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Beverly and Mia

Just two black women living in our purpose! Join us, Bev and Mia, for discussions on physical mental health, current news, lifestyle, beauty, advice and more! Leave your stories to be featured at askbevandmia@gmail.com. New Episodes dropping weekly!

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Hey Melanated Girlies! We Are Back With Another Episode. This episode is a little different from our normal segments. This week's episode is called “Girl Don’t Stress, Decompress”. Today we are reflecting on our 1st quarter of 2023. We are getting transparent about our wins, losses, and lessons learned so far. Life can get busy! We love to stay book’d and busy, without the stress. So this episode is dedicated to all the girlies out here who are in need of a moment to decompress. Time Stamps: 1:30 Wins and Losses4:47 Current Must Watches9:17 Our Fav Bops13:01 Black Excellence19:37 Girl Dont Stress Lets Decompress21:56 What are your wins so far?34:25 What are your losses so far57:57 What lessons have you learned so far1:23:31 What do you look forward to this yearLinks:Black ExcellenceBlack Girl Floristshttps://www.blackgirlflorists.com/@blackgirlflorists IGMolded By Miahttps://www.moldedbymia.com/@moldedbymiaaThe Lilac Tablehttps://www.instagram.com/_thelilactable/

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"Let It Go!!"

Today we are discussing the ways we can get in our own way in our fitness journey, personal life, and mental health journey. It's time to let go of unhealthy habits and make room for new ways of thinking!

Recap:

(0:00) - Intro/Wins+Losses/Song Of The Week/TV Movie Of The Week

(16:38) - Black Excellence

Vital’s By V: Freshest cold press juices. Available for pick up and delivery

Owner: Victoria Walker

Insta: @vitalsbyv

Website: Vitals By V Website

MaiSignatureCollection: Body Jewelry, Dallas based but can order anywhere online

Owner: Maiya Dalton

Insta: @maisignaturecollection

Website: https://maisignaturecollection.com/

(21:55)- Get Molded By Mia

4 Ways You’re Getting In Your Own Way In Your Fitness Journey.

4 Practical Ways To Get Out Of Your Own Way.

(43:00) - Health Is Wealth

Reasons You Can't Move Forward, Resources To Move Forward, & Benefits Of Moving Forward.

(1:12:51) - Let’s Get Into It

A Time Where We Had To Let The Old Way Of Thinking Go! It's Testimony Time.

(1:31:30) - Life Hacks: Resources To Empower You:

Let That Shit Go Journal

Letting go of the Past: How to Live in the Present Moment:

Destroy this Book

The Mindful Coping Podcast- mindful practices for everyday living

Black Girl Mediation Playlist

Body Fat Scale

(1:35:20) - Word of Wisdom + Affirmation of the week:

“Incredible change happens in your life when you decide to take control of what you do have power over instead of craving control over what you don’t.” ― Steve Maraboli

Affirmation: I am strong enough to overcome challenges.

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Hey Melanted Girlies! We Are Backk!!

Black Excellence:

  • "Hustle Blendz"

Instagram: @hustleblendz

Website: www.hustleblendz.com

  • “Faith Boss Community”

Instagram: @thefaithboss @faithbosscommunity

  • "Ami Cole (ah-me co-lay)"

Black owned clean beauty brand

Owner: Diarrha (Ji -rra-jay) N’Diaye

Instagram: @byamicole

Website: www.amicole.com

Get Molded With Mia:

How To Embrace The Process In Your Fitness Journey

Health is Wealth with Bev

Staying Motivated in your Mental Health Journey

Mood Tracker + Journaling Resources:

  • Be Rooted: Prioritize Yourself Daily Wellness Planner
  • The Homegirl Therapist Resources
  • Amazon: The Self-Love Workbook:
  • Amazon: Let That Sh*t Go Journal
  • Amazon: My Therapist Told Me to Journal/Workbook

Let's Get Into: "Trusting & Embracing The Process"

Our Personal Stories! It's Testimony Time.

Life Hacks: Tools & Resources To Stay On Track

  • Melanted Girlie Goal Sheet
  • Melanated Girlie Bingo Board
  • Target 2023 Black Owned Planner
  • Amazon Illustrative Goal Setting Journal

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Black Excellence of the Week:

Urban Sky Counseling

Michelle O'Quinn, LCSW

https://www.urbanskytherapy.com/

@urbanskycounseling

Business Name: Londyn Me’Chelle Aesthetics

Owner: Tiffany Jones

Does facials, microdermabrasion (exfoliating), Back facials, Nanofusion (reduces hyperpigmentation, sunspots, and wrinkles)

Booking Site: ​​https://pocketsuite.io/book/londynmechelle

@tifflaserpro

Ask Bev and Mia: Question of the Week?:

“My boyfriend has so much baggage from his past that carries over into our relationship. It's beginning to bother me and I’m not sure if I can handle it? How do I deal with this feeling? Should I tell him? Any advice would honestly help!!”- M.P.

Get Molded With Mia:

Not Only Bodies Are Built In The Gym, Confidence Is Too!

Stay Beautiful (Beauty and Hair):

Balling on a Budget! Our Fav Inexpensive Places to Shop:

Shein, Amazon, LovelyWholesale, Forever 21, Shu Dealz, Target, Ross, Marshalls. DD’s Discounts, and Tj Maxx

Mental Health Is Wealth With Bev

Defeating Imposter Syndrome: You Got This Sis!

Life Hacks:

You’re a walking billboard, put your best self forward and make good first impressions.

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Happy Black History Month!

Black Excellence of the Week:

Build Your Own Crown-Pretied Headwraps

https://www.instagram.com/buildyourowncrown/

Pop Up Shops or Buy Online

Tiffany Danielle Morris

I Heart Chiro, Sports & Family Chiropractic -Dr. Brittany Person,

Certified Chiropractor, BA of Exercise Science UTA,

Parker College of Chiropractic, Doctorate of Chiropractic.

Practice Located in Dallas TX, https://www.iheartchiro.com/

-Get Molded by Mia: Body Image in the Black Community

-Stay Beautiful: Black Owned Must Haves

https://ntrgldshop.com/products/african-black-soap-bar https://kncbeauty.com/products/all-natural-collagen-infused-lip-mask-5-pack

https://www.beautybay.com/p/uoma-beauty/say-what-foundation/black-pearl-t2w/

https://www.camillerose.com/collections/the-lavender-collection/products/lavender-fresh-cleanse?variant=12232845656157Naturals

-Our Natural Hair Journey and Stories

-Health is Wealth with Bev: Mental Health Resources For The Black Community

Health in Her Hue, Zocdoc, Shanta J, Everythingsheisco, Therapy for Black Girls

-Black History Quiz

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Black Excellence of the Week:

Everything That Sparkles-

Miss Sparkle- Dallas, Texas

@sparkleplugg_

everythingsparkles.glossgenius.com

-Mikenzi Jones

Black Is Beautiful Collection at Target

Instagram: @kenzistudioco

Quick Announcement:

Bands And Brunch at Dream Performance

Feb. 26th at 11:00 am- $30

https://form.jotform.com/212905236254149

-What are some ways to stay positive with good energy on a daily basis? -S.M.

-Get Molded By Mia: Spotting Burnout

-Stay Beautiful: Milk Makeup & As I Am Cowash

-Health is Wealth With Bev: Practicing Positive Self Talk

-Entrepreneurship: Blocking Out The Haters and Nay-sayers

-What's New?: Lauren Field Smiths Death, New Lick Song, Megan Good Single Now, Kanye and His new Boo

-Life Hacks: Spotting Negative People In Your Circle

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Black Excellence of the Week:

Jalonni Weaver-Photographer

Instagram: @lonniiiij

https://www.lonnijphotography.com/

-Black Woman Owned Art Gallery In Dallas

“Daisha Board Gallery”

Addy: 2111 Sylvan Ave Dallas, TX 75208

Website: www.daishaboardgallery.com

Hours: Tues-Fri Noon-6pm

Sat: 1pm-6pm

Solo Exhibition: Sharidyn Barnes “Unseen”

-Quick Announcement

Dream Performance Community Workout, Jan 29th at 10am

Combined HIIT/Bootcamp Style, Boxing, & Cycling

http://fwdreamperformance.com/

-"What is toxic to you? How do I know if I'm toxic?"

-Get Molded By Mia: Finding Balance Overall

-Stay Beautiful: Inexpensive Skincare Products + Twist Out Recommendation

-Health is Wealth With Bev: Controlling Stress and its Effects

-Entrepreneurship: The Importance of Discipline and Being Focused

-What's New?: Insecure Finale, Taco Bell Wings EW, The IG models are at it again (Ari), Drake and His Hot Sauce, Maya getting her flowers, Elmo the menace

-Life Hacks: Sticking to New Year Resolutions

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Black Excellence of the Week:

Studio E Fitt by E'Lyn- Cycling Classes

IG: studioefitt

https://www.studioefitt.com/

Aso Dara _Headwraps and Headbands

IG: Asodara

https://asodara.com/

Subscribe to our Email Newletter (and get Mia's freebie):

https://miaandbev.com/subscribe

-Christmas Shenanigans

-Stop Letting Social Media Influence Your Relationships, Goals, Milestones, Body Goals/Standards Negatively

-Ways To Improve The Way You Eat That Doesn’t Include A Meal Plan with Mia

-Mindfulness & Meditation with Bev

-Megan thee Stallion and Tory Trial Started, Jacquees Singing National Anthem LOL, Travis Scott L’s CACTI has been discontinued,. Jussie Smollet GUILTY, Simone Biles named Time Magazine Athlete of the Year

-Importance of Sunscreen

-Getting organized with your business and content creation

Happy Holidays everyone!

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Black Excellence of the Week: Shoutout to the Mompreneurs this week!

-Natalia Nichole aka Mutha Hustla

Creative Concept Consulting and Designs

www.natalianichole.com @mrsmuthahustla

-Demetria aka Meech Did My Nails

Fort Worth Based Nail Tech

www.meech-the-nail-tech.square.site/

@meech_didmynails

-Black at a PWI: Experience, tips, lessons

-Healthy Snacking is Essential with Mia

-Debunking Mental Health Misconceptions with Bev

-JT and Uzi, Joel Olsteen giving Ozark vibes, The Shumprets, EW at Tristan Thompson (whats your stats lol), and London on Da Track get ya baby mama Ebonii

-DFW Natural Hair Specialist (@the.curlfairy), Eyeliner and Blush tips, TULA Rose Glow & Get It Cooling & Brightening Eye Balm

-Importance of Networking -Moving on from a relationship: choose yourself

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Black Excellence of the Week:

The Blase Co by Shedrick Collins

Instagram: @theblaseco

Website: www.theblaseco.com

Black Girl Magic Sparkling Wine by McBride Sisters

Instagram: @mcbridesisters

Website: www.mcbridesisters.com

-Red & Green Flags of Friendship

-Body Genetics with Mia (https://www.moldedbymia.com/post/understanding-your-genetics-what-s-your-body-type)

-Cognitive Dissonance with Bev

-Justice for Ahmaud, Chris Sails the Stalker, NLE Choppa and Jessie J

-Protective Style Take Down

-Importance of Vision in Business

-Bev's 5 Tips for Exposure for Content Creators:

aspireiq.com, obvious.ly.com, activate.social, fohr.com, octoly.com, socialnative.com

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Black Excellence of the Week:

Symone Protective Styles- Dallas Locs Expert

Instagram; @symoneprotectivestyles (Book on IG)

Dream Performance- Family Friendly Fort Worth Based Gym

Instagram: @_dreamperformance

www.dfwdreamperformance.com

-Mia's Gym Do's and Donts

-Recognizing Imposter Syndrome with Bev

-Rico Nasty Disrespect, Ewwww at DaBaby, RIP Young Dolph

-Blocking Out Exes and Setting Boundaries

-Using Your Audience/Followers Correctly

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Welcome to the first episode!

Black Excellence Of The Week:

Chef MeMe of Creative Cuisine Catering: https://www.creativecuisinescatering.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/creativecuisinescatering/

BeRooted Stationary and Gifts: https://berootedco.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/berootedco/

-5 tips for creating fitness goals

-Giving Yourself Breaks/ Seasonal Affective Disorder

-Travis Scott & AstroWorld, Summer Walker, Proud Family

-Dandruff, Milk Makeup, REM Beauty

-Red Flags and Green Flags When Dating

-Graduating, Pursuing your Passion, Choosing the right Graduate School