Black Girl Fit Files

Today we talk with Jackie Smith founder and Chief Confidence Maker of Spice Pole & Aerial Fitness. We talk about Studio ownership and building the business through confidence and intention.

This discussion starts with Jackie opening the studio to "just try it out" with intention of being the low-price option. Utilizing Confidence, intention setting and Leadership, Spice has created a "Soft Space" for women to overcome their fear...

After the exhausting year of 2022, it's time to rest! No wonder everyone around me is in an exhausted state. This gave me a chance to think, "What does it actually look like to quit?" Is this quitting a job or a relationship? And then I thought about, "What is causing me to quit?" Instead of quitting, do I just need a rest? Do we give up on things too easily due to frustration, or what? Or what does rest look like for you?

Well, I'...

In this episode, we talk with Yulinda Renee of Mind Your Mental. We discuss being a sex therapist and feeling sexy with pole dance.

We will be switching things up and the questions will go both ways in this episode. Dalijah and Yulinda go back and forth asking questions about sexuality, business, motherhood, and pole dance.

Get em Goal: Begin having a conversation with your inner child; What delights me?

Mind Your Mental | IG: @_mi...

In a world where we are constantly being pulled in a million different directions, it's important to remember to allow others to show up for us. We can't do everything alone, and that's okay. Asking for help is a strength, not a weakness. When we allow others to support us, we create space for them to feel needed and valued. In turn, they are often more likely to reciprocate when we need them. So the next time you're feeling overwh...

Injury prevention is a vital part of keeping your body healthy and functioning properly. From slips and falls to not knowing when to sit the hell down, there are many ways we can get hurt. But with some cross-training, rest and wellness we can significantly reduce our risk of injury.

So if you're looking for practical tips on how to stay safe and avoid injuries, be sure to join Dalijah in this episode. it just might save you from a...

In this episode, we throw back to episode 25 with Nicole The Pole. In this snip, Nicole The Pole Williams talks about transitioning to becoming a life coach through manifesting the steps to create the life of your dreams. If you think this snip is good, go check out the full-length episode #25 where they go into details about developing a life coaching business.

Today's Guest:

@nicolethepole | nicolethepole.com | @nicolethesoulco...

Do you have goals to grow your business to the next level? In this solo episode, Dalijah talks about the power we have within and how to project our goals and make them happen.

Create audacious goals and speak them to the world. Our voice has much more power than we think. We are powerful and we can do anything we put our minds to. "Recognize your power."

Propel Water sponsors today's episode,

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Are you interested in women's nutrition and whole body health! Valerie Agyeman, Registered Dietitian and creator of The Flourish Heights, is on a mission to help women feel their best selves through simple and practical nutrition tips. In this episode, Valerie shares her knowledge and tips on how eating healthy gives you the nutrition necessary for each stage in life and which vitamins are best for women's health. If you're looking...

Coach Cass's philosophy is that holistic wellness comes from a combination of physical, mental, and dietary wellness. By taking this approach to health and fitness, she helps her clients achieve their goals and live their best lives.

In this episode, Coach Cass discusses how this approach can be used to improve your life. She explains how physical activity can help to improve your mental and emotional wellbeing, and how making smal...

In this episode of the Black Girl Fit Files, we sat down with Lasheca and Alicia, owners of Apartment 4 Lifestyle, a vintage handcrafted furniture space in New Orleans.

We talked about how they turned their love for furniture into a business, the challenges they faced along the way, and how they're creating a unique shopping experience for their customers.

Learn more about our guests:

Apartment 4 Lifestyle Website | @apartment4lif...

Are you feeling burnt out or in a funk? In this solo episode, Dalijah talks about getting burnt out over social media.

Thinking about the perfect life portrayed on these screens. All for likes? Thinking of this, she looks into practicing self-care and preservation to pull back to this life.

Today's episode is sponsored by X-Pole,

The leading pole and aerial based equipment company (and more) in this industry.

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Starting out as a work-study at Body and Pole Dalijah Franklin has been teaching pole dance for 14 years and taught in 15 different countries. Her experience ranges from teaching ages 6 to 70 and dealing with a variety of different personalities. In this episode Dalijah shares with you the top six things she has learned along the way:

1. Know your shit and have the certifications.

2. you are not going to know everything and it will b...

This episode takes a look back at Berrion Berry, an excerpt from the full-length episode #52 "The truth about female hormones and optimizing your menstrual cycle with Berrion Berry". A conversation about going back to 7th-grade health class and discussing the four phases of your cycle.

Today's Guest:

TikTok. @berrionlberry | Insta. @berrionlberry | @optimizeyourflo optimizeyourflo.com | Podcast. Flow with Berrion Berry

Created b...

Starting at a young age Shelly Murdock never had limitations on what they could do never letting anything stand in their way - giving that entrepreneur spirit at a young age. This entrepreneurial spirit led them to start working in clubs saving money and making DVDs to build their three studios, and a successful app. Shelly knows about growing through these hard times and working endless hours to build Fit2Flaunt into the brand you...

Ever had that box in the back of your closet that you have been carrying around from place to place just to put it right back into the closet? During this episode, we talk with guest Rebekah who is a Professional Organizer. We also chat about the psychology of how people see their space. Rebekah has a true gift for being able to see a vision and take you on the journey to bring it to life. "Organize for Love" will transform your sp...

This episode takes a look back at Shirin Eskandani, an excerpt from the full-length episode #50 "Healing through mindset work with Shirin Eskandani". A conversation about her journey from immigrating to Canada to getting the dream call to sing in the Metropolitan Opera.

Today's Guest:

@wholeheartedcoaching | wholehearted-coaching.com

Wholehearted Coaching: The Podcast

Created by @blackgirlspole | Hosted by @dalijahamelia

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For most women, periods are a monthly nuisance. But for Berrion Berry, they're an opportunity. Berri is on a mission to make periods more manageable and less taboo. During this episode, we talk about biohacking your menstrual cycle and transforming periods with food and nutrition. Berri shares her personal journey with managing her period and offers tips on how to make periods work for you. Whether you're looking to avoid period br...

During this episode, we spill the tea on all things SADA! Sammy and Dalijah talk about creating this new community space for movement and recovery from the ground up. Everything from selecting a name to hiring a lawyer for all the legalities of opening this type of space. We're learning the in's and out's, planning and waiting. The best part is we're sharing it with all of you - every step of the way! Join us once a month as we gro...

Immigrating to Canada at the age of four from Iran and having a supportive family, Shirin Eskandani was living the dream life. After performing in the Metropolitan Opera and learning that nothing outside of ourselves is ever going to heal us, she dove into Mindfulness, Mindset Work and started her own coaching business, Wholehearted Coaching. Today Shirin and Dalijah discuss how mindset work can help us heal, the importance of comp...