H.e.y. Girl! Podcast

Hey Girl! Happy Monday, let's kick this week off with some "I AM" statements to speak over ourselves. This week's theme is "Stay Positive". We will focus on staying positive no matter what is thrown our way! #LetsGo

Today is Friday, and that means its, writing day. Get your notebooks or journals out and write!!

Today is groundhog day and we talk about our dreams and waking up!! #LetsGO

Happy February, today is the first day Black History Month, and we will talk about how you are a part of history! #JustDoit #LetsGo  

This week our theme is 'Just DO it" getting things done as we wrap up January 2023! Today we discuss getting things done, even if its not perfect. "Done is better than Perfect, Perfect never gets done."- Magaline Harvey

Today we begin the daily podcast. You will get a little inspo to start your day! Let everyone know they need to subscribe. This week we will focus on getting things done. The the theme for this week is "Just DO It" Taking our lead from an old Nike slogan, it's just the 3 words we need to hear as we finish the first month of 2023! Have you gotten off to a good start? If not, it's okay! Just do it!!   

Donna talks with children's book author Kaija Langley about her award nominated book "When Langston Dances".  She talks about her journey as an author, and the inspiration and process for writing her book. Kaija teaches us the power of not giving up and to keep doing whatever it is you are called to do! See Kaija read the book here ... https://youtu.be/scMdExqR4-w  and follow her on instagram https://www.instagram.com/mizzkalwrites71/ You can order the book on Amazon or wherever you purchase books.  Enjoy!   

We are back with a new season and we are super excited!  Messages from Her is a creation of writer and designer, Rachael McKee, with beautiful illustrations by Australian artist, Harley and J. Her 44-card oracle deck, book, and collectors set is meant to lend inspiration and power to your daily life. Learning about the lives of the women featured, and inviting them to influence you through the use of the deck can help guide you through your deepest challenges and invoke your most powerful strengths. Donna talks with Rachael about the inspiration behind the cards and how you can get your deck with her kickstarter program. check it out here .... https://www.messagesfromher.com/

The Coronavirus is changing all of our lives and the changes keep coming daily. Have you had an opportunity to sit with your kids and talk about it? Our host, Donna Schiele, sat down with her 13 year old niece to talk about it. They talk about what it is, how it started, what precautions to take, stigmas and any anxieties that may surround it. Take a listen to this brief conversation and you may get some ideas on how to talk to your kids about it, or simply listen to this with your children to start a conversation. If you need more information please check out the CDC website  https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html and these other resources how to talk with your kids about COVID -19 https://kidshealth.org/en/parents/coronavirus-how-talk-child.html https://www.nasponline.org/resources-and-publications/resources-and-podcasts/school-climate-safety-and-crisis/health-crisis-resources/talking-to-children-about-covid-19-(coronavirus)-a-parent-resource  

In this episode we talk Alexus Rhone about #emotionalhealing and the power of having great

The Empowherment Daily Devotional, Corp. is a registered Non-Profit women’s organization that caters to sisterhood and community outreach and was founded by Destiny Gillespie, a 25 year old Phenom, who is unafraid and doing what God is telling her to do. We hear her story of how she got started and she gives advice on how you can get started with what ever is placed on your heart. Follow her at organization here on Facebook... https://www.facebook.com/pg/theempowhermentcorp/about/?ref=page_internal and follow Destiny here ... https://www.facebook.com/destinequa.gillespie https://www.instagram.com/destiney_speaksxoxo/  

Hey girl! We are excited for another season of H.E.Y. Girl! In this episode, our host, Donna Schiele talks to us about what to expect this season and for you to really think about what your focus is for 2020! Thanks for listening and make sure you spread the word! 

Like Whodini asks... "Friends... how many of us have them? In this episode we talk all about friendships with author Yalonda Brown. She is author of the book L.O.Y.A.L.T.Y.: A Girls Guide to Understanding Authentic Friendships. Which can be purchased by clicking here  https://justsayitllc.com/store "In today’s society, where girl fights, superficial relationships, reality tv, unhealthy competition and fake news are the norm, recognizing authenticity is challenging." Yolanda and Donna dive into this topic and  really leave you thinking about your friendships and if you are good friend as well. They also touch on how loving you first is the key to any friendship or relationship. This is an episode that you are sure to enjoy and to share!

Phylicia Rashad is simply... amazing! Our host, Donna Schiele, had an opportunity to sit down and have a moderated conversation with this icon. It was all a part of the Steward Speakers Series in Indianapolis, IN. Their theme for 2019 was #TheYearoftheWoman and Ms. Rashad was the final speaker for the season. She got real candid in her talk as she took us on a journey of her life from childhood to now! In this episode you will hear a few clips as she talks about the first time she felt beautiful, The Cosby Show, and finding your journey in life. If you would like to see the full interview on youtube, you can click the link. https://youtu.be/O8UgBdNEmis  

In our 6th episode we talk with Deondra R. Wardelle. She is a leader, organizer, corporate trainer, licensed health coach, problem solver, motivational speaker and continuous improvement professional.  Her focus is coaching, empowering and developing individuals towards achieving their personal and professional goals. Deondra will talk about how she helps you achieve your goals and start moving “On to the Next One!” Check her out at https://www.o2tn1.com Music reference- Jay Z "On to the Next One" BluePrint Album   Also follow H.E.Y. Girl! on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. https://www.facebook.com/HEYGIRLFoundation/?modal=admin_todo_tour Twitter @Heygirlfdn Instagram @h.e.y.girl H.E.Y. Girl!  Mission The mission of H.E.Y. Girl!  is to empower girls ages 9-99! We empower girls to be HEALTHY... To understand the importance of eating well, exercising, mental health care and overall self - care and love. We emphasize EDUCATION and the importance of higher education and finally we emphasis the importance of emb

In Ep. 5 of the H.E.Y. Girl! Podcast we discuss human trafficking and pornography with Human Trafficking Advocate Cindy Baney, and how it affects our young girls. This is a topic that is not discussed enough. Here are some facts to think about: 64,000 missing black women and girls in the US, and the media doesn't seem to be concerned.  Between 14,500 and 17,500 people are trafficked into the U.S. each year. Human trafficking is the third largest international crime industry (behind illegal drugs and arms trafficking). It reportedly generates a profit of $32 billion every year. On another subject we discuss our girls and pornography. Most girls are introduced to porn at the age of 10 and are addicted by 14. We only get to touch the surface, but this is a great podcast to learn some basic facts on these issues. If you know of or you yourself are being trafficked please call  1-888-373- 7888 or text HELP to 233733

Do you feel stuck? Do you have an idea and just can't seem to get it off of the ground? Are you struggling to try and move toward your passions. Well, this episode with Content Creator Victoria Davis, is sure to motivate you and get you moving. Victoria turned her passion for natural hair care into a thriving blog, podcast and business and she isn't even 30 years old! You will find that you can do it too as we listen to Victoria tell her story! You can follow her here... ClassyCurlies.com / facebook.com/classcurlies / twitter.com/classycurlies / Instagram.com/classycurlies   and enjoy!! 

Tamara Winfrey Harris is an amazing author, writer and speaker. She has started an initiative called "Letters to Black Girls". Quoted from her website..."Black girls are under constant attack from racism and sexism. But they can survive. Better: They can thrive. Black women can help girls be healthy and whole if we approach them with love, honesty and vulnerability. There is no more powerful ally for a black girl than a black woman." We discuss this initiative in this episode and if you want to write a letter or receive a letter just go to https://www.tamarawinfreyharris.com/letters-to-black-girls/ . You will also hear girls read the letters and Tamara discusses her Black Women's Writing Society which is here in Indy... click here for info ...https://www.facebook.com/BlackWWS/ Finally, please listen all the way until the end as we play a new song from India Arie called "Worthy" which wraps everything up nicely! (listen to the words) Enjoy!! Let us know what you think and write a review! 

In our second part to our conversation on teen pregnancy, we are talking to Renay Achille, she is in her late 50's and gives us her story of her, not one, but two teen pregnancies and how she was able to make it with very little support from her family. Renay has a fascinating story as she talks about growing up poor, or "PO" as she calls it on the Southside of Chicago in the '70. Renay is a Christian woman who fully relied on God during her experiences. One of the take aways is that we need to communicate better with our teens and if you are a teen or young adult, talk, ask questions, don't be afraid, because most of the older women you run into may have and more than likely have been through the same things you are going through. I hope you enjoy. 

In our 3 part series on teen pregnancy we talk with DeShong Perry Smitherman who was a teen mom and how she navigated through her teen years with a baby in tow, the supports she had, lessons learned and how she was able to go to college and grad school and be the amazing corporate executive she is today. Listen and be inspired!     The mission of H.E.Y. Girl!  is to empower girls ages 9-99! We empower girls to be HEALTHY... To understand the importance of eating well, exercising, mental health care and overall self - care and love. We emphasize EDUCATION and the importance of higher education and finally we emphasis the importance of embracing your YOUTH,  no matter how old you are or what stage of life you are in,  you should embrace that it is NEVER TOO LATE to chase, follow and achieve your dreams. #realwomen #realstories #reallife