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Self-quarantine has allowed us to shift focus and priorities. For Jernell, she has reignited her passion for cooking and Shanika is working on loving herself more. Mentioned in this episode: Nap Bishop -  https://thenapministry.wordpress.com/  Harvard Business Review articles - https://hbr.org/2020/04/the-restorative-power-of-ritual Bryant Terry - Afro-Vegan https://bookshop.org/books/afro-vegan-farm-fresh-african-caribbean-and-southern-flavors-remixed/9781607745310 Auraology: https://www.auraology.net Bayron Handmade Wave of Change Jacket: https://www.bayronhandmade.com/shop/wave Sew Liberated Lichen Duster: https://sewliberated.com/products/lichen-duster-pdf-sewing-pattern?mc_cid=135deec9af&mc_eid=29f9058fb1 Mimi G Misses' Mens & Teen's Jacket & Hood: https://www.simplicity.com/simplicity-storefront-catalog/patterns/brands/simplicity-sewing-pattern-s9052-misses-mens--teens-jacket--hood/ Keep in Touch! www.selfcreatedpodcast.com selfcreatedpodcast@gmail.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/selfc

Taking back my sleep and my sanity. Keep in Touch! www.selfcreatedpodcast.com selfcreatedpodcast@gmail.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/selfcreatedpodcast Instagram: www.instagram.com/selfcreatedpodcast You can listen to on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, Spotify, and Google Play. Apple: https://bit.ly/SelfCreated Stitcher:www.stitcher.com/podcast/selfcrea…ylhu3yHTbl-FD4#/ Spotify:open.spotify.com/show/31ZyslqLq5uCE57yUQM2rk Google: https://bit.ly/SelfCreatedGooglePodcasts Subscribe, Listen, Like, Comment, Share!

Quick update on how I'm holding up, some self-discovery, and loving myself more. Mentioned in this episode: 13 Signs That You’re an Empath : https://highlysensitiverefuge.com/empath-signs/ Lichen Duster: https://sewliberated.com/products/lichen-duster-pdf-sewing-pattern?mc_cid=135deec9af&mc_eid=29f9058fb1 Appreciate the Process: https://shanikapichey.com/2020/03/appreciate-the-process/ Keep in Touch! www.selfcreatedpodcast.com selfcreatedpodcast@gmail.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/selfcreatedpodcast Instagram: www.instagram.com/selfcreatedpodcast You can listen to on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, Spotify, and Google Play. Apple: https://bit.ly/SelfCreated Stitcher:www.stitcher.com/podcast/selfcrea…ylhu3yHTbl-FD4#/ Spotify:open.spotify.com/show/31ZyslqLq5uCE57yUQM2rk Google: https://bit.ly/SelfCreatedGooglePodcasts Subscribe, Listen, Like, Comment, Share!

Proud. Empowering, Inspiring. Bad-Ass Boss Babe. Ahsaki LaFrance-Chachere, owner of Ah-Shi and Indigenous-Owned & Operated Beauty Store in Window Rock, Arizona. Did we mention it's the first Native American owned and operated beauty store in the US? Let that sink in. When Ashsaki's mother was diagnosed with cancer, this prompted her to look at not only what her mother was putting inside her body but what was also being applied on the outside. She started to create moisturizing skincare products for her mother to use (whose skin would be left feeling dry after chemo treatments) and from there her interest and passion continue to grow. In this episode we talk about how it all began, how she choses the ingredients, packaging, colors, marketing, and much, much more. Mentioned in this episode: https://www.ahshibeauty.com/ Keep in Touch! www.selfcreatedpodcast.com selfcreatedpodcast@gmail.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/selfcreatedpodcast Instagram: www.instagram.com/selfcreatedpodcast You can listen to

As we prepare to finish out the end of the first quarter, we look back at what we have accomplished and what will be accomplished. Life is a journey and it will continue to be one until the day you die. How do you want to handle this journey? With joy and gratitude or sadness, guilt and regret? Mentioned in this episode: https://dynamiccyclestudio.com https://www.estherperel.com/blog www.fitcolumbia.com Keep in Touch! www.selfcreatedpodcast.com selfcreatedpodcast@gmail.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/selfcreatedpodcast Instagram: www.instagram.com/selfcreatedpodcast You can listen to on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, and Spotify podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/self…ed/id1345712650 www.stitcher.com/podcast/selfcrea…ylhu3yHTbl-FD4#/ open.spotify.com/show/31ZyslqLq5uCE57yUQM2rk Subscribe, Listen, Like, Comment, Share!

Some days you're the bird. Others, you're the worm. https://tim.blog/2014/12/09/future-crimes/ https://securethoughts.com/how-to-avoid-and-recover-from-a-phishing-scam/ Jernell’s Tips: 1. Take a deep breathe and pause. 2. Try to remove emotions and think logically. If not, find someone that you trust to help walk you through the conversation. Don't be afraid to ask for help. 3. Listen to your intuition/gut. Do not ignore any red flags or things that don't sit well. 4. Hang up and call your bank directly. If you feel the customer service person is asking questions out of the ordinary, hang up & call fraud line to your bank. 5. Don't have your money in one location. Have multiple accounts with different banks that you can access. 6. Setup different types of accounts within the bank so you can move money when necessary. This saved me because my money was dispersed between my multiple accounts. 7. Have your paycheck direct deposit to different account and even banks. 8. Use multi-factoring authorizat

It’s our first official Self-Created Book Club episode!! We’re discussing Children of Blood and Bone, Toni Adeyemi debut Young Adult fantasy novel. In this dystopian world, magic, which focuses on Orisha, is thought to have been vanquished. The story is told through the point of view of four main characters: Zelie, Inan, Amari, and Tzain. Tomi touches on a lot of topics in her book: greed, colorism, classism, love, friendship and loss. Mentioned in this episode: http://www.tomiadeyemi.com The Minority Eye: News, Events, and Issues Concerning African American and Latino Communities www.theminorityeye.com Keep in Touch! www.selfcreatedpodcast.com selfcreatedpodcast@gmail.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/selfcreatedpodcast Instagram: www.instagram.com/selfcreatedpodcast Keep in Touch! www.selfcreatedpodcast.com selfcreatedpodcast@gmail.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/selfcreatedpodcast Instagram: www.instagram.com/selfcreatedpodcast You can listen to on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, and Spotify podcasts.app

If we had to chose words to describe our Love Language, “Vintage” would be one of them. And it is definitely the love language of our guest today! Sandra Michaan is the creator of Alameda Vintage Fashion Faire, a vintage fashion extravaganza that takes place twice a year. The event is March 13-14th at Michaan's Annex Auction Showroom, 2701 Monarch Street, Alameda, CA 94501 in historic Alameda Point. The event happens in a hangar. Yes, A HANGAR!! From their site: “The Alameda Vintage Fashion Faire is featuring 70 + booths showcasing a wide array of women's & men's clothing, couture, jewelry, accessories, textiles, fine linens and more. The VFF is your BFF for Vintage since 2010 & your Bay Area source for fashions and accessories from every era!” In this episode we talked about how Sandra got into vintage, her tips for a beginner, what pieces you should invest in, how accessories and layers can really change/revamp an outfit, and her thoughts on sustainability and how the younger generation is tack

Sometimes you just gotta talk it out. Keep in Touch! www.selfcreatedpodcast.com selfcreatedpodcast@gmail.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/selfcreatedpodcast Instagram: www.instagram.com/selfcreatedpodcast

I’m having a bit of a rough day so I figured I’d talk it out. Mentioned in this episode: The Secret of the Yoga Sutra: Samadhi Pada Keep in Touch! selfcreatedpodcast@gmail.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/selfcreatedpodcast Instagram: www.instagram.com/selfcreatedpodcast

Grace. Much was needed while recording this week’s episode. The month isn’t going the way we planned for but we will continue to move on and keep striving. Get ready for some advice and us going off tangent a lot. Word of the Week: GRACE Instagram accounts mentioned in this episode The Holistic Psychologist: https://www.instagram.com/the.holistic.psychologist/?hl=en Stone of the Week: Sodalite - focus your energy on feelings of improvement and turn them into thoughts that will produce positive actions (source: www.crystalvaults.com) Keep in Touch! selfcreatedpodcast@gmail.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/selfcreatedpodcast Instagram: www.instagram.com/selfcreatedpodcast Jernell’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jsnsimmons/?hl=en Shanika’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shanikapichey/?hl=en

We don't mess around when it comes to sleep. Sleep is vital for life and right now it is stopping Jernell from living her best life (and if you know Jernell -SHE LIVES HER LIFE). In this Solitaire Session she discusses what steps and routine she's taking to be at her optimal best. No one wants a Grumpy Gemini. Hidrate spark water bottle - https://hidratespark.com/ Adrenal reset diet - The Adrenal Reset Diet: Strategically Cycle Carbs and Proteins to Lose Weight, Balance Hormones, and Move from Stressed to Thriving https://smile.amazon.com/dp/0804140537/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_I0pjEbPAPV3XK Sleep cycle - https://www.sleepcycle.com/ Valerian https://g.co/kgs/4SpfMX Sleep hygiene - https://www.sleepfoundation.org/articles/sleep-hygiene

Discipline. This word tends to get a negative connotation but lately I have been learning a little discipline is my key to freedom. In this Solitaire Session I talk about mini daily goals I have created for myself and how I’m keeping track of them. Keep in Touch! selfcreatedpodcast@gmail.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/selfcreatedpodcast Instagram: www.instagram.com/selfcreatedpodcast

Books, Shows, Movies, Makeup, Skincare…talking about the hits and misses of the year. Keep in Touch! selfcreatedpodcast@gmail.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/selfcreatedpodcast Instagram: www.instagram.com/selfcreatedpodcast

So a new year is coming...hmmm *scratches head* In this episode Jernell and Shanika discuss how they don’t really care that it’s going to be a new year, new decade (even though it should really start at 1 but whatever). They aren’t really making resolutions (Well, Shanika wants to increase her Doc Martens collection) but they realize they are doing what they want to do and it’s pretty f*cking awesome. This podcast turned into a bit of therapy session we both needed. Oh, get yourself a weighted blanket, ‘kay?! Keep in Touch! selfcreatedpodcast@gmail.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/selfcreatedpodcast Instagram: www.instagram.com/selfcreatedpodcast

Winter is here and just like the writing on the last season of Game of Thrones, it won’t let our skin be great. This week we talk about what products and techniques we’re using to battle the hot and cold of this season. We also talk about where we’re shopping and some of our stye icons. Mentioned in this episode: CeraVe Daily Moisturizing Lotion: https://www.amazon.com/CeraVe-Moisturizing-Lotion-Hyaluronic-Fragrance/dp/B000YJ2SLG Danessa Myricks Love & Light Beauty Oil: https://www.danessamyricksbeauty.com/product/love-light-beauty-oil N07 Hydraluminous Water Surge Gel: https://www.no7beauty.com/uk/skincare/day-creams/hydraluminous-water-surge-gel?gclid=CjwKCAiA8ejuBRAaEiwAn-iJ3txKWebyioZzPK_7A3ONflKheuQSjtBbGZqeedBPzK862vZyIZYpgBoChe0QAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds Urban Skin Rx Even Tone Super Glow Serum:https://www.ulta.com/even-tone-super-glow-serum?productId=pimprod2004074 ChantecailleVital Essence: https://chantecaille.com/products/vital-essence Burt's Bees Soap Bark and Chamomile Deep Cleansing Cream

We’re baaaack!! Living our days the way we want Doing a major social media clean up And reading Demi Moore’s latest tell all. Not interested in being in the drama, but we still want to know it all. Keep in Touch! selfcreatedpodcast@gmail.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/selfcreatedpodcast Instagram: www.instagram.com/selfcreatedpodcast

This week we speak with Make Up Artist Erica Doswell. We met Erica during Pout’s Spring Trend Beauty Event and instantly booked her to be on the podcast. In this episode Erica tells us where one should save and splurge (more like low, medium, and high). She also talks about how to get in to the makeup industry (not the answer we were expecting) and why Shanika needs to step away from exfoliating on a daily (she’s in recovery, y’all!) Mentioned in this episode: Foundation: www.elfcosmetics.com, www.revlon.com, https://www.lancome-usa.com/, https://kjaerweis.com, www.hourglassfoundation.com Mascara: save :Maybelline Great Lash: https://www.maybelline.com/eye-makeup/mascara/great-lash-washable-mascara Lipstick: Sephora collection: www.sephora.com Nars Audacious Lipstick: Audacious Lipstick Eyeliner: STILA www.stilacosmetics.com Concealer: largely unneccart Makeup brushes:save https://realtechniques.com/base/c/base-brush-sets Keep in Touch! selfcreatedpodcast@gmail.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/selfcreated

After having a scary (and emotionally scarring) experience with learning how to swim, Jernell decided it was time conquer her fear. While her main goal was to learn to swim and be comfortable in the water, Jernell got something much more and meaningful. Listen to the latest Solitaire Session and learn how swimming lessons turned into life lessons. Keep in Touch! selfcreatedpodcast@gmail.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/selfcreatedpodcast Instagram: www.instagram.com/selfcreatedpodcast

Spring has finally arrived and we have the pollen-dusted cars to prove it. This episode is all about plants (Or is it? Y’all know we love to go off tangent) and we discuss which plants are our faves. Ok, let’s start that over. Shanika discusses her favorite plants because Jernell is a plant killer (and doesn’t feel bad about it. Kidding!) We, er, Shanika also discusses which plants are great for beginners and we also list off the plants NASA suggest for you to have in your home to have the air as pure as possible. We also discuss gardening and how petty squirrels can be. Mentioned in this episode: Best Air-Cleaning Plants, According to NASA: https://lifehacker.com/this-graphic-shows-the-best-air-cleaning-plants-accord-1705307836 Stone of the Week: Green Aventurine Placing green aventurine in the soil near a plant overnight and holding it in the morning is thought to allow Mother Earth to replace depression and anxiety with clarity and hope. The stone is often placed in areas where growth is desired, like