As we wrap up this season, we wanted to reflect on where we are collectively and we invite you to join us as we discuss, “How Are You Staying Grounded?” We hope you enjoyed this season 4 with us, our guests and discourse. Check it out!By Ashley & Marlou

If you haven't started your spring cleaning, now is a good time to start. Leave the overwhelming stress to the professionals. In “De-stress From The Mess With A Professional Organizer” with Nicole Williams, we discuss some reasons why clutter may accumulate and how you can proactively do something about it. #DoP #WOCPodcast #Declutter #Organize #Cl…

As Black Maternal Health Week continues, we had the pleasure of speaking with Dykibra Gaskin, MS, RD, LD/N, CBS, IBCLC about all things related to breastfeeding. Be sure to watch our latest episode "Breastfeeding Tips From A Lactation Consultant."By Ashley & Marlou/Dykibra

Having a professional guide you through healthy food choices is amazing. Having one as you plan to start a family should be a necessity. Join us in our latest episode “Prepare For Pregnancy With A Prenatal Nutritionist” with Shauna Rowe, RDN, LDN to learn essential information about your nutritional health before, during and after pregnancy.…

With everything going in the headlines lately, we wanted to take a deeper look into accountability, specifically within our community and what it does and does not look like. Be sure to weigh in on our latest episode to give us your thoughts.By Ashley & Marlou

The idea of farming your own food sounds ideal, but for city people like us, it feels nearly impossible. Thankfully after our conversation with future Registered Dietician, Asha McElroy, we have come to realize how possible growing our own food can be. Tune in to “Farming In The Urban Setting” to find out how!…

It's beautiful to witness a pesron's passion to take on many forms. In this week's episode we had teh pleasure of speaking with educator turned author Curline Campbell and her experience doing both! Be sure to check out this episode "From Educator to Author" on our Youtube Channel.By Ashley & Marlou/Curline Campbell

Everyone has their own sense of fashion, but when you can translate that into passion to dress yourself and others, the creative possibilities are endless! We had the pleasure of speaking with fashion stylist Tiffani Manigat about her journey in “The Vision of a Fashion Stylist.” Be sure to check it out and tell us your thoughts!…

There has been a lot of talk surrounding the latest weight loss craze with drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy. We wanted to get the real information behind them so with the help of Dr. Ashley Griffith, Pharm.D. in "The Wonder Drug: Ozempic” we will discuss the pros and cons behind the latest wonder drug on the market. Join us!…

There is a lot of stigma surrounding the use of drugs and alcohol, especially in our community. With the help of Licensed Mental Health Professional Jeny Rodrigue, we learned more about what addiction is and different ways to help ourselves or others overcome it. Please join us in our latest episode "An Honest Conversation About Addiction" and weig…

Love may be blind, but differences in race and ethnicity can bring forth a lot of issues worth looking at. On this week's episode “Would You Date Outside Your Race,” we explore some of the complex issues that comes with interracial dating within today's society. Be sure to tune in and give us your perspective on the topic. We look forward to hearin…

It's been some time since we have seen the inside of a classroom. Times have changed a lot both for students and teachers, especially post Covid. We had the pleasure of speaking with Ayanna Wilcox, a dedicated educator, on the conditions of classroom life to see the current educational climate and its effects on the students.…

Being Black encompasses so much and with the start of Black History Month, we wanted to explore one of the endless ways it is represented. Join our conversation with Licensed Masters Social Worker Kia-Fiara Melendez in “The Perspective Of An Afro Latina” to hear of her experience and the community work she is doing to help others see all facets of …

No one goes into a marriage planning for its failure, but life happens. Preparing for a possible disaster, but hoping against it is what we do with insurance. A divorce should be no different. This is what our conversation “Tips For A Stress Free Divorce“ with attorney LaSheena M. Williams, Esquire is all about. Tune in to hear ways to protect your…

Raising children already comes with a lot of obstacles that we have to work through as parents. When you add in behavioral issues, the stress can be overwhelming. With the help of educational consultant Shameka C. Brown, we discuss how to tackle such issues in our latest episode “Purposeful Parenting With Children With Challenging Behaviors.” Pleas…

So often many of us have felt and been told we are mature for our age way before we hit adulthood. Being responsible for more than ourselves didn't randomly happen. With the help of Monica Galvilanes, LMSW, a liberation-centered therapist and educator, we define, unpack and explore parentification while providing ways to overcome its effects. We ar…

With the pressures of making lists and executing aggressively, we wanted to explore why some may feel the need to do that and why another alternative may be best. In “Sit In Silence And Face Reality” we discuss what it means to sit alone with yourself and the many benefits you can gain from it. Tune in to see what we have discovered and please comm…

The miracle of new life always brings excitement and joy with the birth of a child. All of the attention and energy goes to that baby, but our latest episode wants to bring the necessary attention that mothers also deserve. “You Too, Mama, Deserve Support” with Mama Khronicles founders Carmen and Reatna, highlights often overlooked needs for moms t…

We will do a lot of things in this life, but an important and sometimes overlooked accomplishment is figuring out your purpose. On this week’s episode with multi-faceted talent Jessica Sinclair, “Stop With Excuses, How Bad Do You Want It?,” we explore the importance of going after your passion and how to get there. Please be sure to check out this …

Being in love in a relationship is a beautiful thing. Many want this with a partner, but when that is not the case, what do you do with all of those feelings? This week's discussion with Licensed Masters Social Worker Brijuan Phillips on “Loving Yourself In Your Single Season” explores the beautiful and difficult experiences of singlehood. Also mak…

Is it out with the old and in with the new or are the two able to coexist? In this week's episode “Day Ones Versus Day Twos,” we explore our relationships with old friends, new friends and how each relates to different aspects of who we are today. It is not the easiest space to navigate, but we have some great insight on the topic. Tune in to find …

The holiday season is filled with family gatherings and celebrations with food often the focus at these events. Now is a great time to have a conversation about how a lot of the foods and family traditions affect our health. Join us in our eye opening conversation with Dr. Nicole Peoples DO, AHIM, ABHIM in “The Guide to Address Sugar Cravings” to d…

This week is an amazing episode on identifying possible negative aspects in our friendships and what we can do about it. In “Is It An Authentic Friendship Or An Imposter” with our guest Shawnessa Devonish LCPC, NCC, we tackle some hurdles we may come across along with great solutions.By Ashley & Marlou/Shawnessa Devonish

Ladies & gentlemen, season 4 is here! Come join us as we calmly ease into a new season of growth, change and amazing special guests! We are all rested from a great summer and are ready to get to work! Tune in to our first episode of the season “A Little Bit More Tools & Insights” to see how we've been, what to expect and more! Tell us how you've be…

As we end another season of Diary of Poorfessional, we have to commemorate all of the women who have joined us in an episode. This season nurtured our community of learning and evolving. It cultivated a pathway of growth and understanding among us in the DoP family. We hope you all enjoyed this season. Let us know your favorite episode(s). We will …

So many of us work hard to be at the top of our game, reach high levels of success and reach achievements we could only dream of. What happens when you feel you are unworthy of your achievements or feel like you don't belong in the spaces you earned access to? We had the pleasure of meeting with Licensed Clinical Social Worker Monique Dunn, owner o…

We had the great privilege of traveling to Costa Rica recently and besides having a great time, we made some self discoveries we would like to share with our DoP family. In this week's episode, "Finding Yourself While Traveling" we uncover all of the beauty one finds in other countries, other cultures and ourselves. Tune in!…

Another uncomfortable yet important conversation is coming your way thanks to the vulnerability and candid strength of Joanne Cherisma. Joanne is a nurse, author and the founder/director of Beyond The Abuse, a non profit organization providing incredible resources surrounding domestic violence along with support and hope for domestic violence victi…

In honor of the amazing women that are worth honoring today, we wanted to discuss some of the things that all women are lauded for. Often seen as the strong, resilient superheroes that we are, we wanted to speak on how these titles are a disservice to us. Make sure you check out our latest episode "We Don't Have To Be Superwomen" as we discuss refr…

In life it is inevitable that we will all experience loss. That loss is almost always accompanied by grief. In speaking with Licensed Clinical Social Worker Shamika Vargas, we gained a better understanding of grief, what it looks like and how it shows up in many parts of our lives, not just in the death of a loved one. Tune into this amazing, eye o…

Marriage can bring about endless possibilities for a couple and their future, but it can also bring out issues and conflict that can bring it all to an end. We had the honor of having a candid conversation with actor Elshaday Aredo to discuss her experience "When Divorce Happens." Listen in to learn how Elshaday prepared for her marriage, life duri…

We love to highlight dope females around here at Poorfessionals and Gabby Mo is no exception. Check out our latest episode "An Artist's View" with Gabby to get insight into her process, her art and her future plans. Link is in our bio. #DoP #DoPLifestyle #PodcastLife #WOC #Art #Artist #Painting #BlackArt #BlackGirlMagic #NYC #Brooklyn #Bronx…

For those of us who have had our lives mapped out for years have come to realize that our lives have turned into a "what I asked for vs what I got" and that's okay! The unpredictability of life can make you feel like you're falling behind and not meeting expectations, but we're here to tell you in our latest episode how to put things in perspective…

It's great when we seek to better ourselves. It's even more amazing when we do the work to include others and provide a service to help our community achieve growth as well. This week, we had the pleasure of speaking with Ashley Codrington, owner of The Plaanted Cafe, a fully vegan cafe and marketplace. Join us as we discuss how she transitioned to…

The ways in which we express and receive love from others says a lot about us. The ones we cling to, just as much as the ones we respond negatively to, gives great insight into an individual. Join us in our latest episode "Are You Giving & Receiving the Five Love Languages?” as we discuss the complex layers of loving others, as well as ourselves, t…

Endometriosis is a condition found in ten percent of the population globally! Check out this episode as we discuss with Patient Care Advocate, Alysia Dagrosa, who provides us knowledge on this diagnosis and her personal experience with this condition. Watch our episode, “Let’s Chat About Endometriosis” and share your thoughts. Let bring awareness a…

The pressures that come with being a first generation born in the United States is not for the faint of heart. Whether it's the academic expectations, straddling the American culture with that of your family or fighting to find your voice while wanting to honor your parents, we have dealt with a lot. To process all of our experiences, we definitely…

We like to facilitate the uncomfortable, but necessary conversations over here at Diary of a Poorfessional. Talking about money is no different so we enlisted help from Licensed Financial Professional Makeda Gebre to help guide us through common issues, habits and challenges with our money. If you're looking for simple and effective ways to have a …

It can be difficult to make sense of hard times, especially when we feel confused, alone or embarrassed by our emotions. It can be more frustrating when we can't find a label for what we are feeling. We had the amazing opportunity to discuss these issues and how they impact us and our community in this week's episode “Anxiety & Depression Doesn’t D…

As we get older and inevitably change, so does the nature of our friendships. We teamed up with the lovely ladies of the Turnt 30 Podcast, Mari Jay to discuss the ebbs and flows of friendship as we transition into adulthood. Check out our latest episode "Am I Drama? Friendships While Adulting" as we discuss what expectations and evolution in friend…

As promised, a friendly and familiar face is here to fill us in on everything she has been up to since her departure. Always one to march to the beat of her own drum, Dawris has left the corporate world to provide for herself on her own terms. On this week's episode "Creating You Own Livelihood" with Dawris Gomez, we will catch up with Dawris and f…

Too much of one thing creates an unhealthy environment and the same can be said for us males and females. In our latest episode "Finding Harmony With Our Masculine and Feminine Energies" we discuss some causes and issues with leaning too much in one direction. Take a listen and give us your insight in which direction you lean towards and why. Let's…

Childhood education in the United States too often leaves a lot to be desired in terms of what is taught, how it is taught and lack of representation for POC. Thankfully, two amazing women are looking to change that. Ketlynne Joseph and T'Shawn Layne are the co-founders of Ubuntu Learners, educators filling the gaps in our education system by teach…

Representation, inclusion and equity continues to be a battle for those in our community and the world of dance is no exception. We spoke with Dance Education Specialist Latoya Nickee about her experience as a Black girl and woman in a space that often does not take into account our contributions to the craft, our differences in body types, skin to…

Mental Health has been at the forefront of conversations as we seek to be our best selves, but a portion that isn't often discussed is eating disorders. Join us as we have a very poignant conversation with body image coach Leslie Jordan to discuss the many faces of eating disorders and ways to build a healthier relationship with your body. Click th…

It’s another year! You know how it goes. Many people get excited for the new year. There’s all these resolutions and/or goals. It’s the new year but remember we’re evolving beings. Take the time to figure out how you want to handle the new year. Check out our latest episode as Ashley and Lou discuss what they have planned for the new year. Are you …

The catching flights and not feelings era has been amazing. So much so, many have made a permanent change of scenery. It looks exciting, but what is it really like to uproot your life and start new? We've all wondered if the grass is greener outside of the United States, and our latest episode "Black and Abroad" with Carla Young gives insight on wh…

When you know better, you do better and getting a doula is one of the best things you could do! Join us as we chat with The Womb Sister on all of the benefits having a doula provides during pregnancy on our latest episode, "The Laboring Plan: Have a Doula." #DoP #PodcastIsLife #Doula #BlackDoula #Pregnancy #Birth #Moms #BlackMoms #Pregnant #PostPar…

"There are two things in life for which we are never truly prepared: Twins." Join us we chat with coach and host of Twins Mom Thriving Podcast Dr. Dee @twinmomdoctor on her journey of being a mom of multiples. This is definitely an episode any mom can relate to, especially Lou. Join us! If you’re ever interested in coaching or Dr. Dee’s podcast, “T…

We are what we eat! Registered Dietician and Certified Diabetes Care & Education Specialist, Diana Mesa, is showing us ways that healthy doesn’t have to be bland or completely different from the foods we know and love. Join in on episode to get schooled on having healthy options that we can enjoy. Lastly, learn how we shouldn’t focus on a weight no…