INQ + Essënce

What do you do with the truths you didn’t know you were avoiding?

In this episode, Dani gets honest about the blind spots she didn’t realize were shaping her — until she asked one bold question that changed everything. From overgiving to shrinking, second-guessing to dimming her own light, she names the patterns that once protected her but no longer serve her.

This is a pour for the Softea who’s finally ready to see herself clearly —...

Motherhood doesn’t come with a single title, path, or blueprint — and in this episode, we’re naming the quiet ways comparison sneaks in when we care deeply.

Whether you’re a mama, an auntie, a sister, or simply someone who shows up with love — this one’s for you.

Dani is joined by her two sisters, Aaliyah and Dominique, and their mother, Lynda, for a special Mother’s Day pour. Together, they talk about the pressure to measure up, the...

What if your confidence wasn't a problem to shrink but a light meant to shine?

In this episode, we’re talking about the early moments that made us question our joy, our bodies, our boldness—and how we reclaim all of it. From playground politics to present-day glow-ups, Dani shares a story straight from the vault and unpacks what it really means to walk in your truth, even when it makes others squint.

Whether you’re learning to un...

You don’t have to break yourself to build a life. You don’t have to bleed to be believed.

In this episode, we’re unlearning hustle and honoring the deep, necessary rest that doesn’t need to be earned. Dani opens up about the quiet burnout that hides behind ambition—and the bold act of slowing down on purpose. If you’ve ever felt guilty for resting or questioned your worth without the grind, this one’s for you.

Let this be your permis...

Before the tea was poured and the mic was turned on… there was a moment. A breakdown. A beginning.

In this debut episode, I’m sharing the real story behind the Pour Into Yourself First journal and how burnout, grief, and unexpected loss led to a softer kind of healing. This is more than a podcast intro — it’s a reclamation. The start of something honest, grounded, and tender.

Together, we’ll explore:

• How self-care became non-negot...