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133: Rachel Lindsay Spills The Bachelor Tea

This week the incredible Rachel Lindsay steps into the Group Chat. If you dont' know Rachel made history as the first African-American lead in the Bachelor franchise where she found love and met her husband Bryan Abasolo.

We talk all things Bachelor, the infamous interview with Chris Harrison, interracial dating, and if Rachel would ever consider hosting the show. Tune in to get the full story!

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132: Robin Thicke Steps Into The Group Chat

The ladies of BGT were joined by Five-time GRAMMY® Award nominee, diamond-selling performer, actor, entrepreneur, and philanthropist Robin Thicke. We chatted about top wedding songs, his new album On Earth, and in Heaven, how he feels being a girl dad, and the importance of taking care of our mental health. Let's get into it!

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131: Black Girls Get Filler

Three Black girls head to Houston and get some botox & filler. What did we get done? You will have to tune in to find out! We were in the beautiful hands of Dr.Camille Cash one of the top plastic surgeons in Houston, Texas, Dr. Cash describes work as "double satisfaction" when she sees her patients both looking better and feeling better about themselves. Find Dr. Cash at https://www.camillecashmd.com/ Follow her amazing content @realdrcash Email us at hello@blackgirlstexting.com   Follow us on IG @blackgirlstexting @bedstuybrat @chelspinky

127: How To Manifest

On this week's episode, Chelsea, Glynn and Sade catch up on their latest shenanigans; including the random men hitting Glynn up on dating apps and the new cutie making Sade's hotline bling. Then, Sade and Glynn chop it up with Christina M. Rice, founder of OMNoire, to learn about the power of manifestation. Christina puts us onto a mantra and journaling practice we can all use to call in the goodness we want in life, and reminds us that doing the important inner healing comes first. Follow OMNoire at @omnoire and visit https://www.omnoire.com/. You can purchase tickets for The Joy Summit at https://www.365daysinom.com/ using code BGT365 fo $20 off. AND for a skincare treat from our friends at Bolden, use code BLACKGIRLSTEXTING for 15% off at https://www.boldenusa.com/. Follow us at @blackgirlstexting, Chelsea @chelspinky and Glynn @bedstuybrat As always, rate, comment and subscribe -- it's so helpful to us as we continue to grow!

126: EOY review bye bye 2020

Chelsea, Glynn and Sade take part in Psychology Today : 20 Enjoyable End-of-Year Review Questions! Do it with us!! Don't forget to follow at @blackgirlstexting on IG and email us at hello@blackgirlstexting.com Please subscribe, rate and review <3

125: Breaking Down COVID-19 with Dr. Aya Osman

On this episode, we talk with Dr. Aya Osman a neuroscientist and science communicator currently studying the gut-immune-brain axis role in neuropsychiatric disorders for her Post Doc at Mount Sinai.   Dr. Osman broke down exactly what is the coronavirus , some theories on its origins, and debunked some myths around the vaccine. We also acknowledged the apprehension around getting the vaccine in Black community due to America's past of violating our trust from the Tuskegee experiments to the use of enslaved women's bodies for gynecological advancement ( go peep124: Say their names: Anarcha, Lucy and Betsey)   Make sure you check out Dr. Osman's Instagram she provides so much more information @yes_iya.   We hope we can see more Black women in the medical field so if you have questions or interests reach out to her or DM us to be put in touch!   Oh and if you want to hear more about this lab grown chicken click here.   Follow us at @blackgirlstexting, Chelsea @chelspinky and Glynn @bedstuybrat   As always, rate, comment and subscribe -- it's so helpful to us as we continue to grow!

124: Say their names: Anarcha, Lucy and Betsey

My Good Sis'! You know it's always powerful when Black women link up!!! On this episode, we talk with Michelle Browder of @iammorethan1 and Deleso Alford, J.D., L.L.M., @profd_alford, for an intergenerational conversation about the legacies of Anarcha, Lucy and Betsey, the Black foremothers of modern Gynecological science. We celebrate these unsung heroes, and reflect on the power of TRUTH to right historic wrongs. Tap in for a discussion on reparations, legacy and ancestral honor. To participate in Michelle's intiative to honor Anarcha, Lucy and Betsey, head to https://www.anarchalucybetsey.org/ Black women: we love you. Follow us at @blackgirlstexting, Chelsea @chelspinky and Glynn @bedstuybrat As always, rate, comment and subscribe -- it's so helpful to us as we continue to grow!

121: Black Girls Traveling: Aruba

Yes, we are in the midst of a global pandemic, but with increased precautions in place on behalf of airlines, hotels, and tourist attractions, folks are traveling to get away from the stress and isolation of these very hectic times. Including ya girls. We took a trip to the beautiful island of Aruba and came back refreshed, revived (and COVID-free!). Check out this special Black Girls Travel ep to hear all about our trip.   Know before you go For transportation, ride with: ECO Destination Management Services: https://www.facebook.com/ecodms / https://ecodms.com/destination-management-services/ For accommodations, stay with our friends at: Aruba Marriott Resort & Stellaris Casino https://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/auaar-aruba-marriott-resort-and-stellaris-casino/ https://www.instagram.com/arubamarriott/ Must eat Atardi @ Aruba Marriott Resort & Stellaris Casino: https://menuaruba.com/restaurants/atardi/aruba BLT Steak @ The Ritz Carlton: https://bltrestaurants.com/blt-steak/aruba/menus/ / https://www.ritzcarlton.com/en/hotels/caribbean/aruba West Deck: http://thewestdeck.com/ Zeerover: https://www.tripadvisor.com/Restaurant_Review-g1158886-d2170599-Reviews-Zeerovers-Savaneta_Aruba.html Must see, Must do: San Nicholas Murals Tours: https://arubamuraltours.com/ Flamingo Beach: https://www.marriott.com/hotels/hotel-information/details-1/auabr-renaissance-aruba-resort-and-casino/ Baby Beach: https://www.aruba.com/us/explore/baby-beach Mangel Halto Beach: https://www.aruba.com/us/explore/mangel-halto Special thanks to Paula Ochoa from the Aruba Tourism Authority @arubatourism / https://www.facebook.com/ArubaFans/

119: Healing with Kiire Wellness featuring Oludaré

Join the BGT for a much needed moment of calm through this very stressful times. As I post this I am finding a balance between watching CNN election results and doing deep breathing exercises. If you need a break this is the episode for you to tune into and learn more about traditional African practices. Let's cultivate our power and bring in positive energies regardless on what happens!   Make sure you follow Oludaré @kiirewellness and learn more at https://kiirewellness.com.   Follow us at @blackgirlstexting, Chelsea @chelspinky and Glynn @bedstuybrat   As always, rate, comment and subscribe -- it's so helpful to us as we continue to grow!

117: Brown Skin Girls feat. Chinelo Chidozie of Bolden

Join the BGT for a Group Chat with Chinelo Chidozie, the co-founder of Bolden: a unique skincare brand built by black women, to embolden women like us to confidently embrace our natural beauty. On this episode, we dished on our celebrity skin crushes, defined "good skin," learned actionable tips for combatting hyper-pigmentation and unpacked the social, and physical, dangers of skin bleaching. Let's get into it! Follow Bolden at @boldenusa and check out their products at https://www.boldenusa.com/ For a limited time, BGT listeners can cop Bolden products at a discount, using code BGT20. Follow us at @blackgirlstexting, Chelsea @chelspinky and Glynn @bedstuybrat As always, rate, comment and subscribe -- it's so helpful to us as we continue to grow!