Don't quit.
I feel like the call for police accountability and justice is wavering, but this is not the time. After watching peaceful protestors tear gassed and shot with "less lethal" rubber bullets, now the size of soda cans, and more black men killed by police sanctioned violence, we see there is much to be done through November. If the thought of that makes you feel exhausted or ovwrhwlemed, listen to this...
8 Summer Essentials
Want to beat the heat but still look put together? Unsure of what pieces to add to your summer capsule wardrobe? Today, I'm discussing my 8 summer essentials. These are the pieces that are versatile, durable and beautiful. Let's jump in!
Celebration of 500 listens, and my reflections.
Celebrate good times, come on! Today's episode, I discuss my thoughts on the direction of the podcast, how I want to proceed and then share some encouragement with you.
"You don't sound black," and other microagressions.
"You dont sound black at all." "Her mom is white, that's why she has such pretty hair." In light of current events of the murder of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, and now David McAfee, I'm talking about race. How it impacts our self-esteem they way we view ourselves and other cultures. And the first steps to rooting out our own biases.
The Psychology of Getting Dressed and Dressing Well
Did you know many view neutrals as the palette of sophistication and affluence? Or that blue has a tranquil and calming effect? Today's episode, I briefly touch on the psychology of fashion (1:15), A quick and dirty review of Maslow's hierarchy of needs (3:34), How our wardrobes would look applied to this filter (6:42), Why dressing well matters (12:28), And 4 ways you can apply this dose of psychology each time you get dressed (15:17)! Tell me: what would your highest self buy/wear? Tell me in the comments on IG @burnyourleggings!