<description>&lt;p&gt;Watch on YouTube - https://youtu.be/TLH3Maqj0aA?si=atA_45PurhuJgODF&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;My dating run taught me one thing: believe people the first time.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;In Lesson 8 of 25 in 25, I’m sharing the red flags I ignored, why we date for potential, and the question that changed how I chose partners.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;If he never changed… would you still choose him?&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Listen now.&lt;/p&gt;
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Watch on YouTube - https://youtu.be/TLH3Maqj0aA?si=atA_45PurhuJgODF My dating run taught me one thing: believe people the first time. In Lesson 8 of 25 in 25, I’m sharing the red flags I ignored, why we date for potential, and the question that changed how I chose partners. If he never changed… would you still choose him? Listen now.

Believe Them the First Time | My Dating Lineup Story (25 in 25 series lesson 8)

<description>&lt;p&gt;Watch on YouTube! &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;https://youtube.com/@poetryforblackgirls?si=-R7X8XYx2-8LAIHL&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;We talk a lot about setting boundaries with other people…&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;but what about the boundaries we don’t set with ourselves?&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;In this episode, I’m sharing the real reason we break our own promises, struggle with discipline, and feel stuck in cycles we swore we’d outgrow. This is a big-sister conversation about self-respect, emotional maturity, and learning how to show up for your future self.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;If you’ve ever said “I’ll start tomorrow” one too many times… this episode is for you.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;💭 Topics we talk about:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;​ Why self-discipline is really self-boundaries&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;​ How we betray ourselves without realizing it&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;​ The emotional side of procrastination&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;​ Simple ways to start keeping promises to yourself&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;🎧 Listen, reflect, and be gentle with yourself while you grow.&lt;/p&gt;
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Watch on YouTube! https://youtube.com/@poetryforblackgirls?si=-R7X8XYx2-8LAIHL We talk a lot about setting boundaries with other people…but what about the boundaries we don’t set with ourselves? In this episode, I’m sharing the real reason we break our own promises, struggle with discipline, and feel stuck in cycles we swore we’d outgrow. This is a big-sister conversation about self-respect, emotional maturity, and learning how to show up for your future self. If you’ve ever said “I’ll start tomorrow” one too many times… this episode is for you. 💭 Topics we talk about:<ul><li>​ Why self-discipline is really self-boundaries</li><li>​ How we betray ourselves without realizing it</li><li>​ The emotional side of procrastination</li><li>​ Simple ways to start keeping promises to yourself</li></ul> 🎧 Listen, reflect, and be gentle with yourself while you grow.

25 in 25 series: Self-Boundaries: The Missing Key to Peace, Discipline & Confidence

<description>&lt;p&gt;Watch on YouTube &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;https://youtube.com/@poetryforblackgirls?si=-R7X8XYx2-8LAIHL&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Comment: if you could describe the poem in this episode in one word, what would it be? &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;An honest conversation about no contact, emotional neglect, and generational trauma — without blame. This episode explores boundaries, forgiveness, and what healing can look like when love and distance coexist.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Link to Oprah episode mentioned:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;https://youtu.be/cK7EJgILMIk?si=oJFHZz9OrMiScOQf&lt;/p&gt;
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Watch on YouTube https://youtube.com/@poetryforblackgirls?si=-R7X8XYx2-8LAIHL Comment: if you could describe the poem in this episode in one word, what would it be? An honest conversation about no contact, emotional neglect, and generational trauma — without blame. This episode explores boundaries, forgiveness, and what healing can look like when love and distance coexist. Link to Oprah episode mentioned: https://youtu.be/cK7EJgILMIk?si=oJFHZz9OrMiScOQf

25 in 25: Forgiving Parents: Letting Go of Who You Needed Them to Be

<description>&lt;p&gt;Watch on YouTube &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;https://youtube.com/@poetryforblackgirls?si=-R7X8XYx2-8LAIHL&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Lesson 4 : In this episode of Poetry for Black Girls, I reflect on one of the biggest lessons I learned in 2025: learning to let people be who they are.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;As a 28-year-old Black woman navigating marriage, multiple moves, and life outside my hometown, I’ve learned that growth often changes friendships — and that not everyone is meant to grow with you.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;We talk about the “Let Them” theory, releasing expectations, recognizing misalignment, and choosing peace over proximity. This episode is a gentle reminder that you don’t have to chase clarity, force closeness, or over-explain your evolution.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;If you’re navigating friendship shifts, adulthood, or learning how to honor yourself in this season, this one is for you.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;✨ New episodes every Wednesday.&lt;/p&gt;
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Watch on YouTube https://youtube.com/@poetryforblackgirls?si=-R7X8XYx2-8LAIHL Lesson 4 : In this episode of Poetry for Black Girls, I reflect on one of the biggest lessons I learned in 2025: learning to let people be who they are. As a 28-year-old Black woman navigating marriage, multiple moves, and life outside my hometown, I’ve learned that growth often changes friendships — and that not everyone is meant to grow with you. We talk about the “Let Them” theory, releasing expectations, recognizing misalignment, and choosing peace over proximity. This episode is a gentle reminder that you don’t have to chase clarity, force closeness, or over-explain your evolution. If you’re navigating friendship shifts, adulthood, or learning how to honor yourself in this season, this one is for you. ✨ New episodes every Wednesday.

25 in 25: Let Them: Friendship, Growth, and Learning to Release

<description>&lt;p&gt;We’re closing 2025 with honesty, softness, and intention.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Join us as we reflect, release, and dream forward.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;This one is for the girls becoming. ✨&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Guest Podcast- IG: DiaryofaDivineBlackGirl&lt;/p&gt;
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We’re closing 2025 with honesty, softness, and intention.Join us as we reflect, release, and dream forward.This one is for the girls becoming. ✨ Guest Podcast- IG: DiaryofaDivineBlackGirl

25 in 25: The Wrap up with Diary of a Divine Black Girl Podcast

Formerly called - My Life in a Poem Podcast- POETRY for BLACK GIRLS is a conversation where we discuss poetry, healing, and every day tips to incorporate into your life to make life a little less stressful. I am your host, Angelina, a licensed Social Worker. Here we go!

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