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- Black Muva 💓
- Writer ✍️
- Madam President- Urban League Young Professionals
- Join LULYP ➡️

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It’s been 2 years, and I’ve never spoken about this publicly… until now.” 💔

Sometimes the hardest part of a separation isn’t losing the person you love, it’s losing yourself in the process.

On this episode of Big & Lazy Podcast, our guest opens up for the very first time about her marital separation, struggling to process her emotions, and feeling like she was losing her identity.

💭 REAL QUESTION: Why do so many people lose themselves in relationships? And after a marriage ends, how do you rediscover who you are?

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Sometimes you have to lose yourself to find yourself again. ❤️‍🩹💯

Our guest opens up about one of the darkest periods of her life, when she felt like she lost her identity, happiness, and sense of purpose.

Through journaling, therapy, and a mental health retreat focused on Black women, she began unpacking years of emotions and finding herself again.

One of the most powerful parts of her journey? Realizing that her pain could become somebody else’s inspiration. 🙏🏾

Sometimes healing requires tears, uncomfortable conversations, and facing things you’ve been avoiding.

SOE: Have you ever gone through a period in life where you didn’t recognize yourself anymore? What helped you find your way back? 👀👇🏾

🎙️ Big and Lazy Podcast

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POSTPARTUM DEPRESSION IS REAL 💔🧠

Imagine giving birth to a child you love, but mentally struggling to connect with them. 💔

On this episode of Big & Lazy Podcast, our guest opens up about her battle with severe postpartum depression. She shares how she struggled to bond with her daughter, experienced emotional breakdowns when her baby cried, and eventually had to move back home for support.

One of the most powerful parts of this conversation was hearing her explain that although she never wanted to harm her child, she understood just how overwhelming postpartum depression can become.

This is a conversation that NEEDS to be had more often!

🗣️ MOTHERS, how common is postpartum depression, and do you think society truly understands what women go through mentally after childbirth?

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Who’s next to sign? ⬇️

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dear @nulyp,
this movement has given me more than I could have ever imagined: lifelong friendships, meaningful connections with civic leaders across the country, and endless opportunities to be challenged, empowered, and grow. Receiving the National Chapter of Excellence Award for our work last year was an incredible honor. While we don’t do this work for recognition, the dedication, sacrifice, and impact of the Madison YPs deserves to be celebrated. Every person who has contributed to advancing the mission and ensuring we’re a strong continuum of the movement played a part in this achievement. Conference is always a time to reconnect, exchange ideas, reignite our passion, and, of course, do a lil turning up. It fills my cup every single year. I’m deeply humbled and honored to have led our chapter to a regional and national recognition during my term as President. To my cuzins in the movement, thank you for your love, support, and commitment to the work. I love y’all. 🫶🏽The awards are appreciated, but the relationships, purpose, and impact will always mean the most.
Until next year,
IPP Conklin ✨

📸: @reese.bland
ps I have the best braider in the city: @ro_styles29 #bookher

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Officially Pryor.

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Women’s Retreat Recap : Part One💕

To My Beloved Sisters,

I wanted to take a moment to acknowledge the sacred, life-giving bond we share—the sisterhood that is an anchor in this sometimes chaotic world.

What a gift it is to be in a space where we can be entirely ourselves, without judgment, reservation, or the need to put on a mask. We are masters of finding joy and laughter, the kind that starts deep in the belly and makes our cheeks hurt. We can turn a simple gathering into a magnificent party, full of vibrant life and unstoppable energy. Our joy is a revolutionary act.

But the true power of this circle shows up not just in the laughter, but in the vulnerability. It’s the assurance that when the tears come—the tears of exhaustion, frustration, or quiet sadness—we have hands ready to catch them. We create the safe space to be fragile, to break down, and to be rebuilt with loving, firm encouragement. We remind each other of our resilience, our worth, and the power that runs through our veins.

We don’t just celebrate the wins; we hold each other through the struggle. We are a collective of cheerleaders, truth-tellers, and unconditional supporters who refuse to let a sister fall. Thank you for being my reflection, my motivation, and my safe harbor.
You are loved, you are seen, and you are absolutely vital.

With Deepest Love and Solidarity,
Your Sister

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SWIPE 🫶🏽. This weekend was so special. 💕 Thank you to every single woman who came into the retreat open, vulnerable, transparent, loving, and welcoming. Y’all made the space what it was.

We laughed, we cried, we ate (and the food was 🔥), and we filled up in every way…spirit, soul, and stomach. 😂

We’re so grateful for the purpose God has placed on this retreat, and we can’t wait to gather again next year. 🤍

And a special thank you to Dr. Beasley for being our in-house therapist this weekend and pouring into us with exactly what we needed. Your presence, wisdom, and care made such a difference on this retreat. We’re beyond grateful. 🤍
#5thAnnualRetreat

Grub By: @bun_appetit_catering 😋
T-shirts By: @captivatedbynova
Thank you @laswan_salon_ for sponsoring our beautiful gifts

Love you ladies 🫶🏽❤️🥹.

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Part 2 | Joyride
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Again, I am so incredibly proud of @mayab1ack and the joy you bought & continue to prioritize for community. You deserve all your flower for embodying what we mean when we say care is liberation!! Of course, take all the rest you need, but I can’t wait to experience what you do next. Louisville is ours. The west end is ours.

To learn more about these type of events, make sure to follow some of the people tagged in this video!!
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#TaleshaWilson❤️🤞🏾 #Louisville #WestEnd #GRWM #Joy #Community

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Love my city down | Hip Hop in the Park + The Community BBQ was so beautiful. I’m still on a high from all the love that surrounded us last Saturday | TAG WHO YOU SEE!!
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#TaleshaWilson❤️🤞🏾 #Louisville #502 #HipHop

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✨ Swing Into Balance ✨
This past Sunday, we gathered at Shawnee Golf Course for an incredible day of connection, community, and calm on the greens.

A huge thank you to our professional photographer Quincy Brents (also one of our very own LULYP members!) for capturing the energy of the day. Special thanks to First Tee Louisville and Shawnee Golf Course for hosting us, and to our partners Urban Eagle Golf along with our fellow members Dominique, Tone, and John for collaborating with us on this unique experience.

From the swings to the smiles, this event was all about balance—bringing wellness, recreation, and culture together. 🏌🏾‍♂️💫

#LULYP #SwingIntoBalance #YoungProfessionals #CommunityWellness #UrbanEagleGolf

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