Black Girls Bonding
This is a place where Black women can come and feel safe to share their experiences and challenge the status quo. From managing relationships and career, to navigating day-to-day life, this is a space for community and connection.
Episodes
66 episodes
Doubt Is Not The Enemy
In this episode, Kianti gets real about something she almost didn't share — doubt. Not the kind that shows up once and leaves, but the kind that follows you into the gym, into your business, into every moment you try to level up. She talks abou...
From Urgent to Unbothered: A New Mindset for Modern Dating
She's back in the dating pool and she's not stressing about it. In this episode, Kianti sits down with her nearest and dearest, Whitney, for a candid conversation about navigating dating after divorce in 2026. Whitney opens up about her marriag...
The Visibility Tax
Black women have been visible for a long time. In culture. In labor. In struggle. In the room. And yet visibility alone has never been enough to guarantee protection, resources, or rest.In this episode, Kianti gets into it. A recent head...
Pleasure Is Power: Reclaiming Your Body, Joy, and Yourself with Dr. Nikki
In this deeply affirming and honest conversation, Kianti sits down with Dr. Nikki, licensed psychologist, published scholar, and unapologetic advocate for Black women's well-being, to talk about what it really costs high-achieving Black w...
Finding Joy in the Chaos
This week’s episode was inspired by a podcast episode I heard with poet Ross Gay, who shared how he intentionally looks for small daily delights and writes them down. That idea stuck and sparked a bigger reflection about how easy it is t...
The Meantime
Atlanta is having one of those “fake spring” weeks. Warm sunshine one day, cold temperatures the next. It feels like the weather is faking us out.That idea ended up becoming the perfect metaphor for this season of life.In this epi...
Soft Life. Hard Truths.
Most of us have been told that growth requires discomfort. Intellectually, we get that. We nod along. We agree. Emotionally? It hits different.In this episode, I share a moment that stopped me in my tracks while I was on my treadmill, hu...
The Real Deal Holyfield: A Refreshing and Honest Look at Marriage with Carline Hooker
In this episode, host Kianti sits down with her homegirl, Carline Hooker, the "saleswoman extraordinaire" and founder of NetworkIt.Carline brings 14 years of marriage experience (and 17 years of partnership) to the table for a conversati...
Gentle Beginnings
It’s been a minute, but I’m back and easing into the year with intention.In this episode, I’m talking about why I’m rejecting “strong starts” and choosing a softer beginning to the year instead. I reflect on last year as my first full ye...
Soft Endings
In this the last episode of 2025 and as we roll into the end of the year, I want to offer something different. No “end the year strong.” No “grind ‘til the last minute.” I’m over it, and I know a lot of y’all are too.In this freestyle ep...
Caring for the Little Girl Within
In this week’s episode of Black Girls Bonding, I’m talking about something I never expected to record an episode on: what it means to reparent yourself, to care for the little girl you once were.I share a very personal part of my ...
Let Yourself Feel the Win
In this episode, Kianti talks about the importance of holding on to hope, especially when the world feels unpredictable. Inspired by the recent Democratic wins across the country, she reflects on what it means to celebrate progress without brac...
When to Fight and When to Let Go
Some fights are worth it. Others? They’re invitations to let go.In this week’s episode of Black Girls Bonding, I’m reflecting on one of life’s hardest lessons: learning when to push and when to surrender. After weeks of wrestlin...
When Everything Feels Heavy
Things are heavy right now.In this short and heartfelt episode, I’m talking about what it feels like to live in a world that’s constantly demanding our attention, energy, and empathy — and what we can do to protect our peace in the midst...
Are We Okay?
This week on Black Girls Bonding, I’m asking a simple but heavy question: Are we okay?Lately, I’ve noticed so much vitriol online. Yes, the internet has always had its share of negativity, but lately it feels sharper—es...
Healing Isn’t a Solo Journey
This week, I’m talking about those moments when life feels heavy: grief, overwhelm, and the urge to retreat into isolation. I share how a conversation with my best friend shifted my perspective: maybe the Universe isn’t working against...
The Love Island Reunion Was a Mess
This week, we’re breaking down the Love Island Reunion, and whew… there was mess. From Amaya laughing through cheating rumors to Chris standing on biz, to Olandria serving tea and Huda proving (again) that she’s the clout-chasin...
When Life Interrupts the Plan
What do you do when your big, beautiful plan doesn’t go the way you hoped? When the version of success you dreamed up gets delayed, detoured, or dismantled altogether?In this episode, I’m reflecting on the hard, human moments when life d...
Don't Tell Yourself No
This week on Black Girls Bonding, we’re flipping the script on the stories our minds love to run with. Kianti dives into how our negative-leaning thoughts—those quiet “what ifs”—can quietly sabotage our joy, confidence, and even our ch...
Bring Back the Cookout
Once upon a time, the cookout was more than just a meal. It was a ritual, a reunion, a refuge. But somewhere along the way, the vibe shifted. In this episode, we talk about the quiet disappearance of Black cookouts and what that says about wher...
Maybe It’s Me
This week on Black Girls Bonding, we’re getting into the gritty but liberating truth: sometimes the call is coming from inside the house. 😅Kianti opens up about a moment of real-time accountability after feeling left out by her ...
The Room Was Wrong, Not the Woman
In this episode of Black Girls Bonding, we’re naming something that so many of us have quietly carried: the belief that we were the problem when we just didn’t fit. Kianti shares a powerful reflection on belonging, alignment, and what ...
Ease, Joy, and Abundance with Elandria Jackson Charles
In this week’s episode, we’re joined by the incredible Elandria Jackson Charles—a joy coach, speaker, and unapologetic hype woman for Black women everywhere.Together, we dive deep into what it looks like to pursue joy with intention, let...