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If you have ever hesitated to make a change in your life because you think it is too late or you are too old, then you need to listen to this episode. Our good friend and contributor, Anne McPhillips, joins us to talk about rediscovering her passion for acting and performing in her 60s, and how her drive and determination has led her to where she is now. Inspiration can be found at any age. Anne McPhillips is a NYC based actress and can be seen in various TV shows (Law & Order, Manifest, Ray Donovan) as well as the season 4 premier of Pose, Season 4 of The Marvelous Mrs, Maisel and a featured role in a hip, quirky NY comedy series City and the Beast on Amazon Prime. She has recently been in Netflix's Simply Halston and Inventing Anna. When she is not on set, Anne resides in suburbia with her husband Kevin, and their darling Shorkie, KiKi. Her son Giancarlo is her inspiration to pursue her passion. You can follow Anne on Instagram @annemcphillipsofficial Please subscribe to our podcast! And follow us on Instagram @howyoufeeling.ltw --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/howyoufeeling/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/howyoufeeling/support

Ah, romance novels. Often thought of as something only lonely or bored housewives would read. But for author Beverly Jenkins, it's an opportunity to weave history into her novels. Writing with the Black Love perspective in mind - a narrative not represented enough, Beverly Jenkins writes about African American history that is overlooked. Not only will you be educated, but you may need to take a cool shower. If you are interested in learning more about Beverly Jenkins and where you can find her novels, please visit her website Follow me on Instagram @akilahpeynado Please subscribe to our podcast! And follow us on Instagram @howyoufeeling.ltw --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/howyoufeeling/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/howyoufeeling/support

Returning guest, Erin, chats with us about what it's like to be a teacher today, in the face of so many school shootings. Also, her decision to leave teaching and start a new chapter of her life in a new city.  At some point you need to put yourself first. Regardless of the fear of failing or the guilt of leaving loved ones behind, change is good. Please subscribe to our podcast! And follow us on Instagram @howyoufeeling.ltw --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/howyoufeeling/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/howyoufeeling/support

How do we define joy? Is there a difference between joy and happiness? And how do we celebrate Black Joy?  Also, on the topic of Slaying Your Weekend, do you find it difficult to "adult" on the weekend? What are you doing to find your joy? Lots of questions. Let's discuss! Follow me on Instagram @akilahpeynado Please subscribe to our podcast! And follow us on Instagram @howyoufeeling.ltw --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/howyoufeeling/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/howyoufeeling/support

Where do you make friends? As we get older, the opportunities to make new friends become less and less. Perhaps we just don't want or need any new people in our lives, and that's ok. But there may come a time when the people in your circle are just not fulfilling you they way you would like. That's not to say they are bad friends. They just have different interests or priorities. So, how do we go about making new friends? Please subscribe to our podcast! And follow us on Instagram @howyoufeeling.ltw --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/howyoufeeling/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/howyoufeeling/support

Did the title pique your interest? Get ready for this episode. I had an amazing time chatting about dating, sex, sexuality, and God with Minister Kimberly Braxton. Her candid and hilarious experiences bring a much needed and refreshing point of view about women and sexuality. The importance of staying sex positive while being abstinent, and removing the stigma of being a sexual woman while still honouring your relationship with God and the church. Please have a listen, you won't regret it! Minister Kimberly Braxton is the first person in her immediate family to graduate from college and her heart was set on a career in corporate America. However, on December 18, 1996, God intervened and her life was completely transformed. She discovered she had a passion for God's Word and was able to make the difficult topics of scripture easy to understand. Her ministry characteristics are a deep scholarly understanding of scripture with a twist of humour. Min. Braxton has a gift for teaching the Old Testament and is known for speaking truth to power. In 2007 she graduated with a Masters of Divinity degree from Alliance Theological seminary with a concentration in theology.   When her nose isn’t buried in a book (or listening to podcasts) you can be sure to find her on road trip adventures with friends making memories. Follow me on Instagram @akilahpeynado Please subscribe to our podcast! And follow us on Instagram @howyoufeeling.ltw --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/howyoufeeling/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/howyoufeeling/support

Coco's trip to NJ! Was it everything she imagined?  Please subscribe to our podcast! And follow us on Instagram @howyoufeeling.ltw --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/howyoufeeling/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/howyoufeeling/support

When was the last time you actually relaxed? Why is it so difficult for people, especially women, to slow down and relax? Society certainly does not promote nothingness. If you are not doing something or taking care of others, it's viewed as laziness or selfishness. Why are we made to feel guilty for taking care of ourselves, even if it means doing absolutely nothing? Follow me on Instagram @akilahpeynado Please subscribe to our podcast! And follow us on Instagram @howyoufeeling.ltw --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/howyoufeeling/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/howyoufeeling/support

We often think of family when we hear the phrase “unconditional love” - love without conditions. But can that be applied to friendships as well? Can you still love a friend regardless of their behaviour? Please subscribe to our podcast! And follow us on Instagram @howyoufeeling.ltw --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/howyoufeeling/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/howyoufeeling/support

If you've been listening to our sister episodes, Slay Your Weekend with Akilah, you’ve probably heard Episode 3 Abstinence & Sex Positivity and her guest's journey with abstinence. For our episode, we are joined by Marc, who opens up about the circumstances that lead to his decision to be abstinent and how he navigates life and its many temptations. Please subscribe to our podcast! And follow us on Instagram @howyoufeeling.ltw --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/howyoufeeling/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/howyoufeeling/support

Candice Benbow joins me to discuss her book Red Lip Theology, a collection of essays exploring universal themes like heartache, loss, forgiveness, and sexuality, as she unflinchingly empowers women who struggle with feeling loved and nurtured by church culture. Candice Marie Benbow is a theologian, essayist, columnist, baker, and educator whose work gives voice to Black women’s shared experiences of faith, healing, and wholeness. Named by Sojourners as one of “10 Christian Women Shaping the Church in 2020,” she has written for Essence, Glamour, The Root, VICE, Shondaland, Madame Noire, and the Me Too Movement. You can follow Candice on Instagram @candicebenbow Follow me on Instagram @akilahpeynado Please subscribe to our podcast! And follow us on Instagram @howyoufeeling.ltw --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/howyoufeeling/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/howyoufeeling/support

Three topics in one episode! 1) Transactional friendships. The most common form of transactional friendships occur because someone wants to use another person to get ahead, or an exchange of skills that benefits one another. These "friendships" can also be for clout, money, and/or fame. Sometimes, transactional friendships occur because people don't want to be alone, often choosing the wrong people as "friends". 2) Party etiquette. What should you do if you are invited to a party and you found out one of the guests is someone you don't get alone with or you have unresolved issues with that guest? 3) Do larger people have to work harder to be accepted in society? Please subscribe to our podcast! And follow us on Instagram @howyoufeeling.ltw --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/howyoufeeling/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/howyoufeeling/support