Black Girls Texting

116: Be Well (Wellness Wednesday x Outdoor Voices)

On this week's episode of Black Girls Texting, we get real vulnerable and talk wellness and healing through a guided journaling session courtesy of Alexandra Elle's, Today I Affirm: A Journal that Nurtures Self-Care. If you want to do a journaling practice of your own, cop Elle's book from your local bookseller. Mahogany Books, a Black-owned bookstore based in DC has the book for order here! Thank you for taking the time to heal with us today. Remember to pause and reflect when you can. We wish you wellness. <3 We love you for listening and joining our group chat this week. Be sure to check out our Wellness Wednesdays series with Outdoor Voices every Wednesday during the month of October. 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!

115: Labeled: ward of the state - A conversation with Kenisha E. Anthony about her experience with the child welfare system

Chelsea, Glynn and Sade sit down with author Kenisha E. Anthony- the author of Labeled: ward of the state. Kenisha is a first-generation college graduate, award-winning foster care advocate, and author. Known for being resilient and bold, she's an outspoken activist utilizing her experiences to empower others. As a foster care visionary, she starred in the documentary, Foster Shock and has been featured on NPR and in the Miami Herald.. Her eye-opening memoir, Labeled, is her debut. You can find Kenisha on instagram @aboutkenisha and learn more about her book @aboutlabeled Follow us at @blackgirlstexting, chelsea @chelspinky and Glynn @bedstuybrat We love you for listening <3 and joining our group chat this week

112: Antebellum: NOT another slave movie FT JANELLE MONÁE and KIERSEY CLEMONS

Chelsea, Glynn and Sade sit down with the incredible Janelle Monae and Kiersey Clemons to discuss their new film Antebellum. It is a must see. Make it an event and watch with your girls this Friday, 9/18. JANELLE MONÁE stars in the upcoming dramatic thriller ANTEBELLUM from the acclaimed writing and directing team Gerard Bush and Christopher Renz making their feature debut. Lionsgate will release the film on September 18 on VOD. Monáe recently starred in the second season of Amazon Studio's critically-acclaimed series, HOMECOMING, alongside Stephan James and Hong Chau. Additionally, Monáe will star as "Dorothy Pitman" in THE GLORIAS: LIFE ON THE ROAD for Sony, which will be released on September 25. In 2019, Monáe co-starred with Cynthia Erivo in Kasi Lemmon's HARRIET for Focus Features and performed two original songs in Disney's LADY AND THE TRAMP remake, in collaboration with her Wondaland Arts Society team, who produced four original songs. Monáe is an eight-time Grammy®-nominated multi-hyphenate, celebrated worldwide as a singer, songwriter, actor, activist and fashion icon. Her most recent al bum, Dirty Computer, earned her two Grammy® nominations including Album of the Year. KIERSEY CLEMONS will next co-star in Lionsgate's dramatic thriller ANTEBELLUM, written and directed by Gerard Bush and Christopher Renz and releasing September 18 on VOD. Clemons can recently be heard as the voice of "Dee Dee Skyes" in Warner Bros.' SCOOB!, which released digitally on May 15 and as "Darling" in Disney's LADY AND THE TRAMP live action remake which was released on Disney+ on November 12, s019. Additionally, it was recently announced that she will star in the horror podcast 'Ghost Tape' From 'Locke & Key' Co-Creator Aron Eli Coleite & 'Candyman' Director Nia DaCosta. Clemons is best known for her breakout role as scene-stealer "Diggy" in DOPE, which premiered to critical acclaim at the 2015 Sundance Film Festival. As a musician, Clemons' vocals can be heard in a handful of projects including DOPE, HEARTS BEART LOUD and Amazon's TRANSPARENT.

111: Nail Techs can be black too! FT Leanne Woodley and Estasha Goodwin

Chelsea, Glynn and Sade get to chat with two amazing nail techs! We spoke to Leanne (IG @she.nails.it) and Estasha (IG @heartandsolnails) about the current state of the nail industry. How they are runing their businesses during Covid-19. How they got started and just being boss ass WOC in this industry! More about our guests: Estasha (@heartandsolnails )- Heart and Sol Nails was founded in 2018 in San Francisco by owner and independent nail HeARTist, Estasha Goodwin. Prior to becoming a licensed nail technician Estasha received monthly gel manicures as a form of self care and creative expression. These appointments became rituals filled with pampering and communion between her and her nail artist. These experiences as a client shaped what would become Heart and Sol Nails. Now Estasha is on the other side of the table and provides a safe and encouraging environment for her clients to receive high quality nail care and customized nail art that envokes each individuals' personality and power to harness joy and strength. Estasha believes that by putting her heart and soul into every nail she paints she can showcase that nail care can be a powerful tool for personal growth and not just an everyday beauty service. Leanne (IG @she.nails.it) moved to NYC in 2012, she began her career in nails after 2 1/2 years of assisting as a stylist. After spending two years working in a Japanese nail art salon, she went on to working for herself, which led to assisting opportunities like working on Jin Soon's team, working as key artist, as well as maintaining her personal clients. Dont forget to FOLLOW US and rate and subscribe! Sade- @blackgirlstexting chelsea- @chelspinky Glynn- @bedstuybrat Email us any and all questions at hello@blackgirlstexting.com

110: A Love Boost feat. Dr. Jeanniton

"Cosmetics should be a choice not a necessity." On this episode we are joined by Dr. Chaneve Jeanniton a board certified oculofacial plastic surgeon and founder of Brooklyn Face & Eye where you can receive non surgical and cosmetic procedures such as botox, fillers, PRP and brow lifts as well as medical procedures. She also created an incredible skincare line Epilogic, which we recently shared on our Self Care Sunday. Dr. J drops some serious gems so make sure you tune in and when youre done you can find her at: https://www.instagram.com/epi.logic/?hl=en https://www.instagram.com/bklynfaceandeye/?hl=en __________________________________________________________________________________ As always, rate, comment and subscribe! It is so important as we continue to grow! The BGT Crew: @blackgirlstexting Chelsea: @chelspinky or @thewashingmachinequeen Glynn: @bedstuybrat Sade: find her on Raya (upgrade)

108 "Down in the Valley Where the Girls Get Naked" w/ Brandee Evans

YA'LL. P-Valley is the show of the summer. The new Starz drama tells the stories of Black strippers working a club in the Mississippi Delta. It's been called one of the year's most provocative dramas. We sat down with the star of the show, Ms. Brandee Evans, who has been captivating us on screen as the character Mercedes, who has a lovable (but she'll f*ck you up) personality that reminds us of our big cousins. And OF COURSE, we get our lives watching her do them stunts on the pole every week. Let's get into it! Follow Brandee @therealbrandee Watch P-Valley on Sundays on Starz!   -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- As always, rate, comment and subscribe! It is so important as we continue to grow! The BGT Crew: @blackgirlstexting Chelsea: @chelspinky or @thewashingmachinequeen Glynn: @bedstuybrat Sade: find her on Raya (upgrade)

106 - Empathy X Actually Curious Card Game

Chelsea, Glynn and Sade are obsessed with the card game ACTUALLY CURIOUS! We played a few rounds together and it was super eye opening! We had the pleasure of having Michael Tenant join the group chat to play with us this week. Michael is the Founder and CEO of curiosity lab and the game actually curious. He is an award-winning media, advertising, and nonprofit veteran for companies like MTV, VICE Media, P&G, CocaCola, and more. Early in his career, Michael struggled to find advocates and mentors that looked like him and cared to guide him during those early days. It is this lack of representation and mentorship that inspires his commitment to bringing opportunities to communities that need it most. Michael's long term ambition is to build a thriving integrated products, media, and services business, from communities of color and intended to unite the world. Please send us any questions to hello@blackgirlstexting.com or DM us on Instagram at BlackGirlsTexting Use code Curiousity to get 20% off the game as BGT listeners! Follow @actuallyc_rious and @c_riositylab

105 - Black Girls Healing w/ Yaya DaCosta

On this week's episode of Black Girls Texting, we are joined by actor, doula, healer, and mother Yaya DaCosta. We take a much needed moment to breathe and talk through many of the challenges we face as Black women through navigating the various chapters of life and stages of friendship, motherhood, and so much more. You dont want to miss this episode so tune in and tell us what you think!   Follow Yaya to stay tuned on her upcoming work: @yayadacosta -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- As always, rate, comment and subscribe! It is so important as we continue to grow! The BGT Crew: @blackgirlstexting Chelsea: @chelspinky or @thewashingmachinequeen Glynn: @bedstuybrat Sade: find her on Raya (upgrade)

104 - We Liming w/ Ten To One

On this week's episode of Black Girls Texting, we chop it up with Marc Farrell, founder of Ten To One Rum (which the girls have already been sipping on all summer). We talk historic and Diasporic ties between Black Americans and Caribbeans; the importance of diversity in the boardroom; and Marc gives us some tips for leveling up your rum drinking experience (no longer must you be reminded of that time you blacked out on 151 in college).   Follow Ten to One and cop a bottle: @tentoonerum Text Ten to One's Lime Line for drink recipes: 718-400-6987 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- As always, rate, comment and subscribe! It is so important as we continue to grow! The BGT Crew: @blackgirlstexting Chelsea: @chelspinky or @thewashingmachinequeen Glynn: @bedstuybrat Sade: find her on Raya (upgrade)

103 - Hannah Bronfman - Juneteenth, Race, Identity, Forgiveness, Growth and Privilege

This week Chelsea, Glynn and Sade chat with Hannah Bronfman for the second time on Black Girls Texting all about identity, the Black Lives Matter civil rights movement, Juneteenth, forgiveness, growth, privilege, and our relationship with America! The episode is emotional honest and we thank Hannah again for joining us on Juneteenth 2020!