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Happy New Year, mi gente. In this episode we return after a holiday pause to unpack the idea of “the ick” and why it is more than a petty dating moment. What starts as humor evolves into a deeper conversation about intuition, ignored warning signs, relationship red flags, and community accountability.

This episode explores how small feelings of discomfort can escalate when they are dismissed, whether in dating, long term relationships, friendships, or within our own communities.

Topics covered in this episode include

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This week’s episode is a reality check and a catch up rolled into one. America just wrapped up another election cycle, bills are still climbing, and open enrollment season is testing everyone’s patience. We’re breaking down what’s actually happening right now and what it means for real people just trying to make it through the month.

We’re keeping it factual, calm, and grounded. no panic, no politics, just perspective and connection.

What you’ll hear in this episode:

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Dímelo mi gente 💋 it’s your favorite little sis, Lexy and today we’re talking about something that hits too close to home:

Why do women always end up carrying conversations with men?
 Why does emotional connection sometimes feel like a full-time job?

In this episode, we unpack what it really means to communicate, to listen, and to show up even when it’s uncomfortable.
 From TikTok social experiments to therapy trends and real-life moments of vulnerability, we’re breaking down why it’s so hard for people to st...

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Dímelo mi gente—it’s your favorite little sis, Lexy (or Alex… or Ale, depends where you know me from).

Before “soft life” became a whole movement, we had our own version of luxury; body sprays, glossy lips, Baby Phat jeans, and Red Lobster dinners. This week, we’re taking a nostalgic trip back to the things we used to think were luxury… and unpacking how the “Soft Girl Era” redefined what that means today.

Because real talk... softness doesn’t have to be expensive. Sometimes luxury looks like silence, peace...

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Dímelo mi gente it’s your favorite little sis, Lexy (or Alex… or Ale, depends where you know me from). After más de un año away, Call Your Sister is back! 💕

In this episode, I get real about what it’s been like stepping away from the mic, why the break was part of my own healing, and how healing is so much more than candles, journals, and IG vibes.

The truth? Healing is messy. It’s ugly crying in the car, setting boundaries with people you love, star...

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Did I ghost you? yes but I am sorry. As a sorry for my disappearing act let me provide with updates to some topics we discussed last year:

References: 

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Current Events discussion: Imagine paying 250k to go see the Titanic, which is approximately 13,000 ft underwater on a submarine that is sealed from the outside, and end up missing 1 hour and 44 minutes into the voyage.
Prayers to the 5 victims on the vessel and their families.

Resources:
https://nypost.com/2023/06/19/inside-the-missing-submarine-that-explores-the-titanic/
https://www.cnn.com/americas/live-news/titanic-submersible-missing-search-06-20-23/index.html 

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In this episode Lil Sis Alex and Cousin Sheera discuss Travis Rudolph and Dominique Jones case (trial still happening). This case is pretty nuts! What is loyalty to you? When does loyalty become stupid?  Cause man! What do you expect in return? Listen to how Alex and Sheera talk about Friendships, Social Media, Loyalty, B Simone, Caillou, Hair and the Canada Wildfire. 

Trigger Warning: this episode contains discussion regarding domestic violence. 

References:
https://www.courttv.com/news/fl-v-travis-rudolph-ex-nfl-player-murder-trial/

https://www.sportskeeda.com/nfl/who-travis-rudolph-s-ex-girlfriend-dominique-jones-all-need-know-former-nfl-wr-s-personal-life

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In this episode Lil Sis Alex and Cousin Sheera have a roundtable discussion on the controversial topic of gender identity.  Did you know there are 107 different gender identities currently listed for 2023!? Would you consider people whose gender identity does not match assigned sex at birth as having gender dysphoria? Do you believe in gender equally? Should there be a limit or restrictions to what activities transgender people can participate in? 

References:
(Sister in the news article)
https://nypost.com/2023/05/16/university-of-wyoming-sorority-sisters-say-they-live-in-fear-of-trans-member/

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Happy Late Mother's Day!   This week lil sis Alex shares her motherhood journey. Listen to Alex talk about becoming an autism mom.

Check out our new segment "Help a Sister Out!" Min Mark (51:00)
is this girl an asshole for not inviting her autistic sister to her art show? 

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This week Little Sis Alex, Cousins Sheera and Yassy have a roundtable conversation about Sexual Assault,  Abusers, Guns and D.A.R.E. Listening in to the cousins discuss: do you think there is real accountability for sexual assault crimes? How does race and generation play a part? What about men and their assaults? Survivors can never forget the abuse they endured. They live with it everyday, do you think the same applies to the abuser? Do you believe abusers can change? Why or why not?  Why do you think people are numb to...

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This week join little sis Alex and her Bestie Elizabeth as they discuss Florida and Governor Ron DeSantis. DeSantis has super conservative views on race, gender and education. Currently in Florida law HB 5 prohibits an abortion after an unborn child has reached 15 weeks of gestation however Desantis stated he would sign an abortion ban outlawing the procedure once cardiac activity is detected — around the sixth week of pregnancy if the house proposed bill. Pronouns no longer allowed in schools in Florida. Alex and Elizabeth discuss Florida House Bill 999 eliminating diversity programs in colleges an...

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This week little sis Alex and cousin Sheera are joined by special guest Lakshmi Rengarajan. Lakshmi is a connection expert working to expand the narrative around romance in the age of big tech. After spending several years working for Match.com and WeWork, Lakshmi felt called to address what dating apps are doing to our hearts. 

When it comes to dating-- meeting is easy, but connecting is harder. How can singles cultivate a genuine connection in the age of big tech? Listen in as Lakshmi explains  what the revival of Set-Up cu...

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This week little sis Alex calls her cousins Sheera, Owner of Quemas Candle Co, and Yassy, Owner of MissYassyBakes. Listen in as they discuss the horrific death of Shanquella Robinson. Imagine going on vacation with "friends" and 1 day into the trip everything turns south. Cousins Alex, Sheera and Yassy talk through what this case means to them. What new fears they now have with traveling with "friends" (Imagínate!) and when will any us see any movement on this case!? 

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Welcome to Season 2! Short and Sweet welcome episode. Catch up with Host/ Little Sis Alex as she gives you updates on the Podcast and asks what the fuck is going on in the world? Listen in as Alex talks about her thoughts on the War on Ukraine, Donald Trump R. Kelly and banking in the US. 

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In this episode sisters Alex and Astrid return from vacation to discuss the Roe v Wade overturn and what that means for society. Sisters raise some questions and logistics that were not considered. This includes health complications, the rising healthcare cost, the formula shortage, amount of children in foster care currently homeless and much more. It is a difficult time for women and families alike. The power of choice is slowly being removed and America is blurring the lines between religion and state each day.

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In this episode sisters Alexandra Hodge and Astrid Ferguson discuss their recent mini-vacation at Chicago, IL. They had the whole experience of visiting the Navy Pier, seeing the Chicago bean, and Boystown. They got to experience the LGBTQ+ community in a whole new way and loved the community of Chicago. This made the Memorial Day weekend one to remember and an excuse to visit once more.

If you have not visited Chicago we definitely recommend exploring the many lake fronts, beach settings, bike ride San Francisco vibe, and the many restaurants...

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In this episode sisters, Alexandra Hodge and Astrid Ferguson, discuss the top five characteristics of emotional intelligence and how the pandemic has caused a decline in social skills. Many of us have been noticing the over stimulation while in the office. We find the noise, small talk, and even the clock ticking as a distraction. This all has to deal with a decline in our social skills.

It is only natural that after two years of socialization reduced to a mute button and a screen that most of us forgot to...

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After a couple of weeks of overcoming colds, company trips/engagements, and just life turning sisters Alexandra Hodge and Astrid Ferguson into  anti-social bums, they decided to come back for a little catch-up. As many are aware, Kevin Samuels passing along with more pressing matters like the supreme court voting on the case of Roe vs. Wade implications on women's bodies.

While Kevin Samuels suggested that women who were over an 8 were the only women capable of catching a six-figure income earning man, he failed to highlight once again, that women b...

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In this episode Astrid Ferguson and Alexandra Hodge circle back on childhood memories and define what feels safe in relationship. Astrid the older sister identifies loyalty and integrity as one of her core values. It is such a high value for her that when others don't reciprocate the gesture she begins to withdraw. Have you listener, ever felt like this?

Alexandra identifies the need for safety and transparency. No one likes to be left in the dark but if it plays on the persons insecurities that person should ask themselves if...

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In this episode sisters Alexandra hodge and Astrid Ferguson decide to weigh in on a clip from a fellow podcast that went viral. The aries and scorpio podcast shared a clip about a guest that stated "She would rather die on the side of the road than call her daughters father." Naturally, Alex and Astrid decided to share some of their own struggles with co-parenting and learn when to put egos aside for the best interest of their sons.

Parenting is not easy for any parent. Hence, Alex shares the added...

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In this episode sisters Alexandra Hodge and Astrid Ferguson discuss withdrawing from grief and it's after affects. It is not secret that grief has been the center at the demise of many of the characters we have witnessed in both real life and in our favorite stories (Bridgerton, Encanto, and even the Yeezy Netflix series to name a few). Grief is a tragic emotion most of us have or will experience in many different forms.

However, why is it so much easier to drown grief with responsibilities, accomplishments and accolades? Most...

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In this episode Alexandra Hodge and Astrid Ferguson discuss diversity and inclusion in the workplace, biases they didn’t realize they had, and the brown eye blue eye experiment by Jane Elliot. Most people think of diversity and inclusion as one of the same but in reality they are separate. In the workplace the main thing that is missing and spent the least amount of time is in, is training. Alexandra who worked in HR many years, particularly in the training department, shares how costly hiring a new person can easily become and hu...

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In this episode sisters Alexandra and Astrid discuss what is the mom complex and how it compares to mom guilt. Hint: they are not discussing the mom complex referring to dating terms. Many know the mom complex when it refers to a guy dating females who mirror traits of his mother. We are talking about the mom complex as it relates to care vs. loving your children.

Big sister, Astrid Ferguson discusses a conversation she was recently in and the shameful thoughts that came up for working moms who are also...

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In this episode, sisters Alexandra Hodge and Astrid Ferguson discuss experimentation with sexuality only to find out they are just extremely boring straight females! Alex genuinely wants to keep exploring and researching the topic of polyamory. So if you know someone who is poly or in a poly relationship send them our way. Besides the comical messy discussion on dating, the sisters tackle some current events that have hit the streets since their last episode.

Prayers for Ukraine while they experience Russian invasion and refugees become increasingly desperate. Information is pretty...

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Hopefully, you have already watched Tinder Swindler on Netflix. If not, watch it first and then come back to us. In this episode sisters Alexandra and Astrid, are sharing a bunch of spoilers of the tinder swindler but most importantly, how mom was the original swindler.

How many people can say their mom taught them how to steal!? We can! If you can, welcome to the sister tribe and join the discussion of things our parents wasn’t supposed to teach us. In this gut wrenching comedic episode, be prepared to la...

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Who doesn’t love love? Valentine’s Day is just a good excuse to celebrate love. However, what is a loving, caring, happy marriage supposed to look like?

In this episode sisters Astrid Ferguson and Alexandra Hodge tackle this loaded question. Astrid begins by asking “what does an ideal marriage look like?” She continues to discuss how marriage is one of those subjects most people love to have but don’t really understand all it entails. So listen to this episode as these two sisters peel back the layers of marriage.

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In this episode sisters Alexandra Hodge and Astrid Ferguson, speak with six of the women all women cast premiering in the Soul Sisters Reality show ( Qimmah (Quah-mi-iah) the host of pillow talk podcast, Tiffaney Ashlee, Sebrena,  Juhne, Benay, and Christina).

A show with 12 women who were once strangers, stay in a beautiful beach home with a certified life coach, Trishy Marie; with the common goal to change their lives course and ultimately heal. These sisters are sharing their journey in a bold way via live on Facebook live for the w...

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You ever wonder about death? Ever wonder what others would say during your funeral? Sisters Alexandra hodge and Astrid Ferguson, tackle these questions with humor. Astrid being the oldest, shares she wonders about death more often, as she feels her body changing and sees her children growing older.

After a certain age we diagnose ourselves with cancer at least twice a day shares Astrid. With death being the topic of this episode and we always celebrate black American history, we wanted to discuss the case of Lauren Smith Fields. Lauren...

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In this episode sisters Alexandra Hodge and Astrid Ferguson discuss important finance discussions involving taxes (yes, tax tips are included), the real estate market today and what women are really looking for when dating. It is tax season and everyone is just waiting to collect their income taxes, we know we are! Astrid as the older sister usually is giving younger sister advice on finances, so sit in on the big and little sister talk. Astrid understands the hardships of being a single mom as she was one before getting married. Therefore, she...

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We brought in the new year in Covid style. In this episode sisters, Astrid and Alexandra describe their 2022 new year experience, and it’s a hot one. Astrid had Covid and Alexandra shares her comical dating experience thus far. You’ll want to listen with your headphones on to this one!

We also share updates on the Elizabeth Holmes case. The founder of Theranos who managed to raised $950M for a lab business with a failed prototype without any clinical trials at age 19. Gentified has been cancelled on Netflix, one of our f...

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As we approach the holiday season and the tail end of the new year, we wanted to wish our listeners a safe and happy holiday. We’re getting ready for our formal break and wanted to reflect on all the great things 2021 has brought us. We know many of us have been living in the pandemic for a while and most are just tired of talking about it.  However, we want you to remain safe, stay healthy and kick start those new year goals, not resolutions.

Until next year, from your fav...

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This week join your favorite little sister Alexandra as she talks about taking a social media break.

Did you know multiple studies have found a strong link between heavy social media and an increased risk for depression, anxiety, loneliness, self-harm, and even suicidal thoughts?
 
A 2018 University of Pennsylvania study found that reducing social media use to 30 minutes a day resulted in a significant reduction in levels of anxiety, depression, loneliness, sleep problems, and FOMO.

Have you ever thought about taking a social media break? and if so h...

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We’ve heard the news and people are just getting under covers and rolling over. Another COVID variant Omicron and everyone is still quitting. And we’re loving it! In this episode sisters Alexandra Hodge and Astrid Ferguson get candid and discuss (just like sisters do best):

1. Pandemic creating a new work evolution (quit and think about it later; loyalty is for the birds).
2. Surrogates is the future (robots and meta world; Astrid a tiger with a crown in the future sims city 🤣).
3. Longevity and loyalty to nothing is the new...

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In this episode sisters Alexandra Hodge and Astrid Ferguson discuss Elizabeth Holmes former CEO of Theranos, Kyle Rittenhouse homicide trial and how inflation affects us all. Hence the name bloody inflations.

Every now and then, the sisters get together to discuss current event topics that seriously affect our Latinx and black communities. Kyle Rittenhouse was the young man with a riffle (AR-style semi automatic) who shot and killed 2 people at a Black Lives Matter protest and wounded another in Kenosha, WI. He is currently on trial and thus far one of...

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In this episode sisters (Alexandra Hodge and Astrid Ferguson) catch up on a few life events and discuss the Supreme Court case that appeared uncertain about how to handle a federal law that denies disability benefits to U.S. citizens living in Puerto Rico. Yes, many are unaware that many of the federal benefits that U.S. Citizens take for granted are denied to US territories such as Puerto Rico, Guam, The Virgin Islands and many more.

Therefore, in this episode discussions include what a territorial segregation case is and how...

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In this episode sisters Astrid Ferguson and Alexandra Hodge discuss social media, Facebook and Instagram to be precise. What is going on with Facebook and why do they continue to sell customer data without permission?

How the algorithm changes and profit before human concern is the sole driver behind social media (giants like Facebook). Remaining on the app to sell us things is the apps main objective, while making a ton of money on small business owners trying to develop a community/business. So what’s the solution?

We ra...

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Hey CYS! Really? Have you been feeling the blues?

Don’t worry in this episode we talk all about feeling SAD-Seasonal Affective Disorder. Ever notice yourself feeling kinda down at the same time every year? Some may call it the winter blues. Others experience it in between seasons.

In this episode, sisters Alexandra Hodge and Astrid Ferguson discuss the common symptoms of SAD and tips to overcome it. If symptoms persist and become unbearable we always recommend therapy. If you are interested in learning more about SAD or to se...

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In this episode sisters Astrid Ferguson and Alexandra Hodge interview Anwar White the Founder of the Get Your Guy coaching program and host of the "Get Your Guy Coaching" podcast. He is a Certified Dating and Relationship Coach who has helped thousands of smart and successful women, specifically, women of color heal their hearts, date effectively, and get their guy!

We decided to bring in the pro and ask what is really getting in the way of getting our guy.? Why is dating so difficult especially during the pandemic and how...

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In this episode sisters, Astrid Ferguson and Alexandra Hodge discuss the Netflix series The Smart Money Women with sister-friend Cheyenne Tyler Jacobs. We highly recommend this Netflix series based in Lagos, Nigeria. Not only did we enjoy all the great tips and deep conversations-- but the outfits and food is to die for!

The series is based on Arese Ugwu's book. In this series we become fully immersed in the lives of five girlfriends (Zuri, Lara, Tami, Adesuwa, and Ladun). This series allowed us to see how our...

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This episode is jam packed with a few heavy discussions sisters Alexandra Hodge and Astrid Ferguson decide to tackle. They take on a casual discussion on performance reviews and the inconsistency in performance reviews. So if you’re getting ready to go through a performance review this conversation might help you.

Then sisters tackle the complicated history of Haiti and what’s been going on at the border. The discussion includes the recent events in Haiti that has led to them to seeking asylum.

Lastly, R. Kelly found guilty for...

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In this episode we are switching it up with Astrid Ferguson leading us with some coaching tips to help us embrace life transitions. Whenever we are reaching a new phase in our lives we go through a rough transitional period. We deal with so much doubt and discomfort it’s hard to find clarity. During this period we can experience anxiety, depression, and disconnect from the world.

The tips shared in this episode will help us make better choices by finding clarity. Make sure to do the exercises shared if you ar...

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In this episode we (Alexandra and Astrid) discuss dating a single mom in 2021. After reading a Kevin Samuels fan personal statement—dating a single mom should only be optional if she gives full custody of her child(ren) to her baby daddy. Now, this is not new. Single mother’s have been accused of many frowns throughout history. Alex and Astrid understand the dating scene can be quite cruel towards single moms.

As if being a single parent isn’t hard enough, we add shame and judgement making single parents (mostly...

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In this episode sisters Alexandra Hodge and Astrid Ferguson discuss why dating is so hard. We debate about the importance of keeping your options open leading up to marriage or in a fully committed relationship. How dating life has changed and how flexibility becomes the most important factor to finding happiness, especially if dating during a pandemic.

It's no secret, we have all experienced being deceived and lied to. Most of us struggle identifying what we truly seek in a relationship. Some of us have a difficult relationship with...

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In this episode Astrid Ferguson (the big sister) speaks with Nancy Paloma Collins
the founder of Paloma Therapy about the myths and misconceptions of culture. We get into deep conversation about the things we allow because of our culture.

We discuss why conversations can be difficult due to the cultural norms we have passed down through generations. Some of those abnormal cultural norms include silencing those who challenge the status quo, accepting machismo as part of the culture, and internalizing abuse because we only see it as a domestic relationship...

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Welcome back to a brand new episode of Call Your Sister Podcast! This week sisters Astrid Ferguson and Alexandra Hodge reflect on the past year as they celebrate their 1 year anniversary! insert splash of confetti here lol

Episodes mentioned are:

Episodes 3 and 4, where these lovely sisters discuss toxic relationships and not only toxic relationships with other people but how you can be toxic to yourself too!

Episode 26, What do guys really need in relationships? This episode was featured by Ebony McNeil and Jeez Pattison where they spilled...

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In this solo episode cohosts/sisters Astrid Ferguson and Alexandra Hodge discuss the need to prioritize our mental health no matter the cost, for benevolence. Simone Biles and Sha’Carri Richardson are two athletes that have paved the way for minority women to prioritize their mental health.

They continue to be strong leaders for our BIPOC community by simply being able to admit that they are not made of steel. They are human beings before they became athletes and their athletic ability is a gift that will always belong to them ev...

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If you lost everything what would you do first? Would you cry? Would you blame the universe? Or would you ask the universe how can I serve people who need my gifts?

Not many of us would’ve chosen the latter but Maria Guadeloupe (aka Tia Maria) the host of Cafe y Consejos, did. She chose to look within and find the answers she needed to go from an unemployed nurse to a pastor supporting same sex marriages and a podcast host. She shares her journey of finding her calling. What it...

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Ready? And Action!!!

Who wouldn’t want to see themselves on the big screen? Imagine yourself driving up to Netflix headquarters and getting a deal! Aye! We can all dream big but… the reality sis is everyone starts somewhere way smaller.

So sisters (Astrid Ferguson & Alexandra Hodge) interview Arilyn Martinez Cora who is an entrepreneur, educator, and filmmaker from Puerto Rico. Who has been producing and directing films in the U.S and her native country for almost a decade.  She even co-produced the TV show special Empowering Women In Me...

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Are you single, over the age of 30 and with no kids? Have you been feeling like maybe it’s you? Felt like you missed your train to a happy marriage and white picket fence?

Welp, sisters Astrid Ferguson and Alexandra Hodge have news for ya! You’re not alone and single is the new wave. Amanda Alonzo aka Mandi Rose the host of Brunch Talks Podcast, joins us to tell us how she broke her twelve year engagement and loving her thirties being single without kids. We discuss normalizing being single and...

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Work from home job! Hiring freelancers!!! Apply today and start making money! Have you heard or seen those posts?

If you have, listen to this episode with hosts Alexandra Hodge (little sis) explaining to (big sis) Astrid Ferguson her recent scam experience. The scammers are getting clever and it’s important to learn their crafty ways and what to do if you ever get scammed. The sad truth my friend, you will get scammed at least once in your lifetime. The evolution of technology has opened opportunities for con artists around th...

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In this episode Astrid Ferguson speaks with Shakira Williamson to learn about her coming out and love story with her wife Adrianna Williamson. It isn’t often you get to catch up with a childhood friend and learn about her sexuality transition. It’s a commonly uncomfortable conversation that doesn’t naturally occur prior to high-school. Especially, not a coming out story.

Learn how Shakira tried to be straight to appease her parents while knowing as early as eight years old that she liked women. How she learned to surrender and it lea...

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In this episode sisters Astrid Ferguson and Alexandra Hodge speak with Salem Islas-Madlo who is a holistic energy coach about her identity battles being both European and Latinx.  As a Holistic Energy Coach, she supports women and femmes in transition to reclaim and embody their deep wild nature. She believes by reconnecting to Mother Earth, it is absolutely possible to thrive and flourish in life with a sense of grounded wholeness. We have a deep conversation about reclaiming our wildness and many layers of our womanhood that is heavily tied to identity & redefining c...

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A funny yet candid episode between two sisters discussing motherhood, teenagers, and genuine concerns raising a child in the suburbs. Astrid is the mother of two boys, one being a teenager who clearly doesn't know much about the street life. She is also struggling with understanding when to let go and when to protect her son from the peer pressures that plague the youth of this generation.

One of them being social media and access to things too early (vape pens e.g.). While this is a funny episode between Alexandra...

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In today's episode sisters Alexandra Hodge and Astrid Ferguson discuss their recent sister trip to Atlanta and bring awareness to World Narcissistic Awareness Day.

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In this episode sisters Astrid Ferguson and Astrid Ferguson interview Sarika Sake. Sarika is the founder of Sarika Group, a niche consultancy focusing on Sake and Face Yoga. So we learn all about Sake and its significance in the Japanese culture from the Sake guru herself.

Before she became a Sake Yogi, Sarika worked with the United Nations in Asia & Africa on women's empowerment and sustainable urban policy for a decade, after her Master of Science at the London School of Economics. 

Keeping the same focus on gender and s...

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In this episode sisters Astrid Ferguson and Alexandra Hodge speak to Zee Najarian who is a transformational speaker and an unshakable optimist. She teaches women how to live a life that is authentic to who they are. Zee has spent the past 15 years trying to get over the "there has to be more to life" feeling and after having different jobs, countless side gigs and getting multiple degrees, she now uses her experience and expertise to help others build a life that they love. Zee believes that living a life that you love...

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This week little sister Alexandra Hodge is joined by special guest Mobolaji (Mo) Ogunleye. Mobolaji was born in Brooklyn, New York but is from African decent. In this episode Alex and Mo banter over a variety of different topics. Alex and Mo discuss:

Mobolaji also shares some information about her new and upcoming podcast called "Yours Truly ... No Rules"...

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In this episode we (Astrid Ferguson and Alexandra Hodge) discuss how the numbers affected in India are rising and vaccines are scarce. We share some of the key highlights shared in the New York Times.

Meanwhile, in the US we are trying to go back to normal. Although, we have established that normal wasn't working and many are exhausted. As sisters it wouldn't be the real us if we didn't share...

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In this episode we (Astrid Ferguson and Alexandra Hodge) speak with Marisol Quevedo Rerucha, an author of Beyond the Surface of Restorative Practices: Building a Culture of Equity, Connection and Healing, serves as the Chief of Strategy and Partnerships for the National Parents Union. As a former teacher, principal, and district leader she uses her voice to challenge systems of oppression and more importantly amplifies the voices of others. The impact of her passion, experience, work, and voice is felt beyond her own community as she serves in the following ways as...

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In this episode hosts Astrid Ferguson and Alexandra Hodge speak with Heiddi Zalamar the founder of HZ Coaching services, where she helps women who struggle with fear and deeply trusting themselves, build resilience so they can tackle life’s challenges with courage and confidence. After 14 years working with others and her own 20+ year healing journey, Heiddi has discovered joy and grounded confidence. She is the ringmaster of her own circus with her 20 year old and 6 year old boys. 

We discuss Latinidad and how Heiddi navigated being an introvert with two extraverted (Pue...

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In this episode Astrid Ferguson and Alexandra Hodge tackle a few concerns about the COVID-19 Vaccine. We answer concerns about EUA versus FDA approval and what that means for us. We also discuss Alexandra's experience with the Johnson and Johnson vaccine. We know that the biggest concern involving the Covid-19 vaccine is safety. So we do our best to discuss the main consensus as to why people are deciding to get the vaccine now.

In this episode we also discuss what work/life balance will look like after the pandemic...

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In this episode Astrid Ferguson and Alexandra Hodge discuss the topic most of us avoid, sexual assault. This year marks the 20th anniversary of sexual assault awareness month. Yes, it has only been 20 years since this topic has been publicly discussed.

The Violence Against Women's Act was signed in 1994 and it was a movement primarily pushed by women of color. Prior to this act, sexualt assualt and domestic abuse against women was not considered a crime. That is why we share in this episode the importance of knowing what is considered...

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In this episode we, Astrid Ferguson and Alexandra Hodge, speak with Jamila Tucker-Malero the founder of Autism R.E.C. a non-profit (Philadelphia, PA based) organization looking to provide community education programs, critical resources, recreational activities and support services to the families of autistic children (au-some parents). Jamila shares her own struggles as a parent of an autistic child and the limited resources provided to autism families in the Philadelphia area. Ultimately, leading her to catapult Autism R.E.C and disrupt the Autism family service space.

Jamila shares the many...

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In this episode Astrid Ferguson and Alexandra Hodge discuss this famous quote from The Secret Lives of Church Ladies by Deesha Philyaw:

"There is a saying: Mothers raise their daughters and love their sons."

Aside from some of our recent favorite series/movies, we discuss how we struggle with different aspects of religion and how this quote reminded us of our own upbringing. How there is so much shame and guilt placed on women to be perfect caregivers. The constant need for women to give first and receive...

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In this episode Astrid Ferguson and Alexandra Hodge take a different angle at The Duchess of Sussex, Meghan Markle and Prince Harry recent wide-ranging interview with Oprah, covering everything from stepping into life as a Royal, marriage and interracial relationship topics. We know this has been a hot topic but we wanted to discuss the underlining layer culture plays in interracial relationships.

We took some of our personal experiences to answer questions: how much of a role does culture play in relationships? When is a good time to discuss cultural norms...

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In this episode we, Astrid Ferguson and Alexandra Hodge, had the opportunity of interviewing Christine Isley-Farmer the author of Finding My Yip. A children's chapter book that focuses deeply on a puppy named boomer overcoming his inability to yip like his sister or mother. This is the first book in her new series, Finding My Yip (March 2, 2021, Wandering in the Words Press). The power of stories and music’s healing qualities weave their way through the book, which also features a Cavalier King Charles Spaniel as the narrator. Boomer and his new fr...

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In this episode Astrid Ferguson and Alexandra Hodge interview the vibrant and fun Clara Jamison. Aside from the fact that it felt like we were catching up with an old Dominican friend, Clara is a multi-business owner and a marketing genius. Did we mention she is also a momma of 4 and happily married?

Clara juggles having children with special needs, two businesses (Momazing and Financial Diva Group), teaching yoga, and a husband, eloquently. Clara shares with us how she pivoted from being a 15+ year marketing guru to creating two businesses and...

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In today's episode Astrid and Alexandra discuss the infamous Netflix movie Malcolm and Marie. This episode contains spoiler alerts as we discuss a few scenes in detail. So don't listen if you haven't watched Malcolm and Marie on Netflix.

Malcolm and Marie is a black and white film about a filmmaker (Malcolm) who returns home with his girlfriend (Marie) following a celebratory movie premiere as he awaits what's sure to be imminently critical and a financial success. The evening suddenly takes a turn as revelations about their relationships begin to surface...

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In this episode we (Astrid Ferguson and Alexandra Hodge) decided to switch things up. We wanted to hear the guys perspective on relationships. So we speak to Ebony McNeil and Jared Pattison a.k.a Jeez to answer the following relationship questions:

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In this episode hosts Alexandra Hodge and Astrid Ferguson have some deep body positivity discussions with Cee Ortiz, a multi-faceted entrepreneur with a keen eye for boudoir photography. She helps us understand that there is much confidence to gain from boudoir photography. Her entire mission is to help women or how we like to call them sisters, embrace their imperfections and summon their inner goddess.

Let's face it, as women we have days where we feel low and dislike what we see in the mirror. We pick at our imperfections...

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Let's kickoff black history month by paying our respect to the great Cecily Tyson who recently passed away. In this episode, sisters Alexandra Hodge and Astrid Ferguson pay homage to a few black authors, books, and black-owned businesses. First, we share a few tips that helped us cope with quarantine.

Books shared in this episode are: Just as I am a memoir by Cecily Tyson and The Secret Lives of Church Ladies by Deesha Philyaw. We wanted to make sure we highlighted some of the stories/books we enjoyed most...

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Vanessa Graves shares her passion for creating the podcast, Hija De Tu Madre which highlights stories of immigrant daughters and their mothers. Her hope is to highlight Hispanic, Latino/a, Latinx voices and the resilience. In this episode Vanessa Graves shares her biggest lessons and struggles as the first generation born in the USA with Astrid Ferguson and Alexandra Hodge.

It's not all tears and sad news. We take a trip down memory lane to some of our favorite shows, telenovelas, recipes, and childhood memories. We even learn the difference...

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Latina. Fierce. Fighter. A San Diego native with a laugh as big as her hair. Jessica Yañez brings her love for wine and passion for storytelling together to highlight the stories that need to be told from communities of color. Chisme (Spanish for gossip) comes from the interviewees themselves as they "spill the wine" on their own terms. So grab a glass of wine and join us for the this intimate interview between Astrid Ferguson and Jessica Yañez Perez.

Learn some podcasting tips and how to make it fun. Li...

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Every New Year we set resolutions we have no intentions on keeping. The number one New Years resolution is "losing weight." Carla helps us look at health and healthism from a different lens. She shares that the most important thing is loving the journey of health that pertains to each of us and our bodies. She also shares tips and techniques for breaking people pleasing patterns  and establishing better eating habits that set us up for success.

Carla Diaz is a Physical Therapist turned health and wellness coach who loves to h...

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In this episode Astrid Ferguson and Alexandra Hodge interview Que aka Que4ThaCulture which is a cultural  blogger highlighting urban success.

We discuss the new COVID vaccine, getting married in the midst of a pandemic, and catch up on different topics currently affecting our BIPOC communities. We discuss briefly what Que4ThaCulture blogs include. Que's ability to pivot and interview celebrities for her blog and what the rebranding will look like. To find out more go visit the blog @ https://www.Que4ThaCulture.blog and support Que's Let's Agree to D...