Lately, it seems like there's something waiting around every corner to stress us out. We talk about redefining priorities and what it takes to protect your peace, especially in your home.This episode mentions adult themes.

14: Women Of Action

Sep 23rd, 2020 31m 56s

Jamila and Landria welcome renowned activist and Supermajority Co-Founder Cecile Richards for a conversation about finding your sweet spot for taking action.

13: The Muddy Middle

Sep 9th, 2020 40m 25s

There's the vision, there's the outcome, and then there's the muddy middle. In this episode, we talk about learning to love the process and taking control of your story.

12: Chasing Motherhood

Sep 2nd, 2020 38m 48s

Ah, motherhood. Is it everything you expected it would be? Jamila and Landria rip right through the fantasy of new motherhood and get right down to reality. The consensus: It's not the for the faint of heart.

11: Performative Acts and Keeping It Real

Aug 26th, 2020 34m 52s

Co-hosts Jamila and Landria discuss the weaponization of the term "performative acts," the perils of keeping it real in certain spaces and the value of Black women's voices -- all the voices.

Bonus: Favorite Episode - #ShareTheMic

Aug 22nd, 2020 32m 45s

In this re-release of one of our most popular episodes, Jamila and Landria discuss the #SharetheMic phenomenon and what it means for Black professionals. They unwrap the unstated expectations and explore whether the real goal is to share the m

Bonus: Kamala Harris, Michelle Obama, Megan Thee Stallion

Aug 15th, 2020 36m 15s

In this bonus episode, we talk about what Michelle Obama and Megan Thee Stallion have in common -- and what we have to do with it. Plus, Jamila's strange encounter with a Kamala Harris doubter.

Bonus: Stress As Your Superpower

Aug 8th, 2020 40m 15s

Jamila and Landria talk about stress...the eye-twitching, panic attack-inducing kind; and enlisting all of the tools at hand to defeat it. Oh, and chilaquiles.

10: Full Plates and Fancy Black Ladies

Jul 31st, 2020 39m 20s

Co-hosts Jamila and Landria talk about the importance of filling your plate with meaningful -- not busy -- work, the coming fallout of pandemic-era schooling, and unicorns.

9: Self-Help vs. Helping Yourself

Jul 22nd, 2020 32m 10s

Co-hosts Jamila and Landria have a candid discussion about what self-help means to them. They circle back to the "you don't really know me" text and discover that extending grace and patience keeps them calm when interacting with people who ha

8: The Gift We Give

Jul 16th, 2020 35m 55s

In this episode, co-hosts Jamila and Landria share two very different stories of challenges they've experienced as they explain their lives as black women. They talk about the times when they choose to stay silent, and those times when they use

7: #ShareTheMic

Jul 1st, 2020 32m 45s

In this episode, Jamila and Landria discuss the #SharetheMic phenomenon and the implications of what this means for Black professionals. They unwrap the unstated expectations and explore whether the real goal is to share the mic...or something

6: Embracing Pookie & Nanae

Jun 24th, 2020 31m 44s

Co-hosts Jamila and Landria have a candid discussion about the importance of embracing all the elements of us. They tackle the evolution of this thought process and where they are now with embracing themselves...Pookie, NaeNae, body parts and

5: Forged In the Fire

Jun 17th, 2020 37m 40s

Forged in the Fire. Whether it's due to personal or world events, nearly everyone can relate to being in this place. In this episode, Jamila and Landria discuss this tender topic and their personal Forged in the Fire moments -- and the beauty t

4: We Speak Their Names

Jun 9th, 2020 42m 56s

FBL co-hosts Jamila and Landria discuss raising children who dream big amidst the reality of violence against Black and Brown people in the United States. They share their perspective on forgiveness, creating boundaries, the evil of silence and

3: WhatJoe Said / Part 2

Jun 7th, 2020 31m 54s

Jamila and Landria discuss Joe Biden's talk to America in the wake of the protests and the senseless deaths of African-Americans. What kind of empathy do we need from our leaders? The co-hosts unwrap the layered topic of trauma, communication

2: What Joe Said | Part 1

Jun 7th, 2020 33m 14s

Fancy Black Lady co-hosts Jamila and Landria tackle "What Joe Biden Said" communication gaffes. They talk about what happens when some people get a bit too comfortable with Black audiences and how to lean into certain communication mistakes.

1: Making Friends As an Adult

Jun 5th, 2020 43m 50s

Jamila and Landria discuss what friendship means as a grown woman. Where do you begin? How do you make a new friend? And what makes for a meaningful friendship?The co-hosts talk about extending grace, the effect of illness and death on friend

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