The Joy List

After a few heavy episodes, Kianti is coming in with something lighter and something she has been giving herself more permission to feel lately: joy. Not the elaborate, expensive kind. The small, free, close-to-home kind that sneaks up on you and fills your cup when you least expect it. In this episode we talk about: Why Kianti decided to redefine what joy looks like for her and the three criteria she uses now The magic of unplanned Tuesday hangouts and why spontaneity might be exactly what you need How reading the same book with two completely different people — her sister and her 13-year-old niece — has deepened those relationships in unexpected ways Why Kianti has gone back to handwriting notes to people and what happens every time one arrives in someone’s mailbox A love letter to The Bear and why Richie’s character arc is one of the best things she’s seen on television in years This week’s prompt: What’s making you smile lately? What small things are bringing you joy and connection right now? Kianti wants to know. Let’s connect: Email: [email protected] Instagram: @blackgirlsbonding YouTube: Black Girls Bonding Instagram @BlackGirlsBonding