Cultivating H.E.R. Space: Uplifting Conversations for the Black Woman

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. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/cultivating-h-e-r-space-uplifting-conversations-for-the-black-woman--5470036/support.

Episodes

S27E4: ChatGPT is Not Your Therapist But it Can Be a Support Tool

July 25, 2025 • 44 mins
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 friends in your business?

Terri and Dr....
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S27E3: Loving Someone with Mental Health Challenges

July 18, 2025 • 46 mins
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 that you are dealing with the unpredic...
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S27E2: 10 Things to Remember When Adulting Gets Ghetto

July 11, 2025 • 54 mins
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 their grounded perspective about h...
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S27E1: 7 Things to Stop Apologizing For

July 4, 2025 • 43 mins
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 are like us, recovering people pleasers feelin...
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S26E13: Black Music Month: Healing, Joy & Memories

June 27, 2025 • 44 mins
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 week Terri and Dr. Dom talk about the bea...
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S26E12: Creating the Content We All Need with the Co-Founder of Gracie's Corner Dr. Arlene Hollingsworth

June 20, 2025 • 51 mins
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 kids YouTube show during the pande...
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S26E11: How Black Women Build Empires: A Conversation with Madam C.J. Walker’s Great-Great-Granddaughter A’Lelia Bundles

June 13, 2025 • 54 mins
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 place in her family’s historic legacy w...
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S26E10: How to Break Up with Someone Gracefully (Even When It’s Hard)

June 6, 2025 • 47 mins
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. They offer concrete scenarios for potential tricky r...
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S26E9: Say My Name, Say My Name (Correctly!) with Luvvie Ajayi Jones

May 30, 2025 • 48 mins
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. Space team to discuss her latest o...
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S26E8: Healing Financial Trauma with Alejandra Rojas

May 23, 2025 • 51 mins
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 mentoring platform that helps women ove...
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S26E7: 12 Practices to Spark Joy When Life Feels Heavy

May 16, 2025 • 44 mins
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 work, spending time with your lover, ...
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S26E6: Future Millionaire: A Young Person’s Step-By-Step Guide to Making Wealth Inevitable with Rachel Rodgers

May 9, 2025 • 47 mins
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 diverse entrepreneurs how to earn more...
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S26E5: The Positive Side of Standing Out with Dr. Chika Oriuwa

May 2, 2025 • 53 mins
Hey lady! This week Dr. Dom and Terri welcome the inspiring and amazing Dr. Chika Oriuwa to Cultivating H.E.R. Space to discuss how she triumphed through personal challenges to become a medical trailblazer and a real-life Barbie doll.

Dr. Chika shares how despite her many accomplishments she braved a tough battle with disordered eating and found her way through the maze of perfectionism, Black exceptionalism, and the unique challeng...
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S26E4: 5 Powerful Ways to Stand Out and Build Connections in Your New Job

April 25, 2025 • 47 mins
Hey lady! Are you ready to flourish at your job? Well, don’t delay , this episode is for you. This week, Terri and Dr. Dom put you on game as they create a roadmap for occupational success that anyone can follow at any level.

Are you ready to create not only systems but a mindset that puts you in the driver seat of your career and your life? Dr. Dom and Terri offer actionable steps that you can implement, in your own way, on day one...
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S26E3: Healing through Neuroplasticity and Epigenetics with Daria Burke

April 18, 2025 • 55 mins
Hey lady! Have you ever considered where your beliefs come from and, more importantly, why you hold on to them so dearly? If you’re not aware it is not a coincidence that you have certain thoughts programmed into you. In fact, there are studies that certain patterns of belief and trauma can be passed through the generations. Epigenetics, the study of how behaviors and your environment can affect genes, is an area where medical prof...
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S26E2: Why We Need Community More Than Ever and How to Start Building One

April 11, 2025 • 43 mins
Hey lady! It’s strange times filled with a lot of uncertainty but one thing we know for sure is that we will get through all of this with strong community. This week Dr. Dom and Terri discuss some of the factors that got us to reckon with the fact that there is an uprising of people reporting feelings of loneliness and being alone. While those are natural feelings from time to time you can mitigate them long-term with a strong dive...
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S26E1: Can Women Really Have Platonic Friendships with Men? The Truth About Male-Female Bonds

April 4, 2025 • 55 mins
Hey lady! Do you believe you can have a real platonic, relationship with a person of the opposite sex? This week, Terri and Dr. Dom offer their unique perspectives about why they value their friendships with the men in their lives but have learned through living how to build relationships based on the type of intimacy that is born from genuine intentions, clear communication, and healthy boundaries.

Do you have areas in your life wh...
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S25E13: How to Balance Independence and Intimacy in a Relationship

March 28, 2025 • 52 mins
Hey lady! As you continue to think deeply about how you want your life to look and feel, have you considered how much intimacy plays a part in your relationships? This week, Dr. Dom and Terri expound on the ways intimacy serves as the bedrock for fulfilling relationships of all stripes. Whether it’s platonic, familial, or romantic; intimacy can serve as the thread that brings depth and realness to your relationships. And, we’re not...
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S25E12: Dating Like a Boss: 5 Ways to Stay in Control and Never Settle

March 21, 2025 • 58 mins
Hey lady! Are you ready to step up in your love life and own your experience? If so, this episode is for you. This week Terri and Dr. Dom offer tips to help you stay in control of your romantic encounters and avoid settling altogether.

Dating like a boss often involves significant perspective shifts. If you feel like some of your previous experiences haven’t been up to par, it’s all good. There’s a lot of unlearning that comes along...
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S25E11: How to Maximize Your Job Benefits: PTO Hacks, Sick Day Strategies & Other Perks to Explore

March 14, 2025 • 56 mins
Hey lady! This week Dr. Dom and Terri up the conversation around wellness with a friendly reminder that you are ALWAYS your best investment. The ladies offer up smart advice about utilizing your paid time off, also known as PTO, to help boost your wellness for whatever you may need.

Even if you don’t have a formal PTO employment situation, Terri and Dr. Dom have practical tips on how thorough planning and thinking ahead can help sta...
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