Hand Me My Purse.

Hey Friends & Kin!

FYI:THIS, JUST LIKE ALL EPISODES OF HAND ME MY PURSE, CONTAINS PROFANITY. THIS PODCAST IS FOR ADULTS AND CONTAINS ADULT CONTENT.Now that we've gotten that out of the way...

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Friends and Kin in this episode I am so grateful to share with you all PART TWO of my conversation with Marcy DePina, creator + host of the, “SWEET DADDY GRACE” podcast.Who is Sweet Daddy Grace, you ask.Well sit back and get ready to learn all about the man, the myth, the legend that was a millionaire who created the model for the modern day mega church.A Black man (because that’s exactly what he was) from the island country of Cape Verde, West Africa.

Marcy & I have a very candid conversation that flowed like water down a river about this powerfully eccentric man and all of his accomplishments, accolades, scandals and so much more. If you don’t know who he is - trust me, you will know so much more about him after this series about his life and Marcy’s research in creating this podcast.It’s a beautiful conversation and it just might intrigue you enough to go learn something else for yourself!

ENJOY!

"GO WHERE YOU ARE ADORED. NOT WHERE YOU ARE TOLERATED..."

• MeMe's Jam No. 75
• LISTEN TO THE SWEET DADDY GRACE PODCAST
• DAILY GRATITUDE RITUALS.
• SUBMIT A QUESTION FOR STRAIGHT FACTS!
• FIND A THERAPIST.

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MeMe

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Hey Friends & Kin!

FYI:THIS, JUST LIKE ALL EPISODES OF HAND ME MY PURSE, CONTAINS PROFANITY. THIS PODCAST IS FOR ADULTS AND CONTAINS ADULT CONTENT.Now that we've gotten that out of the way...

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Friends and Kin in this episode I am so grateful to share with you all PART ONE of a conversation with Marcy DePina, creator + host of the, “SWEET DADDY GRACE” podcast.Who is Sweet Daddy Grace, you ask.Well sit back and get ready to learn all about the man, the myth, the legend that was a millionaire who created the model for the modern day mega church.A Black man (because that’s exactly what he was) from the island country of Cape Verde, West Africa.

Marcy & I have a very candid conversation that flowed like water down a river about this powerfully eccentric man and all of his accomplishments, accolades, scandals and so much more. If you don’t know who he is - trust me, you will know so much more about him after this series about his life and Marcy’s research in creating this podcast.It’s a beautiful conversation and it just might intrigue you enough to go learn more!

ENJOY!

"GO WHERE YOU ARE ADORED. NOT WHERE YOU ARE TOLERATED..."

• MeMe's Jam No. 74
• LISTEN TO THE SWEET DADDY GRACE PODCAST
• DAILY GRATITUDE RITUALS.
• SUBMIT A QUESTION FOR STRAIGHT FACTS!
• FIND A THERAPIST.

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And as always,"Thank you for your support…"

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xoxo

MeMe

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Hey Friends & Kin!

FYI:THIS, JUST LIKE ALL EPISODES OF HAND ME MY PURSE, CONTAINS PROFANITY. THIS PODCAST IS FOR ADULTS AND CONTAINS ADULT CONTENT.Now that we've gotten that out of the way...

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Friends and Kin this episode is part two of a conversation about SELF-ACCOUNTABILITY.In the last episode or part one of this discussion we talked about that self-accountability is. We discussed what it looks like, smells like and just the flat out truth about what it is at its core. We also touched on what could be at the nucleus of the lack of self-accountability in certain communities. COMMUNITIES BEING ANY GROUPING OF PEOPLE - FAMILIES, FRIEND CIRCLES. I went over in particular how it can sometimes show up in the Black comunity and WHY... Agree or disagree - it happens a lot and there may be reasons associated with that behavior.

In this episode I dive more into how we are going to combat this and stop this behavior. I talk about deflection versus reflection and I share some information I found on Faith Evans’ internet about how not taking self-accountability and deflecting is a form of gaslighting, narcissism and even emotional abuse. Tune in to see how we can all work on being more reflective and focus on being our best self in spite of mistakes and so called “failures” we may experience in life.

HAVE A HAPPY DAY OF GRATITUDE WITH YOUR LOVED ONES. AND IF YOU DON’T HAVE ANY FAMILY OR FRIENDS TO SPEND THE DAY WITH - KNOW YOU ARE LOVED. xoxoxo.

"GO WHERE YOU ARE LOVED. NOT WHERE YOU ARE TOLERATED..."

• MeMe's Jam No. 73
• ALICE SMITH'S NPR TINY DESK.
• STOP. LOOK. LISTEN. w/lyrics
• DAILY GRATITUDE RITUALS.
• SUBMIT A QUESTION FOR “STRAIGHT FACTS”!
• FIND A THERAPIST.

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And as always,"Thank you for your support…"

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xoxo

MeMe

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Hey Friends & Kin!

FYI:THIS, JUST LIKE ALL EPISODES OF HAND ME MY PURSE, CONTAINS PROFANITY. THIS PODCAST IS FOR ADULTS AND CONTAINS ADULT CONTENT.Now that we've gotten that out of the way...

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Friends and Kin this episode is going to ruffle a few feathers. I decided to make it a two part situation. Because it could be heavy - not heavy like the last episode. Not saddening, but a lot to process. Especially when we have to sit in what role we may play in keeping this kind of energy alive in our communities. It’s a LOT to process. Don’t take anything personally, cause everything ain’t about you! Love you!

I am talking about self-accountability AND the role that our cultural norms and communities may play in the lack of self-accountability. I offer another lens to look at the issue, just a different perspective that could be connected to how and why we may sometimes run from owning our active roles and responsibilities in situations we encounter.

Part two will be focused on how to remedy feeling like you cannot just own your behaviors and actions. So be sure to tune in for episode No. 73.

In true HMMP form, let’s figure out how to be better. ❤️

"GO WHERE YOU ARE LOVED. NOT WHERE YOU ARE TOLERATED..."

• MeMe's Jam No. 72
• ASSATA: The Autobiography of Assata Shakur
• PRACTICE LOVING KINDNESS MEDITATION
• SUBMIT A QUESTION FOR “STRAIGHT FACTS”!
• FIND A THERAPIST.

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And as always,"Thank you for your support…"

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xoxo

MeMe

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Hey Friends & Kin!

FYI:THIS, JUST LIKE ALL EPISODES OF HAND ME MY PURSE, CONTAINS PROFANITY. THIS PODCAST IS FOR ADULTS AND CONTAINS ADULT CONTENT.Now that we've gotten that out of the way...

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Friends and Kin this episode is part one of a heavy conversation that I had with my homegirl, Gina of The Bedroom Bartender!We both made a cocktail that was Autumn inspired, even though it’s been toggling between Summertime & Fresh Autumn Chills on the East Coast off and on for the past month.

This is part two of the conversation & it is HEAVY. We talk shop about grief. Gina losing her mom just as the pandemic got settled in its skin and me losing my grandmother at the top of this year.I went to Gina for some support, because that’s what friends do - they seek one another out for support when they can’t figure it out.There are tears, smiles, “aha!” moments and gratitude.Listen and I pray this is a blessing and helpful to someone who, like me doesn’t know what to do amidst their grief. May God bless us. xoxo

"GO WHERE YOU ARE ADORED. NOT WHERE YOU ARE TOLERATED..."

• MeMe's Jam No. 71
• Vince Staples on Hot Ones
• The Bedroom Bartender.
• DAILY GRATITUDE RITUALS.
• SUBMIT A QUESTION FOR “STRAIGHT FACTS”!
• FIND A THERAPIST.

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And as always,"Thank you for your support…"

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xoxo

MeMe

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Hey Friends & Kin!

FYI:THIS, JUST LIKE ALL EPISODES OF HAND ME MY PURSE, CONTAINS PROFANITY. THIS PODCAST IS FOR ADULTS AND CONTAINS ADULT CONTENT.Now that we've gotten that out of the way...

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Friends and Kin this episode is part one of a heavy conversation that I had with my homegirl, Gina of The Bedroom Bartender!We both made a cocktail that was Autumn inspired, even though it’s been Summertime on the East Coast for the past week and a half. This portion of the conversation is relatively light, so part one is fun and you should try to make both of the cocktails that we made.I had a healthy gut version of a Hot Toddy & Gina had some mulled wine! Get a pen and some paper to take notes for the recipes!

Make sure to tune in next week for part two of our conversation… And maybe bring some tissues cause it’s gonna get heavy…. Heavy and helpful!

"GO WHERE YOU ARE ADORED. NOT WHERE YOU ARE TOLERATED..."

• MeMe's Jam No. 70
• Vince Staples on Hot Ones
• The Bedroom Bartender.
• DAILY GRATITUDE RITUALS.
• SUBMIT A QUESTION FOR “STRAIGHT FACTS”!
• FIND A THERAPIST.

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MeMe

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Hey there Friends & Kin, it's my 44th birthday week and I am going to Disneyworld! Y'all know I have been navigating some serious grief and seven days before my flight I booked a trip to go away for my birthday. Everybody has a place or a thing that is an instant place of joy for them - if you don't know your place or thing, you'd better identify it. Mine is DISNEY THEME PARKS and the beach. I decided to go see Mickey & Minnie - they always know how to make me feel better. There is something about just being in a Disney theme parks, that reminds me of absolute joy and happiness. I recognize some people don't get it, but it's my happy place.
I will be back next week with a really amazing two part conversation with a friend of the show. Part one is light and fun, part two is heavy and helpful. Part two is RAW. See you all next week and I love you all so much. Happy Birthday to me - have a drink for me! It's a celebration!

"GO WHERE YOU ARE LOVED. NOT WHERE YOU ARE TOLERATED..."

• MeMe's Jam No. 61
• LOVING KINDNESS MEDITATION #1
• PRACTICE LOVING KINDNESS MEDITATION
• DAILY GRATITUDE RITUALS.
• SUBMIT A QUESTION FOR “STRAIGHT FACTS”!
• FIND A THERAPIST.

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And as always,"Thank you for your support…"

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xoxo
MeMe

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Hey Friends & Kin!

FYI:THIS, JUST LIKE ALL EPISODES OF HAND ME MY PURSE, CONTAINS PROFANITY. THIS PODCAST IS FOR ADULTS AND CONTAINS ADULT CONTENT.Now that we've gotten that out of the way...

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Friends and Kin this episode is a little all over the place but all about how society has it set up to keep us insecure.We live in a world that wants us in a space where we are constantly comparing ourselves with others and feeling that we need to compete with other people. We have to navigate this differently. There needs to be a mindset shift, but this type of transformation does not come easily.

I dive into how ways we can shift our mindset to focus on OURSELVES and the present moment to really enjoy what we have.I talk a lot about how the philosophy of detachment can be helpful in focusing on WHAT REALLY MATTERS - and here’s a hint… IT’S NOT COMPARING OURSELVES WITH SOMEONE ELSE. The real tea is that what matters is how we can be our best self. That helps us to be a better human for the people we love and care about, not for the people that we should not be concerned with. FOCUS ON YOU & COMPETE ONLY WITH YOUR YESTERDAY. xoxox

"GO WHERE YOU ARE LOVED. NOT WHERE YOU ARE TOLERATED..."

• MeMe's Jam No. 69
• Dr. Kelly Miller
• PRACTICE LOVING KINDNESS MEDITATION
• SUBMIT A QUESTION FOR “STRAIGHT FACTS”!
• FIND A THERAPIST.

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xoxo

MeMe

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Hey Friends & Kin!

FYI:THIS, JUST LIKE ALL EPISODES OF HAND ME MY PURSE, CONTAINS PROFANITY. THIS PODCAST IS FOR ADULTS AND CONTAINS ADULT CONTENT.Now that we've gotten that out of the way...

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So FRIENDS & KIN, I am gonna be extremely transparent for this episodeIf you have been listening to this show since its inception then you know around September-ish, sis gets a bit of the blues. Not a heavy depression where I don’t want to leave my bed but we have to remember that depression manifests itself in so many different ways.

There are symptoms that we would never think to associate with depression.In this episode I go over what some of these symptoms can be, and let me be honest - after I read these symptoms, I was shocked! I learned there is such a thing called - HIDDEN DEPRESSION! During this episode I dive into what Hidden Depression looks like, because I can promise you - we have been hoodwinked when it comes to our perception of depression. Tune in and learn yourself something GOOD!

"GO WHERE YOU ARE LOVED. NOT WHERE YOU ARE TOLERATED..."

• MeMe's Jam No. 68
• MY 6th GRADE STUDENT'S FAVORITE SONG 😆
• PRACTICE LOVING KINDNESS MEDITATION
• DAILY GRATITUDE RITUALS.
• SUBMIT A QUESTION FOR “STRAIGHT FACTS”!
• FIND YOURSELF A THERAPIST. PLEASE.

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And as always,"Thank you for your support…"

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xoxo

MeMe

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Hey Friends & Kin!

FYI:THIS, JUST LIKE ALL EPISODES OF HAND ME MY PURSE, CONTAINS PROFANITY. THIS PODCAST IS FOR ADULTS AND CONTAINS ADULT CONTENT.Now that we've gotten that out of the way...

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Friends and Kin in this episode I had the pleasure of interviewing an amazing sista with a story that definitely should be shared.Jasmine IVANNA Espy, 29, influencer, filmmaker and advocate is a co-producer on the upcoming documentary,“The Beacons: Illuminating HS Stories,” a new docuseries from Novartis that highlights her story and others living with Hidradenitis Suppurativa (HS), a disfiguring skin disease with no cure that causes small, painful lumps to form under the skin. HS is estimated to affect as many as 1 in 100 people worldwide. Black women under the age of 40 have the highest risk of developing HS and may also have more severe cases than white people. Despite this disparity, they tend to go longer without a diagnosis or treatment.

In Part Two of this conversation, Jasmine shares her experience with HS & how it has affected how she navigates life.She tells us about how this condition affects her as a grown woman, her mental health and social interaction.Jasmine also shares how she has used her voice to advocate for herself and others with HS.Jasmine took a diagnose that caused a lot of trauma as a young girl and has flipped it on its head to go out into the world and make a difference. She is a superhero!This conversation is one of the reasons I started this podcast, as there are so many stories in our community that are untold.It’s time to share them!Enjoy! 😊

"GO WHERE YOU ARE LOVED. NOT WHERE YOU ARE TOLERATED..."

• MeMe's Jam No. 67
• The Association of Hidradenitis Suppurativa and ID - INSTAGRAM
• SHINING A LIGHT ON HS - REAL PEOPLE. REAL STORIES.
• DAILY GRATITUDE RITUALS.
• SUBMIT A QUESTION FOR “STRAIGHT FACTS”
• FIND A THERAPIST.

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And as always,"Thank you for your support…"

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xoxo

MeMe

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