In current times we see so many examples of Black people, especially women, showing up and taking up space like never before. Whether it is on Capitol Hill or in the C-Suite, Black women are the epitome of Excellence. But does excellence only mean degrees, jobs, and money? Or are there other things we should be celebrating that are also meaningful? In celebration of Black History Month, we seek to celebrate Excellence in all its fo...

We are winding down the end of the year and in overdrive to wrap up all of our projects, tasks, and to-do lists before the holidays. Any other year, the fourth quarter push might not be so bad but 2020 has pushed us all to the brink. In this episode, co-hosts Amer Woods and Sheriden Chanel discuss the topic of burnout, whether or not they are laying low or pushing through, and doing away with the “end the year strong” rhetoric. So ...

The ladies of the xoNecole Happy Hour Podcast have an extra special guest pulling up to the bar on today's episode, YOU, our listeners. Co-hosts Amer and Sheriden take turns answering audience questions and sharing personal experiences with our favorite Happy Hour partners in crime. In this special episode, we are leaving it all on the table as we give advice to listeners on everything from parenthood to how to start a podcast ...

As we grow older, friendships that no longer serve us almost become inevitable. We've all experienced our fair share of toxic people. In hindsight, the signs of a toxic friend seems obvious, but sometimes when you're in them, it's not always so clear. On this week's episode, Amer and Sheriden explored when it's time to break away from friendships that no longer serve us, how do we do it? How do we even know when...

Daylight savings time has come, the clocks have rolled back, and we have officially entered *drum roll* cuffing seasonnnn! That's right, the infamously annual cuffing season. And while some of us are ecstatic, the rest of us are rolling our damn eyes dreading another year of more of the same. But whether we're interested or not, society has synonymously named the next few months as a time for prospective bae applications to...

'Tis the season, ladies! The leaves are falling and temperatures are dropping, which can only mean it is time to get in tune with our best autumn and third quarter selves. And listen, for some of us, we have no clue where to start. Just in time for the shift, Tarot Reader, Dani Simone joined Amer and Sheriden for this week's episode of the xoNecole Happy Hour podcast to get all of our vibrations in check! Also known as the ...

Black woman, black woman. You are everything, sis. And you're the focus of the latest episode of xoNecole's Happy Hour Podcast. This week, the ladies invited Shivy Brooks to the table for a fresh, male perspective on all things black woman, specifically in reference to current events. A high school teacher by day and a self-proclaimed activist and thought-leader by night, Shivy brought the same heat of his weekly Teacher Ta...

In this episode, the Happy Hour squad talk coping with the coronavirus and how to keep calm and carry on in the midst of a health storm. A surprise voice memo during pre-game has the ladies sharing their thoughts on whether or not cheating hurts men more than it does women. And Necole reads a love message from her “prison pen pal,” making her realize the importance of personal connections and making space to attract the love and ma...

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Today the Happy Hour squad is getting real about the anxiety, stress and burnout that comes with their careers and dream jobs.

Although black women have become advocates for therapy, healing from past traumas and childhood wounds, when it comes to our wellness in the workplace, we’ve been slow to remove our superwoman capes. Inspired by the xoNecole.com article, “I Took A Two-Month Leave From Work For My Mental Health”,  in this ep...

Inspired by the recent controversy surrounding T.I. taking his daughter to the OBGYN to confirm her sexual purity, in this episode, the xoNecole Happy Hour squad tackles sexuality.  The hosts gets down and dirty, sharing lessons learned and unlearned about sex from parents to first partners and beyond, and how the stigma around sexuality as it pertains to young black women has impacted their own views on sex. Sheriden keeps it real...

As women we often keep it real about everything except for our bank accounts. We desire prosperity but operate with a broke mindset, and sometimes tie material things like a house, a car, and even getting our hair and nails done to our self-worth. Not to mention that social media has us showcasing our wins and not the journey it took to get there.

On this episode the xoNecole Happy Hour hosts spill the tea on everything from thei...