Cocoa Butter and Communion

• The Unpack: Catching up with Jessica

  Hey Village! Jessica is back for more conversation, laughter, and love. In this episode, we explore the evolution of club culture (I am not an expert, but Jessica might be). As always, you get a firsthand look into our friendship through our conversation about relationships, cultural critiques, raising children, true love, and growth.   Jessica is my platonic wife, my bestie, and my friendship soulmate. She is a professional boss baddie, an amazing mom, a beautiful friend, and she is absolutely hilarious (she needs to start writing sitcoms or do standup).  Follow the show on IG @groundedrootscollective Find us on Facebook at Grounded Roots Therapy Collective, Inc.  The show is now on YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/@CocoaButterAndCommunion (Make sure to subscribe)  Rate the podcast on Apple Podcasts. Your support is amazing!     

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• Confidence Unleashed: The Journey of Self-Discovery- A Conversation with Sylmia Britt

  Hey Village! I missed y'all, but I come bringing gifts. This episode, I am chatting with the beautiful Sylmia Britt, and we discuss the art of growth, all while maintaining joy. We share about liberating experiences like eating deviled eggs while watching Raheem DeVaughn sing his face off and self-acceptance, all while owning your essence and reinvesting in each other.   Sylmia has a background rooted in military values and enriched by experiences in the California State government. Sylmia is an accomplished author, speaker, and advocate committed to fostering growth and positive impact. Her passion for continuous learning and advocacy led to the creation of GBU Consulting CA, which presents WeThriveAbove – a consulting firm focused on building individual and business capacity. Sylmia’s expertise spans social science principles and Business Administration, reflecting her dedication to career and business development. Her unwavering commitment to empowerment, inclusivity, and positive impact guides her and the services of WeThriveAbove. Through her innovative, human-centered approach, Sylmia strives to empower individuals and businesses alike to achieve their fullest potential and make a lasting difference in their communities.  You can find Sylmia online at www.wethriveabove.com or on Instagram @ we_thriveabove. Follow the show on IG @groundedrootscollective 

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• Basking in the Black Girl Glow: A Conversation with Regina Lawless and Jasmine Nutt

  Hey Village! Happy Black History Month, all month long. In this episode, I chat with Regina Lawless, founder of Bossy and Blissful and Jasmine Nutt, President of A Seat at the Table Community Initiative about their event, Black Girl Glow, which is a space for healing and restoration, showcasing various activities that cater to the holistic well-being of Black women. In this conversation, we talk about the importance of community support for Black women, the complexities of cultural identity, the challenges of burnout, and so much more.  Regina Lawless, MSOD, is a bestselling author, speaker, spiritual teacher, and former head of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) at Instagram. In addition, Regina is the founder and CEO of Bossy & Blissful, a restorative community for Black women leaders. Regina has 18+ years of HR experience working for Fortune 500 companies across various industries, including Target, Virgin America Airlines, and Intel. Her first book, “Do You,” was published by Greenleaf Book Group, in partnership with Fast Company, in February 2024. In 2021, Regina was appointed to the Board of the World Women Foundation and serves as an Advisory Council Member for the University of San Francisco’s Engineering Program. She is a graduate of California State University, Sacramento, in Communication Studies and holds a Master of Science degree in Organization Development from the University of San Francisco. Regina is a Bay Area native and currently resides there with her partner, teenage son and their dog, Rocket. She is an avid reader, loves listening to music and podcasts, and practicing yoga.   Jasmine Nutt, MSW, Sociologist and Humanitarian is the ASSATTCI President and a multi-passionate leader with over 15 years experience bringing the marginalized into alignment with reality. Having a challenging, yet protected, lived experience allowed Jasmine the unique ability and opportunities to cultivate dynamic shifts in systems designed to maintain the status quo. Jasmine currently resides in Sacramento, CA creating community and healing generational cycles with her two neurodiverse children.   The event, Black Girl Glow is Saturday, February 22, 2025 at A Seat at the Table Bookstore, 9257 Laguna Springs Dr., Suite 130, Elk Grove, CA 92578.    Get your tickets here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/black-girl-glow-a-day-of-healing-self-love-and-restoration-tickets-1217237442959?aff=oddtdtcreator    If you cannot make the event, but want to support, donate here  https://donate.stripe.com/fZe9CbeJW42Scww4gj    For information regarding sponsorships, please direct your inquiries to [email protected] or text (925) 325-0439    Visit Regina Lawless' website www.reginalawless.com  Follow her on IG @Regina.Lawless   Follow Jasmine @luvjazzy   

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• The Art of Letting Go: A Conversation with Chi-Chi Anyanwu

  Hey Village! My dearest, Chi-Chi Anyanwu, is back and of course a time was to be had. On this episode, we talk about emotional journeys in friendships as well as adjusting to the new around us. We talk about the complexities of friendship breakups but finding beauty and growth within those breakups; the importance of self-reflection and loving self first. Since the two of us are heading into the Golden Girls house, we are talked about life in the mid-life stage.  Chi-Chi has been rediscovering the music of Randy Crawford, I have been rediscovering Luther Vandross (sorry mom) and we are convinced that if you do not like Anita Baker, something is terribly wrong.  Follow the show @groundedrootscollective       

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• The Beauty of Social Commentary with Malikka Rogers

  Hey Village, Malikka is back and there is no introduction needed. In this episode we talk about Malikka's journey into badly edited books, cultural reflections, and relationships (hey, we've all dealt with some mess). Our conversation, as always, is dripping with humor (we funny), insights (we smart), and deep understandings of the complexities of identity and relationships (we hella deep). We touch on the challenges of aging and share personal experiences and strategies for health and wellness (perimenopause is all the rage).  Consider donating to the folks in the Altadena area. When redlining was everyday practice, this community became home to hundreds of Black families who couldn't buy anywhere else in the city.  Link to Altadena families that need support: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1pK5omSsD4KGhjEHCVgcVw-rd4FZP9haoijEx1mSAm5c/htmlview?urp=gmail_link Altadena seed library was founded with the intention of creating a community resource to promote seed equity, education, and distribution. Consider sending your seeds or cash to them, as well :)  https://www.altadenaseedlibrary.com/ Follow Malikka on her socials  Facebook (Tackling Tomfoolery), IG (@tacklingtomfool) and the the site formally known as Twitter (@MalikkaRodgers)  

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