Cultivating H.E.R. Space: Uplifting Conversations for the Black Woman
In a world where black women are often underrepresented and misunderstood, we need more safe spaces to just… be. Every Friday, join Dr. Dom, a college professor and psychologist, and Terri Lomax, a techie and motivational speaker, as they initiate authentic conversations on everything from fibroids to fake friends. If you’re a Black woman looking for an extra dose of inspiration on the go, pull up a seat and join us on the Cultivating H.E.R. (Healing, Empowerment, Resilience) Space podcast.
Episodes
The Smile That Hides the Pain – Why So Many Black Women Mask Their Mental Health Crises | MINISODE
Hey lady! You know we love a mental health check-in, so we want you to answer one simple question for us…are you good? We mean that for real, are you good? Are you ok? How are you? Ok, that was three questions but you get the gist. This week, Dr. Dom and Terri stop by to holler at the strong Black women in our community to let them know that we see you. We see you getting up each day and gi
So What's Therapy Like Anyway? | TBT
Still on the fence about calling the lady? Well, then today’s throwback episode is just for you. Dom and Terri share their perspective and experiences with therapy to find the right fit. Through Terri’s sharing of her varied experiences and Dr. Dom's questions, the two to explore things to look for; questions to ask; and how to advocate for you may need. If you're ready to make the cal
Introducing The Black Guy Who Tips Podcast | Sitting Down! with Pete Dominick (Network Drop)
Rod and Karen are joined by Pete Dominick to discuss Podjam 3, the importance of community, doing warm-up for TV shows, interviewing authors, growing up funny, racial differences in comedy, political comedy, meeting J-L Cauvin, J-L running for office, hyper vigilance, and some white people news. The Black Guy Who Tips Podcast Podjam 3 Tickets: https://events.humanitix.com/podjam3 Patreon:&nb
How to Actually Enjoy Your Summer as an Adult | MINISODE
Hey lady! This week Terri and Dr. Dom drop in for a quick musing on why making time to enjoy your summer is of high importance for Black women. This year is zooming by and back-to-school ads are already popping up threatening Summer’s freedom with its Fall rhythm and routines. Before we get there make sure you have a Summer to remember! Whether it’s stopping by your local pool to lay o
Revisiting Your Goals with Grace | MINISODE
Hey lady! Summer is officially here and if you’re anything like us we are welcoming the longer days, gearing up for some fun in the sun, and hopefully taking a bit of a break from the grind. Speaking of taking a break, after eight beautiful years of giving you fresh content each Friday, Dr. Dom and Terri are taking a much-needed, well-deserved break. Yes, ladies for the next few months Terri
No Is a Complete Sentence | TBT
Can you think of a time when you’ve had to say no or struggled to say no? Who have you had to say no to? How do you feel when you have to say? These situations are boundary testers and using “No” is a way for us to outline our rules of interaction. In this throwback episode, Terri and Dom offer us ways to say "No" within real-life situations, including instances in which they wer
Black Men and Relationships with Dr. James Wadley
Hey lady! Have you and your girlfriends caught yourselves asking what is wrong with these…men these days? Well, you’re not alone. This week, friend of the show, Dr. James Wadley joins Dr. Dom and Terri to discuss the ‘why’ behind the current dating environment and what you can do to have fun while you wade through the sea of frogs until you meet your prince. Dr. Wadley off
The Pursuit of Black Love with Codie Elaine Oliver | TBT
Ah, amor! Isn’t it sweet? Lady, if you are a romantic – or want to be – this throwback episode is for you. Codie Elaine Oliver, CEO, and co-founder of Black Love, Inc., a fast-growing media company comprised of the Black Love+ app, joins Dr. Dom and Terri for a real conversation about what Black love means in today’s modern times. Codie shares how her love has fueled and in
Understanding Uterine Cancer with Dr. Kemi Doll
Hey lady! This week Dr. Dom and Terri welcome Dr. Kemi Doll, a physician, surgeon, researcher, advocate and author of A Terrible Strength: The Hidden Crisis of the Black Womb & Your Survival Guide to Healing to sit down and talk to us about the importance of caring for our wombs at all stages of life. Dr. Kemi provides an insightful and informative lens as to how the impact of adequate care &n
What's a Chakra? Sex, Healing, and Balance with Eliza Boquin | TBT
Lady, have you ever had your chakras line up with your partner’s? Would you know what it feels like if they did? No worries. Mother Earth provides us with everything we need so we got you in today's throwback episode! Eliza Boquin joins Dr. Dom and Terri for a conversation on connection between chakras, energy healing, and sex. Eliza describes each of the seven chakras with examples an
Who Are You Without a Goal – The Endless Pursuit of Becoming
Hey lady! If you’re anything like us then you know that all of your goals and dreams are within your reach; but, if you’re anything like us you know that you don’t have to burn out to make those dreams happen. In this one beautiful life you get to live do you want to spend it on the dream chasing treadmill, or are you ready to be a human being rather than a human doing? This week
Mental Wellness is Business Wellness with Dr. LaShonda T. Green | TBT
Hey lady, join us in this throwback episode with Dr. LaShonda T. Green, a licensed clinical Psychologist in discussing ways entrepreneurial-minded women can venture out on their own while keeping their mental health intact. Buckle up! Dr. LaShonda takes us on a journey that is full of pragmatic gems you can put into practice today to move you one step closer to your dreams. Tap in!Quote of the Day
7 Silent Relationship Killers
Hey lady! We’re almost halfway through the year, which means it is a great time to audit your life and your relationships. This week, Dr. Dom and Terri offer a thorough examination of the silent killers that impact your relationships. These quiet habits are sure fire ways to make your intimacy disintegrate slowly over time. The good news is that there are ways to address these habits before
Finding Your Personal Power with Rhonda Ross | TBT
Lady, how do you learn to shine your own light when your parents are THE Diana Ross and Berry Gordy?! Well, THE Rhonda Ross has learned how to do just that. Rhonda wants all of us to see “the force within” ourselves and “to recognize it, harness it, and allow us to do its work.” Please enjoy this throwback episode, where Rhonda teaches us how to harness our own perso
PART 2: Why Your Reputation Matters More Than Ever
Hey lady! This week Dr. Dom and Terri pick up where they left off discussing why protecting your reputation is high priority as we navigate the new terrain of a saturated misinformation market where a sharp discernment will be key to keeping you from getting got. Your name carries weight wherever you go. What does your name say when you aren’t in the room? Terri and Dr. Dom dive even deeper
It Ain't About You Boo: How to Stop Taking Things Personally | TBT
Rejection. Insecurity. Perfectionism. These are some of the reasons why we may be taking things personally. At different stages and seasons in life, we have all found ourselves in a space where we are asking, “What did I do? Why am I the target here?” Most of the time, it is not about you. However, your reaction is an indicator of something going on within you. In today’s episode
PART 1: Why Your Reputation Matters More Than Ever
Hey lady! This week Dr. Dom and Terri dive into an important, but sometimes touchy topic. What you think about yourself and what others think about you are two different concepts that radically impact your life. Self-esteem and self-regard are what keep your self-concept in check but your reputation is built on variable factors – few of which are in your control. The good news is there are s
Tough Conversations: Calling Off A Wedding, Cohabitating, and Speaking Up During Sex | TBT
Hey lady! There comes a time in life when you’ll have to open up your mouth and speak up. But, certain situations require a deeper level of skill than others. How do you navigate tough conversations? This week, Terri and Dr. Dom outline a few scenarios where they’ve had to speak up or observed others having to speak up for themselves and provide feedback on how we can show up in those
Soft Life or Survival? What the ‘Young Heaux’ Era Is Really Teaching Us
Hey lady! Can you tell the difference between an old heaux and a young heaux? If you can no longer drop down and get your eagle on, but it’s cool because you don’t even know that means anyway then this episode is for you. This week, Terri and Dr. Dom have fun bridging the gap between the generational divide that exists because sistas across the land are realizing we have a lot to learn
Future Millionaire: A Young Person’s Step-By-Step Guide to Making Wealth Inevitable with Rachel Rodgers | TBT
Hey lady! Are you ready to get your ish together once and for all? Then bust that notebook out, sis, because this week Dr. Dom and Terri have a powerhouse guest join them to drop gems on how to get your financial house in order so you can welcome great wealth and prosperity in your life for good!Rachel Rodgers is the founder and owner of Hello Seven, a multi-million dollar company that teaches div
The Cost of Audacious Goals with Dr. Taisha Caldwell-Harvey
Hey lady! This week Dr. Dom and Terri welcome Dr. Tai, founder of the Black Girl Doctor – a platform dedicated to helping Black women avoid burnout while prospering, to talk all of the overachieving divas who feel the weight of the world on their shoulders and help them find ways to lighten their load. Very often Black women activate their ambition and are then swiftly punished from a variet
Partnership in Love & Business with Felisha Sweat | TBT
Hey lady! Are you ready for some motivation for every aspect of your life? If you are, this episode is for you! Felisha Sweat is the founder of Empowered Projects and People, a business operations consulting service, and co-founder of Secure the Bag, a trading company she founded with her husband. She dishes all things boss babe life with Terri and Dr. Dom this week and drops gems as she shares pi
The Strong One: Unpacking Eldest Daughter Syndrome
Hey eldest sisters! This week, this one is for you. This week’s episode is a love song to the eldest daughters and granddaughters, the backbone of society, whose stories are often overlooked and ignored because their silent labor is the underpinning that keeps modern family life moving forward and families together. Dr. Dom and Terri share their experiences of being the eldest daughter and o
Do Less: Navigating the Pause When You're Feeling Stuck with Ashley Menzies Babatunde | TBT
Hey lady! In this throwback episode we're revisiting our conversation with attorney, career advisor, and storyteller, Ashley Menzies Babatunde. Terri and Dr. Dom talk to Ashley about the power of the pause, when certain seasons slow you down. We discuss the gems the valley seasons reveal, and the pivots that come out of it to find and strengthen your most authentic self. Ashley shares her inspirat
Check-In, Not Check-Out: Questions to Honestly Assess Your Mental Health
Hey lady! You might have noticed a theme this year. As we navigate our way through this oppressive regime we are making sure that taking time to check in with ourselves is high on our priority list. That’s why this week, Dr. Dom and Terri have a gentle conversation about why it’s important to assess your mental health from time to time. Sometimes in the day-to-day of life it’s ea
You Better Than Me: Real Talk on Speaking Up for Yourself | TBT
In today's #TBT episode we talk about how we respond when we want to speak up for ourself and others. Dr. Dom & Terri share their experiences in tricky moments and opportunities to speak up, and ways we can reason and grow through them. Quote of the Day:"You decide every moment of every day who you are and what you believe in. You get a second chance every second." - UnknownRegister here
The Art of Connection: Questions That Bring You Closer (Play Along)
Hey lady! You might have noticed that building and maintaining community is a big theme for many of us right now. Many of us are moving past the superficial energy of posting your highlight reel for empty calorie validation from strangers and seeking real nourishment for the soul. But, how do you find that in a world where connection is based off swipes and quick judgments? You already know Dr. Do
No Permission Needed: Black Love & Storytelling with Felicia Pride | TBT
Lady, please enjoy this throwback episode that has us diving into Black love on screen. Dr. Dom and Terri sit with acclaimed filmmaker Felicia Pride to discuss her journey through her storytelling, why Black women over 40 are fly and deserve to have their stories told, and how we can celebrate Black love more in the arts. This is a conversation you don’t want to miss! Listen in and then be s
You’ve Evolved…But Are Your Beliefs Keeping Up?
Hey lady! There comes a time when, hopefully, you wake up and say to yourself, I just don’t feel that way anymore. It can be at once both liberating and confusing. How can a belief or feeling you once held so deeply now seem like an ill-fitting sweater? Just like that sweater, now snug, uncomfortable, and no longer a match for who you are today, long-held beliefs can be difficult to shake bu
Not Every Plastic Surgeon Is Gonna Tell You This: Dr. Myla Bennett on Body Image | TBT
Today is a throwback episode with Dr. Myla Bennett who gives us the reality of working with women of color in plastic surgery. Dr. Myla Bennett is a board-certified plastic surgeon in Georgia. She is not your typical plastic surgeon. Dr. Myla is “pro doing things to make you feel good but anti ignoring what is going on inside that is affecting what you want to do on the outside.” Your
What Cults and True Crime Reveal About Humanity with Kayla
Hey lady! We all have guilty pleasures. Some love wine, some love weed, but here at Cultivating H.E.R. Space Podcast, we love true crime which is why we’re thrilled to welcome Kayla, host of Black True Crime Podcast, to discuss the power of cults, how to stay safe in this wild world we’re living in and why choosing joy is always your best weapon to combat the seriousness of our times.
We Ride at Dawn: Ways We Show Up for Our Sisters with Dr. Joy Harden Bradford | TBT
Sis! With conversations of how we show up for our sisters running the news cycle, we thought we would share a nice throwback this week. Dr. Dom and Terri are thrilled to welcome Dr. Joy Harden Bradford, the force and founder of Therapy for Black Girls and author of Sisterhood Heals to discuss unique dynamics in Black sisterhood. Dr. Dom, Terri, and Dr. Joy share the importance of finding your trib
Key Conversations You Should Be Having in Your Relationship, Including the One with Yourself
Hey lady! It’s getting warm outside and you might be in the mood to mix and mingle. Before you welcome a handsome stranger into your life and begin the beautiful dance of getting to know them, we welcome you to some self-inquiry so that you can introduce your authentic self to your potential lover and not a mask of who you think you need to be. Terri and Dr. Dom explore the key conversations
How to Navigate Grief With Love and Intention With Marisa Renee Lee
Hey lady! We can be honest about the tenor of this year – even with personal joys – this year has an air of heaviness to it. We are collectively grieving so much and some of us are also grieving on a personal level as well. Grief is not something that we do well in this country, which is why this week Dr. Dom and Terri are excited to welcome Marisa Renee Lee, award-winning and bestsell
DEI is Gone. What Now? with Dr. Marissiko Wheaton-Greer
Hey lady! By now it is clear that we are living through an extreme backlash to the gains made by Black Americans, non-Black minorities, and women. The most glaring manifestation of this is the rollback of Affirmative Action and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) programs across the country. Not only were programs built to uplift non-Whites completely eliminated but they were removed with a vel
Finding Joy, Peace, and Purpose in the Midst of Pain with Tommi Vincent
Hey lady! This week Terri and Dr. Dom welcome back Tommi Vincent, chef and author of The Table for Life: Nourishing the Soul with Food, Love, and Faith to discuss how using the elements that your unique life has given you can become the ingredients for an incredible life story. Tune in for a recipe using resilience, strength, self-discovery, and joy to write the most beautiful chapter of your life
Black. Single. Mother. with Jamilah Lemieux
Hey lady! This week’s episode is for all of the mothers out there holding it down to make sure their babies have the best in life despite all of the stigma, obstacles, and challenges that can come with being a single mother in America. Jamilah Lemieux, notable author and editor and Black Twitter media personality, joins Terri and Dr. Dom to discuss her new book Black.Single.Mother and her jo
What Your Dating Experiences Are Trying to Tell You
Hey lady! Are you ready to go big in your love life? If you’re ready to make changes that reflect the woman you are today then you’ll definitely want to tune in because Terri and Dr. Dom are dropping gems and spilling tea to help you improve the way you vet your romantic prospects. Lady, by now you’ve heard “choose better” when attempting to find respect and companion
Thriving While Healing: Trauma Release and Harmonic Living with Koya Webb
Hey lady! This week we welcome Koya Webb, a globally recognized thought leader, transformational speaker, holistic wellbeing expert, and longevity specialist. She’s known for her groundbreaking Lifestyle Design Method and joins Dr. Dom and Terri for a soul-nourishing conversation about the power we have within us to flourish during this season in our lives. Koya drops truth bombs about some
Wellness is More Than Self-Care: The 7 Dimensions We’re Missing
Hey lady! These times call for intentional self-care but lady, do you know what self-care really is? By now you know that self-care is more than just sheet masks and massages. What if we tell you that it’s more than even therapy and meditation? This week, Dr. Dom and Terri dive deep into the seven dimensions of wellness to help themselves (and you) create a plan to help you not only sustain
Sexual Freedom and Mind-Blowing Orgasms with Dr. Nikki Coleman
Hey lady! Life is about balance. Newton states that for every action and equal and opposite reaction takes place. Every act of cruelty, injustice, and genuinely that we see currently seems overwhelming, which is why Dr. Dom and Terri prioritize sharing moments of joy, fun, and pleasure on the show. This week, Dr. Dom and Terri are delighted to welcome Dr. Nikki Coleman, an award-winning licensed p
Our Children Deserve Better: Fighting for Equitable Education with Dr. Decoteau J. Irby and Dr. Ann M. Ishimaru
Hey lady! If you believe that the children are the future then this week’s episode is for you. Drs. Ann Ishimaru and Decoteau J. Irby are two dynamic scholars who join Dr. Dom and Terri to lay out a purposeful perspective that can help you gain clarity in your plans for creating equitable outcomes for all children. This episode isn’t just for parents. This episode is for anyone who kno
Bounce Back Better with Maya Elious
Hey lady! This week, Terri and Dr. Dom welcome the dynamic Maya Elious, businesswoman and founder of Built to Impact, stops by Cultivating H.E.R. Space to motivate women to step away from the sidelines and get in the field so they can achieve their dreams. Maya shares her testimony of growing her business from generating $180,000 to $2 million annually by betting on herself and turning setbacks in
We Gon’ Be Alright: Hope, Healing, and the Power of Black Women with Dr. Wendi Williams
Hey lady! We know that right now the onslaught of news is hard to escape. Everyday there is a new anxiety-inducing development, a new manufactured fear to distract us from our mission’s work. We’re here to tell you that if you are having a hard time keeping your head up, you are not alone. What we’re experiencing is not normal, which is why Terri and Dr. Dom invited friend of the
Finding Therapy That Gets It with Ashley McGirt-Adair
Lady! This week Terri and Dr. Dom welcome powerhouse visionary Ashley McGirt-Adair to Cultivating H.E.R. Space to broaden your awareness to additional tools and resources available to you as you travel along your healing path. Ashley is a dynamic trailblazer who listened to her inner wisdom and allowed that internal voice to guide her as she built a thriving clinical practice and foundation geared
How to Be More Intentional With Your Time & Energy This Year
Lady! Welcome to 2026. We hope this new year is greeting you with restoration, renewal and an excitement for what’s possible in 2026. This week, Terri and Dr. Dom set the tone for what we hope will be an abundant, juicy year. One way we can do that is by being intentional with our time, our attention and our resources. The ladies dive into a timely conversation about considerations to keep i
How to Close the Year With Intention: Releasing, Reflecting, Resting & Preparing for What’s Next
Hey lady! We made it! In this final episode of 2025, Dr. Dom and Terri celebrate all that has happened in this year so that they can honor it with sacred closure and use the lessons learned to fuel a productive, prosperous, and peaceful new year. Lady, what are the rituals and practices that you do at the end of year that help you set powerful intentions to have the year you want to have? Are you
The Zombie Apocolypse Is Not So Far Away with Jenna Chrisphonte
Lady, as we head into what is hopefully a quiet, restful holiday season why don’t you swap out your phone for a riveting new book that offers an escape into a world where zombies offer a glimpse into the power and beauty that resides in the Haitian culture. Jenna Chrisphonte, a New York-based author and playwright, invites readers on a journey where zombies and voodoo offer a historical pers
Be a Self-Regulated Queen: Permission to Feel
Hey lady! You know we’re all about our gentle growth and continuous improvement over here so we’re excited to share an episode that will help grow your toolkit for whatever life may bring your way.As we heal and process it’s common to notice where your childhood has yet again shaped your behavior and caused patterns that at one time seemed normal but now no longer serve you. Grow
Weed Addiction: A Softer, Honest Look at Coping, Craving, and Choosing Clarity
Hey lady! We’re grown so we know there’s nothing wrong with having a vice or two. But, what happens when that vice becomes an addiction? Analysts estimate that approximately 48.4 million Americans are addicted to something with 9.8% of Americans addicted to drugs and 9.7% of Americans addicted to alcohol. Addiction is a fact of life that many Black women have a relationship with, and m
Building the Identity Required for Wealth and Abundance with Dr. Darnyelle Jervey Harmon
Hey lady! We hope you had a wonderful day spent in gratitude yesterday. If you’ve been around our podcast a while you know that gratitude is something we value, and we value it for good reason. Gratitude is an essential element to calling in the abundance that is your birthright. This week, Dr. Darnyelle Jervey Harmon joins Terri and Dr. Dom to help you get your mind right for increase and overflo
Octavia Butler Tried to Tell Us with Dr. Susana M. Morris
Hey lady! We know that the daily onslaught of the news of these times can be distressing and difficult to ignore. There are genuine reasons to feel alarm during the current administration but we are blessed to have a deep history of having visionaries, luminaries, and trailblazers offer a blueprint of how to imagine brighter tomorrows.Octavia Butler is one of the most prescient artists of our time
Choosing the Best for Our Children with Sherece Brown
Hey lady! While the Make America Healthy Again movement is in full steam the proponents seem to only offer conflicting messages about exactly what will make America healthy again. And, while you may be no stranger to doing your own research, these days it’s nice when you can find a source you trust.Enter Sherece Brown, the founder of Dr. Pabs, Pineapple is a Berry a holistic company dedicated to v
Unpopular Opinions That Might Get Us Canceled
Hey lady! You know like we know that sometimes we are…right. It’s never about being right, it’s just the truth that sometimes we have opinions that are actually right even if they may be controversial.This week, Terri and Dr. Dom offer a cheeky look at some real “hear us out” situations that will possibly get them cancelled. The two offer some common sense perspectiv
BONUS: 3 Reflection Questions to Guide Your Next Season: Come Join Us for Our Live Events, Lady!
Lady… listen. The energy this season is all about release, renewal, and community. In this short and soulful bonus episode, we’re sharing three reflection questions that will guide our time together during our upcoming community experiences, the Virtual Sleepover and the 11:11 Manifestation Hike.These aren’t your typical “new year, new me” questions.They’re gro
The Importance of Passing the Torch with M. Simone Boyd and Andrea Tudhope
Hey lady! In these trying times connecting with community is more important than ever. Community is not just your close friends or even your family. Community is the place where you live, work, and play. It contains history, wisdom and can thrive when tended to well. That’s why Dr. Dom and Terri are thrilled to welcome M. Simone Boyd and Andrea Tudhope, hosts of the podcast We Are North Nashville,
Life After Divorce: Rediscovering Yourself & Finding Independence
Hey lady, this week, Dr. Dom and Terri delve into a topic that affects a third of Black women in the United States – divorce. While the process of divorce can often be painful, tedious, and costly it does not always mean that getting divorced is a bad thing. In fact, it can be one of the most liberating, self-actualizing events to occur in a woman’s life.Terri offers her perspective as
PART 2 - The Feedback Loop: Parents, Kids, and Hard Truths
Lady, if you’ll remember in season 27, episode 8, Dr. Dom and Terri broke down the truth about feedback. It is, indeed, a gift but it requires nuance, timing, respect, and care. It is a critical piece in building intimacy in relationships and establishing a baseline of respect. So, how do you build a toolkit that is resilient enough to make your own while being flexible enough to appropriately ada
PART 2 - The Power of Vulnerability: What Happens When We Finally Let Ourselves Be Seen
Hey lady! We know you’ve been doing the work. The real, soul-transformative work that opens your world to new possibilities and brighter days. We’re so proud of you for making a commitment to yourself to be a better you for YOU. But, the truth is that healing does not happen in a vacuum and some of the most powerful healing happens in community. What does that mean? In short, it’
ExPat Life: How to Live Your Dream Life Abroad with Roshida Dowe & Stephanie Perry
Hey lady! Do you ever want to take a Jet2Holiday somewhere far, far away from here? Look around, everyday there is a new reason to want to leave the United States and start fresh somewhere else. That’s why Terri and Dr. Dom welcomed Roshida Dowe and Stephanie Perry, co-founders of the ExodUS Summit, an annual virtual summit aimed at helping Black women clear barriers and blocks to living their be
Why Black Women Need to Talk about Perimenopause with Dr. Janet Williams
Hey lady! The weather’s cooling down but for some of us that doesn’t necessarily mean that your body is lowering the temperature. Why? Because perimenopause is a thing and it’s time we talk about it and why it’s impacting Black women more and earlier than other women.Friend of the podcast and all-around boss babe, Dr. Janet Williams, a Los Angeles-based OB/GYN and author of Why Don’t I Like Sex An
The Power of Vulnerability: What Happens When We Finally Let Ourselves Be Seen PART 1
Hey lady! How are you doing? We mean really doing? We know it can be hard to admit that you may be feeling an overwhelming mix of emotions as we deal with the current chaos in the world. That’s why, this week, Terri and Dr. Dom discuss the healing power of vulnerability and how when used with discernment can help you cultivate intimate and meaningful relationships that can help you ride through tu
The Dance of Courage: Misty Copeland on Legacy, Motherhood & New Beginnings
Hey lady! This week Dr. Dom and Terri are thrilled to welcome a legend who needs no introduction. Misty Copeland is known around the world as not only as a trailblazer and groundbreaking ballet dancer, most notably as the first African American female Principal Dancer with the prestigious American Ballet Theater, but also philanthropist, author, and mother. She joins Terri and Dr. Dom to discuss h
Authentic Storytelling and Navigating Wellness with Dominique Fluker
Hey lady! We don’t know about you but right now we are deep in a season of designing our lives with care and intention, which is why it’s only right that we welcome Dominique B. Fluker, nationally recognized multimedia journalist, lifestyle expert and editor, content marketer, moderator, and interior design storyteller based in Los Angeles. She stops by Cultivating H.E.R. Space to offer gems on ho
Putting the Cape Down with Dr. Raquel Martin
Hey lady! As many of you know a healing journey is more than face masks and bubble baths. It’s a deeply personal cultivation of all of your life’s experiences and the tools you’ve picked up along the way. It’s the way you find yourself to wholeness and build a life of meaning and fulfillment and it is hard and cyclical and takes effort. It takes real courage to get into the insides of yourself and
The Feedback Loop: Parents, Kids, and Hard Truths
Hey lady! This week, Terri and Dr. Dom tackle a potentially touchy topic – feedback, and the equally touchy topic of how to give it and how to receive it. After listening to this episode, you will be armed with tools for your personal toolkit so that you walk through life with grace, class and style.As each day turns the necessity of having a strong community to lean on becomes ever more pre
Consistency Without Burnout: Sticking With It When Progress Feels Slow
Hey lady! This week, Terri and Dr. Dom give you a peek behind the curtain of how they leverage consistency to bring you this fresh content each week! In a world full of dreamers, it is the ones who act on those dreams that reap the rewards. Consistency is a tool to help you meet your goals. With repeated, consistent actions it is possible to form the habits that design the life of your dreams. Dr.
Soft Structure: Building a Routine That Honors Your Current Season in Life
Hey lady! On the road to building the soft life of your dreams you’ll need to incorporate systems to keep that soft life moving authentically and with ease. Often, we’re taught that lives that feel good and easy come with hard work and while that is one way to do it there are ways to build routines and life processes that make life smooth and add joy. After all life is not about the en
10 Affirmations to Make Your Day Feel Like a Hug
Hey lady! Let’s be real, life lately has felt like it’s on one. Trying to keep up with the pace of life can feel like a never-ending pursuit with no finish line. If life has been landing haymakers and making your cup feel rather empty, Dr. Dom and Terri are here to offer you a warm hug in the form of affirmations. Let these 10 doses of kindness soothe your soul and remind you that tough times don’
ChatGPT is Not Your Therapist But it Can Be a Support Tool
Hey lady! You know the saying, “No one cares because everyone is going through a lot”? Well, that’s not true. Over here at Cultivating H.E.R. Space, we care. But we also know that everyone is dealing with something, and not everything needs to be shared. That doesn’t mean you need to bottle it all up, though. What do you do when the journal just isn’t enough and you’re not ready to engage your fri
Loving Someone with Mental Health Challenges
Hey lady! We’re going to cut straight to the chase because we know that your time is probably scheduled down to the minute. Many of us are out here caring for children, caring for aging parents, killing it at work, showing up for your community, trying to take care of yourself and keep the wheels on the train of your life moving forward. The list is long to say the least. And, on top of all of tha
10 Things to Remember When Adulting Gets Ghetto
Lady! We know that not only are we living in interesting, unprecedented times but we’re also just living our regular lives and sometimes life be lifin’. Life is beautiful, abundant, and generous but it can also be raggedy, harsh, and tough. As much as we love being a part of the toolkit that helps keep you uplifted, you know that we always keep it real. That’s why this week Dr. Dom and Terri offer
7 Things to Stop Apologizing For
Hey lady! Can you feel the transformation in the air? It’s all around us and the energy is electric, which is why Dr. Dom and Terri stop by this week with thoughts on the ways you can strengthen your inner resources and stop apologizing for things you don’t have any business apologizing for thusly transforming yourself from someone who shrinks to someone who shines. We know many of you
The Healing Joy, & Memories of Black Music
Hey lady! You know we couldn’t end June without getting our groove on to celebrate Black Music month! June is the official month for the songs that have enriched our lives in times of sorrow and joy. Black music has been monumental as a soundtrack for many of the liberation movements for our people and as endearing as spending a Saturday morning helping your mom clean up the house. So, this
Creating the Content We All Need with the Co-Founder of Gracie's Corner Dr. Arlene Hollingsworth
Hey lady! This week Terri and Dr. Dom pump up the volume and encourage you to do the same as you listen to the fun and inspiring wisdom from Dr. Arlene Gordon-Hollingsworth, co-founder of the uber popular Gracie’s Corner, a show dedicated to showing Black kids that learning is fun and something they can be excited about!Arlene and her husband Javoris were inspired to create the energetic, engaging
How Black Women Build Empires: A Conversation with Madam C.J. Walker’s Great-Great-Granddaughter A’Lelia Bundles
Hey lady! This week Terri and Dr. Dom welcome A’Lelia Bundles, a groundbreaking journalist and author, and the great granddaughter of A’Lelia Walker, the daughter of Madame C.J. Walker. She stops by the podcast to discuss her new book Joy Goddess: A’Lelia Walker and the Harlem Renaissance a riveting telling of her family’s storied history.A’Lelia goes in depth about her journey to finding her plac
How to Break Up with Someone Gracefully (Even When It’s Hard)
Hey lady! This year we’re all about the level up. Leveling up our finances, our health, our pleasure, and our style. And, we’re also leveling up how we treat each other and appropriate ways to disengage with integrity and respect. Terri and Dr. Dom offer a refined perspective of how we can honor ourselves while still maintaining boundaries when a relationship has run its course.
Say My Name, Say My Name (Correctly!) with Luvvie Ajayi Jones
Hey lady! As a Black woman you know all too well the million different ways we have to command respect as we navigate our daily lives. It can be as intense as the feeling of being passed over for promotion after having a standout year or as mundane, but profoundly important, like saying your name correctly. Luvvie Ajayi Jones, renowned author, speaker and entrepreneur joins the Cultivating H.E.R.
Healing Financial Trauma with Alejandra Rojas
Hey lady! It’s almost the halfway point of the year. Are you making progress with your financial goals? If you’re still stuck in old patterns and running the same loop of financial management mishaps that lead to paycheck-to-paycheck scenarios then this episode is for you. Alejandra Rojas is an entrepreneur, Forbes contributor, writer and the founder and CEO of Brown Way to Money, a financial ment
12 Practices to Spark Joy When Life Feels Heavy
Hey lady! How are you centering your joy these days? Are you finding ways to turn up your happiness and maximize the fun in your life? Well, if you need some suggestions then this episode is for you! Terri and Dr. Dom have 12 great recommendations for keeping yourself centered and relaxed through all ups and downs life brings.Whether it be getting lost in a good book, receiving restorative body wo
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