Black Girls Den Podcast
Black Girls Den is the go-to podcast for Black women navigating life, chasing dreams, and building their best lives. Hosted by Alieshia — writer and your virtual homegirl — this show creates a safe space for conversations about womens experiences navigating life through healing, career growth, relationships, and self-discovery. Each week, you’ll hear real talk, inspiring stories, and empowering advice designed to help you level up and feel seen. Whether you’re a recent grad, creative entrepreneur, or just figuring things out — there’s a seat for you in the Den.
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Hey DENpals Happy NEW year!! In this vulnerable episode I am sharing some goals that I didnt accomplish and some things that I am looking forward to in 2026! We recap what has been happening in the den and whats to come!.
Cheers to the new year!!
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Merry DENmas denmates!!
In this episode Ebony and Alieshia talk about creating their own holiday joy, traditions and memories. We talk about the best Christmas movie and our favorite Christmas memories growing up! Hope you enjoy this episode! Make sure you like, comment and subscribe. We Need Help In Building Our Community! https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdb3YVvNSukgxOm7cfK9C64JBdqfq_zCGG8xbbgH-aPAvBEIA/viewform Listen To...
In this episode we talk about growing up in the church and the pressure to be perfect because we felt that we were always under a microscope due to are fathers roles in the church. From navigating life as a preachers kid to the reality of what happens when you become grown. Hope you enjoy this episode! Make sure you like, comment and subscribe. We Need Help In Building Our Community! https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdb3YVv...
Hey denmates! Alieshia and Sharmelle chat about all things girl trips from fun to safety tips!! We talk about the movie Girls Trip and talk about are favorite girls trip and trips we are looking forward to! Hope you enjoy this episode! Make sure you like, comment and subscribe. We Need Help In Building Our Community! https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdb3YVvNSukgxOm7cfK9C64JBdqfq_zCGG8xbbgH-aPAvBEIA/viewform Listen To Us On ...
Hey denmates in this episode we are talking about how we intentionally are decentering men and focusing on ourselves this season and finding hobbies. If you enjoyed this episode please like, comment and subscribe. We are also doing #denmas aka den and chill where we are rewatching Girlfriends Season 1. If you are interested follow us on black girl den podcast on instagram. We discuss the show virtually every Sunday night for discus...
Hey denmates we made it to 50 episodes!!! I am so excited to be hitting another milestone episode but it wouldnt't be possible without you all listening. Thank you all so much for listening in this episode we are doing a double wammy ( things we can't live without and things we are grateful for since it is the day before thanksgiving)! If you enjoy this episode please share with your friends and family. Have a great Thanksgiving an...
Hey denmates! This week I got my girls in the den with me and we are talking about what kind of friend are you. This episode was inspired from the whoe B. Simone contreversy of being a good friend. From girl code to accountability we chat about how we hold each other accountable and how we navigate friendship in our early 30's. What are your thoughts? We Need Help In Building Our Community! https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQL...
Hey denmates! This week I got my girls in the den with me and we're diving deep into the world of marriage and tackling the tough questions about relationships. So much of womanhood is tied in being married we discuss how we grew up and what we thought were healthy marriages and what we learned in girlhood and how our perception changed over time as we became women. Are your expectations realistic? Join us as we explore dating and ...
Hey denmates, this week in the den we have Brittany Thurman a childrens book author based in Louisville, KY. We discuss rejection because no one can escape it whether in careers, relationships are just life. We talk about how rejection is redirection and how hard it is to navigate in your professional career. Learn more about Brittany and her books! https://www.harpercollins.com/blogs/authors/brittany-j-thurman-450681 Please suppor...
Hey homegirls this is a special HALLOWEEN THEMED episode, we have our first guys in the den. Join us on our first live wine down Wednesday as we talk about how ghosting is apart of dating and see who ghost more men or women. We drop episodes every Wednesdays! Don't forget to subscribe for more real chats like this! We Need Help In Building Our Community! https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdb3YVvNSukgxOm7cfK9C64JBdqfq_zCGG8xb...
Hey homegirls in this episode we dive deep into the theme of grief, and giving ourselves grace during our life journey. We discuss BET Twenties & Girlfriends and how it relates to what we are going through today, we talk about social media and the life we thought we were going to have. We discuss the importance of being our authentic self as we navigate through the ups and downs of our experiences. Join us for some heartfelt co...
Hey homegirls in this episode we dive deep into the theme of grief, and giving ourselves grace during our life journey. We discuss BET Twenties & Girlfriends and how it relates to what we are going through today, we talk about social media and the life we thought we were going to have. We discuss the importance of being our authentic self as we navigate through the ups and downs of our experiences. Join us for some heartfelt co...
Join Alieshia and her guest cohost Seryn as we talk about the portayal of black women in media and specifically Reality TV. We discussed are favorite reality tv shows and how we feel about how we as black women are portrayed in the world from a media lens. From not being believed to being betrayed on national tv we get into it all on this episode. From having autonomy over our bodies to our trauma.
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Join Alieshia and her guest cohost Seryn as they talk about the perception of living single vs the reality. We talk about the hit show Living Single vs the reality of actually living single. We dive into character dynamics and which character we relate to more, and money lessons we wish we knew after graduating. If you enjoyed this episode please subscribe and share. We drop episodes every Wednesdays! Don't forget to subscribe for ...
Hey homegirls, this is my birthday episode so let's party! The segments are fun and the episode is inspired by 106&Park. I share my top 10 moments of my 20's and also what I thought my 20's were going to look like versus the reality of what they were. Happy birthday to all the summer babies and especially the LEOS. Let me know about how your 20's were and what plans you have for your birthday.
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Hey homegirls we have made it to 40 episodes! In honor of that I decided to honor and give 4 women their flowers for their contribution to digital media storytelling. Think of it like the Fortune 40 Under 40 magazine but in podcast form.
In this episode Alieshia the host shares 4 women who inspired her on her digital storytelling journey. I wanted to pay homage to women who have been doing work that othe...
Join us on the Black Girls Den Podcast as we reflect on what 10 years of friendship has taught us about girlhood, grace, and growth. From college to adulthood, we share our journey of becoming friends and the valuable lessons we've learned along the way. Tune in for heartfelt conversations and insights on the power of friendship!
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Join Alieshia and Surea in this exciting episode of The Black Girls Den as they welcome Adrian and Lauryn from @2Mics2Glasses We're diving deep into the world of entrepreneurship, sharing personal journeys, insights on investing in yourself in 2025, and tips for transitioning from corporate life to following your dreams. Get ready for engaging conversations, laughter, and practical advice designed especially for aspiring Black en...
Join us in the pod, we all fam! Alieshia and Surea spill the tea on 2024. We're talkin' 'bout all the major moments - the good, the bad, and the ugly. We're grateful for the big wins, but we ain't forgot about the little victories that kept us going. We're gonna get real about the lessons we learned and how we bounced back! Tune in for some real talk and good vibes! See you in the den fren!
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Hey sis! join us as we spill the tea on what it's really like to be single during the holidays! We’re sharing our own stories, from solo trips to chill nights with friends. Whether you're feeling a little down or just need some self-care inspo, we’ve got you covered. We’ll talk about everything from lifetime movies to giving back to the community. Plus, we get real about the tough stuff, like seasonal depression, brea...
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