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The Good Girl Playbook

The Good Girl Playbook

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Each society has its own "Good Girl Playbook" for women. But as artists, we're not "good girls." We defied the norms. Tune in as MK Ansari, Gillian Muller, Najla Zaidi and Iman Saleh discuss their journey as female artists. We'll feature one-on-one and discussions with guest speakers, in a casual talk show format. Podcast by The Muslim Women’s Art Society.
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Aamber and Charlie understand that adulting as millennial black women in Los Angeles is not easy. These best friends started Ladies Doing Stuff Podcast so that women can know they are not alone in their desire for perfection, or even just for survival. After college graduation, the ladies simply picked up their high school friendship right where they left off; but they found that their adult lives were not that simple at all. Job losses, new marriages, and keeping friendships are just a few ...
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I was the girl who felt like she couldn’t have a job that she loved and be a good mom. Turns out that was a lie. I will teach you how to integrate entrepreneurial practices with high-performance systems straight outta’ my b-school playbook. Trained by two of the top business schools in the country, I fell in love with entrepreneurship and eventually embarked on the biggest startup of my life: my family. Between diapers and laundry, I bootstrapped my way to building a six-figure online busine ...
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🙌🏾 Welcome to our first live episode of Ladies Doing Stuff with your hosts, Cheram and Aamber Aleyna! We’re super excited to dive into the wild ride of being a creator and entrepreneur, especially as women of color. In this episode, we’re getting real about the highs and lows we face in our creative and entrepreneurial journeys. We’ll share the thr…
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We're diving deep into the world of breakups—both romantic and professional. We've got an extra special treat for you on this episode of Ladies Doing Stuff! We're joined by our amazing friend and special guest, Chasity Saunders! Together, we'll navigate the twists, turns, and tears to find the perfect break up protocol.First things first Aamber and…
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They say us Ladies are complex, emotional, and hard to figure out...but are we thoooooough?On more than one occasion, Cheram and Aamber have put in overtime trying to figure out what men ACTUALLY mean when they say things. When he says, "I ain't trippin" after you talk to his friend a little too long. Or when you're not dating exclusively and he sa…
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Are our bad habits really that bad? Is it too late for us to change? Cheram lives life as an i-n-d-e-p-e-n-d-e-n-t woman, and trusts no one. Aamber sees you trying, acknowledges your efforts, and reserves the right let you know it's not good enough. Is it really that big a deal? Alright, maybe life as unprotected Black women in a big city has left …
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Why is it that we always seem to get the apology we've been waiting for a little too late? We've already started the healing process, journaled about you, talked to our friends about every shady thing you've done and NOW you choose to write a 6-page letter with a half apology? Not that we're talking from experience or anything... Join in with Chera…
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The Ladies wanna know if there’s any good men left because our track record - more specifically Cheram’s track record - has yielded negative returns on investments when it comes to trying to find a partner. That means something is wrong with the world, right? There’s just a bunch of unloved and unhealed men who don’t know what it means to love anyo…
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"I don't know if you know this about us, but we're 30 something..." What's the difference between being in your 20s and being in your 30s? Low back pain out of nowhere and a good amount of life lessons, that's what. Cheram and Aamber look back at their 20-ish year old selves and ask "how were you feeling then versus now?" We've discovered a lot abo…
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I have some exciting news to share with you all! Can you believe it? We're expecting baby number five! Now, I know some of you might have seen this coming, but trust me, the decision-making process was far from easy. In fact, I spent months searching for a sign that would help me determine which direction to take. And you know what? I finally found…
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Struggling to grow your online business because you don’t have a huge following? Listen up! Hannah Reese is here to share her expertise on how to strategically market your product or service without even needing a following! Hannah is a bonus mama, new mom, and marketing agency owner who is dedicated to helping female-owned businesses grow. After g…
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What do you eat in a day? When do you eat breakfast? Can I have that recipe? Are you Keto? Why don’t you eat bread? These are just a few of the many questions I’m constantly asked on social media, and the time has finally come to answer them all! Join me in this episode where I reveal how I transformed my relationship with food, overcame my eating …
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Are you looking to start your own business, but don't have any prior experience or knowledge? Look no further than this episode with Rachel Hicks, founder of U Whitening, a six-figure teeth whitening business. Rachel previously worked as a dental assistant in general and orthodontic dentistry. Despite having no prior business experience or knowledg…
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My guest, enneagram consultant Ashton Whitmoyer-Ober, explains how this ancient personality typing system can help individuals become the best version of themselves. The enneagram separates people into nine types based on motivations, fears, and desires and can help even moms find their new identity in motherhood and approach life more productively…
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Have you ever gone out on a date and felt that instant, undeniable, irresistible chemistry? You know, love at first sight! ❤️ Yeah, neither have we. That's why we made this episode. We've put guys in the friend-zone more times than we can count. And hey, once every blue moon, they've put us in the friend-zone too. What gets us there in the first pl…
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Get ready for a unique and inspiring episode as I sit down with one of my Instagram followers, Melissa Wener, a busy stay-at-home mom of three boys with a passion for fitness and big dreams to help others. This episode is all about helping Melissa figure out her next steps and allowing her the chance to pick my brain about how to turn her passion i…
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Are you curious about how alcohol fits into motherhood culture? Join me and special guest Jenn Kautsch for an honest and judgment-free conversation about navigating alcohol in our lives as moms. As the founder of the SoberSis community and a leader in the "Sober Curious" movement, Jenn is passionate about helping women redefine their relationship w…
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Are you ready to turn your passion into profit, but feel like you don't have the experience, startup funds, or time to make it happen? Get ready to be inspired by my guest Graham Cochran who has built a 7-figure online business from scratch, all while managing it in his spare time. In this episode, he shares his insider tips and strategies for crea…
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Parenting is not for the faint of heart. Looking back I wish I had been more proactive in getting the tools, resources, and general help I needed to manage my family better. Sometimes you just need an expert to step in and help you to see other options! Tia Slightham is that expert. She is a parenting coach, teacher, business owner, best-selling au…
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Ahhh, The Friendzone. We've all been there. In this live pre-show Cheram and Aamber show you all the ways NOT to land a high quality lady. For full details, listen to the upcoming episode, "How to be Friendzoned." This intro is just the beginning.Oh yeah, don't tell anyone but...the ladies have been friendzoned too. I know. Crazy right?! Who wouldn…
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Today I’m going to talk about a subject that is very prevalent in today’s culture, and that is overstimulation. For parents and moms, your environment can be very stimulating and frankly, chaotic. We fight busy schedules, hundreds of toys, and a million questions a day, so it’s easy for life to feel hectic and out of control. But the problem is whe…
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Self-discipline and passion are the hallmarks of any successful entrepreneur, and Erin Oprea definitely embodies these qualities. With her strong commitment and drive to succeed, Erin has made a name for herself as a highly sought-after fitness trainer helping numerous celebrities, including the legendary Carrie Underwood, achieve their fitness goa…
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Nothing intimidates me more than accounting and taxes. But we all know they’re not really optional, especially for a business owner. If you’re anything like me, you want to do a thorough job come tax season and save a buck whenever possible. But DIYing your taxes can feel so overwhelming! I had some serious questions, and I suspected you might as w…
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Lori Bush is a beauty industry expert and former CEO of Rodan + Fields where she took the company from its founding stages to becoming a billionaire dollar business. Throughout her career, Lori has always had the entrepreneurial mindset of finding a problem and working to create a solution. So when breast cancer led her to Dr. Ritu Chopra, and they…
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Today I’m going to talk about something that’s been on my mind lately as a mom. I shared on social media the other day about how to know whether or not to have more kids. The feedback I received was so helpful for me as I approach this question and I wanted to share some of those responses with you! Remember that my opinion and even others’ opinion…
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People change. So do friendships. This episode proves that change is uncomfortable 😅 New Years resolutions are cute but the mic don't lie! It gets all too real when the Ladies dish about their relationship, their wins, and their losses this past year. Cheram shares how she really feels about who Aamber is becoming. Aamber asks Cheram if she feels l…
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In a recent social media post, I experienced some pushback regarding toxic positivity. This concept kind of got the wheels in my head turning and I was directed toward Justin Prince, an author, motivational speaker, and entrepreneur who spoke about so much I truly related to. I immediately knew that he would bring amazing value and wisdom to other …
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Kristina Braly is a mom of two, a board-certified anesthesiologist and a digital content creator for 13+ years. She is also the CEO of Cloud9 Scrubs, a modern luxury performance brand, and the founder of AEMBR, a newly launched candle and home fragrance brand with products selling out in 90 seconds! But being a multi-passionate individual, like Kri…
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Something I’ve been interested in recently is digital products because they’re such a great way for stay-at-home parents to make a passive income. Well my guests, Sue and Manny Irven, are considered the experts in getting digital products into the marketplace through Amazon Kindle Direct Publishing (KDP). They’re here to tell you all about how to g…
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My guest, Hannah Simpson, is a 19-yr old entrepreneur who turned a fun Thanksgiving break craft in 2016 into a fully-fledged business! Coco’s Beads and Co began as a way to sell bracelets to friends and family, but it unexpectedly gained serious popularity, forcing Hannah to evolve and automate in order to keep up with the demand. Join our conversa…
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It can be difficult to break into an existing industry, especially when you’re doing it differently! My guest is someone who decided to pursue what she loved, but with her own creative and “disruptive” spin. She wasn’t interested in choosing between her passion and her family, so she took that path that had it all! Kelly Stumpe is the founder and c…
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I’m anxious to share my thoughts on a reel I recently posted that was met with some controversy about why I don’t relate to women who complain about motherhood. Which got me thinking about how relatable content isn’t always good for us! As moms, we often find ourselves mindlessly scrolling through social media or filling our minds with videos that …
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The transition from working in the corporate world to being a stay-at-home mom can be extremely difficult for new moms. But while you might receive loads of help at a new job, new moms on the other hand are often left to fend for themselves. What I found made my transition much smoother, was to apply some of the same habits I had formed in my corpo…
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Have you ever wondered how to use your credit card points to go on crazy expensive vacations? This is exactly what Katie Holden did. She reduced her travel costs by over $5000 on an awesome resort vacation for five, and now, she’s sharing her secrets with the world through her blog, Katie’s Travel Tricks! Join us as we talk about how she got to the…
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At one point in my motherhood journey, I felt like I was drowning. How was I supposed to do all the things and be all the things, while still maintaining a sense of calm and control? For me, the answer was control variables. In short, control variables is the morning routine I practice that enables me to live an amazing life on purpose. As parents,…
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Brooklyn Rivera knows what it’s like to go after her dreams and achieve success! She won Mrs. Texas in 2020, became Mrs. America in 2021, and is now a fantastic entrepreneur and mom. But for a high-achiever like herself, doing it all meant making some pretty big choices along the way that would impact her whole family. Join our conversation as we d…
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Are you at a crossroads in your life? Do you feel stuck with your current situation? Have you been forced to make a change, and don’t like the direction it is headed? In this episode, I will break down the difference between a pivot and reinvention. A pivot is when you are forced to change by external market demands or factors, while reinvention is…
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Join us with Julie Thomason on this intimate episode where we discuss the moment that changed her life only weeks after her son was born. Learn how Julie has taken tragedy and turned it into a way to connect with other women who share the same pain, which turned into the therapy she didn’t know she needed. We discuss the painful moment she heard th…
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Today’s guest, Lauren Stokes, represents the female entrepreneur American dream. Lauren shares how sketching dresses out of magazines turned into a small business that catapulted into a multi-million dollar reality. But along Lauren’s journey, she couldn’t help but question, is bigger really better? Or is there a small business sweet spot? Buckle i…
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Listen as we break girl code and chat about what ladies really want in the bedroom - Re-released for your listening pleasure. Of course, no one size fits all! Aamber has a checklist to complete before sex comes to mind, while Cheram will risk being late for work to get it in. That’s just the beginning! Learn what we expect from men during sex, and …
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Being an achiever can be a good thing, but what happens when it becomes addictive? Today’s guest, Mallory Ervin, explains exactly that. Mallory shares why winning Miss Kentucky, becoming fourth runner-up in Miss America, and participating two-times over in the Amazing Race were achievements that left her high up on a mountain top feeling unfulfille…
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Spousal Support with Ryan, my husband. Ryan Joins me in this episode as I discuss how receiving spousal support helps me achieve the most out of each day and maintain a happy family. History of Ryan What led us to form a relationship How we have evolved together My daily schedule: Control Variables Having four children IG: https://www.instagram.com…
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Listen on and discover the reason why I decided to start a podcast. Everyone is faced with a moment in their life when they can decide whether they are going to live a life that fully embodies them, or fake a life that is a half-baked truth of who they are or controlled by external factors. As a mom, who grew to influencer status, I was able to tap…
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Hi! I’m Brooke Raybould, I’m a high-achieving mama with a Georgetown MBA who said “no” to the corporate world and “yes” to herself. Trained by two of the top business schools in the country, I fell in love with entrepreneurship, and embarked on the biggest startup of my life: my family. Drowning in diapers + laundry, I bootstrapped my way to buildi…
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Dating in Los Angeles is like having a picnic on the beach. It sounded like a good idea at the time! Next thing you know the wind picks up, your towel folds in, and you have a heavy helping of sand in your guacamole.We're back from summer break to ask you all a serious question: “Should I give up on dating?” Both of us have had our fair share of da…
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"I'm not where I want to be." Is there a millennial that can't relate? If you are that millennial, can I hold a dollar? Jk. No but really - This episode we explore how to cope when great expectations of life in Los Angeles meets harsh reality. Believe it or not, it's not all bad! We've grown. We've changed. Like a lot. 2020-2021 has shown us who we…
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Watch this episode on YouTube! If you know the Ladies, you know we are constantly in transition. The pandemic, new jobs, new relationships, new homes, it's exciting, and stressful, and...ah I just need a moment. It's a lot. We hit up Derek Lane, fellow podcaster (and big bro) to help us sort through it all. Change can be great! It could also be a t…
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Examples of creepy Craigslist room rental inquiry responses: These are real ⬇️ "U looking sexy want to be my live in girlfriend" "Are you open to a live in girlfriend situation? Free rent as long as you stay. Doesn't have to be only sexual but actually build something nice together or keep it simple. " "I don’t have a room for you, but I do have ca…
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Hindsight is 20/20 and 2020 is not what we pictured. The politics, the protests - it literally feels like the world is on fire. Come to think of it, California is. But hey, would you believe it if I told you we've come a long way?True, the world is crumbling a bit, but we've found a way to grow through it all. This episode the Ladies flashback and …
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