. Your voice matters here. https://www.buzzsprout.com/2508867/support

Send a textIn this powerful birthday special, Marketia sits down with herself in a raw, reflective, and deeply honest solo episode. This isn’t just a celebration — it’s a testimony of becoming, unbecoming, healing, and choosing joy even when life doesn’t look like the timeline you imagined.Across six grounded, vulnerable segments, Marketia opens up about:What “becoming” really looks like — the in-between, the messy middle, and the moments nobody posts.Falling apart and finding strength in places you didn’t expect.Joy as a quiet, steady choice… not a performance.Staying soft after heartbreak and learning to love again without fear.Trusting divine timing when the waiting feels long.Giving yourself grace when growth doesn’t look pretty.This episode is warm, honest, and deeply relatable — a love letter to every woman learning, healing, rediscovering herself, and blossoming in ways she once prayed for.If you’ve been in a season of transition, reflection, or rebuilding… this one will sit right in your soul. Support the showThank you for joining me on today’s episode of HERside Conversations. If something in this space resonated with you, share it with a sister, leave a review, and don’t forget to subscribe so you never miss a conversation. You can also follow us on TikTok for more behind-the-scenes, clips, and community love. And if you have a story to share or want to be a guest—whether on HERside or HISside—we want to hear from you. Just send us a message. Until next time, keep showing up for yourself. Keep healing out loud. Your voice matters here. https://www.buzzsprout.com/2508867/support

Send a textIn this deeply inspiring episode, Marketia sits down with Tangela “Tee” Sailor — wife, mother, ordained minister, life coach, and author of Sis, It’s Time to Get Up. Together, they unpack what it truly means to rise again after life’s hardest seasons.Tangela shares her journey of overcoming fear, doubt, and self-sabotage, and how she found purpose through faith, healing, and obedience. This conversation is a love letter to every woman who’s ever felt stuck, overlooked, or unsure of her next move.Marketia and Tangela dive into identity, purpose, and the courage it takes to trust God’s timing — even when the process doesn’t make sense. If you’ve ever needed a reminder that your story isn’t over, this episode is your sign to get up and keep going.✨ Available now on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.💕 Follow Tangela Sailor and grab her new book Sis, It’s Time to Get Up on Amazon or tangelasailorcoaching.com.Support the showThank you for joining me on today’s episode of HERside Conversations. If something in this space resonated with you, share it with a sister, leave a review, and don’t forget to subscribe so you never miss a conversation. You can also follow us on TikTok for more behind-the-scenes, clips, and community love. And if you have a story to share or want to be a guest—whether on HERside or HISside—we want to hear from you. Just send us a message. Until next time, keep showing up for yourself. Keep healing out loud. Your voice matters here. https://www.buzzsprout.com/2508867/support

Send a textWhat happens when we fall off? When we stop showing up for ourselves the way we promised we would? When the healing journey starts to feel heavy again?In this episode, Marketia sits down with returning guest and homegirl Jasmine White for a real conversation about what to do when we slip, how to forgive ourselves, and the small ways we can get back in alignment.They talk about everything from losing momentum to rebuilding confidence, holding yourself accountable without shame, and why grace is just as important as discipline.This episode isn’t about perfection — it’s about the real work of coming back to yourself after you’ve fallen short. Because truth is… we all fall off sometimes. The magic is in how you rise again.💬 Topics:• What falling short really looks like• The difference between grace and excuses• Rebuilding your peace after losing focus• How to reset and start again without guilt• The truth about self-forgiveness and growth🎙️ This is your reminder: falling off doesn’t mean failure — it means you’re still becoming.Support the showThank you for joining me on today’s episode of HERside Conversations. If something in this space resonated with you, share it with a sister, leave a review, and don’t forget to subscribe so you never miss a conversation. You can also follow us on TikTok for more behind-the-scenes, clips, and community love. And if you have a story to share or want to be a guest—whether on HERside or HISside—we want to hear from you. Just send us a message. Until next time, keep showing up for yourself. Keep healing out loud. Your voice matters here. https://www.buzzsprout.com/2508867/support

Send a textAfter healing, the real journey begins.In this week’s episode of HERside Conversations, Marketia takes you through the sacred space between who you were and who you’re becoming. This episode is for the woman who’s survived, healed, and is finally starting to meet herself again — soft, strong, and whole.From rediscovering joy and rebuilding self-worth to reclaiming purpose and learning to trust the journey, Marketia walks listeners through how to become her again without apology, guilt, or fear.If you’re ready to stop surviving and start thriving, this episode is your guide back home to yourself.🎧 Tune in now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, and iHeartRadio.Support the showThank you for joining me on today’s episode of HERside Conversations. If something in this space resonated with you, share it with a sister, leave a review, and don’t forget to subscribe so you never miss a conversation. You can also follow us on TikTok for more behind-the-scenes, clips, and community love. And if you have a story to share or want to be a guest—whether on HERside or HISside—we want to hear from you. Just send us a message. Until next time, keep showing up for yourself. Keep healing out loud. Your voice matters here. https://www.buzzsprout.com/2508867/support

Send a textIt’s time to stop surviving and start thriving. In this episode of HERside Conversations, Marketia welcomes back our beauty and travel guru Nichelle — Supply Planning Manager by day and self-care queen by nature.Together, they dive deep into what it really means to feel good in your skin, your mind, and your soul. From beauty routines that double as healing rituals to the boundaries that protect your peace, this conversation reminds every woman listening:you are worthy of care, rest, and joy.💄 Topics we cover:Redefining beauty as self-careWellness as a lifestyle (not a luxury)Creating daily rituals that make you feel goodLearning to show up for you firstGrab your tea, light a candle, and settle in — this one feels like a love letter to every woman who’s learning to pour into herself again.🎧 Tune in, subscribe, and share this episode with the woman who needs a reminder: You deserve to feel good.Support the showThank you for joining me on today’s episode of HERside Conversations. If something in this space resonated with you, share it with a sister, leave a review, and don’t forget to subscribe so you never miss a conversation. You can also follow us on TikTok for more behind-the-scenes, clips, and community love. And if you have a story to share or want to be a guest—whether on HERside or HISside—we want to hear from you. Just send us a message. Until next time, keep showing up for yourself. Keep healing out loud. Your voice matters here. https://www.buzzsprout.com/2508867/support

Send a textIn Episode 13 of HERside Conversations, Marketia sits down with Charnetta — brand manager, founder of the nonprofit C.R.Y. (Creating Respectful Youth), and author of The Hybrid Hustler.This heartfelt conversation dives deep into what it means to heal after seasons of brokenness, rebuild your relationship with God, and step into your purpose. Charnetta shares her personal journey of drifting from faith, finding her way back, and learning to extend grace to herself along the way.If you’ve ever felt distant from God or wondered if it’s too late to start again, this episode is for you.✨ Topics We Cover:Healing after heartbreak and traumaReconnecting with faith after drifting awayTurning pain into purposeBalancing hustle with a heart for GodEncouragement for women starting overListen in and be reminded: no matter how far you’ve gone, you’re never too far from God’s love.Support the showThank you for joining me on today’s episode of HERside Conversations. If something in this space resonated with you, share it with a sister, leave a review, and don’t forget to subscribe so you never miss a conversation. You can also follow us on TikTok for more behind-the-scenes, clips, and community love. And if you have a story to share or want to be a guest—whether on HERside or HISside—we want to hear from you. Just send us a message. Until next time, keep showing up for yourself. Keep healing out loud. Your voice matters here. https://www.buzzsprout.com/2508867/support

Send a textHERside Conversations presents a raw and necessary dialogue: Breaking the Silence on Domestic Abuse. In this episode, host Marketia sits down with two powerful women, Marshea and Nichella, to shed light on the realities of abuse that often go unseen — emotional, financial, verbal, and physical. Together, they share truths about silence, survival, and the courage it takes to reclaim your voice. This conversation is not just about pain; it’s about resilience, healing, and the power of sisterhood.If you or someone you know is experiencing domestic abuse, please reach out to the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-7233 or text “START” to 88788. You are not alone.Support the showThank you for joining me on today’s episode of HERside Conversations. If something in this space resonated with you, share it with a sister, leave a review, and don’t forget to subscribe so you never miss a conversation. You can also follow us on TikTok for more behind-the-scenes, clips, and community love. And if you have a story to share or want to be a guest—whether on HERside or HISside—we want to hear from you. Just send us a message. Until next time, keep showing up for yourself. Keep healing out loud. Your voice matters here. https://www.buzzsprout.com/2508867/support

Send a textIn this episode of HERside Conversations, host Marketia sits down with special guest Iona for a heartfelt conversation on the sacred power of sisterhood.  From the friends who pray over you and pick you up when life feels too heavy, to the heartbreak of friendship breakups, this conversation is raw, real, and healing.We talk about the sacred difference between soul-sisters and social friends, the intentional work it takes to build grown-woman friendships, and the affirmations every circle should speak into one another. Because romantic love may catch the headlines, but sisterhood holds the heart.✨ This is your reminder to honor your circle, cherish your tribe, and never underestimate the women who fix your crown and call you back to life.Support the showThank you for joining me on today’s episode of HERside Conversations. If something in this space resonated with you, share it with a sister, leave a review, and don’t forget to subscribe so you never miss a conversation. You can also follow us on TikTok for more behind-the-scenes, clips, and community love. And if you have a story to share or want to be a guest—whether on HERside or HISside—we want to hear from you. Just send us a message. Until next time, keep showing up for yourself. Keep healing out loud. Your voice matters here. https://www.buzzsprout.com/2508867/support

Send a textThis week, HERside takes a seat in the barbershop—where truth is raw, laughter is loud, and wisdom is dropped without filters. Marketia, pulls up on three respected voices in Waterloo, IA: Dariel, Poppa, and Malcolm. Together, they open up about what Black men really think when it comes to love, women, and commitment.From emotional needs to deal breakers, from the struggle of modern dating to the sacred moments of vulnerability, this episode pulls back the layers on the male perspective. HISside isn’t about stereotypes—it’s about truth, healing, and understanding.Whether you’ve ever wondered what makes a woman “the one,” how men process heartbreak, or what they wish women truly understood—this conversation is for you. Because love doesn’t heal when only one side speaks.https://www.buzzsprout.com/2508867/supportSupport the showThank you for joining me on today’s episode of HERside Conversations. If something in this space resonated with you, share it with a sister, leave a review, and don’t forget to subscribe so you never miss a conversation. You can also follow us on TikTok for more behind-the-scenes, clips, and community love. And if you have a story to share or want to be a guest—whether on HERside or HISside—we want to hear from you. Just send us a message. Until next time, keep showing up for yourself. Keep healing out loud. Your voice matters here. https://www.buzzsprout.com/2508867/support

Send a textBullying doesn’t stop after high school — it just evolves. In this powerful episode of HERside Conversations, Marketia sits down with Nichelle and Mary to unpack mean girl energy and how it shows up in adulthood.Together, they open up about their own real-life experiences — from online spaces and social circles to the workplace — where gossip, exclusion, and projection tried to dim their light. They discuss the silent but heavy impact of adult bullying, why insecurity often hides behind the mask of confidence, and how sisterhood can either heal or harm.This conversation dives into:✨ Recognizing mean girl energy in adults.✨ How projection and jealousy drive toxic behavior.✨ The emotional and spiritual cost of being targeted.✨ The importance of choosing grace, boundaries, and self-protection.✨ Why your light often becomes the very thing that triggers others.If you’ve ever questioned yourself, felt the sting of being excluded, or struggled with whether to shrink in order to belong — this episode will remind you: you are not the problem, your light is the confirmation that you are needed.Support the showThank you for joining me on today’s episode of HERside Conversations. If something in this space resonated with you, share it with a sister, leave a review, and don’t forget to subscribe so you never miss a conversation. You can also follow us on TikTok for more behind-the-scenes, clips, and community love. And if you have a story to share or want to be a guest—whether on HERside or HISside—we want to hear from you. Just send us a message. Until next time, keep showing up for yourself. Keep healing out loud. Your voice matters here. https://www.buzzsprout.com/2508867/support

Send a textIn this solo episode of HERside Conversations, we’re unpacking the side of healing that doesn’t get enough attention — the loneliness.We talk about why healing often feels so isolating, how relationships shift when you set boundaries, and why people who loved the unhealed you sometimes can’t handle the healed version of you. I share personal experiences of grieving friendships, outgrowing spaces, and finding clarity in solitude.This conversation will help you:Recognize why healing costs you certain connections.Understand the emotional + spiritual toll of loneliness.Learn how to lean into solitude instead of fearing it.See the beauty and alignment waiting on the other side.If you’ve ever felt like your healing journey was heavier, quieter, or lonelier than you expected — this episode will remind you that you are not being abandoned, you’re being prepared.✨ Healing may start lonely, but it doesn’t end that way.Support the showThank you for joining me on today’s episode of HERside Conversations. If something in this space resonated with you, share it with a sister, leave a review, and don’t forget to subscribe so you never miss a conversation. You can also follow us on TikTok for more behind-the-scenes, clips, and community love. And if you have a story to share or want to be a guest—whether on HERside or HISside—we want to hear from you. Just send us a message. Until next time, keep showing up for yourself. Keep healing out loud. Your voice matters here. https://www.buzzsprout.com/2508867/support

Send a textIn this solo episode, I’m getting real about one of the hardest truths in relationships: the gap between the love we deserve and the love we settle for.This isn’t about Instagram quotes or fairy-tale romance. This is about the real-life love we live with—the kind that shapes our self-worth, our peace, and even the way we see ourselves.For the next 10 minutes, I’m unpacking:✨ What healthy love actually looks like (beyond flowers and fancy dinners)✨ How past pain and childhood wounds shape who we choose✨ Why we keep chasing love that hurts us✨ The difference between being loved, being used, and being tolerated✨ How to choose yourself without hardening your heart✨ And the spiritual truth about love that aligns with God’s blueprintThis is a vulnerable, honest, and soul-searching conversation—part storytelling, part tough love, and part healing session. If you’ve ever found yourself shrinking to keep someone, fighting for love that didn’t fight for you, or settling for “not that bad” when you know you need so much more—this episode is for you.💌 My hope? That you walk away with clarity, courage, and the conviction to stop settling and start receiving the love you truly deserve.Press play, take a deep breath, and let’s talk.Support the showThank you for joining me on today’s episode of HERside Conversations. If something in this space resonated with you, share it with a sister, leave a review, and don’t forget to subscribe so you never miss a conversation. You can also follow us on TikTok for more behind-the-scenes, clips, and community love. And if you have a story to share or want to be a guest—whether on HERside or HISside—we want to hear from you. Just send us a message. Until next time, keep showing up for yourself. Keep healing out loud. Your voice matters here. https://www.buzzsprout.com/2508867/support

Send a textIn this heartfelt episode of HERside Conversations, Marketia is joined by special guest Jasmine White for an honest and vulnerable conversation about what it really means to love yourself on the days when it feels the hardest. Self-love isn’t always pretty, polished, or Instagram-worthy—it’s often raw and gritty.Together, they explore:Why hard days don’t erase your growth, even when they feel like setbacks.How to create a “bad day toolkit” with simple practices that can hold you together.The radical power of gentleness when the world says to keep pushing.A reminder that you are still worthy and still enough, even when you feel broken.This episode is a hug for every woman who’s ever felt like giving up. Marketia and Jasmine remind us that even in the toughest moments, loving yourself in pieces is still love.Support the showThank you for joining me on today’s episode of HERside Conversations. If something in this space resonated with you, share it with a sister, leave a review, and don’t forget to subscribe so you never miss a conversation. You can also follow us on TikTok for more behind-the-scenes, clips, and community love. And if you have a story to share or want to be a guest—whether on HERside or HISside—we want to hear from you. Just send us a message. Until next time, keep showing up for yourself. Keep healing out loud. Your voice matters here. https://www.buzzsprout.com/2508867/support

Send a textEver notice how some people’s energy shifts the moment you start glowing? In this bonus solo episode, I’m unpacking what really happens when you step into your fullness — your joy, your peace, your success — and it starts making other people uncomfortable.We’ll explore why your wins can bring out whispers, side-eyes, and silent shade… and how to protect your energy without dimming your shine. From money and milestones to relationships and personal peace, this conversation is your reminder that your light is not the problem — and you don’t owe anyone an apology for walking in it.If you’ve ever felt guilty for your glow-up, or wondered why your happiness triggers certain rooms, this one’s for you.Support the showThank you for joining me on today’s episode of HERside Conversations. If something in this space resonated with you, share it with a sister, leave a review, and don’t forget to subscribe so you never miss a conversation. You can also follow us on TikTok for more behind-the-scenes, clips, and community love. And if you have a story to share or want to be a guest—whether on HERside or HISside—we want to hear from you. Just send us a message. Until next time, keep showing up for yourself. Keep healing out loud. Your voice matters here. https://www.buzzsprout.com/2508867/support

Send a textThis isn’t about bubble baths and brunch aesthetics—this is about liberation. In this solo episode, Marketia peels back the layers of what “the soft life” truly means: choosing peace over performance, joy over exhaustion, and self-respect over self-abandonment.You’ll hear: ✨ Why hustle culture has been glorified for too long—and how to break free. ✨ The mental shifts that make softness possible. ✨ Practical ways to honor your energy every single day. ✨ Why rest is not a luxury—it’s your birthright.If you’ve ever felt guilty for slowing down, feared being judged for protecting your peace, or struggled to see rest as strength, this conversation will be your permission slip to reclaim softness as power.Because the soft life isn’t lazy—it’s sacred. Press play, take a breath, and give yourself what you’ve been denying: ease.Support the showThank you for joining me on today’s episode of HERside Conversations. If something in this space resonated with you, share it with a sister, leave a review, and don’t forget to subscribe so you never miss a conversation. You can also follow us on TikTok for more behind-the-scenes, clips, and community love. And if you have a story to share or want to be a guest—whether on HERside or HISside—we want to hear from you. Just send us a message. Until next time, keep showing up for yourself. Keep healing out loud. Your voice matters here. https://www.buzzsprout.com/2508867/support

Send a textBoundaries aren’t barriers—they’re your birthright.In this episode of HERside Conversations, filmed in sunny Los Angeles, host Marketia sits down with co-hosts Nichelleand LaShanna to unpack the real meaning of boundaries. Not the walls we build, but the bridges back to our peace, clarity, and self-worth.From emotional to digital, romantic to professional—this conversation is a deep dive into the boundaries we didn’t grow up knowing how to set. We’re talking guilt, growth, self-respect, and the quiet power of saying no without apology.✨ If you’ve ever felt stretched thin, resentful, or unseen—this one’s for you.🪞Reflection Prompt:What would it feel like to stop abandoning yourself?Support the showThank you for joining me on today’s episode of HERside Conversations. If something in this space resonated with you, share it with a sister, leave a review, and don’t forget to subscribe so you never miss a conversation. You can also follow us on TikTok for more behind-the-scenes, clips, and community love. And if you have a story to share or want to be a guest—whether on HERside or HISside—we want to hear from you. Just send us a message. Until next time, keep showing up for yourself. Keep healing out loud. Your voice matters here. https://www.buzzsprout.com/2508867/support

Send a textWhen a relationship ends—especially one that reshaped how you saw yourself—it’s not just the person you lose. It’s the version of you that loved deeply, trusted fully, and perhaps gave too much. In this episode, Marketia explores the quiet unraveling that happens when love fades, and the journey of rediscovery that follows.From losing yourself in someone else’s needs to questioning your worth in the aftermath, this conversation is an honest look at what it takes to reclaim your identity, set boundaries, and begin again. If you've ever asked, “Who am I now?” — this episode was made for you.💔 Real stories.💡 Real healing.👑 A reminder: You’re still whole—just rediscovering your edges.Support the showThank you for joining me on today’s episode of HERside Conversations. If something in this space resonated with you, share it with a sister, leave a review, and don’t forget to subscribe so you never miss a conversation. You can also follow us on TikTok for more behind-the-scenes, clips, and community love. And if you have a story to share or want to be a guest—whether on HERside or HISside—we want to hear from you. Just send us a message. Until next time, keep showing up for yourself. Keep healing out loud. Your voice matters here. https://www.buzzsprout.com/2508867/support

Send a textIn this powerful solo premiere, Marketia opens the door to a space many women have been waiting for. HERside Conversations begins with an honest, vulnerable look at what it truly means to heal out loud—especially after heartbreak, betrayal, or simply life being life. She explores the cultural silence around women's pain, the courage it takes to speak your truth, and how sharing your story can be the first step to reclaiming your voice. This episode is both a personal testimony and a collective invitation: to be seen, to be heard, and to heal—together.Support the showThank you for joining me on today’s episode of HERside Conversations. If something in this space resonated with you, share it with a sister, leave a review, and don’t forget to subscribe so you never miss a conversation. You can also follow us on TikTok for more behind-the-scenes, clips, and community love. And if you have a story to share or want to be a guest—whether on HERside or HISside—we want to hear from you. Just send us a message. Until next time, keep showing up for yourself. Keep healing out loud. Your voice matters here. https://www.buzzsprout.com/2508867/support