Thick Smart Authentic: Recent Episodes
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Lifestyle and culture podcast were we have thick, smart and authentic conversations focusing on women of color.
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Episode 44: Plateau Follow the socials and talk with us
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Episode 43: Elevate & Explore Ft
We have the lovely Rene behind Elevate and Explore.
Gem: Elevate and Explore blackns
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Episode 42: AmbitionFt Go Get Hers
Gem: https://gogethersboutique.com
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Episode 41: I see you ft evolvingembers & emilysphotography
In today episode we have the ladies behind the “I see you” calendar
Gem: I see you calendar @evolvingembers @_emilysphotography1_
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Episode 40: Butterflies and Solidiute
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Hosts Lakara: @karadraya Gabrielle: @thatsgabe
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Curvy Con Whats in my bag
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Happy Birthday to Us #Januarybabies
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We reflect on the year 2020
Questions to ask ? What will you continue to work on in 2021 ?
Gem: Smart Watches
Episode 37: Service Etiquette 101 ft hair.biz & slayedbyhilleb This week's episode we chat with local hair stylist Neomy & nail tech Hillie about service etiquette and crazy client requests.
Guests Neomy @Hair.biz Hillie @slayebyhilleb16
Gem: TIP !For you service Bicycle Thief Restaurant Follow the socials and talk with us
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Curvy Con Whats in my bag
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Hosts Lakara: @karadraya Gabrielle: @thatsgabe
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Curvy Con Whats in my bag
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Hosts Lakara: @karadraya Gabrielle: @thatsgabe
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Curvy Con Whats in my bag
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Episode 34 : Rebuilding after Dorian
Krishaunda Cartwright shares her story of rebuilding after Hurricane Dorian one year later.
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Curvy Con Whats in my bag
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Episode 33 : Insecurities…….
This week's episode we talk about physical insecurities and how we overcame them .
Hosts Lakara: @karadraya Gabrielle: @thatsgabe
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Curvy Con Whats in my bag
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Episode 32 : Growing Pains: The Joys of Adulthood
This week's episode we chat about coping with growth.
Hosts Lakara: @karadraya Gabrielle: @thatsgabe
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Curvy Con Whats in my bag
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We're back !! This week's episode we have the lovely Dena where we talk about the current state of the world and the trope of being a strong black woman.
Guests- Dena
@yafavgirldee @vitamindee.ent
Salt Water Sessions
Every Friday 4:30-6:30pm on the Halifax Waterfront showcasing and celebrate new local talent, food and communtty @saltyardsessions.hfx
Hosts Lakara: @karadraya Gabrielle: @thatsgabe
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Curvy Con Whats in my bag
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This week's episode we have Financial Advisor Anne Lake and we talk about credit, financial anxiety and the multiple ways a financial advisor can help you.
Guests- Anne Lake anne.lake@sunlife.com Facebook:Anne Lake-Sun Life Financial Advisor
1st Money Buyers Seminar 2-610 Wright Avenue, Dartmouth
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Curvey Con Whats in my bag
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This week's episode we have Pastor Matthew Eugene Thomas to chat with us about community, faith, connection and passing the baton.
Guests- Matthew Eugene Thomas Deepwaterchurch.com
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This week's episode is about discipline and motivation. We talk about creating healthy habits and enforcing discipline in our lives.
Episode 27:Hydration & Hustle ft Nyesha
On this week's episode we talked to licensed aesthetician and business owner Nyesha about skincare,beauty and of course FASHION ! Nyesha
IG:@Polished902
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Episode 26:
Episode 26 we are reflecting on 2019.Join us by answering these reflective questions
1.Did you meet your personal goals for the year ? 2.Highs and Lows of 2019 ? 3.What do you wanna leave in 2019? 4.What do you wanna bring and/or continue in 2020? Giveaway Alert Opens Dec 15th-21st 2019 Please Check Our Instagram for details
Curvy Con Whats in my bag
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Intro Song: Meaghentheestallion-Cash Sh**t
Episode 25:
Curvey Con Whats in my bag
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Miss Nikki-msnikki_xo
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Intro Song:Brown Skin Girl-Beyonce
Episode 26:Crossover episode Qtr PAst 4
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Qtr PAst 4
For more audio and episodes from Quarter Past 4 Podcast find them at https://www.instagram.com/qtrpast4pod... https://quarterpast4.podbean.com https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbUV... https://www.instagram.com/robertisswift/ https://www.instagram.com/calvinglyde/ https://www.instagram.com/freddysnohero/ https://www.instagram.com/docsmurfsart/ https://twitter.com/DennisFreeFall https://twitter.com/Robertisswift https://twitter.com/CalvinGlyde https://twitter.com/FreddysNoHero https://twitter.com/DJDocSmurf
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Episode 23: Anniversary Episode This week we celebrate our 1 year anniversary !!! Whoot Whoot, we reflect on one year of podcasting and our experience at The Curvy Con 2019
Our Go to Plus Size Brands
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Intro Song:Tony! Toni ! Tone- Anniversary
Episode 22: Travel Hacks Ft. travelnichekish This week we talk about budgeting for that upcoming trip, traveling alone and not being afraid with the lovely travelista Dykysha
Dykysha https://travelnichekish.blogspot.com/ @goldxheartx
Travelnichekish Tips Skyscanner.ca Secretflying.com Yyzdeals.com Booking.com Selloffvactions.com tripcentral.co
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Episode 21:
This week, we have a special guest, makeup artist Jamira Berry, where we talk about challenges in freelancing, makeup on film and tips for a “no makeup” makeup look.
Skin Care products:
-Luna Mini -Peter Thomas Ross Kit -Witch Hazel -Bioderma -Mac Comfort Cream -Jojoba Oil
Stay All Day Make-Up -Cinema Secrets Super Sealer Mattifying Setting Spray -Setting Powder After Primer and Before Foundation
Gem- Cinema Secrets Brush Cleaner
Glam By Jam @_glambyjam jamiraab@hotmail.com
Our Go to Plus Size Brands
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"Don't Let Your Sickness Define You", We chat with Brittany Vaillancourt as she talks about health issues she has been battling.
Brittany Vaillancourt brittanyvaillancourt@gmail.com
Our Go to Plus Size Brands
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This week's episode we have a mid-way check in with our 2019 goals
How would you describe 2019 thus far ? Are you staying on track with what you wanted to accomplish this year? Are we staying in track or naw? Why or Why Not ?
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Episode 18: Let's Talk About Money ft Anne Lake
This week we talk about budgeting,saving, life insurance and looking cute on a budget. We talk to Anne Lake a financial advisor with Sun Life FInancial and she giving us all the tips.
Anne Lake Anne.Lake@sunlife.com 902-488-7018
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Episode 17: Let's Break the Ice
Do you like it glossy or matte? Snapchat or Instagram.This week we are full of ice breakers.
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Episode 16: Choosing The Meaningful Over the Urgent
This week's episode we talk about managing our time by choosing what's meaningful over the urgent.
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Episode 15: 100 Pounds Down
Today we talk to inspirational fitness couch Melissa Bundy. She encourages us to say yes to Ourselves and to strive for progress not perfection.
Instagram: @melissafitandfab
Facebook: Melissa’s Motivational Madness
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Todays episode we discuss love and loving yourself
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Episode 13: Wildcard
Todays episode we are doing a wildcard, lots of questions to get to know us better
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This week, we talk with the owners of Bailly’s Fragrance Ariel Gough and Edwina Govindsamy, Where we get into the coversation of entrepreneurship, women in business and not being afraid to pivot.
bailly.co @Baillyfragrance baillybrands@gmail.com
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Episode 11:Protecting your Energy
This week, we talk with Rashida about energy work, memories and protecting and keeping that same energy throughout life
Rashida Symonds @mightyroyalmystic infro@mightyroyal.com
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Episode 10: Our Stories
This week, we talk with The Objective News Agency about their documentary “School to Prison Pipeline and the black agenda.
Viewing for the School to Prison Pipeline in February
Cole Harbour Library - February 19th
North Branch Library- February 21st
Spring Garden Rd Library-February 25th @theobectivens
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Episode 9: Everybody Ain’t A Hourglass Shape
This week, we talk about the highs and lows of being plus size
Hosts Lakara: @karadraya Gabrielle: @thatsgabe
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Welcome to our introduction of Thick Smart & Authentic, were we have thick smart and authentic conversations focusing on women of color wellness and self care. Please note there is a brief silence between 17;39, please skip to 18:16 to continue* This week ,Counselor and Social Worker Rajean Willis joins us for a discussion on mental health
Rajean Willis is a social worker and clinical therapist from Halifax, Nova Scotia,she has a private practice where she focuses on having a balance of one-on- one counselling therapeutic intervention, and also providing education via lecturing, presentations, facilitation, training and research.
Rajeanwillis.com Instaghram:qu3en_jean
Hosts Lakara: @karadraya Gabrielle: @thatsgabe
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2019, We Ready ! Episode 7 we are reflecting on 2018.Join us by answering these reflective questions
- What is the biggest lesson learned in 2018?
- What is the biggest lesson I learned about myself?
- What’s something I didn’t accomplish?
- What is the biggest thing that I accomplished in 2018?
- What would have made this a stronger year?
- How was the overall year?
- What was good in 2018 ?
- Was I good in 2018 ?
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Episode 6 we talk about code switching and themes from the film “The Hate You Give” . Please rate and subscribe
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TSA Episode 5: Thick & Fit Today's episode we talk about our ups and downs with fitness, through our childhood until now in our adulthood.
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Todays episode we have a authentic conversation with naualitisita & entrepreneur Kienya Booker. This episode was filled with good vibes and lots of laughter.
Kenyia Booker is a Beauty and Natural Hair Enthusiast from North Preston, Nova Scotia she is the founder of Kaekoes Hair and skin products as well K.B Golden Hair Fetish hair company. Also her viral photo known as “who’s the mom”, where she posted a picture of her and her daughters as well her Youtube and natualistia social media presence.
@kienyabooker https://kaekoes.com/ https://kbgoldenhairfetish.com/
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In this episode we touch on the Netflix film Nappily Ever After and discuss our personal natural hair journeys Hosts @karadraya @thatsgabe
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In this episode we talk about transitions through life and seasons, how much we love fall as well as growing and building.
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TSA Episode 1; Recap of Summer 2018
In this episode we recap the events of summer in our city and we also discuss what its like being a plus size woman in heat of summer.
Hosts Lakara: @karadraya Gabrielle: @thatsgabe
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