A Balanced Reality: Recent Episodes
Grace & Jasmine
Everyday we're tuned into our phones, not knowing how toxic some topics can be to our mental health. Balancing social media and mental wellness can be difficult. Join Grace and Jasmine for weekly episodes as they navigate through hot topics and provide wellness solutions to keep you informed and sane.
Today the hosts commemorate, STDH (shake their dang heads), laugh at and express their frustrations and joys with Black culture in America. A realized dream for both Grace and Jasmine finally seeing Black actors, not only live through horror films but thrive (i.e. Lovecraft Country). However, the truth of the matter is there is so much more that could be done for Black excellence to be recognized. While we wait, we celebrate the progress made so far!
"Just because the world is crazy, doesn't mean you have to be."
Jasmine & Grace
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We are halfway into tax season and our hosts ask the two questions everyone wants to know during tax time: Whose idea was this? And where does it all go? And if you’re thinking about escaping to another country to avoid taxes, you may want to rethink that plan…
Sources mentioned:
History
Government Spending:
Comparing the US to other countries. And this too.
Tax Preparation Software
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How do you define your “happy place?” Is it a physical location or space or, is it in your mind? Jasmine & Grace invite some friends to get to the bottom of this query. Leave a comment if you’re following us on social media or a voice message if you’re listening on Anchor. Where is your happy place? Quiz
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Our hosts analyze religion, spirituality, agnosticism, atheism, and more! Grace and Jasmine share their experiences in the church, involvement in the church and what “church” means to the Black community.
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Grace & Jasmine have a “vent-session” about the siege on the Capitol and compare the response of authorities to the treatment received by the Black Lives Matter protesters. To wrap up, the hosts discuss positive and constructive examples of civic engagement.
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Can you believe there were fashion trends in 2020, despite the pandemic? Listen in as the hosts count down the top 12 fashion trends from nap dresses to teflar purses and even something called a "mock-turtleneck".
Red plaid rules! (Or at least Grace thinks so...)
"Just Because The World Is Crazy, Doesn't Mean You Have To Be!"
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Building on the discussion from the last episode, Grace & Jasmine cover the importance of generational wealth, including the barriers that have hindered financial progress for Blacks in America.
Next, our hosts chat about a list of 8 suggestions to take to establish generational wealth in the community. Find out more here. Jasmine raises concerns about Grace's post-COVID money-making plans. And both agreed that the sturdy Simmy (Grace's pittie) would not be the best bodyguard.
This episode ends with a view for the future: what would happen if Black Millennials sought to establish Generational Wealth now? Using resources like local banks, our hosts encourage listeners to educate themselves and continue to find ways to build their financial legacy.
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"Just because the world is crazy, doesn't mean you have to be!"
Grace & Jasmine
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HAPPY NEW YEAR!! Grace and Jasmine explore what it takes to be successful in life. Is it work hard and enjoy the reward at the end or live your best life now? Listen to the six influential & successful men and women that have dominated their industries. From Tina Wells and Cathy Hughes, the hosts covered the strategies, techniques, and methods of these icons and how their principles have guided them to the positions that they have achieved. Next, we look at generational wealth and what it could mean for the Black community. Part two of this discussion continues next week so stay tuned! Guess what? You can now watch this chat with Grace & Jasmine on the ABR YouTube here. Don't forget to subscribe! For further reading on the people discussed click here:
Tina Wells, here and here. Steve Jobs, here. Tim Ferriss, here. Oprah Winfrey, here. Queen Latifah, here. Cathy Hughes, here.
If you miss the hosts, click the names to see what Grace and Jasmine are up to! Talk to you next week!
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Today our hosts cover the unrealistic expectations of beauty standards set by society for men and women. Jasmine educates Grace about the different types of girdles, and she shares her early experiences with the body shaping tool. The hosts also cover the fine line of self-care and hiding one's self in regards to make-up. Of course, they cover hair. Growing anywhere else besides head seems to be a woman's grief but, what if we celebrated hair, like we do for men?
Next, they share what beauty expectations each has decided they aren’t putting up with and both agreed that doing hair was #1. From costly visits to the salon to damaging techniques and products, Jasmine and Grace have learned to take care of their hair in a more nurturing and loving way.
The show wraps up with a challenge for the audience to love and appreciate every inch of themselves- literally. Until next week, you can follow the hosts on IG or check out Jasmine's reaction channel here and get your inspirational apparel from Amethyst by Grace here. Grace & Jasmine " Just because the world is crazy, doesn't mean you have to be"
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In this week's episode, Jasmine and Grace, compare expectations to the actual reality that occurs. With the rise of COVID-19 cases in the United States and increased restrictions on travel and get-togethers, no doubt the holidays will be different this year! Beginning with reduced guests at Thanksgiving dinner, Jasmine shared her delight at an early dinner and Grace recalled her Thanksgiving plans for her dog - and then remembered he didn't know what day it was.
Our hosts share times that they were disappointed by a role model or celebrity, mainly those involved in the #Metoo, separating the artist from the art, and ending of Lovecraft Country.
In the end, Grace and Jasmine wrapped up with personal stories about overcoming changes in childhood dreams and career goals. Grace's wellness tip for the week for managing expectations and keeping a positive outlook despite changes: 1)Be present and 2) make a plan.
Join us next week for our discussion on Beauty & Pain (But Why Though..?).
Check out more from the hosts below:
Amethyst By Grace store
Jaxz Love Channel
Grace & Jasmine
"Just because the world is crazy, doesn't mean you have to be!"
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Welcome to A Balanced Reality podcast with your hosts, Jasmine and Grace! This introductory episode is to get the listeners to know the hosts, provide a little background (not how they met because they don't remember), and hopefully answers your burning question: what is A Balanced Reality all about?
We open with Jasmine introducing herself as an artist, avid video gamer, and the host of her very own YouTube Channel, Jaxz Love, where she shares her reactions to her favorite music videos. You can find out more here.
Next, we meet Grace, who is a creative entrepreneur and owns Amethyst By Grace, an online clothing store that hopes to inspire conversations in the Black community about mental wellness. You can shop here.
With neither of the hosts remembering the exact moment they met, we move on to how this podcast came to be and what the listeners can expect each week: episodes with a variety of topics, each one promising to be as entertaining and informative as the last. The podcast was created for two purposes, 1) understanding that mental health can be a difficult topic in the Black Community, A Balanced Reality aims to use this platform to create that space of safety and, 2) your very own reality check in a flood of social media influence.
Tune in next week for a candid discussion on Expectations vs. Reality!
"Just because the world is crazy, doesn't mean you have to be!"
Grace & Jasmine
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Grace and Jasmine say hello! Here is our trailer for A Balanced Reality. We're our super excited to get this show on the road. Make sure you subscribe to all our social media platforms and wherever you listen to podcasts so you don't miss our first episode!
Ciao!!
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