Goddess Culture

This week is all about self love! ‘Unbossed’ this week is Better World Tours, aka the company that helped us put together our upcoming Goddess Getaway! Alycea is amazing and easy to work with. If you are looking take a trip hit her up (@BetterWorldTours). The ‘Goddess Talk’ is all about self-care and HOW to do it. From crystals to spending time with your mom, we give you the deets. Our ‘ Fresh Face’ is all about Kombucha and how to keep your gut healthy. Don’t forget to register for our Wellness Retreat to Santa Barbara, CA, August 23-27! Space is ALMOST full.

Hey Gods and Goddesses! ‘Unbossed’ this week is the all natural lip care brand, Elo. Their products have no wax, no artificial flavors, and do not have any dye so it is completely safe to use. Check them out @EloLipCare. Our ‘Goddess Talk’ this week is all about shit we are not letting slide in relationships, friendship, work, and our personal lives. Wrapping up the episode, we talk about the way enacted self care this week and Shaniece reviews Lush’s coal soap for ‘Fresh Face.’ We will catch you next week!

Happy New Year peeps (even though this message is a bit behind). This week, we feature @RawApothecaryCo as out ‘Unbossed’. They provide all natural, raw, and fair trade butters, oils, body wash, and masks. They fairly compensate the people who make these products, which is why we were drawn to give this company a try. This week’s ‘Goddess Talk’ is all about sis-ter-hood! From sororities to friendships with your good good girlfriends, we are tapping into what it means, why it’s important, and shouting out some of our internet girlfriends who deserve some shine. ‘Fresh Face’ this week is all about how Shaniece keeps moisturized and healthy in this harsh winter weather. And out new segment that needs a name, we talk about 1 way that we both practiced self care this week!

Dirty thirty is here! For our last episode of the year, we are highlighting Noir Reads as our ‘Unbossed.’ Founder Zellie Imani is using his platform to bring black literature to your doorstep. This subscription box shares black culture and the black experience through the voice of black authors. Head to their social media (@noir_reads) to explore what magic they have to offer. Our ‘Goddess Talk’ this week is all about our year on the mic, our highs, lows, and everything in between. We also answer the questions you all asked on Ask.Fm. Topping off our ‘Fresh Face’ with Laura Mercier’s setting powder in the original color and deep for the brown girls. Thank you all so much for rocking with us for 365 days be sure to comment, rate, and subscribe so we can continue to move up those charts and giving the people what they want!

This episode our ‘Unbossed’ is Shemria Thomas of Immense PR. For all of you bloggers, editor, and social media influencers looking to make connections with independent artists and photographers, be sure to check her out. Our ‘Goddess Talk’ this week is all about living how to our full potential: understanding why we fall short, how to do it, and if we are tapping into our full potential with Goddess Culture. Topping off the episode for ‘Fresh Face’ we talk about how Jordan turned her face around with Herbalism by Lush and Thayer’s witch hazel. See you next week for the last episode of the year.

Hey, hey! We are back with episode 28. Our ‘Unbossed’ this week is Peter Gaona of Reformed School. He creates unique, handmade products combining upcycled, vintage, and new materials. One piece that caught our eye was the enamel pin of Auntie Maxine. Make sure to check him out on Instagram (@ReformedSchool) and Etsy. Our ‘Goddess Talk’ this week is all about communication. From how we prefer to talk among our friends, family, and coworkers, to men hollering at us from back seat windows at gas stations. Last but not least, for ‘Fresh Face’ we remind you at to check that restaurant grade.

Hi friends! On this week’s episode, our ‘Unbossed is Jenelle with afrosandfros.com. This gorgeous girl graduated from Montclair University with a degree in Fashion Studies and in 2013, she decided to begin her natural hair journey. Between her love for fashion and her taking the natural hair world by storm, she started her blog to inspire girls to live everyday like its a runway. Our ‘Goddess Talk’ was focused on the black family and how we are convinced all black folks grew up in the same living room. There are certain truths we know and have all experienced. Ending our show, the ‘Fresh Face’ is Biocil and Collagen. See how Shaniece combined them to maintain her skin and hair.

Sooo we have a man on the show. @WenzelBlk joins us on this episode. Take a listen to hear why he is our ‘Unbossed’ this week. The ‘Goddess Talk’ is all about mama’s boys, emotional honesty, and how the fake cry can change the game. ‘Fresh Face’ is NEOGEN DERMALOGY Green Tea Real Fresh Foam Cleanser from Sephora. As always, rate, comment, subscribe, and keep being a Goddess!

We are back at it! On this week’s episode, we are highlighting the liquor king, Mr. Spills aka Keenan Oliver of Spills on Wheels for the ‘Unbossed’. He is the owner of NJ’s premier liquor delivery service that specializes in large and small events, catering, bar deliveries, bartending services, and more. Check him out at spillsonwheels.com or his IG @spills_on_wheels. Joining our ‘Goddess Talk’ this week is actress Peighton Bryant. You can find her on IG @dee_ohh_p.e_. This week, we dove into the Insecure finale and how Issa really brings up real life feelings and situations in her show including open relationships and gentrification. We round this episode out with our ‘Fresh Face’: Raw African Shea Butter. Basically, do yourself a favor and save your skin in the winter time. Once again, thank you all for rocking with us for another week!

Another week, another episode! This week’s ‘Unbossed’ is Define Me Greek, a popping Greek apparel company that takes para to the next level. They are sweet women who have carved out a new, innovative path of their own. check them out at definemegreek.com. Our ‘Goddess Talk’ is full of insecure spoilers so be prepared! But what happens in that show is real ya’ll. (Sidebar: Hey Issa!) For ‘Fresh Face’ Jordan tackles her newest skin care product from Dolly Moo! Marsha Philemon from MP Affairs and Women of Valor. She has created an event that brings women together to be exposed to greatness and learn how to be their best selves! August 5th she is hosting her 2nd Women of Valor event and Goddess Culture will be there.See ya’ll next week!

Happy Wednesday! On this week’s episode, we highlight Zinzani Studios of Zinzanistudios.com for ‘Unbossed.’ Owner, Tanganyika Zinzani specializes in visual art, fine & digital art, and graphic design, and founded the company with the intention to inspire, motivate, and empower through visual art. For our ‘Goddess Talk’ we discuss the good and bad of social media and how it is molding us and the way we interact with people everyday. For ‘Fresh Face’ we touch on the BEST foundation out. Our “You’re a Goddess Regardless” campaign kicks off today! We would love for you to donate

Hey Gods and Goddesses! On this week’s episode, ‘Unbossed’ is Lone Natural Bodycare. Thanks to Fran’s Supernatural Wellness Tour, Jordan was able to try out the naturals deodorant and lip care lines! Listen to this episode to hear how Lone Bodycare got started and why she loves it! For our ‘Goddess Talk’ we dive into religion vs spirituality and some things have pulled us away from the church, but not away from God. Finally for ‘Fresh Face’ Shaniece gives us all the good info on how amazing charcoal tab are and the many ways you can use them.

21, 21! *Disclaimer* The audio this week sounds a little funky, but we will be back 100% next week! This week’s ‘Unbossed’ is the veggie Queen, @PlantBasedBree. Her content is centered around changing the perspective of plant based lifestyles, especially for those who feel that eating healthy is a luxury. She wants this plant based community to be for EVERYONE and has started a Facebook Community for you to communicate with/be inspired by others on this journey. Our ‘Goddess Talk’ this week is all about the Law of Attraction and how what you think about, say, and visualize influence what you manifest. For ‘Fresh Face’ Shaniece tells us why the Sephora sheet mask was not her favorite.

We can’t believe that we have reached 20 episodes already! We are so humble and grateful that you all have chosen to continue to rock with us for this long! For this week’s ‘Unbossed’ Shaniece explains why Yelp! is so important (to us at least). For our ‘Goddess Talk’ we found a list of 32 Things Black Girls Like and we put those things to the test This week’s ‘Fresh Face’ Jordan gives us the rundown of 3 important things you should have in your bag at all times. We can’t wait to see you all this Friday at Taste Venue in Newark for happy hour! Come join us!

One more until the big 2-0! RIP to Philando Castile, Congrats to Bey, and we aren’t sure how we are feeling about the Cosby news. ‘Unbossed’ this week is our favorite journal Goddess, Chimene, of Vagabroad Journals. She creates one of a kind, handmade, tea stained journals for us all to pour our truth into. You can check out her work on journeysoufully.co or her Etsy shop, Vagabroad Journals. Our ‘Goddess Talk’ is all about identity and culture and how that has shaped our experiences. For ‘Fresh Face’ we get into the wonders of Lush Bath Bombs and how they makes us feel luxurious. Be on the lookout for the flyer for our FIRST EVENT!!

Episode 18 is hereeeee! This week we recap the Mike Adams football camp in Paterson, New Jersey. He is a North Carolina Panthers player that dedicated his time to coming back to his hometown to inspire the youth.Tune in to hear more about our experience! ‘Unbossed’ this week is Gold Label Cosmetics. Founded by Kirsten Elise Brown, she has made all of her lipsticks organic, all natural, gluten and paraben free. Visit goldlabelcosmetics.com to see her lipstick colors! In this week’s ‘Goddess Talk’ we dissect our top 5 songs on SZA’s new album Cntrl. We poured our soul into this one. For ‘Fresh Face’ we remind you to hit the water up! Summer is knocking and your skin needs it. Last thing: we have a special surprise! Listen to find out

Hey Gods and Goddesses! This week we recap our first media experience at the Rhythm and Blues by the Brook concert in Plainfield, New Jersey. For our ‘Unbossed,’ we highlight Chantal Bradley of Modish Decor Pillows. Her handmade pillows symbolize her posh style in home decor. She even does custom orders! Check her out at @modishdecpillows and modishdecorpillows.com. Four our ‘Goddess Talk,’ we explain just how staying in your lane and being true to your own passion/style/driving force keeps you at the top of your game! For ‘Fresh Face’ Shaniece gives you all the deets on Jamaican Black Castor Oil, how she uses it and why you should!

Back at it again with another episode! ‘Unbossed’ this week is My Intent, the bracelet company that works to be a ‘catalyst for meaningful conversation, and positive energy.’ Goddess Culture is making some with our sayings so be sure to turn on your post notifications to find out when they go up! For our ‘Goddess Talk’ we discuss maintaining friendships including what we w need in our friendships, what our friendships looks like, how to be a good friend, and more. In ‘Fresh Face’ we talk about our love for essential oil diffusers, our favorite oils, and why we use them. Make sure to listen to the episode to catch this week’s promo code! Be sure to check out the new and improved shop page. See you next week.

After a break, a new website, and a new store we are back! Our ‘Unbossed’ this week is Jasmine Burton of Alexandria Jay. A recent graduate of Columbus College of Art and Design, Jasmine is setting the stage in the world of fashion Her custom beadwork has been seen in the windows of Macy’s and adorned by 2017 prom goers. She focuses her time on 100% customized pieces. You can see her work on Instagram @_alexandria_jay and contact her at jasmine.burton@alexandriajay.com. For our ‘Goddess Talk’ we recap this #BowWowChalleenge and how important is to be authentic on and off of social media. For ‘Fresh Face’ we give you a Infinity Essentials, a brand we were introduced to at the Girl Goodies, Sip n Shop. Hear what we thought about the products. Make sure you check out our new apparel and enter our giveaway!

Back at it on week 14. As we bringin the week, keep Cleveland in your prayers as their city is under a grave scare with the Steve Stephens shooter. For ‘Unbossed’ we are featuring Lit Brooklyn, the hand poured soy candle company by Denequa Williams. The scents are amazing and the packaging is minimalist and trendy. Make sure to check her out at @litbklyn and litbklyn.co. For our ‘Goddess Talk’ we talk about the importance of slowing down and taking time for yourself. You can’t pour from an empty cup and we are here to say from experience, you have to slow down and recuperate. On ‘Fresh Face’ Shaniece tells us about how silicon mix has made her hair luxurious! You can pick it up on our Fresh Face tab on the website (goddessxculture.com). Don’t forget to send us your questions and stay updated on the Sip N Shop event we will be facilitating on May 201th! See you all next week.