The Sugar Free Podcast

REWIND: How to Make Peace with Your Body feat. Dr. Tangie Grate

Syd may be on vacation, but The Sugar Free Podcast is not! This week, enjoy a "rewind" of the Season 2 Premiere: How to Make Peace with my Body featuring Dr. Tangie Grate.

 

This episode is a love letter to women. A letter to remind us that 1) our bodies, our weights and our shapes ARE healthy; and 2) the current standards of weight, beauty and wellness weren't created with our bodies in mind.

 

Join Syd and special guest, mother, wellness coach, pharmacist and podcast co-host, Dr. Tangie Grate  as they discuss how to make peace with and love on your body during EVERY phase of your wellness journey (otherwise known as life).

 

Through her work as a wellness coach, Tangie is on a mission to help women feel confident in their current bodies , by helping them to develop sustainable habits that promote self-love and weight loss.

 

Want to connect with Tangie?

Check out her website: beacons.ai/drtangie

Listen to her podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-body-liberated/id1662053359

 

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S4 Ep9 How to Step up Your Style for Summer 2023 feat. Jasmene Bowdry

Summer is here and it’s time to get our summer wardrobes (and bodies) in gear! Regardless of the body you’re giving the beach this summer, this week’s guest is here to give you all the tips and tricks you need to not only freshen up your summer wardrobe but also to choose pieces that will make your body look its best for every occasion this season.   This week, join Syd for Season 4 Episode 9, as she sits down with style expert and social media influencer, Jasmene Bowdry for an exciting conversation on how to every BODY can take advantage of this summer’s hottest trends.   Jasmene Bowdry is a retail expert and style maven who has over ten years of experience as a corporate retail buyer for industry titans like Tiffany & Co., Saks Fifth Avenue and Office Depot. She is also a respected stylist in the fashion industry who has served as an Assistant Wardrobe Stylist for 50 Cent and G-Unit and as a New York Fashion Week dresser for  iconic brands such as Donna Karan, Vera Wang and Lacoste.    Jasmene is also the owner and founder of Shift Stylehouse, an online boutique for chic, stylish modern women.   Want to connect with Jasmene? • Shop with her at: https://www.shiftstylehouse.com • Book her at: https://www.jasmenebowdry.com/styling-services • Follow her on social media: @jasmenebowdry Want to connect with The Sugar Free Podcast? • Check us out at: www.sugarfreepodcast.com • Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0cHoUmESN8CF3uGZ7IyeDA  In this episode we will cover: • How to use shapewear as the foundation for a perfect outfit • Jasmene’s recommendations for shapewear brands • How to dress different body types • Top style trends for summer 2023 • Style influencers to follow online ADVERTISEMENTS: Shop with The Sugar Free Podcast advertisers: The Lip Bar – Want lipsticks that pop on EVERY shade of black and brown? Enjoy 10% off at The Lip Bar when you click this link https://thelipbar.com/pages/_go_?ref=4474:355417&discount=SugarFree&utm_source=Affiliates&utm_medium=Homepage or use code SugarFree at checkout. Formally Forms– Need contract templates and forms for your business? Visit www.formallyforms.com for easy-to-use contract templates and forms for your business. Use code: SUGAR to receive 20% off your next purchase Building Bread—Want to start investing in the stock market? Purchase the Investor’s Toolkit by clicking this link: https://buildingbread.thinkific.com/courses/the-investor-s-toolkit?ref=85305c AND this link will also get you 25% off your purchase.    

BONUS Mother’s Day Episode: Parenting Tips from my Mama

The only thing better than spending Mother’s Day with your mama is spending it with mine!

 

Join me (Syd) this Sunday (Mother’s Day) for a VERY special, commercial free, bonus episode of The Sugar Free Podcast featuring parenting tips from my mama, Dr. Jean Jackson.

 

Dr. Jean Jackson (my mama) is a life-long educator, child psychologist and author.

 

Want to buy my mom's book?

For parenting tips and tricks, you can purchase her book, Surviving Kidcatraz here: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/surviving-kidcatraz-dr-jean-jackson/1135800730

 

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S4 Ep8 How to Navigate Modern Spirituality in the Church feat. Joslyn Henderson and Demarius Newsome

When is the last time you prayed? About 32% of U.S. adults said they seldom or never pray (up from 18% in 2007) with 29% of U.S. adults reporting they had no religious affiliation (an increase of 6 percentage points from 2016), with Millennials leading that shift. American adults are connecting less and less with religion and by extension the Church. For those interested in seeking both, how do you navigate that without compromising your contemporary beliefs on diversity, equity and inclusion?

 

This week, Syd sits down with Millennial church leaders, Joslyn Henderson and Demarius Newsome, for an uplifting conversation on the necessity (or lack thereof) of Church for younger generations in S4 Ep8 How to Navigate Modern Spirituality in the Church.

 

Minister Joslyn Henderson is the Director of Worship Arts at a multicultural, multigenerational, inclusive church in Northeast Washington D.C. As a nationally celebrated gospel singer and worship leader, she infuses her performative ministry with her scholarship on Black sacred music.

 

Demarius Newsome in an Atlanta based attorney and worship leader who serves in multiple capacities of ministry and leadership at the Ray of Hope Christian Church, where he constantly seeks to understand “why” and “how” we do church.

 

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S4 Ep7 Trust But Verify: How to Do Your Due Diligence When Dating feat. Connie Ernest

If you’re dating in 2023, chances are you are leveraging the internet or some manner of technology to date people outside of your “safety bubble.” Meaning, you are dating people that neither you nor anyone you know can vouch for or verify the background, history or character of your potential dates.  

 

Technology can be a very effective tool in finding love, but love is not the only thing that daters are finding online. Online daters, especially young women, are also finding frustration and in some cases harassment, assault or death with a reported 16,000 abductions, 100 murders and thousands of rapes being committed annually by online predators.  

 

So, how do we protect ourselves while dating outside of our safety bubbles? BY DOING OUR RESEARCH!!! Join Syd for Season 4 Episode 7 as she sits down with private investigator, Connie B. Ernest, for an informative discussion on how to leverage the internet to properly vet potential love interests.

 

Connie B. Ernest is a Private Investigator in Atlanta, GA. Connie owns and operates CBE Investigations Inc, where they offer services to those who are in need of clarity, peace of mind and closure.

 

Want to Connect with Connie?

Visit her website: https://cbeinvestigations.com/

Follow her on IG: @cbeinvestigationsinc

Check her out on Facebook: @cbeinvestigationsinc

Connect with her on LinkedIn- @conniebernest

 

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S4 Ep6 How to Survive Inflation, Recession and Bank Runs feat. Kevin Matthews

In the last month, several of the largest banks in the U.S. along with a handful of regional banks have failed. The average credit card interest rate is at 22% and mortgage rates are at 6%. Inflation remains high and talks of recession still linger; but the job market remains strong and life for the most part unchanged. Are we headed for financial disaster or is everything cruising along just fine?

 

Join Syd for Season 4 Episode 6 How to Survive Inflation, Recession and Bank Runs as she sits down with financial advisor, Kevin Matthews for an informative conversation on what’s happening in the economy and how to protect your financial interests against an uncertain economic future.

 

Kevin Matthews is a best-selling author, award-winning influencer, former Top 100 financial advisor (as named by Investopedia) and founder of Building Bread, a financial education consultancy designed to educate and advise both organizations and individuals on the basics of financial literacy, investing and retirement planning.

 

Want to connect with Kevin?

Website: www.buildingbread.com

Facebook: @BuildingBread

IG:@buildingbread

Buy Kevin’s Book: https://www.amazon.com/Starting-Point-Create-Wealth-Lasts/dp/0692236104

 

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S4 Ep5 How to Explore Your Sexuality as a Grown Woman feat. Kim Daily, Esq.

Have you ever experienced more than a friendly attraction to another woman? I mean you don’t just like her, you feel a little quiver run through your body every time you think about her? Well, you’re not alone!!

 

The average person is coming out in their teens and early 20’s which can make coming out or exploring your sexual identity as a woman in your 30’s intimidating. But, it is never too late to embrace your authentic self and research suggests that it is perfectly normal and healthy to question and explore your sexual orientation (i.e. your sexuality) well into your late 30’s and early 40’s.

 

Join Syd this week for Season 4 Episode 5 as she sits down with attorney and LGBTQIA+ advocate, Kim Daily, Esq. for an extraordinary conversation regarding Kim’s journey to come out and embrace her identity as a Lesbian woman in her 30’s.

 

Kim Daily is an award-winning trial attorney, viral public-speaker  and founder of The Qulture, a nationwide community known as heaven on earth for queer Black women. Kim co-owns K&L Daily Law with her sister, who is also an attorney.

 

Want to connect with Kim?

Visit her website: https://www.kimdaily.com/

Follow her on Instagram: www.instagram.com/iamkimdaily

Join For the Qulture: https://www.thequlture.us

 

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S4 Ep4 Lessons Learned: On My Hair Journey with Alopecia

Join Syd this week for a solo episode where she shares the life lessons she’s learned on her hair journey, learning to love herself as a bald woman with alopecia. You won’t want to miss the first episode of the new year.   The Sugar Free Podcast is the premiere “life advice” podcast for Millennial Women. Join show host, Sydnee Mack, as she explores a variety of topics important to Millennial women from careers, to dating, starting families (or not), financial security and mental health.    Show host, Sydnee Mack, is an attorney, professor, best-selling author and ya homegirl in your head.   Want to connect with The Sugar Free Podcast? Check us out at: www.sugarfreepodcast.com Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0cHoUmESN8CF3uGZ7IyeDA    Tune in to the Sugar Free Podcast everywhere podcasts are available: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/.../the-sugar.../id1573862487 Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/.../aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuc3VnYXJmc... Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0G7127VhGnhnD36X0t72gm Amazon/Audible: https://music.amazon.com/.../ebc55.../THE-SUGAR-FREE-PODCAST   ADVERTISEMENTS: Shop with The Sugar Free Podcast advertisers: The Lip Bar – Want lipsticks that pop on EVERY shade of black and brown? Enjoy 10% off at The Lip Bar when you click this link https://thelipbar.com/pages/_go_?ref=4474:355417&discount=SugarFree&utm_source=Affiliates&utm_medium=Homepage or use code SugarFree at checkout. Formally Forms– Need contract templates and forms for your business? Visit www.formallyforms.com for easy-to-use contract templates and forms for your business. Use code: SUGAR to receive 20% off your next purchase Building Bread—Want to start investing in the stock market? Purchase the Investor’s Toolkit by clicking this link: https://buildingbread.thinkific.com/courses/the-investor-s-toolkit?ref=85305c AND this link will also get you 25% off your purchase.  

S4 Ep3 How to Upgrade Your Skincare Routine in Your 30’s feat. Alicia Dion

If you’re over 30 and your primary skincare routine consists of soap and water, then it’s time for an upgrade! Studies show that a woman’s face can begin showing signs of aging as early as 25, but most women start to see changes to the skin on their face in their 30’s. In conclusion, unless you're ready to start looking your age, it’s time to put down the soap and pick up some cleanser.

 

Join Syd as she sits down with award-winning Esthetician, Alicia Dion, for an informative conversation on how to establish or upgrade your skincare routine in your 30’s.

 

Alicia Dion is owner and operator of 5-star rated AliciaDion Beauty Spa located in Marietta, Georgia. She specializes in hydrobrasion, dermaplaning, microdermabrasion, waxing, chemical peels, high frequency, and  lashing and so much more! She was voted a “Best of Georgia Esthetician” in 2021.

 

Want to connect with Alicia Dion?

Visit her website: https://www.aliciadion.com/

Follow her on Instagram: www.instagram.com/aliciadion_beauty

 

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S4 Ep2 How to Achieve Balance as a High-Achieving Woman feat. Vernique Esther

It is no secret that Millennial women are educated, accomplished and high earners; but, are we balanced? Is accomplishment enough? Forty five percent of Millennial women (ages 25-40) will be both single and childless by 2030. Is this statistic an indication that we are prioritizing work over family or cause for concern?   Join Syd this week for Season 4 Episode 2 as she sits down with therapist and relationship coach, Vernique Esther, LMSW, for a healing conversation on how Millennial women can achieve success outside the workplace.   Vernique Esther is an Atlanta-based therapist and coach who specializes in Relational Trauma and Healthy Relationships. She is also an Author, Speaker, Corporate Well-being Consultant, and founder of Authentically Wed, a faith-based community for those seeking healthy relationships.   Vernique believes the quality of your relationships determine the quality of your life, and uses her expertise to help people become healed and whole individuals that can create healthy and fulfilling relationships. She especially enjoys partnering with High-achieving women who have trouble managing their various responsibilities, causing anxiety in their lives.    Want to connect with Vernique? Visit her website: https://www.verniqueesther.com/ Follow her on Instagram: www.instagram.com/verniqueesther Buy her book: https://www.verniqueesther.com/shop   Want to connect with The Sugar Free Podcast? Check us out at: www.sugarfreepodcast.com Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0cHoUmESN8CF3uGZ7IyeDA    TOPICS COVERED IN THIS EPISODE • Assessing the root cause of toxic achievement • Understanding the trauma associated with toxic over achievement • How to incorporate joy, pleasure and peace into your high-achieving life. • How to hear your heart's desires • Understanding what "balance" looks like for you   Tune in to the Sugar Free Podcast everywhere podcasts are available: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/.../the-sugar.../id1573862487 Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/.../aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuc3VnYXJmc... Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0G7127VhGnhnD36X0t72gm Amazon/Audible: https://music.amazon.com/.../ebc55.../THE-SUGAR-FREE-PODCAST   ADVERTISEMENTS: Shop with The Sugar Free Podcast advertisers: The Lip Bar – Want lipsticks that pop on EVERY shade of black and brown? Enjoy 10% off at The Lip Bar when you click this link https://thelipbar.com/pages/_go_?ref=4474:355417&discount=SugarFree&utm_source=Affiliates&utm_medium=Homepage or use code SugarFree at checkout. Formally Forms– Need contract templates and forms for your business? Visit www.formallyforms.com for easy-to-use contract templates and forms for your business. Use code: SUGAR to receive 20% off your next purchase Building Bread—Want to start investing in the stock market? Purchase the Investor’s Toolkit by clicking this link: https://buildingbread.thinkific.com/courses/the-investor-s-toolkit?ref=85305c AND this link will also get you 25% off your purchase.