Ask Basia Podcast: Recent Episodes
Basia Powell
To uplift and protect women of all races, but in particular women of color. Protecting women is our mission. This platform shines a light on amazingly gifted women, who are not being seen, who are making quiet strides in their careers and cause.
This episode was spicy. The queens Alana Avis, Ariel Paredes and I, Basia Powell did not hold back on the Kardashians. The Kardashian family is undoubtedly reality TV royalty and as such they have had an incredible impact on pop culture throughout the world through their TV show and massive social media following.
In this episode we were also joined by TV host and comedian, Nicole Soul , who is based in Los Angeles, California. Listen to what they had to say.
Have you ever heard the saying, "To each his own'? Well, that is kind of how I feel about this week's topic, "Open Relationships". The queens Ariel Paredes, Alana Avis and Basia Powell . It was a great discussion and I would be the first to acknowledge that " one size does not fit all." We were also joined by Licensed therapists, Dawn Townsend, who gave us a clinical perspective on changing love models and relationship needs. Hope you enjoy this episode.
There is a huge difference between fashion and style. Fashion goes in and out of season but style is permanent.Fashion is what you wear and style is more about what you won't wear. When you know your style, everything that is in fashion is not for you. In episode 11 of the Ask Basia Video Podcast, the queens @basipowell @beautybfly and @relworld3discussed their own experiences with style. They were also joined by style expert, Ms. Maragarita Corporan.
This is an amazing episode. In this podcast, the queens Basia Powell @basiapowell , Ariel Paredes @relworld3 and Alana Avis @beautybfly spoke candidly about whether they would propose to our man or woman. Special thanks to comedian and actress, Anastasia Washington for coming through with her authentic vibe. Take a listen.
In this episode the queens Basia Powell , Ariel Paredes and Alana Avis discussed, "When Should Parenting End?" Many parents try to "over extend" their parenting. This has more to do with their personal insecurities associated with losing their relationship with their adult children or losing control in general. We were also joined by parenting expert, Ms. Michelle Gordon "The Boss Mom". You can follow her on Instagram @b3bossmom.
In this episode of the Ask Basia Video Podcast the queens Basia Powell @basiapowell and Ariel Paredes @relworld3 discussed, "Your Money Language" Times have changed, however, for some people, some things remain the same. What is your money language in your relationship? In this episode, we are joined by advisor, Ms. Norma Leon Instagram @nleon4 and actress Farah Merani Instagram @fa_me
Many people struggle with achieving “Self-Love”, and it is very common for them to deny this fact. For this reason, the queens and I (Alana Avis @beautybfly / Ariel Paredes @relworld3 and Basia Powell @basiapowell , decided that we needed to do a show on this topic. One of the reasons we do the Ask Basia Video Podcast is to remind women that they need to live their best lives. It does not matter what you achieve in your life, if self love is not one of those achievements, then it is not worth it.
This was a special show. Our guests were, Dr Sydelle Ross, an Anesthesiologist and Pain Specialist, as well as, a classically trained singe. We were also joined by actress, model and dancer, Mia Mayweather.
Many people are terrified about the idea of investing. Maybe they are not aware that they can actually enroll in short courses to broaden their knowledge of investment options. Within recent years we have been introduced to several investment instruments, such as crypto currency, stocks, etc. Traditional forms of investing such as real estate, commercial banking, and life insurance are still applicable today. However, modern investors are bringing in the big bucks with newer forms of investments. Creating the best investment portfolio boils down to whether you are prepared to take high or low risks. As the saying goes, "The higher the risks, the higher the reward." Unfortunately, high risks can also result in high losses.
In Episode 6, my cohosts Ariel Paredes @relworld3 and Alana Avis @beautybfly and I @Basiapowell spoke to investment expert Mrs. Nidhi Patel @nidp13 and business woman Mrs. Lesley Ann Bailey @eyebrows72 . We learnt a lot from our guests. Take a look at what they had to say:
I truly admire couples who are happily married. I am fully aware that they have to overcome a lot to make a marriage work. This week, my cohosts Ariel Paredes @relword3 , Alana Avis @beautybfly and I @basiapowell discussed , "How To Make A Marriage Work?"
Whether you are happily married or in a relationship, I am sure you would agree that maintaining romance in your relationship is hard work, particularly when you have been in a longterm relationship. It requires the commitment of two partners who usually have full time jobs, children, aging parents and a host of other necessary responsibilities that can often contribute to a low libido. Since my co-hosts Ariel Paredes @relworld3 , Alana Avis @beautybfly and I @Basiapowell do not have all the answers on romance and relationships, we decided to call in the "Big Guns" aka some queens who know a thing or two about this topic.
This week we are joined by award winning actress and comedian, Anastasia Washington, from Los Angeles, California and Senior Brand and Marketing Executive, Mrs Cahsan Toussaint-Elbourne, from Trinidad and Tobago. This was a good one. Anastasia came through with some toys. (Yes I said it!) Take a look at this week's episode.
Infertility in women is somewhat of a taboo topic, particularly in communities of color. This week, my co-host Alana Avis @beautybfly and I @basiapowell wanted to have a positive and inspiring discussion on the topic, "Infertility In Women." We were joined by Endocrinologist and Infertility Specialist, Dr. Stephanie Thompson,who is based in New Jersey and her former patient, Mrs. Liz Agbor-Tabi, also from New Jersey.
For most women, it is very difficult for them to make themselves a priority. Often times, we put our husbands, children and other people before ourselves. Within recent years, I have discovered that this is an unhealthy approach and if I am to truly improve my quality of life, I must engage in proper self care by taking care of myself first. Today my cohosts, Ariel Parades , Alana Avis and I, discussed this topic with two phenomenal queens, Wellness Coach Mrs. Dimple Kabadi-Berger and Senior Biostatistician and African print designer, Mrs. Maua Mocha Alleyne. Check out their bios, and take a look at this episode:
It's a new day, and the Ask Basia Video Podcast is back. This season, I am joined by two queens as my co-hosts Canadian/American, Alana Avis and Latino American, Comedian and Actress, Ariel Paredes. I promise you this is going to be a phenomenal season. No topic is off limit.
In this episode, we discussed New Year's Resolutions with Los Angeles based actress, Ms Mia Mayweather and Bahamas based Insurance executive, Mrs Paula Maria Hospedales-Bosland. This was an amazing episode and we enjoyed both Paula's and Mia's perspective on New Year's Resolutions. Please see their bios below and don't forget to follow us all on Instagram.
How do you feel about New Year's Resolutions? We would love to hear from you. Hope you all enjoy this episode. Happy New Year Y'all. Have a look at this episode on www.BasiaPowell.com
If you think Part 1 was a movie well then you need to see Part 2 of this podcast. The ladies did not hold back, and neither did I. We had one divorcee on the panel and the others were married. Take a look at what they had to say about walking down the aisle again. It was juicy.
In a recent survey, we discovered that the majority of married women we interviewed, disclosed that they have no desire to remarry. Needless to say we were shocked. It appears that these wives believe that if for whatever reason they can no longer be with their present husbands, they are open to companionship, but not another marriage.
Many of us were raised to think that marriage is the ultimate status for a woman. we were also taught to associate the word "divorce" with failure. And while we do not advocate that divorce is the solution for any problem you encounter with your legal partner, it should not be categorized as a failure. Divorce should in fact be seen as an alternate solution to a marriage is no longer functional. The truth is, both marriage and divorce can have unhealthy consequences for children depending on the state of the relationships between the two adults.
In this episode, the queens and I had a candid discussion on this topic. To see full episode go to www.basiapowell.com and follow us on Instagram/basiapowell
This week we discussed , “Your Money Language – Part 2”. Only one word can describe this episode , “authentic”. The queens are all candid about the way they see themselves financially. They were brave, candid and vulnerable. You can watch full episode and more on www.basiapowell.com
"Your Money Language - Pt 1" We all have a money language. However, most of us are not aware of our money language, or where it originated.Many of us felt that we will learn how to manage our money at university, but we all know that did not happen. Many people graduate with enormous debt. The truth is, our money habit is connected to our upbringing , in most cases. That language can change once you become more aware of your money habits, its origins and make a concerted effort to find professional help to develop better financial habits. In our recent podcast, we discovered that people save for different reasons. Some people save out of the fear of not having. which is why in some countries around the world, it is referred to as the "rainy day fund". I grew up in a culture where the term "rainy day " is associated with scarcity and lack. In modern times, many affluent people consider rain to be a positive thing for their bank account. We also hear the term, "make it rain" which usually refers to an outpouring of money. Don't get me wrong, saving is a great habit, once you use your savings as a tool to create more wealth. However, for those of you who are saving as a result of fear, that may not be such a good financial habit or mindset. Do not allow your money to hold you captive. Many years ago, I discovered that my financial results had strong ties to the scarcity mindset that was handed down to me from my ancestors. As I grew spiritually, my attitude towards money changed for the better. As my faith grew, my money grew. As I understand it. Read more on www. Basiapowell.com
In today’s podcast, we discussed the topic, “Raising Children Without Biases.” Is this really possible though? I like to think that I am raising my children without biases but then a huge part of my parenting involves telling them how to dress, where to socialize and more importantly how to choose their friends in order to stay out of trouble etc. As a result, when choices are involved, biases are present. Perhaps, what I am really doing as a parent is raising my children with biases , without malicious intent. Maybe..I don’t have all the answers and I am not an expert at this topic. For this reason, I called up some very qualified queens, who also happen to be amazing parents.
Biases are handed down from generation to generation. We are all raised with biases.Biases are not necessary a bad thing. It can be very effective in maintaining great morals and attaining success. However, we are not born biased. Biases that result in prejudice and discrimination are also taught by parents or relatives. This can cause tremendous pain and emotional trauma for others. It is not our right to tell people who to love or decide that they should look exactly like us. God created us differently for a reason. See more on www.basiapowell.com. Follow me on Instagram/basiapowell
Today, I am joined by some of my leading ladies on the AskBasia platform, they will share with you their experience with gratitude and how it has shaped their perspectives
I would like to welcome back
Whitney Marshall, Attorney-At-Law
Whitney Marshall is an entertainment lawyer by day and a dating coach by night. She is the founder of Yes to 50, a dating accountability group she started in 2019 before the COVID-19 pandemic. As the leader of Yes to 50 she has established the Shameless Dating brand where she encourages women to get in touch with who they are, accept their flaws and relationship needs, and put themselves out there so they can find their perfect partners. She is the daughter of Jamaicans from St. Elizabeth and Kingston and enjoys spending time reading psychology and dating books.
Mrs Sanjoni Sethi
Sanjoni Sethi is a psychologist and mental health scholar. She has completed her Master’s Programme in Clinical Psychology (M.Sc Clinical Psychology) from Christ College, Bengaluru & Bachelors in Psychology Hons from Delhi University. Currently, she is an M.Phil Scholar studying Clinical Psychology. She has worked under a prestigious global banner of Amity. She was employed at Amity International School – Gurgaon as a School Counsellor. Sanjoni shows great interest in research in the area of mental health. She has worked with underprivileged children on topics of emotions and societal influence, and with elderly population on depression. Her research work is published in eminent journals from USA, and UGC approved publishers. She is the recipient of IJRULA award winner as the Best Revolutionist 2018 for her paper “Societal Influence on Emotional Competence”. She is also a certified First-Aid Trainer from “East West Rescue Organization” and has keen interest in helping the society. Sanjoni is also a trained and qualified Kathak Dancer (B.A. Kathak) from Pracheen Kala Kendra, Chandigarh. She is also deeply involved in writing for her mental health blog known as ‘TheMadnessforReal’ and painting.
Dr. Ayanna Eastman
Dr. Ayanna Alleyne -Eastman is a native of Trinidad and Tobago, who believes in the importance of pursuing your dreams. Her career path has included communication and public relations experiences with state and international agencies, such as the United Nations. At present, she is an Assistant Professor, of Communication and single mother of a tenacious 14 year old girl. An avid writer, she shares her thoughts and musings on motherhood, singleness, dating and more on her blog, Successful Mom. In her spare time, she hikes mountain trails and plans events. And most of all, she wants us to know, she is a woman of God.
Ms Vanessa Anderson
Vanessa Anderson is a Senior Cloud Solution at Microsoft and has 23 years of experience working in Information Technology. Besides working on Cloud digital transformation projects, Vanessa is a lifelong learner, she is passionate about the empowerment of the community, and spends her spare time mentoring and inspiring others and for fun she enjoys travelling the globe.
Ms Ariel Paredes
Ariel Paredes is a Writer, Actor, and Stand-up comedian. She has developed years of experience with published work covering press junkets, travel pieces, and arts & entertainment. Also having performed all over Los Angeles at the famed Laugh Factory and The Comedy Store, she reflected herself in comedy by creating her own culturally diverse female driven show called “It’s Not me, It’s Definitely you”. A graduate of Boston College, she used her business skill set from working at HBO, to take that to the next level in her own personal endeavors creating new and exciting content.
Today, the ladies and I got together to discuss the benefits of gratitude during a time like this. Speaking for myself, it has not been easy. However, my saving grace has been an attitude of gratitude. I am so grateful for this circle of women that I have chosen to surround myself with during this time. I am also grateful that our wellness expert, Mrs. Dimple Kabadi- Berger was present for this discussion. Take a look at the bios of the ladies on today's commentary panel, and don't forget to follow them on social. See full article and bios on www.basiapowell.com and Follow me on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook @Basiapowell
If you are a media, marketing, advertising, communication professional, and you have been in any one of these industries for over 20 years, then you would have experienced the major shift that took place with the emergence of digital technology. Whether you have kept up with the rapid advancements in technology or not, you have to admit that it has made life easier on the workforce, it has saved companies a lot of money in marketing and advertising.
Digital technology has now provided small business owners and corporations with a reliable , affordable, and highly accessible channel to reach potential customers and consumers. Apart from improving the way we do marketing, digital technology has also removed the cost of brick and mortar for many retail businesses. Our store front can now be electronic.Most of all for me, as a business owner, I love the fact that this type of marketing offers me the ability to track and capture data to ensure my advertising dollars are well spent.
Today, the queens and I discussed this topic. I was joined by two University professors, Dr Rhonda Mc Ewen, Dr Ayanna Alleyne-Eastman, Attorney-At-Law, Ms Whitney Marshall and HR professional, Mrs. Joanne Gadson.. We can all identify with the changes and the impact that digital industry has had in our respective industries.. Take a look at their bios, and you can see this podcast on www.basiapowell.com and Youtube/basiapowell. You can follow us on www.Instagram.com.
Today the ladies and I discussed, "How To Get Unstuck In Your Life?" A feeling all of us are familiar with in some form or the other. We usually feel "stuck in our lives" when we are not doing what we love or we are not doing it with who we love. It is as simple as that. If you are currently experiencing this feeling, then you have to ask yourself if you like what you are doing, or who you are doing it with. When you are able to come up with an honest answer, then you can do something about it.
You will never get stuck some where you don't want to be or with someone you don't want to be with. A square will most certainly get stuck in a hole. See full video podcast and read more on www.basiapowell.com.
Today the queens and I discussed whether you have access to her own "stash". As usual it was a great time.
Commentator Bios
Mrs. Lesley Ann Bailey
Ms. Lesley Ann Bailey is a Trinidadian/American. She is an Occupational Therapist, an entrepreneur, and a graduate of Howard University. Lesley- Ann is based in Washington DC.You can follow her on Instagram
Dr. Marie-Laure Romney
Marie-Laure Romney currently serves as the Vice President of Operations for New York-Presbyterian/Columbia University Irving Medical Center, the #1 hospital in New York and #4 in the nation per US News. Tasked with overseeing a workforce of 1900+ employees and an operational budget of $350M+ in the aftermath of a global pandemic, Marie is focused on rebuilding employee engagement, streamlining clinical operations, and increasing outpatient volume to drive revenue recovery and growth.
A seasoned healthcare executive with greater than 10 years of clinical experience leading multidisciplinary teams, Marie previously served as Vice Chair of Quality and Patient Safety and Assistant Professor in the Department of Emergency Medicine at Columbia University, where she oversaw quality for the Department’s four ED sites and the telemedicine program and helped lead the department’s COVID response strategy, including the development and implementation of a COVID remote patient monitoring program. Prior to joining Columbia, Marie was Director of Quality, Continuous Improvement, and Patient Safety, for the Department of Emergency Medicine at Kings County Hospital Center and Assistant Professor of Emergency Medicine at SUNY Downstate Medical School.
Dr. Romney holds an undergraduate degree from Cornell University, a medical degree from Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, and a Master of Business Administration degree from the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania. A TeamSTEPPS Master Trainer with Lean Silver Certification, Dr. Romney enjoys leading interdisciplinary teams to drive meaningful change to help improve healthcare delivery.
Mrs Dimple Kabadi-Berger
Dimple Kabadi-Berger has a Bachelors in Biology and a certificate in Integrative Nutrition Coaching. She has been helping people build and sustain a healthy lifestyle through her Integrative Wellness Coaching business, Wellness With Dimple. Dimple’s multi-faceted six-month program works alongside her clients to independently and functionally examine twelve areas of overall well-being for each individual. Together, they cover topics such as food, movement, finances, and she works with her clients to identify strengths, challenges, and goals in each area, and partner with any necessary specialists to facilitate making sustainable changes. Follow her on Instagram
Mrs Joanne Gladson
Joanne Gadson has over 20 years’ human resources experience in the pharmaceutical, consumer packaged goods, and software industries, holding positions of increasing responsibility during her tenure. Prior to joining WorkStride, she was Senior Director, Human Resources for Antenna Software. Joanne is a strategic business partner with the innate ability to understand high-level business objectives and develop people and culture initiatives that have a positive business impact. She has expertise in the areas of culture, performance management, employee relations, full cycle recruiting across functions, and employee coaching and counseling. Joanne has her BBA in Finance and Banking, with a concentration in Psychology, from Hofstra University.
Some of you believe in love at first sight. I believe that meaningful love occurs once a friendship is formed. A real friendship between two people in a relationship develops trust and most of all, develops like. It is with the formation of a friendship that you discover if you really like your future partner.
It is very difficult to identify dislikes when you are intoxicated with emotions. The euphoria of "love" can cloud your judgement. I am a firm believer that a decision about lasting love requires more thinking than feeling. Sometimes we love people we do not like and that is never healthy. For this reason many people divorce people they love, but do not like. Ms. Whitney Marshall joined our commentary panel for the first time and she shared the following
Dating Tips From Whitney Marshall
5 Questions To Ask Yourself When Dating:
- Could I be friends with this person?
- Could I be friends with their friends?
- Do we have common goals and common values?
- What are their triggers?
- Can I handle them when they're triggered?
For this podcast, I was joined by Dr. Ayanna Alleyne-Eastman, Licensed Therapist, Mrs Dawn Townsend, Paula-Marie Hospedales-Bosland, Alana Avis, and Whitney Marshall.
Many people confuse intimacy with sex. I would agree that sex can definitely be a part of an intimate relationship, but an intimate relationship may not necessarily be a sexual one.
It is for this reason, I believe in the “90 Day Rule” in a relationship. You may be asking yourself, “What is the 90 Day Rule?” It is that rule that suggests that a woman should not sleep with a man within 90 days of dating (in a heterosexual relationship).
Whether you believe in this rule or not, it stands to reason that a relationship has a greater chance of survival, if we are able to put great effort into the emotional side of the relationship from the onset. Couples who reportedly spent more time getting to know each other emotionally had a much greater chance of maintaining a successful relationship or marriage.
I am very aware that I am not an expert on the topic, so I invited my cohosts, who just so happen to be doctors and clinical practitioners. Special thanks to my cohosts. See more about this podcast on www.basiapowell.com
Today, the ladies and I discussed the topic, "How To Create The Life You Want." I am so grateful that our commentary panel included two leading psychologists, Mrs Dawn Townsend from Atlanta Georgia, USA amd Mrs Sanjoni Sethi from India. We were also joined by Mrs Maua Alleyne, from Tanzania and Trinidadian American , Dr Sydelle Ross.
In does episode we discussed, "Does Money Make You Happy?" For those of you who think this answer is a no-brainer, you may be saying to yourself, "well if your money don't make you unhappy, then transfer all your money to my bank account and I will tell you how happy money makes me." Lol...
On a serious note, the ladies and I have varied versions of the same opinion. We all agree that the lack of money can bring you unhappiness. However, it is also important to understand that if you were unhappy at the core before you had lots of money, that unhappiness will continue as your wealth grows. On the other hand, if you are already happy at your core and you receive a lot of money that substantially changes your quality of life, this will definitely results in you maintaining happiness.
At the end of the day, happiness is internal. It is lasting. You should be able to feel it with or without money. I must admit however, having a lot of money or simply not having to worry about how your bills are going to be paid, can bring you tremendous joy. Today I was joined by:
Mrs Maua Mosha Alleyne, We are also joined by Tanzanian, Mrs Maua (Ma-OO-ah) Mosha Alleyne, a Public Health specialist who is currently serving as a Biostatistician at a pediatric hospital research department, also joins us. She is also a Tanzanian African print designer who uses her passion for African print to change the narrative about Africa. Her work is available on YouTube under “MaAfriStyles”. You can keep up with her on http://Instagram.com/maafristyles
Mrs. Alana Avis, who was raised in Montreal, Quebec to Trinidad & Tobagonian parents. She is a Cybersecurity Risk Executive and fitness enthusiast, who loves a good effortless fashion moment. Currently she is also is venturing into entrepreneurship building an e-commerce brand rooted in wellness. She is based in Atlanta, Georgia.
Trinidadian American, Mrs. Lesley Ann Bailey. Ms. Lesley Ann Bailey is a Trinidadian/American. She is an Occupational Therapist, an entrepreneur, and a graduate of Howard University. Lesley- Ann is based in Washington DC.
Divya Gulati-Chopra is an Indian American – with a BSc. in Finance & Accounting. She has held professional positions with Citibank India, among others. Today, she is a successful female entrepreneur, stay at home mom, social media guru, as she has used the digital platform to help grow her successful business. Divya has called Atlanta, GA her home for the past 15 years. In 2020 made the brave move to start her online business at beginning of the pandemic. She admits, things did not look good for the venture initially, however, she used her background in finance and knowledge of social media to transform her online business and create exponential growth.
She can be found often on Facebook Live showcasing her ethnic jewelry and clothing products. She now has a successful line of jewelry and clothing that sells both in the USA and Canada. Divya is frequently joined by ladies from across US and Canada during her live sessions on Facebook, as this allows her to connect with her clients and future customers. Today her products are in high demand in North America. More than anything she has been able to create a balance life as she manages a successful business, cares for her family and demonstrates her commitment to her social causes. You can follow her on Instagram and Facebook @store_revaaz
I would often define happiness as " Doing what I love, when I want, with whom I want, where I want, and whenever I want." Essentially it sums up the feeling I derive when I am pursuing my purpose. I must also admit that within recent times I have also realised that despite the fact I am blessed to do what I want, when I want, every now and then, my mental health and joy are compromised. It is important to do what makes you happy, However, maintaining happiness can be very complex. It involves a commitment to mental wellness and surrounding yourself with like minded people.
Today, I sat with the ladies for an overdue discussion on happiness. I was very enlightened after hearing their definition of happiness.
Ms Dawn Townsend
We are also joined by American Dawn Townsend, MS, LPC, NCC, one of the leading Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of Georgia and a National Certified Counselor. Dawn graduated with a 4.0 GPA from Mercer University obtaining a Master of Science in Community Counseling and graduated in the top 10 of her class, summa cum laude, from Spelman College receiving a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology. You can follow her at http://www.instagram.com/changehopeful
Dr Sydelle Ross
We are also joined by another Trinidadian American, Dr Sydelle Ross, an Anesthesiologist and Pain Specialist, who currently practices palliative medicine. She is also a classically trained vocalist who uses music to care for patients living with life threatening illnesses. Dr Ross’s podcast “Prescription in Song” is dedicated to promoting awareness of healing potential of music and is available on Apple Podcast and Spotify. You can follow her on http://www.instagram.com/sydellerossmd and on her website http://www.sydellerossmd.com
Dr Ayanna Eastman
Dr. Ayanna Eastman is a native of Trinidad and Tobago, who believes in the importance of pursuing your dreams. Her career path has included communication and public relations experiences with state and international agencies, such as the United Nations. At present, she is an Assistant Professor, of Communication and single mother of a tenacious 14 year old girl. An avid writer, she shares her thoughts and musings on motherhood, singleness, dating and more on her blog, Successful Mom. In her spare time, she hikes mountain trails and plans events. And most of all, she wants us to know, she is a woman of God. You can follow her on Instagram http://www.instagram.com/ayanna.eastman and on her blog http://www.successfulmom.blog
What I learnt over the past several years is that love cannot be attached to a calendar. Love is about a connection between two human beings of opposite or the same gender. You cannot choose who you love. If you can go about choosing who you love just like that, well that would be a "love by design", not by connection. When the love is real, it happens at the most unexpected time, with the most unexpected person. That is true love.
To all my single ladies looking for real love, this podcast is for you. Real love can sometimes be found with a younger mate. If you believe that your soul mate is "out there" waiting for you, don't give that soul mate an age before you give that person a chance to show you who they really are. True love does not have an age. When it presents itself to you, you will know. Just be open to the idea that your love may not match your written criteria, when it is real.
Today, I am joined by some queens who like me, know a thing or two about a broken heart and more importantly, about true love. Hope you enjoy this podcast as much as we enjoyed bring it to you.
Dr Ayanna Eastman, Professor Communication, educator scholar, entrepreneur, proud single mother, sister, aunt, and most importantly, woman of God. (Check her out on http://www.successfulmom.home.blog )
Mrs. Alicia Bazen, is a Caribbean American woman and a graduate of the Boyd Law School at University of Las Vegas. Currently she works as a legal professional in the insurance industry. Mrs. Bazen is an advisory member for caregivers with NCAN, a neuroendocrine cancer support group, as well as the creator of the "Abbiness Handmade Jewelry" line. Her jewelry is available for sale via her instagram http://www.instagram.com/abbiness_designs
I wanted to do this topic for those of you experiencing the fear and uncertainty that follows an autism diagnosis. Everyone knows someone or has someone in their family on the autism spectrum. After 13 years raising our son on the spectrum, We are here to tell you that "Joy cometh in the morning!" His speech is coming in nicely. He and I coauthored a book called , "Art Is My Voice" (available on Amazon and this site) which was inspired by me observing his way of communicating before he had actual words. I began to heal after I came to terms with the fact that my son did not need to change, I needed to change to meet his special needs. It was not easy, however, it became easier, once I surrendered and decided to see this journey as an opportunity for me to grow and learn.
Today, I was joined by both expert Occupational Therapist Lesley Ann Bailey, http://www.instagram.com/eyebrows72 and parents of a child on the spectrum, Mrs Paula Hospedales-Bosland http://www.instagram.com/hospe_chick and Dr Rhonda McEwen @http://www.twitter.com/rhondamcewen You can follow me on http://www.instagram.com/basiapowell http://www.twitter.com/BasiaPowell
As I began my research for this episode, I stumbled upon some interesting statistics. My research confirmed for me that men cheat at a higher rate than women. However, they both cheat for different reasons. In addition, I was also astonished to find out that infidelity is not the number one cause for a divorce. According to divorce.com, that the majority of couples get divorced due to communication and financial issues rather than issues associated with infidelity. Who would have thought. Nevertheless, infidelity continues to cause a great deal of pain to both men and women. I wanted to hear the ladies views on why infidelity happens, how to address and get past it if and when it occurs in your relationship.
As I began my research for this episode, I stumbled upon some interesting statistics. My research confirmed for me that men cheat at a higher rate than women. However, they both cheat for different reasons. In addition, I was also astonished to find out that infidelity is not the number one cause for a divorce. According to divorce.com, that the majority of couples get divorced due to communication and financial issues rather than issues associated with infidelity. Who would have thought. Nevertheless, infidelity continues to cause a great deal of pain to both men and women. I wanted to hear the ladies views on why infidelity happens, how to address and get past it if and when it occurs in your relationship.
Today my ladies and I opened up about the impact the past year and pandemic have had our own mental health. I know we are not alone. The question is, "How do we move forward and become a healthier version of ourselves? We all need to design a path to improving and maintaining healthy, happy minds. As our expert Dawn Townsend calls it, “We need to take care of our mental wellness”.
This is such an important issue, I decided to invite Mrs Dawn Townsend, a licensed therapist based in the United States. This is not an easy topic, so we had to call in the expert in order to have an informed and responsible discussion.
Today, justice was served. And while this verdict will not bring back George Floyd or any other person of color who was wrongfully killed by the police, it certainly sent a message that, "enough is enough." I am joined by Mrs. Maua Mosha Alleyne http://www.instagram/com/maafristyles and Dr Sydelle Ross http://www.instagram.com/sydellerossmd The best way I can describe our collective feeling is perhaps by saying, we were numb with pain. Three black female professionals from different parts of the world. One from Africa and the other two from the Caribbean. Our origins are different, yet our identities and pains are the same on American soil. We got together for this broadcast in solidarity, to celebrate a victory that addresses our collective pain, validates the present and points us all in the right direction for the future.
This week I am joined by Dr Stephanie Thompson, Reproductive Endocrinologist and Infertility specialist , keep up with her on http://www.instagram.com/dr_smthompson and Mrs Alana Avis, Cyber Security Risk Executive, follow her on http://www.instagram.com/beautybfly(see bios below). And of course you can follow your girl at http://www.instagram.com/basiapowellWe discussed the Derek Chauvin's trial for the murder of George Floyd, as well as how you identify a racist vs an ally, and lots more.
In Episode 5 of my Ask Basia podcast, I speak with two qualified queens Dr. Sydelle Ross and Mrs. Alana Avis. This was not an easy topic for us, as we are all experiencing flash backs watching the trial of Derek Chauvin for the murder of George Floyd. However, I am thankful that they were brave enough to take a stand and say how they feel, as so many declined for varied reasons.
In this podcast I am joined by Occupational Therapist, Ms Lesley Ann Bailey and Ms. Nina Babel, founder of NIBA Management Group. Nina is a Drone Pilot, Fashion, and Portrait Photographer. By day, Nina works as an IT Project Management Consultant.
This week I am joined by Dr Stephanie Thompson and Dr Ayanna Eastman. These Caribbean American women had a lot to say on this topic.
Basia talks withDr Ross is an Anesthesiologist and Pain Specialist, Mrs. Alicia Bazen, a graduate of the Boyd Law School at UNLV and currently works as a legal professional in the insurance industry, and Ms. Lisa Wu Fate, Deputy General Counsel for Bold Penguin. The ladies discussed the negative impact of the Bachelor franchise on women.
Basia discusses the fall out out the Oprah Interview with Prince Harry and Meghan Markle.