Look at the Material

today we have a JUICY two-part episode on the last two episodes of house of the dragon and chilllleee it is jam-packed with drama. join me as I break down these characters, scenes, and themes of the events that lead to the dance of the dragons.

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today I'm breaking down ep.5 of the house of the dragon. chile...you know how sticky it get.

Hey family! Today's episode is all about choosing yourself! We have all been sooooo busy and focused on getting our lives "back to normal," but through all that, it's important to choose yourself at the end of the day. Today I discuss 4 ways you can choose yourself and hope that you pick one or more of these options to help you relax this weekend! Enjoy!

Hey family! We're back and better with a new post date! Today's episode is all about the importance of self-talk. I discuss how positive self talk is VITAL for inner peace, how to monitor your inner critic, and some measurable results from external talk i.e. talking to yourself. Head over to @latmpod to let me know what you think!

Hey guys! As promised I recorded a bonus episode explaining my hiatus and what my intentions for this break are. Again, I thank y'all so much for coming along with me on this journey this far; and helping me grow bigger than I imagined. Thank you for your listens, donations, and shares, it has meant the world to me. I will be back soon enough! Keep the Family in your thoughts as we break, and make sure you stay safe! I love y'all!

Hey, family! I am super excited to finally release this episode today! I interviewed a young woman named Anissa Hyde for New Orleans, La, about her love for conservation, how she's trailblazing for other future Black environmentalists in the South and much more! This has been one of my favorite episodes of the season because I challenged myself as a writer and an editor, but also because I get to share another one of my passions with y'all through this dope interview. Let me know what you think about it @latmpod on Instagram!

Hey family! I hope y'all have had a great week so far. Today I wanna talk about the things I learned on my journey to true friendship. Friendships are just as important as romantic relationships or the one you have with yourself. Pour into them + hold your people accountable, and watch your circle thrive.

Hey, family! I hope y'all are having a great Friday! Today's episode is about how we need to add more context to our parents' lives to truly understand them. They had lives, burdens, and trauma well before you were born. Like I mention in the episode, I do not condone any babd bahavior or abuse from parents to their children, quite the opposite. But I have found that de-centering myself from their actions and parenting choices, has helped me see they have just as much going on as I do (sometimes with half the resources). I hope you get meaningful conversations from this episode. Please let me know what you think!

Hey, family! I hope y'all had a great week! For today's episode, I talk about three things I think the eldest daughter in a Black household should unlearn to gain her liberation and life back. All older siblings bear the brunt of having to protect their siblings, but there is an added pressure put on young Black girls. I hope y'all enjoy!

My call to action is this: 

1. Stop taking on responsibilities that don't belong to you.

2. Stop trying to prevent every little bad thing from happening in life.

3. Stop apologizing when it's not necessary.

I ran a poll on our Instagram (@latmpod) asking if the family was feeling overwhelmed lately and 90% answered yes. Today, I drop some gems about how to listen to those cues that are telling you to take a load off to minimize those overwhelming feelings. I just want you to know that you are not alone, and today's Monday Meds is for you if you feel this way as well. If you enjoy this episode, please let me know in the comments on our Insta. Have a great evening :)

Hey, family! I hope y'all are having a great week so far. Today's Monday Meditation is filled with mantras, affirmations, and words of encouragement to keep with you for high stress situations. Whether it's interpersonal conflicts or just a bout of overwhelming emotions, this episode walks you through some helpful ways to regain focus and clarity even in high pressure moments. Head over to @latmpod and let me know what you think or leave a nice review :)

Hey, family! Welcome back to another episode of Look at the Material pod. Today’s episode is all about why we are not as confident as we can be in our decisions and how to empower our inner voice!

Head over to IG (@LATMpod) to let me know what you think!

Hey, family! Are any of y'all feeling burned out and all out of energy lately? Is your boss making you work full time, non-stop....during a pandemic? Well, you're not alone babies. For today's episode, I step off the record to talk about how I've been feeling (work-wise) lately and how we all get in these little ruts ESPECIALLY during a time like this. Let me know what you think!

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Song(s): Dizy, Warp Speed, & Haven't Been by Mo Lamar

Hello, family! I hope y’all had a fantastic Friday! I am soooo excited to be introducing the family to this dope artist i know and love, Tyrone! He is a producer, songwriter, violinist, and singer and he makes the best brownies on the BLOCK! I interviewed him a few days ago and we got to chat about why Black violinists are important, the first time a celeb retweeted one of his covers, and his first EP that dropped last year called Love Language. Let’s get into it!

Spotify: @Tyrone

Twitter: @tyronewilkinsj

Instagram: @tyronewilkinsjr

Stream Love Languages on @spotify

Hey babies...I hope y'all are flourishing out there. Life is wild, but we live to see another Get It How You Live Monday! Today I talk about why some siblings might be sked of journaling, my first journaling experience, and some other ways we can release the pressure on our emotional tank. I also have something new coming up so let me know what you think! Have a great week my loves.

Beat: Intergalactic by Mo Lamar

Do you ever get sad when the rain clouds come in or when things really aren't going your way? Maybe it's time to realize that you have less control than you think you do and let go. Today's episode is all about the art of letting things flow around and through you. I want you to take this time to bask in the fullness of life, love on yourself, and allow the rain to pass (bc you probably needed it.) Also, check the mindfulness session at the end. I hope y'all are staying safe out there, love you

Beat: Haven't Been by Mo Lamar

Happy Tuesday, family! For today’s episode, I'm gonna give y'all a lil Get It How You Live Monday remix. We’re going to journal together about the things we nitpick about ourselves and how we can spend more time with ourselves to combat those feelings. I've got a smooth beat for us to relax to and have a moment of introspection with each other. Please let me know what you think about this topic & some ways you spend time with yourself! I love y'all, stay safe. 

Beat: Haven't Been by Mo Lamar

Hello, family! To start off the new month I thought it would be appropriate to have a lil #TiddyTuesday action! In today's ep, I talk about the struggles of bra wearing, how we should love ALL types of boobies, and my personal journey of going braless! Thank y'all so much for all the engagement with this topic when I posted about it a few weeks ago, catch the end for some personal reflections about our beautiful breasts. Share your fav part of this episode & tag us @lookatthematerialpodcast or @LATMpod on Twitter!

Beat: Bold by Mo Lamar

Today's Get It How You Live Monday is all about our houses, siblings! I was chatting with @mccaalaolivia about life a few weeks? ago, and she mentioned this "house" analogy in reference to our personal lives/spaces, and I thought it would be dope to expand on the good sister's words for a bit. Whip out those journals and let's get into these houses, babes (no HGTV).

Beat: Nu by Mo Lamar

Welcome back to Get It How You Live Monday! For today's episode, I'll be leading us through our first guided meditation! I got a few requests to do a meditation episode, so let's see how this goes. Today we're going to be communicating with our inner children + jamming to a new dope ass beat by Mo Lamar. Comment, like, and DM to let me know what you think, have a great week y'all!

Beat: Haven't Been by Mo Lamar

Welcome to part two of the Black Photog series, this is Taylor's Story. I had the privilege of interviewing photographer Taylor Hunter (@goldentimetay) about her photographic journey through life, her goals as a photographer in this digital age, and the day she decided to pursue photography full time! I hope y'all love this episode as much as I loved bringing it together. 

Beats by: Mogo

Good evening, family! Today's episodes are some late-night editions but super dope nonetheless! In part one of The Beauty of Black Photog, I talk about the history of Black photographers and the importance of Black photogs as historians, journalists, and curators. Please let me know if you learned anything new and make sure to tag your fav photogs below!

Beats by: Mogo

Today's episode is about how we can better maneuver through our daily schedules through mindful productivity. I dive into your rhythm vs your schedule, resting + nesting, as well as a mindfulness session backed by Morgan's beats at the end! I hope y'all gain a lot from this episode. I love y'all!

Happy Friday, siblings! Today's Is This a Safe Space episode is about Issa Rae's new record label Raedio, Black women in the music industry, and some Black women killing the independent artist game who we should support. Y'all let me know what you think! P.S: Don't just listen, STREAM!!

Song: Love Thyself by JAYLION

Part two is a continuation of this very important conversation surrounding Black girls, and how we should be showing up for them. There's so much to tackle with this, so y'all let me know if I should revisit this topic on Instagram live or on another Y'all Feel Me Sunday. I love and appreciate y'all!

Today's Y'all Feel Me episode is sort of a late-night edition, but I wanted to talk about how we can only truly #ProtectBlackWomen if we #ProtectBlackGirls first. Many young Black girls experience traumatic times during elementary and middle school, so I asked a few of my followers + friends to talk to me about their experiences during these times. This commentary is about reconciling those stories, exposing topics that Black girls have to face at a young age, and all things in between. Please let me know how you feel about this episode, and how you can protect Black women to the fullest extent in your personal life.

Welcome to the LATM family, y'all! I will be lacing y'all with raw content from the bottom of my heart every single week, so grab what you need and enjoy the ride. I have been waiting for years to share this moment with all my siblings, so I hope you love every second of it.