Quintessential
Sharing Quintessential advice and stories from all kinds of people on issues you never really hear about or talk about as a society. The truth to growing up and becoming an aware individual capable of living life authentically in a world where the truth is taboo. Listen as we explore topics from racism, to being a first-generation American. As we tackle these Issues through the eyes of everyday people, you'll be sure to leave with a new perspective, open heart and mind.
Episodes
31 episodes
F is for Friendship part 2
We talk about friendship again but this time with Friendship coach, Danielle Jackson. Danielle has dedicated the last couple years to studying female friendships and how to flourish within them. Her videos have recently blown up on ...
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Season 3
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Episode 11
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46:12
Gaslight, Gatekeep, Girlboss
I sit with the Author of "White Feminism", Koa Beck, and dive into the difference between feminism as a practice vs white feminism. Koa shows us the limitations of white feminist practice and shares lots of stories and examples from real women ...
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Season 3
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Episode 10
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53:25
300 for Box Braids?
Sharing my excitement for my trip to NY and reuniting with all the people and things I love. And don't love, like potentially having to pay 250+ for box braids
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Season 3
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Episode 9
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42:48
F is for Friendship
I sit down with one of my longest friendships and discuss the key to maintaining long friendships and navigating adult friendships in general. We are no experts, but we wanted to share some gems we've learned so far in life as we reflect back o...
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Season 3
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Episode 8
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49:49
Londons Nice Innit?
Back again with another episode, this time all the way in London!I go through and chat about my nostalgia about leaving Paris, and then getting detained and almost deported back to the US!!! It's been a wild couple of weeks but I'm happ...
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Season 3
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Episode 7
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36:54
In Every Mirror I'm Black
In this episode I sit with the author of "In Every Mirror She's Black" and discuss the novel from cover to cover. Lola Akinmade Åkerström, the creator behind the novel, gets vulnerable and shares details on the inspiration behind the book, the ...
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Season 3
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Episode 6
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47:52
Living Elsewhere
This weeks episode I sit with Global Celebrity hairstylist and fashionista Ciara Costenoble. We did a deep dive into her experience being an expat and got real vulnerable as we compared our experiences. Ciara moved to Paris 11 years ago and mad...
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Season 3
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Episode 5
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52:49
Facing our Shadows
In this episode we dive into everything related to shadow work. I'm Joined by the host of @youllbefinepodcast, Blair, as we get vulnerable and open up about our spiritual journeys. What does it actually mean to "do the work"? Well we get right ...
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Season 3
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Episode 4
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56:40
Terrible 20s
Back again and this time we're discussing our 20s. As I turned 27 this year and my saturn return is around the corner...I'm finding so much comfort in knowing that my 30s is almost here. Listen as I reflect on my early 20s and talk about all th...
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Season 3
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Episode 3
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56:40
Curl Interrupted
We're joined today by Stephanie Eyocko, a writer for Mixed Mag (link below)as we discuss everything about loving our hair. Listen as we talk about unlearning toxic rhetoric around black women and our hair and how much it has impacted us tod...
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Season 3
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Episode 2
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1:03:02
Disconnecting
Welcome back to season 3 of Quintessential Podcast! We're joined by two guests, David Hill and Selah Marley as we discuss our relationship with social media. We cover topics like, taking social media breaks, social media addiction, and embracin...
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Season 3
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Episode 1
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1:03:47
Bye Bye 2021
Ending the year on a more personal note. Finally introduced my self and reflected on how far the podcast has come and where it's heading. Thank you to the team that helps me and to those I've collaborated with over the year! Happy New Year folk...
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Season 2
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Episode 10
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38:37
The Problem with Purity Culture
In this episode we discuss "Purity Culture" and the many ways it has affected society. We spoke with the creator of "deconstructingpurityculture" Instagram page to spread awareness on the harm purity culture caused not just to the individuals i...
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Season 2
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Episode 9
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54:23
Advice From a Relatable Therapist
In this Episode we discuss the importance of finding a therapist you relate to/feel comfortable with for your self growth and self acceptance journey. We touch on topics like, the struggles children of immigrants face, work/life balance and bou...
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Season 2
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Episode 8
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51:13
Top 5 Highlights
Ready for storytime? I'm about to spill some juicy stories of my life. Only sharing the stories and experiences I know i'll never forget.
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Season 2
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Episode 7
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46:45
Mercury in Rasta Pasta
Another quick life update and announcements. Excited to be back and get this show on the road.
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Season 2
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Episode 6
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29:37
Depressed Degree
Discussing post grad depression and navigating through the transitional period from college to the "real world". We collaborated with Mariah Clayton, Miss Louisiana 2020 and host of GirlsIRL podcast, to talk about the ways we overcame post grad...
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Season 2
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Episode 5
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1:00:36
Quin In Paris
Updating you all on my new life in Paris. How I just packed up my apartment, flew across the ocean and landed near the Eiffel Tower.
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Season 2
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Episode 4
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30:51
Sober Thoughts
In this episode, we sit with the creator of "Sober Brown Girls", Kristin Walker and discuss her journey with sobriety. We talk through the stigma of being sober in a society obsessed with alcohol, how to best support a loved one who decides to ...
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Season 2
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Episode 3
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44:46
Grief Goddesses Vs Daddy DoLittles
In this Episode, we collaborated with "Monday Mourning" Podcast and discussed Grief, The complexities of grief, trauma cycles, and healing. Lots of Dark humor, lots of oversharing and lots of transparency. Overall very therapeutic.
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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59:05
WTF is Self Care?
On this Episode, we are talking through the ins and outs of self care. The current state of self care since its become more mainstream over the years, has kind of been distorted. Stay tuned as we break down self care to its core and talk about ...
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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53:57
Are You Really Body Positive?
I talked with Catherine Mhloyi, the Body positive influencer of the "Fat Angry Black Girl" page. Listen as we talk about the origins of the body positivity movement and tackle fat phobia in society.
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Season 1
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Episode 10
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58:13
During Black History Month?!
The audacity of the Golden Globes DURING BLACK HISTORY MONTH!?!?Shoutout to SAG Awards tho
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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1:18:59