SheTime with Alexandra Sampson | Self-Care Perspectives & Insight

In the Season 3 opener, Host Alexandra Sampson talks about defining self-care.

Alex covers: What is self-care; the fact that self-care does not always mean doing “feel good” things; the 6 pillars of self-care success; why practicing self-care is important.

This episode is a part of Season 3 -- the "Self-Care 101" series -- of SheTime.

We are excited to announce that Season 3 of SheTime will debut September 18th!

For this third season we’re doing something that we probably should have done for season 1, we’re going to self-care school. That’s right, Season 3 of SheTime is themed Self-Care 101 and we’re drilling down into the SheFirst Project’s 6 Pillars of Self-Care Success. If you’ve ever wondered “what exactly is self-care?” or have struggled to refine certain aspects of your self-care practice, this season is for you. The SheFirst Project founder, Alexandra Sampson, along with some amazing season 3 guests will be covering physical, mental, emotional, social, spiritual and financial self-care.

So carve out a little "me time" and join us for season 3 of SheTime.

In the Season 2 finale of SheTime, Host Alexandra Sampson talks with Toni Carey. Toni is a marketing and PR professional, branding specialist, fitness guru, speaker and author. She is a freelance contributor for Self Magazine and you may know her as the co-founder and former chief marketing officer for Black Girls Run (“BGR”).

Toni and Alex discuss: What prompted Toni’s interest in running and co-founding BGR; Women of color and fitness; Some of the biggest hurdles women face in practicing physical self-care (Spoiler Alert: One is hair); The non-physical benefits of finding a fitness community; What it was like to transition BGR to new ownership, and what’s next for her; Breaking through fear and turning fear into magic; Her self-care routine; The importance of therapy and mental health and wellness; One aspect of her life she’s fine tuning; Who she’s becoming.

This episode is a part of Season 2 — the “Becoming” series — of SheTime.

In this episode of SheTime, Host Alexandra Sampson talks with wife, mom, personal trainer and business owner Morgan Kline. Morgan is the co-founder and COO of Burn Bootcamp — one of the hottest and fastest growing fitness franchises in the United States. Morgan is also the host of Coffee & Kettlebells, a podcast covering hot topics such as nutrition, fitness, self-help, entrepreneurship and motherhood.

Morgan and Alex discuss:

- How she met her husband, Devan Kline, and the evolution of their relationship

- What prompted her transition from corporate America into fitness training / health and wellness

- The origins of Burn Bootcamp

- The one value she learned early on in life that she still holds on to today

- How she manages business, marriage, and motherhood, and her tips for doing so

- What prompted her to start her podcast — Coffee & Kettlebells — and how podcasting has made her more vulnerable

- How she combats mommy guilt and manages to “turn off” (business and other) distractions when with family

- Her self-care routine and who she’s becoming

This episode is a part of Season 2 -- the "Becoming" series -- of SheTime.

In this episode of SheTime, Host Alexandra Sampson talks with Los Angeles based entrepreneur and tech / venture capital specialist Anastasia Tarpeh-Ellis. Anastasia is the Community + Product Manager at Backstage Capital. In her role she creates and manages internal programming that supports Backstage's portfolio companies. Anastasia is also co-founder of bosa, a wellness and productivity app that empowers consultants to provide the highest level of service to their clients.

Anastasia and Alex discuss: Her background and how she got into the tech / venture capital world; What it’s like to work for Arlan Hamilton, Backstage Capital’s founder, and to be a part of one of the hottest venture capital teams; Her start-up company and app — bosa; How she balances the dual worlds of working for a company and also starting and managing her own business; Her self-care rituals and who she’s becoming.

This episode is a part of Season 2 -- the "Becoming" series -- of SheTime.

The holiday season is upon us and along with thanksgiving and yuletide cheer often comes stress, a longer “to do” list, and putting others before yourself. In this bonus episode of SheTime, Host Alexandra Sampson provides tips on ways to take care of yourself during the holiday season.

Alex provides 5 tips for taking care during the holiday season:

1) Maintain your current self-care routines

2) Practice financial self-care

3) Just say “no”

4) Experience and feel your emotions

5) Be grateful

Host Alexandra Sampson talks with Washington, D.C. based multi-passionate journalist and entrepreneur Jonelle Henry. Jonelle is a respected journalist and producer with more than 15 years of media and communications experience. She’s the founder of Districtly Speaking, a monthly town hall series covering the most talked about social and political issues and the the owner of DS Traveler, a D.C. based boutique online travel company.

Jonelle and Alex discuss: How being “Jamerican” helped shape her into the multi-passionate person she has become; What sparked her interest in the media / communications field; Some of the most interesting stories she’s covered as a journalist; Her conversation series — Districtly Speaking; How she has overcome self-doubt to embrace her multiple passions; Why she started a travel boutique and her favorite international travel experience to date; Her self-care routine; Who she’s becoming

This episode is a part of Season 2 -- the "Becoming" series -- of SheTime.

During today’s episode of SheTime, Host Alexandra Sampson talks with Courage Molina. Courage is a minister, entrepreneur coach, speaker and author based out of Charlotte, NC. She is the founder of Courage Molina Ministries, which she describes as a movement of God to encourage and equip individuals to transform their lives. In 2018, Courage released her first book — Power Principles: Courageous Living. In the book, Courage’ shares a story of transformation revealing how she was able to overcome depression, save her marriage and live life anew. She also provides strategies to empower and equip women to exchange their struggles for strength.

Courage and Alex discuss: How she received the name “Courage”; How she has overcome life obstacles and depression to become the woman she is called to be and to encourage other women to do the same; How being a teen mother transformed her life and grounded her; The 5 power principles (identity, forgiveness, faith, relationships, growth) described in her book; Her budding self-care routine and “miracle morning” practice; Who she’s becoming

This episode is a part of Season 2 -- the "Becoming" series -- of SheTime.

In this episode of SheTime, Host Alexandra Sampson sits down with R&B/Soul artist and singer-songwriter Sydney Franklin. Sydney has performed for the SXSW Conference and Festival, iHeart Media, SiriusXM, NYC's famed Iridium, Rockwood Music Hall, and DC's own Union Stage. In 2018, Sydney released her freshman EP Make It Hurt. Sydney and Alex engage in a bit of music therapy as they listen to tracks from the EP and discuss the life experiences that inspired the tracks.

Sydney also talks about: When she knew she wanted to be an R&B / Soul artist and the artists that have inspired her over the years; How depression and anxiety prompted her decision to leave the country’s premier music college conservatory; How her life experiences have shaped her music; how she quiets the “noises” of life; the importance of self-love; what self-care means to her and her self-care practices, including tools she’s used to reduce anxiety and depression; who she’s becoming

This episode is a part of Season 2 -- the "Becoming" series -- of SheTime.

Host Alexandra Sampson launches the sophomore season of SheTime by chatting with award winning journalist, Leyla Santiago. Leyla is currently a correspondent for CNN based in Mexico City, and has served as an anchor and reporter for news stations in Alaska, California, North Carolina and Virginia. Most recently, Leyla extensively covered the aftermath of Hurricane Maria in Puerto Rico where she was one of the first to reach some of the more remote parts of the island. She’s currently partnering with the Hispanic Federation on a fundraising campaign named Dear Corozal to provide continued assistance and supplies to the residents of Corozal — Leyla’s hometown in the countryside of Puerto Rico.

Leyla and Alex discuss: Leyla’s move from Puerto Rico to the States as a young girl; service as a form of self-care; her love for journalism; what it was like to cover Hurricane Maria in Puerto Rico, the island’s current needs, and continued recovery efforts she’s involved in; her daily self-care practices; who she’s becoming.

This episode is a part of Season 2 -- the "Becoming" series -- of SheTime.