The Letters and Layers Podcast

099. A Short Break & A Moment of Gratitude: 2025 Recap & Hopes for 2026

We've made it to the final episode of the year and I feel so much gratitude for the success of this podcast this year and life personally. I used this episode to talk a little bit about my weekend and then shared what I'm thankful for this year. Lastly I talk about my hopes for 2026 - I'm looking forward to slowing all the way down and getting to know myself deeper as a woman who's transitioning into motherhood. I also talk about some career changes I'm working on and how that life will look a lot different a year from now. I hope you listen to the end. Happy New Year in advance! There will be no January 1st. episode. See you back on the 15th!I've re-lauched my Youtube channel! Subscribe and support! Link: https://www.youtube.com/@mylettersandlayers/videosAs always, please share and recommend, and thank you so much for the support!EMAIL: contact@thelettersandlayers.comNew podcast Instagram! @thelettersandlayerspod. Give us a follow!I appreciate you!

098. I'm Having a Baby! First Trimester Reflections & 2nd Trimester Thoughts (So Far)

Happy December!As you can see from the title, I have some big news to share with my listeners, and am so happy to talk about what this pregnancy and journey to motherhood has been like for me so far. I hope you listen to the end.I've re-lauched my Youtube channel! Subscribe and support! Link: https://www.youtube.com/@mylettersandlayers/videosAs always, please share and recommend, and thank you so much for the support!EMAIL: contact@thelettersandlayers.comNew podcast Instagram! @thelettersandlayerspod. Give us a follow!I appreciate you!

097. Review of Hulu's All's Fair, & Dissecting the 10-Year Overnight Success

On this episode of The Letters & Layers, Podcast, I share my review of Hulu's new show All's Fair, and talk about the concept of the 10-year overnight success. I share some examples and honorable mentions that are meant to remind us that often the people we see in the spotlight have worked years to get to where they are and if you believe in what your doing, know that time is on your side. I hope you listen to the end.I've re-lauched my Youtube channel! Subscribe and support! Link: https://www.youtube.com/@mylettersandlayers/videosAs always, please share and recommend, and thank you so much for the support!EMAIL: contact@thelettersandlayers.comNew podcast Instagram! @thelettersandlayerspod. Give us a follow!I appreciate you!

096. Reframing the (Necessary) Cost to Maintain Friendships & PSA: Drink Your Water!

It's November!The holiday season is upon us, and that can mean more socializing and being out more with friends and family. I had to do some personal reframing for myself last weekend as someone who struggled with friendships when younger, but has done the work to build a community over the years. The cost of maintaining friendships is time and energy, and 9 times out of 10, it is always worth it. I also share a gentle reminder around the benefits of regular hydration. Daily adequate water intake is so important yet not encouraged enough, but is essential to so may bodily functions, and can often be the reason why we don't feel our best. I hope you listen to the end. Thank you again to the Black Podcasting Association for awarding TLLP the Best Personal Development Podcast of 2025!I've re-lauched my Youtube channel! Subscribe and support! Link: https://www.youtube.com/@mylettersandlayers/videosAs always, please share and recommend, and thank you so much for the support!EMAIL: contact@thelettersandlayers.comNew podcast Instagram! @thelettersandlayerspod. Give us a follow!I appreciate you!

095. 107 Days by Former Vice President Kamala Harris

It is the middle of October and I am excited to bring you an episode focused solely on my thoughts of former Vice President Kamala Harris' new book 107 Days. It was a pleasure to read while also feeling strong empathy for her navigating the insurmountable task of campaigning to be President of the United States in only three and half months, and still also dealing with challenges only unique to Black women. I feel like I know and understand her better as a person and would recommend the book if you'd like to get to know her better too. After giving my personal update, I start discussing the book at the (7:26) mark. I hope you listen to the end.Thank you again to the Black Podcasting Association for nominating the podcast for Best Personal Development Podcast!I've re-lauched my Youtube channel! Subscribe and support! Link: https://www.youtube.com/@mylettersandlayers/videosAs always, please share and recommend, and thank you so much for the support!EMAIL: contact@thelettersandlayers.comNew podcast Instagram! @thelettersandlayerspod. Give us a follow!I appreciate you!