Podcast Episodes

The Meantime

Season 2 Episode 25

Atlanta is having one of those “fake spring” weeks. Warm sunshine one day, cold temperatures the next. It feels like the weather is faking us out.

Tha…

4 months, 2 weeks ago

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Soft Life. Hard Truths.

Season 2 Episode 24

Most of us have been told that growth requires discomfort. Intellectually, we get that. We nod along. We agree. Emotionally? It hits different.

In thi…

5 months, 2 weeks ago

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The Real Deal Holyfield: A Refreshing and Honest Look at Marriage with Carline Hooker

Season 2 Episode 23

In this episode, host Kianti sits down with her homegirl, Carline Hooker, the "saleswoman extraordinaire" and founder of NetworkIt.

Carline brings 14 …

6 months ago

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Gentle Beginnings

Season 2 Episode 22

It’s been a minute, but I’m back and easing into the year with intention.

In this episode, I’m talking about why I’m rejecting “strong starts” and cho…

6 months, 2 weeks ago

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Soft Endings

Season 2 Episode 21

In this the last episode of 2025 and as we roll into the end of the year, I want to offer something different. No “end the year strong.” No “grind ‘t…

7 months, 3 weeks ago

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Caring for the Little Girl Within

Season 2 Episode 20

In this week’s episode of Black Girls Bonding, I’m talking about something I never expected to record an episode on: what it means to reparent yourse…

8 months, 1 week ago

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Let Yourself Feel the Win

Season 2 Episode 19

In this episode, Kianti talks about the importance of holding on to hope, especially when the world feels unpredictable. Inspired by the recent Democ…

8 months, 3 weeks ago

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When to Fight and When to Let Go

Season 2 Episode 18

Some fights are worth it. Others? They’re invitations to let go.

In this week’s episode of Black Girls Bonding, I’m reflecting on one of life’s hardes…

9 months, 1 week ago

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When Everything Feels Heavy

Season 2 Episode 17

Things are heavy right now.

In this short and heartfelt episode, I’m talking about what it feels like to live in a world that’s constantly demanding o…

9 months, 3 weeks ago

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Are We Okay?

Season 2 Episode 16

This week on Black Girls Bonding, I’m asking a simple but heavy question: Are we okay?

Lately, I’ve noticed so much vitriol online. Yes, the internet …

10 months ago

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