The Soft Life with Saddie Baddies

this week on @thesoftlifepod we step into the vibrant world of Raven Irabor, (@ravencherisse) a Trinidadian-Nigerian Pan-African artist from the Bronx, NYC. Raven opens up about her creative journey, sharing how her teenage years as young artist during the Tumblr era shaped her artistic practice and how she’s now intentionally navigating the creative industry. she also reveals the power of community healing and her latest exhibit, ...

is it your intuition or your anxiety, baddie?

in this week’s episode, we’re diving deep into understanding the difference between these two powerful forces. our intuition is that inner knowing, a calm and clear feeling that guides you without needing proof. we’ll share insight on letting your intuition lead, like silencing jaded voices, taking sacred pauses to connect with Source, truly knowing yourself, and trusting your own vibes...

in this week’s guest episode, we welcome Alex Wolf: author, pole artist, and creative entrepreneur. Alex has redefined the fusion of artistic expression and entrepreneurial success. growing up in Brooklyn and later immersing herself in the Bay Area tech scene, she founded and sold the 7-figure company Boss Babe Inc. by age 25. some of her previous clients include Apple, Snap, and Dropbox and more.

in 2019, Alex self-funded the mini...

juggling a 9-5 while building a business with BIG dreams is a balancing act, to say the least 🙃

this one’s for the creatives, solopreneurs, small business owners, and everyone in-between.

in this week’s episode, we’re chatting sustainable entrepreneurship and the challenges of balancing a nine-to-five job with chasing big dreams. it’s essential to recognize that some of us are indeed in that liminal space in the middle, working a ...

is it quiet quitting or are we just finally being realistic about our bandwidth at work? 🫠

in this week’s episode, we dive deep into the concepts of decentering work, quiet quitting, and bouncing back after being laid off. we start by exploring the phenomenon of quiet quitting—what it is, why it happens, and whether it's just a matter of doing what you're paid to do.

we'll share practical tips on how to achieve this by creating a ...

your fear of looking stupid and being perceived is holding you back, baddie. 🫣

in this week’s episode, we discuss the themes of self-perception, fear of being judged, and the balance between authenticity and oversharing in the age of hyper-visibility. inspired by the book title: 'The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck', we explore the concept of taking up space and being unapologetically yourself in a time where there’s thousands of ...

calling all girl’s girls 🎀: today, we’re diving deep into a topic that's not just buzzworthy but fundamental to our social wellness: what it truly means to be a girl's girl. we’re exploring the essence of sisterhood, the challenges of healing from friendship trauma, and the joys of making new friends as an adult. so, grab your favorite comfort drink, get comfy, and let's spill tea on all things girlhood (watch the full video on ou...

ever feel like you just miss the old you? 🥲 today, we’re gonna have a mini episode on how to come back home to yourself when you start to feel disconnected. the thing about feeling disconnected from yourself is that it’s a slow process. it rarely happens at one time, but suddenly you’re feeling like you haven’t laughed in a while, you’re skipping your morning and night routines, and you’re wondering why you feel like a shadow of y...

Big Brother stans, this one’s for you! in this special guest episode, we chat with Mecole Hayes, aka 'MeMe', a political consultant and former contestant on the hit reality TV series, Big Brother. MeMe shares her origin story, growing up in St. Louis and she also discusses balancing her professional and reality TV persona, dealing with imposter syndrome, finding a mentor, and her relationship with social media as a reality TV star ...

missed us? 🥹 we are BACK baddies, and better than ever 🤎

last month, we had the incredible honor of hosting our very first LIVE podcast session in Brooklyn, NY with none other than Sharifa Murdock & Laura Stylez: two empowering, incredible women paving the way for young women and girls through various initiatives, their live event program series and blossoming community: ENVSN Festival, and across multiple industries includin...

true change happens outside of your comfort zone, baddie.

this week, we’re diving into the art of letting go: releasing attachments, embracing change and setting new intentions for the season ahead. we’re in the last stretch of winter (at least on the east coast), and with spring on the horizon, it’s the perfect time to reflect on what you’re releasing, accepting and embracing change with open arms, and what intentions you’re setti...

ready for a mini therapy sesh baddies?

in this episode of The Soft Life, Dr. Alicia Hodge shares her origin story and educational background in psychology. She discusses the creation of her business, ‘Slay Your Anxiety’, and the intention behind creating this safe space. We also dive into:

• the difference between anxiety and stress
• what cognitive distortions are (aka filtered thinking styles), and how neurodivergent baddies can ...

today we have the honor of speaking with our guest, Imani McGee-Stafford (she/her): professional athlete, lawyer, model, poet, and global mental health advocate. in this podcast episode, Imani shares her present state of mind, origin story, and the inspiration behind her impactful mental health advocacy work as well as her nonlinear professional and personal healing journey. from her deep connection with basketball to graduating fr...

happy 2024 baddies! we’re starting the year softly and leaning into what our intuition is showing + telling us what to embrace this season- including when and what to quit and pivot. quitting gets such a bad rep, but is it really so bad when it can unveil a new, more aligned outcome? in this episode we dive into the art of quitting and pivoting and discuss:

1. how to know when it’s time to quit and why quitting isn’t always a bad ...

buckle up baddies, we’re getting back on the saddle after falling tf off.

if you’ve been in a slump lately, believe us when we tell you you’re not alone. this year has been incredibly challenging for so many of us (for obvious reasons), but even moreso- when we’ve gotten thrown off our rhythm, it can make us spiral into not taking any inspired actions or baby steps towards our goals. in this relatable and real af episode, we discus...

no you’re not crazy for thinking we’re probably living in a dystopia. we’re starting with an emotional pulse check first, and diving deep into how we can unpack cognitive dissonance and move through feelings of anger and hopelessness into tangible action items that initiate change. the collective efforts for liberation cannot be done in silos, and it takes every single one of us to recognize our role in social and justice movements...

meet Oumou (@connectwithoumou): the badass, queer, Muslim, Senegalese therapist radicalizing mental health first aid worldwide. Oumou (she/they) is a multi-hyphenate polycreative - therapist, coach, disruptor, zinester, writer, speaker, consultant and facilitator of spaces for radical learning. Oumou is a two-time graduate of Syracuse University and former adjunct professor of the same school. they are the creator of RMHFA, a works...

Today we have none other than Dominique Webb, aka “@FairyBrandMuva_” and CEO of Cult Creative Agency: a remote brand design agency and marketing consultancy for WOC-owned brands. Dominique has has worked with many well-known brands such as Fenty Corporation by Rihanna, Issa Rae, SKIMS, Netflix and HBO Max. In addition to her work at Cult Creative Agency, Dominique is also one of 13,000 Black women farmers and uses her spare time to...

the “i’m not a morning person” to morning menu lover pipeline...let’s discuss. having a solid morning and night routine is the cheat code to having a calm day baddie, and it’s an investment in your peace. now is the perfect time to reset our routines and habits, especially with summer ending and all of us heading towards the end of the year. if you’re bombarded with self care and productivity advice, but still don’t know where to s...