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Olandria had every reasons to give up.  Her single mother raised three girls while working twelve-hour shifts, her father was in prison, and no one at home had a blueprint for the life she wanted. So she made her own, becoming the first in her family to graduate high school and college.  This week, Kimberly gets past the poise and into the woman behind it: the failures that built Olandria’s confidence, the girlfriends who held her when she fell apart, and the nerve it takes to want more than you’ve ever seen. Kim’s biggest takeaway? Your past can explain where you started. It doesn’t decide where you stop. Episode Timeline & Chapters: [00:00] Introduction [03:06] The Women Who Shape Us [05:25] Being a Role Model [06:32] Who Gave You Permission to Want More? [09:09] What Our Mothers Teach Us About Womanhood [12:12] Flowers, Confidence & Showing Up for Yourself [12:51] How Her Mother Shaped Her [16:10] Learning to Let People In [22:34] What Being Seen Gives You [31:36] The Unexpected Side of Visibility [33:16] Sisterhood & Being Misunderstood [36:29] How to Find & Keep Good Girlfriends [40:29] What Do You Want Your Life to Feel Like? [43:49] Redefining Womanhood [44:50] Advice for the Girl Who Wants More [51:18] Giving Olandria Her Flowers ✨ You’re Gonna Want to Subscribe to This: Drop us a 5-STAR review (with a compliment — we read them all: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/rich-little-brokegirls/id1648972716)  Follow us (@richlittlebrokegrls) on Instagram for daily clips & chaos → [https://instagram.com/richlittlebrokegrls] Join the RLBG Community for exclusive events & LIVE girl talks → [https://richlittlebrokegirls.com/join]  Stalk Kim on TikTok & Instagram (@kimberlybizu) for more unfiltered hot takes → [https://instagram.com/kimberlybizu & https://tiktok.com/@kimberlybizu] Shop Kim’s favorites on ShopMy → [https://shopmy.us/kimberlybizu] 💌 Submit your own Confession: https://RichLittleBrokegirls.com/confess

Every dream has a price. In this episode, Kimberly sits down with Misty Copeland for a conversation about what ballet demands from the body, the mind, and the women who devote their lives to it. Misty reflects on finding ballet at thirteen, when its structure and discipline became a source of safety during an unstable childhood, and how the thing that gave her freedom would eventually ask more of her body than an audience could ever see. From the women who shaped her to the pointe shoes that became part of her identity, Misty opens up about performing The Firebird with six breaks in her shinbone and learning when endurance is making you stronger and when it’s finally time to stop. Kimberly and Misty also reflect on what it meant to become the first Black female principal dancer at American Ballet Theatre, and the responsibility of knowing your story can either open or close doors. Kim’s biggest takeaway? Knowing your limits is part of mastering your craft.

Flirting with the world sounds good in theory, but what happens when you feel invisible, intimidating, or too guarded to play? In Part 2, Kimberly takes on confessions about  feeling overlooked beside a magnetic friend, mistaking coldness for confidence, and learning the difference between having standards and shutting life out. Because sometimes life is not overlooking you. You just have to give it a way in. No sugar-coating. Just the truth, a little tough love, and a reminder that you’re not the only one figuring it out. Submit your own at https://richlittlebrokegirls.com/confess  Related Recommendations: EP. 92 Flirt With The World Pt. 1 — Apple → [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/95-flirt-with-the-world-pt-1/id1648972716?i=1000768363711]    Spotify → [https://open.spotify.com/episode/1hVWpBdPKA5IF8A7eS5fkl?si=EFx4oM4DQZOnmZpZBtt4_w]   ✨ You’re Gonna Want to Subscribe to This: Drop us a 5-STAR review (with a compliment — we read them all: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/rich-little-brokegirls/id1648972716)  Follow us (@richlittlebrokegrls) on Instagram for daily clips & chaos → [https://instagram.com/richlittlebrokegrls] Join the RLBG Community for exclusive events & LIVE girl talks → [https://richlittlebrokegirls.com/join]  Stalk Kim on TikTok & Instagram (@kimberlybizu) for more unfiltered hot takes → [https://instagram.com/kimberlybizu & https://tiktok.com/@kimberlybizu] Shop Kim’s favorites on ShopMy → [https://shopmy.us/kimberlybizu] 💌 Submit your own Confession: https://RichLittleBrokegirls.com/confess

This week, Kimberly is bringing back the lost art of flirting. Not flirting as in chasing men, but flirting as a life skill and the ability to walk into a room and create possibility. From eye contact and compliments to community, dinner parties, married friends playing cupid, and chance encounters in the wild, Kim makes the case for getting off your phone and getting back in the room. Because your next opportunity might not be on your phone. It might be standing next to you. Kim’s biggest takeaway? Let chance have a chance. Episode Timeline & Chapters: [01:12] The Girls Forgot How To Socialize [05:57] How To Flirt In Real Life Without Being Weird [10:40] Make People Feel Good & Watch What Happens [12:32] Stop Swiping, Start Flirting In The Wild [14:45] You Need Friends Who Play Cupid [17:38] No Community, No Accountability [21:08] Storytime: Sometimes You Need Bait ✨ You’re Gonna Want to Subscribe to This: Drop us a 5-STAR review (with a compliment — we read them all: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/rich-little-brokegirls/id1648972716) Follow us (@richlittlebrokegrls) on Instagram for daily clips & chaos → [https://instagram.com/richlittlebrokegrls]Join the RLBG Community for exclusive events & LIVE girl talks → [https://richlittlebrokegirls.com/join] Stalk Kim on TikTok & Instagram (@kimberlybizu) for more unfiltered hot takes → [https://instagram.com/kimberlybizu & https://tiktok.com/@kimberlybizu]Shop Kim’s favorites on ShopMy → [https://shopmy.us/kimberlybizu] 💌 Submit your own Confession: https://RichLittleBrokegirls.com/confess

This week, Kimberly revisits a fan-favorite conversation with shadow work coach, Kris Haraldsson, aka The Woman Whisperer, unpacking the difference between love and chaos. He’s not your twin flame — you’re just addicted to the drama. In this episode, Kim and Kris break down the signs that you’re not in love — you’re bored, unhealed, and chasing intensity. Together, they unpack why women confuse chemistry with connection, intensity with intimacy, and why the fantasy of being “chosen” can have you looking for “The One” in everyone. From sugar highs to rom-com delusion, they reflect on how we’ve been taught to crave fireworks over peace, and what it really looks like when women stop running, get still, and tell the truth. Because chaos won’t save you from yourself. Kim’s biggest takeaway? You can’t self-abandon your way into self-love. Related Recommendations: Follow Kris on TikTok - HERE [https://www.tiktok.com/@thriving_imperfectly?lang=en]Join Kris' Community: Thriving Imperfectly - HERE [https://thrivingimperfectly.com/?gi=52c4fe9fa64c00a42611ad2b3eabf6baec21ed5c] Read "Conversations on Love" by Natasha Lunn - HERE [https://www.amazon.com/Conversations-Love-Lunn-Natasha/dp/0241448743]    ✨ You’re Gonna Want to Subscribe to This: Drop us a 5-STAR review (with a compliment — we read them all: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/rich-little-brokegirls/id1648972716) Follow us (@richlittlebrokegrls) on Instagram for daily clips & chaos → [https://instagram.com/richlittlebrokegrls]Join the RLBG Community for exclusive events & LIVE girl talks → [https://richlittlebrokegirls.com/join] Stalk Kim on TikTok & Instagram (@kimberlybizu) for more unfiltered hot takes → [https://instagram.com/kimberlybizu & https://tiktok.com/@kimberlybizu]Shop Kim’s favorites on ShopMy → [https://shopmy.us/kimberlybizu]

This week on The Single Series, Kimberly tackles the question: “How do I stop ending up with the same guy?” She breaks down why your exes are not just people you dated, they’re data, and argues that repeating the same relationship pattern isn’t always bad luck. Sometimes it’s a reflection of your standards, your blind spots, and the version of you doing the choosing. Before jumping into something new, Kimberly makes the case for auditing your exes so you can stop paying for the same lesson twice. ✨ You’re Gonna Want to Subscribe to This: Drop us a 5-STAR review (with a compliment — we read them all: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/rich-little-brokegirls/id1648972716)  Follow us (@richlittlebrokegrls) on Instagram for daily clips & chaos → [https://instagram.com/richlittlebrokegrls] Join the RLBG Community for exclusive events & LIVE girl talks → [https://richlittlebrokegirls.com/join]  Stalk Kim on TikTok & Instagram (@kimberlybizu) for more unfiltered hot takes → [https://instagram.com/kimberlybizu & https://tiktok.com/@kimberlybizu] Shop Kim’s favorites on ShopMy → [https://shopmy.us/kimberlybizu]

Kimberly is back with another viral-moment mini episode — this time, she’s breaking down the difference between people who talk and people who do. If your circle isn’t pushing you forward, it’s holding you back, and it’s time to reassess. Listen to the Full Episode — EP. 79: Stop Gaslighting Yourself | Decide or Stay Stuck  Apple → [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/79-stop-gaslighting-yourself-decide-or-stay-stuck/id1648972716?i=1000742257326]  Spotify → [https://open.spotify.com/episode/7CZcBccRO6kl1eede1u3Rc]   ✨ You’re Gonna Want to Subscribe to This: Drop us a 5-STAR review (with a compliment — we read them all: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/rich-little-brokegirls/id1648972716) Follow us (@richlittlebrokegrls) on Instagram for daily clips & chaos → [https://instagram.com/richlittlebrokegrls]Join the RLBG Community for exclusive events & LIVE girl talks → [https://richlittlebrokegirls.com/join] Stalk Kim on TikTok & Instagram (@kimberlybizu) for more unfiltered hot takes → [https://instagram.com/kimberlybizu & https://tiktok.com/@kimberlybizu]Shop Kim’s favorites on ShopMy → [https://shopmy.us/kimberlybizu]

This week on The Single Series, ⁠⁠Kimberly tackles the question: “How do I stop needing male attention and outside validation to feel okay?” She unpacks the hidden desperation that forms when your mood becomes dependent on texts, attention, timelines, or being chosen, and argues that this isn’t really about men at all — it’s about self-trust, confidence, and the moment you stop believing something outside of you holds the key to your worth. Related Episodes:  Ep. 83: The Holy Book of Confidence | How To Build & Rebuild Confidence Apple → [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/83-the-holy-book-of-confidence-how-to-build/id1648972716?i=1000747013053]    Spotify → [https://open.spotify.com/episode/6hIxGxkHpZapZ71q4RQvG5?si=1II5gAOpSvOSQ4gycMfk1g]   YouTube → [https://youtu.be/MN40qIAiO6w?si=N6z-hkfdmmsODkwk]    ✨ You’re Gonna Want to Subscribe to This: Drop us a 5-STAR review (with a compliment — we read them all: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/rich-little-brokegirls/id1648972716) Follow us (@richlittlebrokegrls) on Instagram for daily clips & chaos → [https://instagram.com/richlittlebrokegrls]Join the RLBG Community for exclusive events & LIVE girl talks → [https://richlittlebrokegirls.com/join] Stalk Kim on TikTok & Instagram (@kimberlybizu) for more unfiltered hot takes → [https://instagram.com/kimberlybizu & https://tiktok.com/@kimberlybizu]Shop Kim’s favorites on ShopMy → [https://shopmy.us/kimberlybizu]

[video available on spotify & youtube] Not everyone can reach the top, so get to work. In this episode, Kim sits down with Nandi Howard, former VP of Content at ESSENCE and Editor-in-Chief, for a candid conversation on ambition, success, and what it really takes to build a career in your 20s. Nandi reflects on her journey from fashion intern to fashion executive, unpacking how she had to unlearn the need for external validation and redefine ambition from within. Together, they challenge the obsession with “being seen” and instead emphasize the power of doing the work, managing your energy, and building real value. If you’ve ever felt pressure to prove yourself or questioned whether you’re playing the game the right way, this episode is your reminder to focus less on optics and more on execution. Kim’s biggest takeaway? You create your own momentum. ✨ You’re Gonna Want to Subscribe to This: Drop us a 5-STAR review (with a compliment — we read them all: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/rich-little-brokegirls/id1648972716) Follow us (@richlittlebrokegrls) on Instagram for daily clips & chaos → [https://instagram.com/richlittlebrokegrls]Join the RLBG Community for exclusive events & LIVE girl talks → [https://richlittlebrokegirls.com/join] Stalk Kim on TikTok & Instagram (@kimberlybizu) for more unfiltered hot takes → [https://instagram.com/kimberlybizu & https://tiktok.com/@kimberlybizu]Shop Kim’s favorites on ShopMy → [https://shopmy.us/kimberlybizu]💌 Submit your own Confession: https://RichLittleBrokegirls.com/confess

Kim is back with a viral mini episode, officially over the “I’m a woman, hear me roar” era and ushering in the Tactical Tears Renaissance. In this episode mini, she makes a strong(and slightly unhinged) case for bringing back public tears and the lost art of playing dumb. She’s breaking down her Crybaby Theory: because sometimes, the difference between being escorted out and getting your way is a single tear.  Listen to the Full Episode — Ep. 66: I’m A Woman, Watch Me Cry | Tactical Tears & The Lost Art of Playing Dumb Apple → [https://podcasts.apple.com/ug/podcast/66-im-a-woman-watch-me-cry-tactical-tears-the-lost/id1648972716?i=1000721486178] Spotify → [https://open.spotify.com/episode/272M0KjKRKYgJdzX4zTobW?si=Mw91KJyrSDizpw6BoWwGmA] ✨ You’re Gonna Want to Subscribe to This: Drop us a 5-STAR review (with a compliment — we read them all: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/rich-little-brokegirls/id1648972716) Follow us (@richlittlebrokegrls) on Instagram for daily clips & chaos → [https://instagram.com/richlittlebrokegrls]Join the RLBG Community for exclusive events & LIVE girl talks → [https://richlittlebrokegirls.com/join] Stalk Kim on TikTok & Instagram (@kimberlybizu) for more unfiltered hot takes → [https://instagram.com/kimberlybizu & https://tiktok.com/@kimberlybizu] Shop Kim’s favorites on ShopMy → [https://shopmy.us/kimberlybizu]

This week on The Single Series, ⁠Kimberly⁠ tackles the question: “How do you stop feeling less valid just because you’re single?” She unpacks the subtle (and not-so-subtle) ways single women are treated like they haven’t quite “arrived” from the assumptions to the side comments to the quiet pressure to prove your life is serious just because you don’t have a partner. Kim argues that this narrative isn’t truth — it’s projection. A reflection of a culture that struggles to imagine women whose worth isn’t tied to someone else. ✨ You’re Gonna Want to Subscribe to This: Drop us a 5-STAR review (with a compliment — we read them all: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/rich-little-brokegirls/id1648972716) Follow us (@richlittlebrokegrls) on Instagram for daily clips & chaos → [https://instagram.com/richlittlebrokegrls]Join the RLBG Community for exclusive events & LIVE girl talks → [https://richlittlebrokegirls.com/join] Stalk Kim on TikTok & Instagram (@kimberlybizu) for more unfiltered hot takes → [https://instagram.com/kimberlybizu & https://tiktok.com/@kimberlybizu]Shop Kim’s favorites on ShopMy → [https://shopmy.us/kimberlybizu]

Dial STAR 67… it’s time for Confession Session. This week, Kim takes on confessions about feeling behind, procrastinating your life away, letting comparison derail you, isolating yourself, and chasing a man who is not your man.  No sugar-coating. Just the truth, a little tough love, and a reminder that you’re not the only one figuring it out. Submit your own at https://richlittlebrokegirls.com/confess  Related Episodes:  Ep. 55: The Myth of Being Chosen ft. Kris Haraldsson | Looking For “The One” in Everyone Apple → [https://podcasts.apple.com/mz/podcast/55-the-myth-of-being-chosen-ft-kris-haraldsson/id1648972716?i=1000700891377]    Spotify → [https://open.spotify.com/episode/7FQ7DgXspRCUQYXQBWaAqR]    Ep. 67: Alencia Johnson — Exposing How Perfectionism Keeps Women Powerless Apple → [https://podcasts.apple.com/tz/podcast/67-alencia-johnson-exposing-how-perfectionism-keeps/id1648972716?i=1000722483441]    Spotify → [https://open.spotify.com/episode/2KvQdEsTf8y2LBzEbjrZ2u]   ✨ You’re Gonna Want to Subscribe to This: Drop us a 5-STAR review (with a compliment — we read them all: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/rich-little-brokegirls/id1648972716) Follow us (@richlittlebrokegrls) on Instagram for daily clips & chaos → [https://instagram.com/richlittlebrokegrls]Join the RLBG Community for exclusive events & LIVE girl talks → [https://richlittlebrokegirls.com/join] Stalk Kim on TikTok & Instagram (@kimberlybizu) for more unfiltered hot takes → [https://instagram.com/kimberlybizu & https://tiktok.com/@kimberlybizu] Shop Kim’s favorites on ShopMy → [https://shopmy.us/kimberlybizu]

This week on The Single Series, ⁠Kimberly⁠ tackles the question: “How do you make big life decisions when you’re single and don’t know what your future looks like?” She unpacks the quiet lie many women grow up believing: that life really begins once a partner arrives. Drawing from her own looming-30 reflections and the concept of Identity Capital from clinical psychologist Dr. Meg Jay, Kim explains why waiting for the “right time” or the “right man” can quietly stall your life. Instead, she breaks down how the small decisions you make while single — where you live, what you learn, how you build your independence — become the currency to buy the life you want.  Related Recommendations: The Defining Decade by Dr. Meg Jay [https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-defining-decade-meg-jay/1110780430]  ✨ You’re Gonna Want to Subscribe to This: Drop us a 5-STAR review (with a compliment — we read them all: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/rich-little-brokegirls/id1648972716) Follow us (@richlittlebrokegrls) on Instagram for daily clips & chaos → [https://instagram.com/richlittlebrokegrls]Join the RLBG Community for exclusive events & LIVE girl talks → [https://richlittlebrokegirls.com/join] Stalk Kim on TikTok & Instagram (@kimberlybizu) for more unfiltered hot takes → [https://instagram.com/kimberlybizu & https://tiktok.com/@kimberlybizu]Shop Kim’s favorites on ShopMy → [https://shopmy.us/kimberlybizu]💌 Submit your own Confession: https://RichLittleBrokegirls.com/confess

[video available on spotify & youtube] This week, Kim gets honest about hitting a wall. After a brutal February (yes, including a stye that sent her into a full identity spiral), she opens up about what it feels like to be constantly “on” — impatient, unmotivated, doomscrolling, and quietly questioning your sanity while still chasing big goals. Turning 29, she reflects on a pattern she can’t ignore: work really hard → burn out → collapse → repeat. And the uncomfortable realization? The problem isn’t that she can’t work hard — it’s that she only knows how to work hard.  But burnout isn’t the only villain. Underneath the exhaustion is something deeper: fear of the word no. Kim breaks down how rejection became tied to her worth, why avoiding “no” keeps her playing small, and how to reframe rejection as data, gamify it, and build unshakeable confidence that doesn’t crumble at the first closed door. Kim’s biggest takeaway? You don’t need to burn down to prove you’re ambitious. Episode Timeline & Chapters: [00:40] Burnout, Doomscrolling & Feeling Over It [02:07] The Identity Spiral: When Burnout Affects Your Confidence [12:04] How to Build Consistency Without Burning Out [16:54] Why “Less Is More” Prevents Burnout [20:20] How to Stop Doomscrolling (Create a Relief Menu) [23:03] Input vs. Output Days: A Productivity Reset [27:03] Fear of Rejection & Playing Small [31:57] How to Reframe Rejection (No Is Data, Not Identity) [32:45] How to Handle Rejection Without Losing Confidence [36:01] Building Unshakeable, Evidence-Based Confidence [42:48] Weekly Pick Me Up: Sustainable Ambition Related Episodes:  Ep. 83: The Holy Book of Confidence | How To Build & Rebuild Confidence Apple → [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/83-the-holy-book-of-confidence-how-to-build/id1648972716?i=1000747013053]   Spotify → [https://open.spotify.com/episode/6hIxGxkHpZapZ71q4RQvG5?si=1II5gAOpSvOSQ4gycMfk1g]  YouTube → [https://youtu.be/MN40qIAiO6w?si=N6z-hkfdmmsODkwk]   ✨ You’re Gonna Want to Subscribe to This: Drop us a 5-STAR review (with a compliment — we read them all: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/rich-little-brokegirls/id1648972716) Follow us (@richlittlebrokegrls) on Instagram for daily clips & chaos → [https://instagram.com/richlittlebrokegrls]Join the RLBG Community for exclusive events & LIVE girl talks → [https://richlittlebrokegirls.com/join] Stalk Kim on TikTok & Instagram (@kimberlybizu) for more unfiltered hot takes → [https://instagram.com/kimberlybizu & https://tiktok.com/@kimberlybizu]Shop Kim’s favorites on ShopMy → [https://shopmy.us/kimberlybizu]

This week on The Single Series, ⁠Kimberly⁠ tackles the question: “Why do I keep ending up in the same situation with different guys — and why do I keep ignoring myself?” She unpacks why most people don’t actually hate dating… they’re exhausted from negotiating with their intuition and overriding what they already know. Drawing from her own looming-30 spiral and years of dating men she knew weren’t right, Kim breaks down the real difference between intuition and anxiety, the hidden cost of abandoning yourself, and why trusting your timing is the fastest way to stop repeating the same lesson. Related Episode: Manifestation Isn’t Magic ft. Kris Haraldsson Listen on Apple → [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/78-manifestation-isnt-magic-why-youre-not-getting-what/id1648972716?i=1000738097226] Listen on Spotify → [https://open.spotify.com/episode/4nVTuSycs4yyOypO2lCxdn?si=69a9d8f35ff844f0]   ✨ You’re Gonna Want to Subscribe to This: Drop us a 5-STAR review (with a compliment — we read them all: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/rich-little-brokegirls/id1648972716) Follow us (@richlittlebrokegrls) on Instagram for daily clips & chaos → [https://instagram.com/richlittlebrokegrls]Join the RLBG Community for exclusive events & LIVE girl talks → [https://richlittlebrokegirls.com/join] Stalk Kim on TikTok & Instagram (@kimberlybizu) for more unfiltered hot takes → [https://instagram.com/kimberlybizu & https://tiktok.com/@kimberlybizu]Shop Kim’s favorites on ShopMy → [https://shopmy.us/kimberlybizu]💌 Submit your own Confession: https://RichLittleBrokegirls.com/confess