The Soft Life with Saddie Baddies

the art of letting go: releasing attachments, embracing change and setting new intentions

true change happens outside of your comfort zone, baddie.
this week, we’re diving into the art of letting go: releasing attachments, embracing change and setting new intentions for the season ahead. we’re in the last stretch of winter (at least on the east coast), and with spring on the horizon, it’s the perfect time to reflect on what you’re releasing, accepting and embracing change with open arms, and what intentions you’re setting ahead.
this episode is for you if you’re:
feeling stuck in certain areas of your life and seeking guidance on how to break free from limiting patterns or beliefs.
curious about exploring mindfulness practices and rituals for releasing attachments and setting intentions.
ready to embrace change and transition into a new phase of growth and renewal.
if you love this episode, there’s more on that for you:
developing a growth mindset and challenging limiting beliefs
five ways to prep for your monthly reset
getting unstuck: taking inspired action vs. goal setting
ANNOUNCEMENTS & MENTIONS
check out seasonal soul’s post on embracing winter’s magic
follow us on substack: “let’s try softer,” our new fav place to hang out
download our brand new product: “My Journey to Self-Love: The Ultimate Self-Care Guide by Saddie Baddies®” via our website, www.saddiebaddies.com! podcast listeners’ exclusive: use code SOFTLIFE20 for 20% off your order!
STAY IN THE LOOP
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watch full episodes of the podcast here on our YouTube channel
listen to our fav morning playlist, and all of our other groovy playlists here
CONNECT WITH US
have a burning question for us? Want to suggest a guest or a topic for our next episode? Send us a message via email to info@saddiebaddies.com or DM us on IG!
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CREDITS
host: Priscilla O. Agyeman,MPH
produced by: Eduay Peña & Priscilla O. Agyeman,MPH
audio by: Eduay Peña

how Black women deal with anxiety, workplace stress and overcoming perfectionism with Dr. Alicia Hodge

ready for a mini therapy sesh baddies?
in this episode of The Soft Life, Dr. Alicia Hodge shares her origin story and educational background in psychology. She discusses the creation of her business, ‘Slay Your Anxiety’, and the intention behind creating this safe space. We also dive into:
the difference between anxiety and stress
what cognitive distortions are (aka filtered thinking styles), and how neurodivergent baddies can navigate these thought patterns with softness
how Black women often face additional barriers to mental health care due to the intersectionality of race, class and gender
how anxiety in the workplace can manifest as perfectionism, overachievement, and hypervigilance and more
why creating a safe space for mental health and addressing misconceptions about anxiety are crucial for supporting Black women's mental well-being
timestamps:
00:00 Introduction and Origin Story 05:12 Educational Background and Career Journey 08:28 Creating Slay Your Anxiety 10:47 Creating a Safe Space for Mental Health 14:09 Understanding Anxiety and Stress 17:35 Exploring Cognitive Distortions 20:23 Misconceptions about Anxiety in Black Women 22:04 Anxiety in the Workplace
download the episode to tune into the convo
ANNOUNCEMENTS & MENTIONS
follow Dr. Alicia Hodge and check out her website, ‘Slay Your Anxiety’
follow us on substack: “let’s try softer,” our new fav place to hang out
download our brand new product: “My Journey to Self-Love: The Ultimate Self-Care Guide by Saddie Baddies®” via our website, www.saddiebaddies.com! podcast listeners’ exclusive: use code SOFTLIFE20 for 20% off your order!
STAY IN THE LOOP
stay in the loop with all the other #saddiebaddies by following us on all socials and subscribe to this podcast for weekly episodes
find the baddies on Instagram, Pinterest, Twitter, TikTok: @saddie_baddies
follow us on Substack and check out our website: www.saddiebaddies.com
follow the official IG page, @thesoftlifepod!
watch full episodes of the podcast here on our YouTube channel
listen to our fav morning playlist, and all of our other groovy playlists here
CONNECT WITH US
have a burning question for us? Want to suggest a guest or a topic for our next episode? Send us a message via email to info@saddiebaddies.com or DM us on IG!
stay connected with your host, Priscilla O. Agyeman, MPH via IG
if you love it here, don’t forget to leave us a rating and review on Apple and Spotify!
CREDITS
host: Priscilla O. Agyeman,MPH
produced by: Eduay Peña & Priscilla O. Agyeman,MPH
audio by: Eduay Peña

“be the person you needed when you were younger”: in conversation with Imani Trishawn McGee-Stafford

today we have the honor of speaking with our guest, Imani McGee-Stafford (she/her): professional athlete, lawyer, model, poet, and global mental health advocate. in this podcast episode, Imani shares her present state of mind, origin story, and the inspiration behind her impactful mental health advocacy work as well as her nonlinear professional and personal healing journey. from her deep connection with basketball to graduating from recently graduating law school, Imani reflects on the evolution of her journey. In this episode, Imani shares:
how she handles her own mental health on and off the court, healing her experience with childhood trauma, and living with bipolar disorder.
her strategies for balancing self-care in a hectic schedule, and a glimpse into her morning and night routines.
her mental health awareness advocacy, self-discovery, and the invaluable wisdom Imani imparts to her younger self.
ANNOUNCEMENTS & MENTIONS
follow Imani Trishawn McGee-Stafford on all of her socials
follow us on substack: “let’s try softer,” our new fav place to hang out
download our brand new product: “My Journey to Self-Love: The Ultimate Self-Care Guide by Saddie Baddies®” via our website, www.saddiebaddies.com! podcast listeners’ exclusive: use code SOFTLIFE20 for 20% off your order!
STAY IN THE LOOP
stay in the loop with all the other #saddiebaddies by following us on all socials and subscribe to this podcast for weekly episodes
find the baddies on Instagram, Pinterest, Twitter, TikTok: @saddie_baddies
follow us on Substack and check out our website: www.saddiebaddies.com
follow the official IG page, @thesoftlifepod!
watch full episodes of the podcast here on our YouTube channel
listen to our fav morning playlist, and all of our other groovy playlists here
CONNECT WITH US
have a burning question for us? Want to suggest a guest or a topic for our next episode? Send us a message via email to info@saddiebaddies.com or DM us on IG!
stay connected with your host, Priscilla O. Agyeman, MPH via IG
if you love it here, don’t forget to leave us a rating and review on Apple and Spotify!
CREDITS
host: Priscilla O. Agyeman,MPH
produced by: Eduay Peña & Priscilla O. Agyeman,MPH
audio by: Eduay Peña

how to know when it’s time to quit + pivot, and starting the year softly

happy 2024 baddies! we’re starting the year softly and leaning into what our intuition is showing + telling us what to embrace this season- including when and what to quit and pivot. quitting gets such a bad rep, but is it really so bad when it can unveil a new, more aligned outcome? in this episode we dive into the art of quitting and pivoting and discuss:
how to know when it’s time to quit and why quitting isn’t always a bad idea
pivoting with ease and learning to carve out your own lane and embrace the unknown
how to start the year softly despite the #hustleculture norms
ANNOUNCEMENTS & MENTIONS
grab tickets for The Soft Black Girl Social Club event TONIGHT at 6:30pm EST - use code SADDIEBADDIES15 for 15% off your order
follow us on substack: “let’s try softer,” our new fav place to hang out
download our brand new product: “My Journey to Self-Love: The Ultimate Self-Care Guide by Saddie Baddies®” via our website, www.saddiebaddies.com! podcast listeners’ exclusive: use code SOFTLIFE20 for 20% off your order!
STAY IN THE LOOP
stay in the loop with all the other #saddiebaddies by following us on all socials and subscribe to this podcast for weekly episodes
find the baddies on Instagram, Pinterest, Twitter, TikTok: @saddie_baddies
follow us on Substack and check out our website: www.saddiebaddies.com
follow the official IG page, @thesoftlifepod!
watch full episodes of the podcast here on our YouTube channel
listen to our fav morning playlist, and all of our other groovy playlists here
CONNECT WITH US
have a burning question for us? Want to suggest a guest or a topic for our next episode? Send us a message via email to info@saddiebaddies.com or DM us on IG!
stay connected with your host, Priscilla O. Agyeman, MPH via IG
if you love it here, don’t forget to leave us a rating and review on Apple and Spotify!
CREDITS
host: Priscilla O. Agyeman,MPH
produced by: Eduay Peña & Priscilla O. Agyeman,MPH
audio by: Eduay Peña

getting back on track with your goals after falling off, finding your ‘ikigai’ and rediscovering your “why”

buckle up baddies, we’re getting back on the saddle after falling tf off.
if you’ve been in a slump lately, believe us when we tell you you’re not alone. this year has been incredibly challenging for so many of us (for obvious reasons), but even moreso- when we’ve gotten thrown off our rhythm, it can make us spiral into not taking any inspired actions or baby steps towards our goals. in this relatable and real af episode, we discuss:
navigating challenges, overcoming slumps and normalizing the post-holiday dip in motivation
managing the year-end pressure to “finish the year off strong” and the inevitable Q4 rat race
rediscovering your purpose, exploring your “ikigai”, and remembering your why
ANNOUNCEMENTS & MENTIONS
check out our post on monthly resets and so much more here
follow us on substack: “let’s try softer,” our new fav place to hang out
download our brand new product: “My Journey to Self-Love: The Ultimate Self-Care Guide by Saddie Baddies®” via our website, www.saddiebaddies.com!
STAY IN THE LOOP
stay in the loop with all the other #saddiebaddies by following us on all socials and subscribe to this podcast for weekly episodes
find the baddies on Instagram, Pinterest, Twitter, TikTok: @saddie_baddies
follow us on Substack and check out our website: www.saddiebaddies.com
follow the official IG page, @thesoftlifepod!
watch full episodes of the podcast here on our YouTube channel
listen to our fav morning playlist, and all of our other groovy playlists here
CONNECT WITH US
have a burning question for us? Want to suggest a guest or a topic for our next episode? Send us a message via email to info@saddiebaddies.com or DM us on IG!
stay connected with your host, Priscilla O. Agyeman, MPH via IG
if you love it here, don’t forget to leave us a rating and review on Apple and Spotify!
CREDITS
host: Priscilla O. Agyeman,MPH
produced by: Eduay Peña & Priscilla O. Agyeman,MPH
audio by: Eduay Peña

Are We Living in a Dystopia? Transmuting Anger into Action, Cognitive Dissonance + Community Care

no you’re not crazy for thinking we’re probably living in a dystopia. we’re starting with an emotional pulse check first, and diving deep into how we can unpack cognitive dissonance and move through feelings of anger and hopelessness into tangible action items that initiate change. the collective efforts for liberation cannot be done in silos, and it takes every single one of us to recognize our role in social and justice movements worldwide.
in this episode we share:
how to recognize cognitive dissonance and reconcile with a conflicting value/belief system
how to transmute feelings of anger and hopelessness into action
community care and self care from a decolonial perspective
ANNOUNCEMENTS & MENTIONS
learn more about the social change ecosystem and finding your role here
follow us on substack: “let’s try softer,” our new fav place to hang out
download our brand new product: “My Journey to Self-Love: The Ultimate Self-Care Guide by Saddie Baddies®” via our website, www.saddiebaddies.com!
STAY IN THE LOOP
stay in the loop with all the other #saddiebaddies by following us on all socials and subscribe to this podcast for weekly episodes
find the baddies on Instagram, Pinterest, Twitter, TikTok: @saddie_baddies
follow us on Substack and check out our website: www.saddiebaddies.com
follow the official IG page, @thesoftlifepod!
watch full episodes of the podcast here on our YouTube channel
listen to our fav morning playlist, and all of our other groovy playlists here
CONNECT WITH US
have a burning question for us? Want to suggest a guest or a topic for our next episode? Send us a message via email to info@saddiebaddies.com or DM us on IG!
stay connected with your host, Priscilla O. Agyeman, MPH via IG
if you love it here, don’t forget to leave us a rating and review on Apple and Spotify!
CREDITS
host: Priscilla O. Agyeman,MPH
produced by: Eduay Peña & Priscilla O. Agyeman,MPH
audio by: Eduay Peña

Radical Mental Health Care with N. Oumou Sylla, LMFT, M.A.

meet Oumou (@connectwithoumou): the badass, queer, Muslim, Senegalese therapist radicalizing mental health first aid worldwide. Oumou (she/they) is a multi-hyphenate polycreative - therapist, coach, disruptor, zinester, writer, speaker, consultant and facilitator of spaces for radical learning. Oumou is a two-time graduate of Syracuse University and former adjunct professor of the same school. they are the creator of RMHFA, a workshop that is slowly but surely changing the care and mental health landscape.
in this episode with @connectwithoumou, Oumou shares:
how the intersectionality of race, class, gender and culture impacts global and local mental health care ✍🏾
defining and creating radical mental health first aide (RMHFA), how to recognize burnout, designing ‘a bid for care’, and exploring culturally relevant healing tools and practices 🤲🏾
what the future of accessible and transformative mental health care and community care will look like from Oumou’s POV🫶🏾
ANNOUNCEMENTS & MENTIONS
follow Oumou’s work and life and visit their website here
Check out Oumou’s zines and other dope offerings here
download our brand new product: “My Journey to Self-Love: The Ultimate Self-Care Guide by Saddie Baddies®” via our website, www.saddiebaddies.com!
STAY IN THE LOOP
stay in the loop with all the other #saddiebaddies by following us on all socials and subscribe to this podcast for weekly episodes
find the baddies on Instagram, Pinterest, Twitter, TikTok: @saddie_baddies
follow us on Substack and check out our website: www.saddiebaddies.com
follow the official IG page, @thesoftlifepod!
watch full episodes of the podcast here on our YouTube channel
listen to our fav morning playlist, and all of our other groovy playlists here
CONNECT WITH US
have a burning question for us? Want to suggest a guest or a topic for our next episode? Send us a message via email to info@saddiebaddies.com or DM us on IG!
stay connected with your host, Priscilla O. Agyeman, MPH via IG
if you love it here, don’t forget to leave us a rating and review on Apple and Spotify!
CREDITS
host: Priscilla O. Agyeman,MPH
produced by: Eduay Peña & Priscilla O. Agyeman,MPH
audio by: Eduay Peña

“From City Girl to Country Girl” Dominique Webb: CEO of Cult Creative Agency & Cult Farms

Today we have none other than Dominique Webb, aka “@FairyBrandMuva_” and CEO of Cult Creative Agency: a remote brand design agency and marketing consultancy for WOC-owned brands. Dominique has has worked with many well-known brands such as Fenty Corporation by Rihanna, Issa Rae, SKIMS, Netflix and HBO Max. In addition to her work at Cult Creative Agency, Dominique is also one of 13,000 Black women farmers and uses her spare time to revitalize and expand her farm in Tennessee, Cult Farms. In this episode, we share:
Dominique’s nonlinear, nontraditional journey into building @cultcreativeagency_, one of the most coveted digital brand agencies from scratch
How rejection became redirection and why starting over is a blessing in disguise
What it’s like running a digital brand agency AND a farm, while navigating womanhood in your 30s.
ANNOUNCEMENTS & MENTIONS
follow Dominique and Cult Creative Agency on IG
follow Dominique’s Substack newsletter, BFFR and all her other socials right here
download our brand new product: “My Journey to Self-Love: The Ultimate Self-Care Guide by Saddie Baddies®” via our website, www.saddiebaddies.com!
STAY IN THE LOOP
stay in the loop with all the other #saddiebaddies by following us on all socials and subscribe to this podcast for weekly episodes
find the baddies on Instagram, Pinterest, Twitter, TikTok: @saddie_baddies
follow us on Substack and check out our website: www.saddiebaddies.com
follow the official IG page, @thesoftlifepod!
watch full episodes of the podcast here on our YouTube channel
listen to our fav morning playlist, and all of our other groovy playlists here
CONNECT WITH US
have a burning question for us? Want to suggest a guest or a topic for our next episode? Send us a message via email to info@saddiebaddies.com or DM us on IG!
stay connected with your host, Priscilla O. Agyeman, MPH via IG
if you love it here, don’t forget to leave us a rating and review on Apple and Spotify!
CREDITS
host: Priscilla O. Agyeman,MPH
produced by: Eduay Peña & Priscilla O. Agyeman,MPH
audio by: Eduay Peña

WTF is a Morning Menu? Creating a Morning and Night Routine That Actually Sticks

the “i’m not a morning person” to morning menu lover pipeline...let’s discuss. having a solid morning and night routine is the cheat code to having a calm day baddie, and it’s an investment in your peace. now is the perfect time to reset our routines and habits, especially with summer ending and all of us heading towards the end of the year. if you’re bombarded with self care and productivity advice, but still don’t know where to start? in this episode we share:
what the benefits are of a morning and night routine 🧐
how to create your own “morning menu” and finding a mini-system that actually sticks 🙃
simple and effective feel-good habits and steps to include in your routine, based on the four pillars of self care (for us, by us!)✨
ANNOUNCEMENTS & MENTIONS
download our brand new product: “My Journey to Self-Love: The Ultimate Self-Care Guide by Saddie Baddies®” via our website, www.saddiebaddies.com!
watch our morning and night routine, IRL right here
check out our favorite sound baths for bedtime
listen to our fav morning playlist, and all of our other groovy playlists here
STAY IN THE LOOP
stay in the loop with all the other #saddiebaddies by following us on all socials and subscribe to this podcast for weekly episodes:
find the baddies on Instagram, Pinterest, Twitter, TikTok: @saddie_baddies
join our newsletter and check out our website: www.saddiebaddies.com
follow the official IG page, @thesoftlifepod!
watch full episodes of the podcast here on our YouTube channel
CONNECT
have a burning question for us? Want to suggest a guest or a topic for our next episode? Send us a message via email to info@saddiebaddies.com or DM us on IG!
stay connected with your host, Priscilla O. Agyeman, MPH via IG
if you love it here, don’t forget to leave us a rating and review on Apple and Spotify!
CREDITS
host: Priscilla O. Agyeman,MPH
produced by: Eduay Peña & Priscilla O. Agyeman,MPH
audio by: Eduay Peña

Developing a Growth Mindset and Challenging Limiting Beliefs

No one has time for limiting beliefs, baddie. They absorb our time, energy, and worst of all- our mental space. In this week’s episode, we dive deep into developing a growth mindset and challenging our limiting beliefs that hold us back from reaching our untapped potential.
what the difference is between having a growth mindset and just internalized capitalism (aka, #grindculture) 🧐
how to address our limiting beliefs and replace them with more positive self-talk 🙃
the six characteristics of having a growth mindset aka #baddiebrain ✨
ANNOUNCEMENTS & MENTIONS
download our brand new product: “My Journey to Self-Love: The Ultimate Self-Care Guide by Saddie Baddies®” via our website, www.saddiebaddies.com!
recap of our in-person event from last night in NYC right here; sponsored by the Black Google Network NYC
check out our ENVSN Festival recap, powered by our friends at Rare Beauty by Selena Gomez
STAY IN THE LOOP
stay in the loop with all the other #saddiebaddies by following us on all socials and subscribe to this podcast for weekly episodes:
find the baddies on Instagram, Pinterest, Twitter, TikTok: @saddie_baddies
join our newsletter and check out our website: www.saddiebaddies.com
follow the official IG page, @thesoftlifepod!
CONNECT
have a burning question for us? Want to suggest a guest or a topic for our next episode? Send us a message via email to info@saddiebaddies.com or DM us on IG!
stay connected with your host, Priscilla O. Agyeman, MPH via IG
if you love it here, don’t forget to leave us a rating and review on Apple and Spotify!
CREDITS
host: Priscilla O. Agyeman,MPH
produced by: Eduay Peña & Priscilla O. Agyeman,MPH
audio by: Eduay Peña