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Building Your Unshakeable Girl Gang – Young Black MRS

In this episode of Young Black MRS, we're hopping back into our two-part conversation with Kelli Hearns on the evolution of friendships. But in this podcast, Kelli and I also discuss the art of cultivating meaningful relationships and building your personal "squad." It's not just about finding people; it's about connecting with intention, communicating effectively, and understanding each person's vital role in your life.You'll hear our conversation about:>Speaking Up for What You Need: Kelli explains the importance of being clear and direct with your communication among friends with old friends or budding buddies. >The Power of Intention: We chat about being intentional about who you invite into your life, and what role you hope they'll play, which can transform your friendships.>Finding Your People: Host Morgane offers personal tips she's been using to meet new friends and build a supportive community by using commonalities and shared interests as a starting point.>Defining Relationship Roles: We'll discuss the four key relationship sources contributing to a well-rounded life: family, partner, child, and friends. >Showing Up: Consistency and effort are crucial for nurturing your relationships and helping them thrive.Join us as we explore how to foster a supportive "squad" that genuinely enriches your life!About Our Guest:Kelli Hearn is an artist, writer, and lover of all things horror. She holds a bachelor’s degree in psychology, with minors in Anthropology and Ethnic & Gender Studies, from Emporia State University, and a master’s degree in Family and Human Development from Arizona State University. Her graduate studies included a thesis on societal perceptions of Black women and how those perceptions impact their lived experiences. Kelli is a researcher at heart, and is currently working on a project focused on non-partnered people, friendship, and community building. She loves to travel, but homebase is in Kansas City, where she lives with her canine comrade, Eva.Follow Morgane atwww.youngblackmrs.comwww.facebook.com/YoungBlackMRSwww.instagram.com/YoungBlackMRS https://www.youtube.com/@YoungBlackMRS

Love on the Apps

How do people meet and marry in 2022? Our guest Rebecca shares her experience of finding love on dating apps. I chatted with Rebecca, a newly married wife, and mom and transplant to North Carolina. “I met him in the exact way I wasn’t going to meet a man,” Rebecca said reflecting on how she met

Healing in 2022

What’s it like to be a Black woman therapist in today’s time? Our guest, Casondra (Candi) Foster left a job after being told her call time was too long. Her response was, “Call time is too long? I’m a therapist.” During BIPOC Mental Health Month, the Young Black MRS team unpacks what it’s like to

Secret Crush Turned Wife

Crushes, we all have them but have you married your crush? In this episode, Morgane chats with Keda about having a secret crush on her now wife. This crush grew into a friendship a relationship and now marriage. Morgane shakes her curls at quitters after seeing an opening act. Though the performer was pretty terrible,

Would you move for your significant other?

How far are you willing to go for love? In this episode, Morgane chats with Jennifer about meeting her future husband in middle school. Though we all don’t experience marrying your prom date, Jennifer’s relationship wasn’t quite the 90s rom-com. Morgane shakes her curls at the following milestones. Milestones tend to make you feel like

Can you find love after divorce? How to love again after divorce

you find love after divorce? In this episode, Morgane chats with Jessica of UnMUTE Your Mic about finding love again and dating with intention after divorce.

Divorcee Talk | Does the dating pool have pee in it?

Welcome to the season four premiere of Young Black MRS. In this episode, Morgane chats with Meshia of Dimensions of Succes about how finances affect your marriage in the Main Event. Morgane shakes her curls at the idea of reels speaking to her. To put it more clearly, she chats about some concepts of some

Destination Wedding During a Pandemic

In this episode, Morgane chats with LaTrisha about her recent wedding Main Event. Morgane shakes her curls at the awkwardness of asking about people’s vaccination status. As the holidays come, it’s tricky to know the best way to manage this unique situation. She chews on garlicky chickpea spaghetti squash dish. Even with a few swaps,

Should you DM slide for love?

Should you DM slide for love? In this episode, Morgane chats with Shyanne about her recent wedding Main Event. Morgane shakes her curls at people believing they should be invited to your wedding, but really shouldn’t. And let’s not talk about allowing others to see your guests list. She chews on Jollof Rice with Jackfruit

The joy of planning a wedding

In the main event, Morgane speaks to Victoria, a personal trainer at MJ Fitness. The two discuss her experience preparing for her wedding. Victoria starts by sharing her love story with her high school sweetheart, Ryan, and the importance of growing together. Victoria and Ryan are in an interracial relationship and have encountered a variety of

Coordinator vs Planner | Pandemic Wedding Pt 2

In this episode, Morgane chats with Julie, Owner, and Planner at Fiore Events in the Main Event. Morgane shakes her curls at the lack of sanctity of marriage. After reading an article in GQ and a magazine’s social media post about open marriages. Morgane’s take on the topic with ease. Morgane has really loved the

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