In today's episode I'm discussing what it looks like to step out your comfort zone and into your purpose, what to expect every step of the way, and how we can only grow when we push ourselves. As y'all know, we have the most amazing guests and I'm lucky to call most of them close friends so I get to experience the behind the scenes of some of these conversations. I'm also walking you guys through a few episodes that I've recorded in the past where my friends stepped out of their comfort zone and into their purpose. 10/10 recommend you go back and listen to these episodes: Episode 24: Lindsay Ayers walks us through her move from Chicago to DC. Sis just celebrated 3 years in DC and her life would look so different if she had listened to the people who told her not to move. Episode 28: Fabi Powell risked it all for love and her story will change you. She met the love of her life while on a girls trip and then found out he had terminal cancer shortly after. She moved from California to Nashville for love and has spent the last 6 years honoring her late husband's legacy. Episode 30: Our exclusive interview with THE Dr. Colby Adolph as she walks us through her post-divorce move from Indiana and the beautiful life that she is building in a city that was made for her. And. So. Many. More. I got some brave ass friends. Love that for me. I can't explain it, but this is my favorite solo episode I've recorded to date. Cheers!!! Let's stay in touch babes: Visit the website: www.rachelsymonegilliam.com Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, Pinterest: @rachelsymonegilliam Text DAILYRAE to 22999 for daily encouragement, affirmations, and motivation to live your best life on purpose Subscribe to the newsletter  Share feedback or say hello at hello@rachelsymone.com

Spoiler Alert: The secret to staying motivated is that there is no secret. I am just as unmotivated as the next girl on most days, the difference is that over the years I have been consistently developing the muscle of discipline. See, motivation gets you started, but it's discipline that keeps you going. Here's what we are diving into in today's episode: Cutting through the social media noise and misguided information about health and fitness Showing up for yourself even on days that you don't feel like it Starting small and focusing on consistency over intensity My workout program + a few life updates Let's stay in touch babes: Visit the website: www.rachelsymonegilliam.com Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, Pinterest: @rachelsymonegilliam Text DAILYRAE to 22999 for daily encouragement, affirmations, and motivation to live your best life on purpose Subscribe to the newsletter  Share feedback or say hello at hello@rachelsymone.com  

For all the girlies (+ guys, gays, and theys) that want to eat healthier but don't know where to start, this episode with Valerie Agyeman, RD is SO good. Valerie is a women's health dietician and nutrition media expert who believes her God-given purpose is to help women build healthy habits for long-term, better health.  As someone who has always had an ~interesting relationship with food and my body, I found this conversation really healing and freeing. We chat about body positivity vs body neutrality (I learned something new!!!), wellness trends and fad diets that we wish would go away, holistic nutrition, and more.  Here's how you can keep the conversation going with Valerie: Follow her on instagram: @valerieagyeman and @flourishheights Listen to her podcast: The Flourish Heights Podcast on Apple and Spotify (or anywhere you listen to podcasts) Engage with all of her content by visiting linktr.ee/flourishheights Let's stay in touch babes: Visit the website: www.rachelsymonegilliam.com Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, Pinterest: @rachelsymonegilliam Text DAILYRAE to 22999 for daily encouragement, affirmations, and motivation to live your best life on purpose Subscribe to the newsletter  Share feedback or say hello at hello@rachelsymone.com

I'm so excited to be sitting down with Priscilla on the podcast today!!! Priscilla Agyeman, MPH is the creator and founder of Saddie Baddies - a virtual sanctuary for Black and multiracial people to destigmatize mental health and initiate collective healing. She is the queen of soft living and shares what choosing softness and ease looks like on her podcast - The Soft Life. In today's conversation, Priscilla and I waste no time as we dive into this healing conversation. Some of the topics we dive into include: Soft living - what it is and why it is so much deeper than french manicures and massages Shadow work - it's not as woo woo as it sounds and we're talking through what it is and why it's the catalyst to healing Everybody and they mama is burnt out!!! We're talking about our personal signs of burnout and tips to recover We are unlearning what it means to be a strong Black woman and choosing softness Learning the art of delegation and asking for help - we can't be everything to everyone As if that's not enough, Priscilla also drops her Korean skincare routine, how she keeps her negative self talk in check and we end the episode with some kind words for our inner child. Cheers!!! Keep the conversation going with Priscilla: Listen to The Soft Life Podcast Connect with the Saddie Baddie Community Follow along on instagram: @priscilla.o.agyeman, @thesoftlifepod, @saddie_baddies Let's stay in touch babes: Visit the website: www.rachelsymonegilliam.com Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, Pinterest: @rachelsymonegilliam Text DAILYRAE to 22999 for daily encouragement, affirmations, and motivation to live your best life on purpose Subscribe to the newsletter  Share feedback or say hello at hello@rachelsymone.com

My oh my how the tables have turned. In epsiode 44 I shared a few tips to avoid burnout. In today's epsiode I'm walking you guys through steps I'm taking to heal from burnout. Oops lol. I'm solo sipping this week and we're diving into: How my family and friends celebrated my 7 year wedding anniversary   Why I create new traditions around big grief days (birthdays, holidays, etc.) to ease some of the anxiety My alopeacia areata diagnosis (stress-related hair loss) and steps I'm taking to recover from a crazy season of life  The book Atomic Habits by James Clear, a life-changing book that has helped me build better habits and break bad ones Let's stay in touch babes: Visit the website: www.rachelsymonegilliam.com Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, Pinterest: @rachelsymonegilliam Text DAILYRAE to 22999 for daily encouragement, affirmations, and motivation to live your best life on purpose Subscribe to the newsletter  Share feedback or say hello at hello@rachelsymone.com

I had chills this entire episode because I'm sitting down with someone who is changing the trajectory for families who want to build generational wealth but don't know where to start. Kendra Barnes, or The Key Resource, is on the podcast today and as she's sharing her real estate and early retirement wisdom, I'm thinking about all of you who will listen and take something away and how that will change your life and your family's life. I'm thinking about the THOUSANDS of people in her online community that she's helped purchase their first property and the seeds she's planted that will be growing for generations to come. I'm really proud of Kendra and the life she's building with her husband. Kendra is a full-time Real Estate Investor, founder of The Key Resource and author of ACRES. Her real estate investments afforded her the ability to retire from the 9-5 life at the age of 32. She created The Key Resource to inspire, empower and educate people about the power of home ownership and Real Estate investment. Her key message to anyone looking to buy a home or a rental property is: “You don’t have to hit the lottery or be left an inheritance to buy property. You can start with what you have right now. You are worthy of wealth.” Even if you feel like real estate or building wealth is not your thing, we also talk about her writing a book and having her daughter during the pandemic, how she's learning to celebrate her wins without being too hard on herself, prioritizing yourself even when there are a million and one things pulling at your attention and so much more. Get locked in with The Key Resource community: Follow Kendra on instagram: @thekeyresource Join her facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/241836009576155 Sign up for her newsletter list Let's stay in touch babes: Visit the website: www.rachelsymonegilliam.com Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, Pinterest: @rachelsymonegilliam Text DAILYRAE to 22999 for daily encouragement, affirmations, and motivation to live your best life on purpose Subscribe to the newsletter  Share feedback or say hello at hello@rachelsymone.com

Pam is a TedTalk speaker, award-winning writer and poet, storyteller and connector. Today's episode is such a genuine catch up between me and a dear friend.  Pam and I connected right at the heart of the pandemic through my Unapologetic Womanhood events. She is known as Unapologetically Pam and as soon as we connected, the sisterhood and synergy was undeniable. She was on season 2 of the podcast where we talked about living unapologetically, different forms of grief, and showing up truthfully. In today's episode we are building on that conversation and diving into: Living unapologetically and owning all of the parts of who you are Believing that you deserve good things and are worthy of love Releasing the people, places, and things that are no longer serving us Learning to say no with your whole chest Grieving our pandemic and post pandemic lives   Pam is such a storyteller. She shares her healing journey so beautifully. You can listen to our season 2 episode here. Stay connected with Unapologetically Pam: www.unapologetically.blogspot.com Instagram: @unapologeticallypam Search "Unpaid Passengers" on Amazon to purchase her most recent book Let's stay in touch babes: Visit the website: www.rachelsymonegilliam.com Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, Pinterest: @rachelsymonegilliam Text DAILYRAE to 22999 for daily encouragement, affirmations, and motivation to live your best life on purpose Subscribe to the newsletter  Share feedback or say hello at hello@rachelsymone.com  

Cat is a community architect, podcast host, author, and a gem of a human that I discovered during the pandemic. I instantly fell in love with Cat's outlook on life, the words she shares, and the community that she has selflessly built. I'm so excited to have her on the podcast this week.  She is the queen of "if I don't like it, then I can always change my mind" and in today's episode she's diving into her decision to pack up her life and move to Mexico City, moving past limited beliefs and stepping outside of your comfort zone, and our mutual love for living ~delusionally.  Follow along Cat's journey + the magical words and infinite wisdom she shares with the world: Follow her on Instagram: @cat.lantigua Follow her podcast on Instagram: @chatswithcat Listen to her podcast, Chats with Cat Let's stay in touch babes: Visit the website: www.rachelsymonegilliam.com Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, Pinterest: @rachelsymonegilliam Text DAILYRAE to 22999 for daily encouragement, affirmations, and motivation to live your best life on purpose Subscribe to the newsletter  Share feedback or say hello at hello@rachelsymone.com  

Cheers to 2 years!!! Last month I celebrated 2 years of removing alcohol from my life. In today's episode, I am having a super vulnerable conversation about drinking heavily right after J passed away, all of my tips to always order the perfect mocktail, things I've learned over the past 24 months and the healing I've found when I stop hiding behind alcohol. Let's stay in touch babes: Visit the website: www.rachelsymonegilliam.com Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, Pinterest: @rachelsymonegilliam Twitter: @rachelsgilliam Text DAILYRAE to 22999 for daily encouragement, affirmations, and motivation to live your best life on purpose Subscribe to the newsletter  Share feedback, say hello, or give us feedback on what you'd like covered on the podcast by emailing hello@rachelsymone.com

I was connected with Jess through Amber (ep. on the Grief Gang Podcast where we discussed dating, sex, and intimacy after partner loss. I love today's conversation because we are circling back on that conversation over a year later and diving into: Owning your grief journey and not feeling guilty about moving forward or dating again Transitioning from the adrenaline of your first year of grief to the reality of year two Navigating dating and breakups as a widow, our first breakups and grieving relationships Listen to our interview on The Grief Gang Podcast Listen to Amber's interview on Rosè with Rae Follow Jess on instagram: @jess_herrick Let's stay in touch babes: Visit the website: www.rachelsymonegilliam.com Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, Pinterest: @rachelsymonegilliam Twitter: @rachelsgilliam Text DAILYRAE to 22999 for daily encouragement, affirmations, and motivation to live your best life on purpose Subscribe to the newsletter  Share feedback, say hello, or give us feedback on what you'd like covered on the podcast by emailing hello@rachelsymone.com  

You have your friends, you have your best friends, and then you have your soul sisters. Jeanetta definitely falls in the last category, and if you've been a longtime listener of the podcast then you know exactly what I mean. Jeanetta is back for season 3 and in today's episode you'll see why we keep inviting her back for another glass of Rosè with Rae.  In today's episode we are diving into her latest life updates. Last season she was in the process of becoming a doula and she's since supported her first birth. We're chatting about my dream to become a death doula, the importance of taking the time to celebrate yourself even when it feels uncomfortable, the power of manifestation and a lot of our ~woo woo philopshies to life. We are two of the absolute most unphased people when it comes to the twists and turns of life because we live by two principles: nothing is real and everything is meaningless. Before you think we've completely lost it (or that we are two steps away from jumping off a bridge lol), trust us when we say that this + living in delusion is the secret to getting everything you want out of this life. Let's stay in touch babes: Visit the website: www.rachelsymonegilliam.com Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, Pinterest: @rachelsymonegilliam Text DAILYRAE to 22999 for daily encouragement, affirmations, and motivation to live your best life on purpose Subscribe to the newsletter  Share feedback or say hello at hello@rachelsymone.com   If you're loving Rosè with Rae, please consider leaving a 5-star rating, writing a review, and sharing with a friend. Your support helps the podcast more than you know. xx

I'm sitting down for a HILARIOUS conversation this week with my girl Lindsay. We met on ig years ago and finally got to meet in person earlier this year and then recorded this episode shortly after. She was on season 2 as Lindsay Ayers of The Faith Feast aka her blog at the time. Since then she's shut down the blog and has stepped away from content creation (for the most part, her 120 followers on TikTok love her). We're chatting about de-platforming as a content creator and how we've both evolved from our "bible blogging" days. We're also sharing our incredibly shallow dating deal breakers, the craziest things that have ever happened to us/we've witnessed, and some dating battle stories mixed in as well.  Hang out with Lindsay over on instagram: @_lindsaybriana Let's stay in touch babes: Visit the website: www.rachelsymonegilliam.com Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, Pinterest: @rachelsymonegilliam Text DAILYRAE to 22999 for daily encouragement, affirmations, and motivation to live your best life on purpose Subscribe to the newsletter  Share feedback or say hello at hello@rachelsymone.com

We're back with another solo episode this week where I'm spilling all the tea on how to build and maintain better habits, what I'm doing to prepare for a new season, how I approach goal setting and dreaming big, plus I'm catching you guys up on this season of life and some things I'm looking forward to. Cheers!!! Let's stay in touch babes: Visit the website: www.rachelsymonegilliam.com Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, Pinterest: @rachelsymonegilliam Text DAILYRAE to 22999 for daily encouragement, affirmations, and motivation to live your best life on purpose Subscribe to the newsletter  Share feedback or say hello at hello@rachelsymone.com

In this week's episode I'm giving you guys a recap on my trip to Indianapolis this past weekend to celebrate J's 31st birthday with our closest friends. All but one have been on the podcast so far this season (I'm coming for you Amelia!!!) I love that so much. I'm also catching you guys up on how I'm avoiding burnout in a chaotic season of life along with some encouragement to keep going. Let's stay in touch babes: Visit the website: www.rachelsymonegilliam.com Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, Pinterest: @rachelsymonegilliam Text DAILYRAE to 22999 for daily encouragement, affirmations, and motivation to live your best life on purpose Subscribe to the newsletter  Share feedback or say hello at hello@rachelsymone.com

This week I am sitting down with my dear sister in grief, Amber. She is the host of The Grief Gang Podcast and she's officially our first ~international guest. We're going global, baby. Our British babe Amber and I connected via instagram early in my grief days. She lost her mom at 19 years old and she's built a community centered around normalizing grief. I can't even explain the magic that is Amber Jeffrey. I've been on her podcast speaking about partner loss and I'm thrilled to have her on mine as we chat through our grief journeys. I learn so much from her and she's been a pillar in my own grief journey. I've gone this entire season without shedding a tear (!!!) but wow this one got me. Big tears but also big, big laughs. Amber shares wisdom that will keep you going no matter where you are on your grief journey. I love getting to share her with you in this episode. //we briefly touch on suicide ideation after loss// You can follow along with Amber literally everywhere @thegriefgangpodcast or keep up to date on all things TGG here: linktr.ee/TheGriefGang Let's stay in touch babes: Visit the website: www.rachelsymonegilliam.com Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, Pinterest: @rachelsymonegilliam Text DAILYRAE to 22999 for daily encouragement, affirmations, and motivation to live your best life on purpose Subscribe to the newsletter  Share feedback or say hello at hello@rachelsymone.com

I love having medical and mental health professionals on the podcast because they have a way of gently and lovingly getting us all the way together. Dr. Ayanna Abrams, Clinical Licensed Psychologist, is no different. This episode is for you if: You are someone who loves hard and loses yourself in relationships You fall victim to people pleasing or doing things out of guilt You are lost on how to set and honor boundaries You feel that you always have to be everything to everyone You are intentionally pursuing a deeper relationship with yourself Or if you just love Black women getting real about mental health. Dr. Ayanna is snatching edges, but she does it with such grace and love. Grab a glass of rosè and a notebook, because this is a noteworthy episode. She's closing out the episode with a soul-honoring journal prompt. Cheers!!! Follow, support, and lean into Dr. Ayanna's wisdom. She shares such great content on instagram: @dr_ayanna_a Let's stay in touch babes: Visit the website: www.rachelsymonegilliam.com Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, Pinterest: @rachelsymonegilliam Text DAILYRAE to 22999 for daily encouragement, affirmations, and motivation to live your best life on purpose Subscribe to the newsletter  Share feedback or say hello at hello@rachelsymone.com  

Les is back on the podcast this week and my heart is so happy. It's always a good time when we have the balanced Black girl of all balanced Black girls on the podcast.   Les recently paid down $100K in debt (!!!) and is spilling the tea on her tips on paying down debt, understanding your finances and where your money is going, and how to set the ~vibe when you're going through your finances each week. In this episode we are also diving into: Paying down debt, financial literacy, and staying in your bag Diving into what self-compassion looks like for us Gut feelings, following our intuition, and getting curious with ourselves She's a silk press girlie now, is heat damage the worst thing that could happen? And once again, another friend and I are getting into how yoga has transformed our wellness journeys. To know Les is to know love her. Here's how you can stay connected with her: instagram: @balancedblackgirl / @balancedles listen to the Balanced Black Girl Podcast on Apple + Spotify (congrats on 6M downloads!!!) Let's stay in touch babes: Visit the website: www.rachelsymonegilliam.com Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, Pinterest: @rachelsymonegilliam Text DAILYRAE to 22999 for daily encouragement, affirmations, and motivation to live your best life on purpose Subscribe to the newsletter  Share feedback or say hello at hello@rachelsymone.com  

I am sitting down with my brother Antoine today. He was best friends with J and after he passed away, Antoine and I formed a beautiful friendship that means the world to me. This episode makes my heart really happy because our bond is one of my favorite things. In today's episode we're digging into: Doing the work and trusting that your breakthrough is on the other side of your waiting season Building discipline and grit even when the odds are stacked against you How to measure success based on your own journey and not aynone else's How yoga has strengthened our mental toughness, built resilience, and unlocked our vulnerability Also LOL that I'm telling y'all a story in the podcast about how I fell asleep in a yoga class, but since this episode was recorded, I have once again fallen asleep in another yoga class. Let's stay in touch babes: Visit the website: www.rachelsymonegilliam.com Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, Pinterest: @rachelsymonegilliam Text DAILYRAE to 22999 for daily encouragement, affirmations, and motivation to live your best life on purpose Subscribe to the newsletter  Share feedback or say hello at hello@rachelsymone.com  

I'm kicking off today's episode with a podcast-blog style conversation and recapping my weekend, life updates so far this year, and some lessons I'm learning in this season of life. Then we're diving into another one of my favorite topics: practicing acceptance. Accepting people for who they are, not having the false expectation of expecting "you" from other people, accepting and honoring the season of life that you're in. I love y'all. Cheers!  Let's stay in touch babes: Visit the website: www.rachelsymonegilliam.com Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, Pinterest: @rachelsymonegilliam Text DAILYRAE to 22999 for daily encouragement, affirmations, and motivation to live your best life on purpose Subscribe to the newsletter  Share feedback or say hello at hello@rachelsymone.com

Today on the podcast I'm sharing a special interview that I recorded with a digital agency based out of LA. I was invited to speak during their Women in Leadership Series and chose to dive into my love for living well on purpose. Today we explore: What it looks like to go deep with yourself to understand what you need in order to thrive How to align your daily habits with your dreams and goals What ignited my wellness journey and inspiring women to pursue theirs My shift from focusing on physical wellbeing to emotional and spiritual healing Prioritizing self-care as busy busy busyyy women + sharing some untold stories from college, my diagnosis and treatment of aplastic anemia, and mindset shifts to keep you going on your health journey. Let's stay in touch babes: Visit the website: www.rachelsymonegilliam.com Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, Pinterest: @rachelsymonegilliam Text DAILYRAE to 22999 for daily encouragement, affirmations, and motivation to live your best life on purpose Subscribe to the newsletter  Share feedback or say hello at hello@rachelsymone.com

This week I'm solo sipping and walking you guys through what it means to romanticize your life, how to do it + why it's important, and how gratitude and mindfulness are at the heart of it all. All my love. Cheers. xx Let's stay in touch babes: Visit the website: www.rachelsymonegilliam.com Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, Pinterest: @rachelsymonegilliam Text DAILYRAE to 22999 for daily encouragement, affirmations, and motivation to live your best life on purpose Subscribe to the newsletter  Share feedback or say hello at hello@rachelsymone.com

From out of the realities of abandonment by her biological mother, being bi-racial and growing up in a Black home, Katara McCarty realized early in life that the color of her skin mattered. After becoming a single mother at 19 and finding the courage to leave an abusive relationship, Katara became an entrepreneur holding leadership positions in both non and for-profit organizations.Today, Katara is a sought-after coach, author, and podcast host dedicated to cultivating brave spaces of belonging for Black, Indigenous, and Women of Color (BIWOC). As a Black woman, she is committed to amplifying the richness of BIWOC and their stories, while also advocating for and providing emotional well-being resources for BIWOC, through her app EXHALE. Katara is a JOY! I'm so excited to share her with y'all. This episode recorded while Katara was raising capital. That round of raising funds has ended, but there are still so many ways to connect with her. In today's episode we are diving into: How non-Black women can support Black woman (hint: stop talking, listen, and pull up) Creating safe spaces for Black women  The INCREDIBLE mental health app that Katara created for BIWOC Prioritizing self-care, rest, and protecting your boundaries Keep up with Katara: Follow her on instagram: @kataramccarty Follow the Exhale app on instagram: @exhaleapp Download the Exhale App and *exhale* Let's stay in touch babes: Visit the website: www.rachelsymonegilliam.com Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, Pinterest: @rachelsymonegilliam Text DAILYRAE to 22999 for daily encouragement, affirmations, and motivation to live your best life on purpose Subscribe to the newsletter  Share feedback or say hello at hello@rachelsymone.com

I'm solo sippin' today and chatting about extending grace to yourself, how I face my decision-making anxiety and gentle self-talk. I close out the episode with a few affirmations straight from my heart to yours. Episode spoiler: I was influenced HARD to buy the Stanley and I'm sharing my thoughts on this cup that is breaking the internet lol. Let's stay in touch babes: Visit the website: www.rachelsymonegilliam.com Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, Pinterest: @rachelsymonegilliam Text DAILYRAE to 22999 for daily encouragement, affirmations, and motivation to live your best life on purpose Subscribe to the newsletter  Share feedback or say hello at hello@rachelsymone.com

2021 was the year that I decided to get serious about my skin and by way of hashtags and some intense ig scrolling (and trolling lol), I happened upon Brynna of 7 Esthetics Skin Studio. Brynna is a corporate employee turned esthetician/entreprenuer whose passion for skincare was birthed from her own experiences with acne and hyperpigmentation. I do not say this lightly when I tell you guys that she has changed my skin and my life. I've always been a little insecure when it comes to my skin, but I was making the mistake of following skincare routines from influencers and not licensed professionals. Oof. Today we're talking about: Understanding the difference between a skincare expert/esthetician and a dermatologist and when to see each one Getting serious about your skincare and skin health (Black does crack, y'all) Tackling the awkward conversation on how to break up with your esty when they're no longer your bestie Skincare products to lean towards depending on the skin challenge you're trying to solve Why the clean beauty movement is not always effective when it comes to skincare (plot twist: chemicals can be our friend) + more! This is a super informational episode as Brynna is one of the most knowledgeable people I know.  Connect with Brynna: follow her on instagram: @7esthetics_skinstudio book an appointment (virtual is an option too if you're not local to DFW) Let's stay in touch babes: Visit the website: www.rachelsymonegilliam.com Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, Pinterest: @rachelsymonegilliam Text DAILYRAE to 22999 for daily encouragement, affirmations, and motivation to live your best life on purpose Subscribe to the newsletter  Share feedback or say hello at hello@rachelsymone.com

I love the start of a new year. There's nothing like a fresh start and opportunity to begin again. I'm someone who never passes up the chance to reflect on the past and plan for the future. In today's episode we are doing just that. I'm walking you guys through how my habits have evolved over the years, how I plan to use this year building on the solid foundation I've already established, and how to get out of your own way when it comes to stepping outside of your comfort zone and into something new. Start scared. Start not knowing what the hell you're doing. Just start. I'm also recapping my holiday season and sharing a few of my resolutions and goals for the year. Let's stay in touch babes: Visit the website: www.rachelsymonegilliam.com Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, Pinterest: @rachelsymonegilliam Text DAILYRAE to 22999 for daily encouragement, affirmations, and motivation to live your best life on purpose Subscribe to the newsletter  Share feedback or say hello at hello@rachelsymone.com  

Group chat ~unlocked~ It’s our last episode in the General Support Center group chat series. I’ve sat down with my girls Sophie, Colby and Stephanie over the past couple of weeks and today we’re closing out this chapter with Makenzi. I met Kenzo through J when they worked together and I always say she’s one of the best gifts that J left me with. This might be one of my favorite episodes I’ve ever recorded because we’re talking about so many things I’ve never gotten into before. I love sharing these memories and life lessons with y’all. Ps: fun drinking game. Take a shot every time I say something changed my life. Let’s dig in: Shifting your mindset to accept that good things are coming your way Trusting your gut and leaning into your intuition Journaling, the art of visualization, and manifesting Falling in love with raving and the EDM world (I love you San Holo!!!) Turks and Caicos 30th birthday trip recap Update - I'm still wiggling on Wednesdays #iykyk Let's stay in touch babes: Visit the website: www.rachelsymonegilliam.com Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, Pinterest: @rachelsymonegilliam Text DAILYRAE to 22999 for daily encouragement, affirmations, and motivation to live your best life on purpose Subscribe to the newsletter  Share feedback or say hello at hello@rachelsymone.com

If you've been rocking with me for a minute then you not only know me, but you also know my bfffff Stephanie Fernandez. She's been on both seasons of the podcast and we've been in each other's lives for the past decade. Steph is a phenomenal educator, she's won teacher of the year 2 years in a row and was recently nominated for the HEB excellence in education award. She proudly teaches in the poorest zip code in San Antonio and pours herself into these students and serves as a safe refuge for them. Sis is the real deal, but after being stuck in the middle of toxic public school environments and being targeted by admin, she quit on the 4th day of school and went on a 3 month sabbatical from the education system. A few topics we're diving into in today's episode: Giving yourself permission to change your mind and your situation Making the brave decision to step away from a toxic environment that is sucking the life out of you Moving forward from traumatic experiences and stepping into safe spaces Taking back our mental health and starting medication for anxiety and depression And more Let's stay in touch babes: Visit the website: www.rachelsymonegilliam.com Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, Pinterest: @rachelsymonegilliam Text DAILYRAE to 22999 for daily encouragement, affirmations, and motivation to live your best life on purpose Subscribe to the newsletter  Share feedback or say hello at hello@rachelsymone.com

Next up from the group chat is Dr. Colby Adolph. In this episode, I have Colby back on the podcast and we're catching up on what life looks like for her since we recorded our episode in season 2. She's currently finding peace in her post-divorce era and recently packed up and moved across the country to take steps towards her building her dream life and dream career.  Today we're chatting through what life after divorce looks like, chasing your dreams and manifesting your dream life, honoring your boundaries and capacity, and sitting with all of your emotions. Last season we dove deep into our experiences with therapy and our healing processes. In this episode, Colby vulnerably walks us through her journey through talk therapy, energy healing/inner child work, and Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR). Let's stay in touch babes: Visit the website: www.rachelsymonegilliam.com Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, Pinterest: @rachelsymonegilliam Text DAILYRAE to 22999 for daily encouragement, affirmations, and motivation to live your best life on purpose Subscribe to the newsletter  Share feedback or say hello at hello@rachelsymone.com  

WELCOME TO THE GROUP CHAT!!! The "General Support Center" group chat is a safe space for dating, life advice, random polls, and there's always some piping hot tea being spilled. It's me + my girls Sophie, Colby, and Makenzi and for the next few episodes of the podcasts I'm sitting down with all of my girls. This week, I'm sitting down with my brother Sophie. She's one of the best gifts that Joe left me with and hands down one of my funniest friends. We're chatting about grieving the loss of our friends, her perspective on losing Joe + other friends to cancer, online dating battle stories, and our love for "scrollin and trollin". A true episode where you might laugh + cry, so pour up the rosè. xx Let's stay in touch babes: Visit the website: www.rachelsymonegilliam.com Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, Pinterest: @rachelsymonegilliam Text DAILYRAE to 22999 for daily encouragement, affirmations, and motivation to live your best life on purpose Subscribe to the newsletter  Share feedback or say hello at hello@rachelsymone.com

Today I'm sitting down with my beautiful widow sister, Fabi. She lost her husband to Synovial Sarcoma in December of 2016. This episode will air just two days after his 6 year anniversary of passing so this is a special one for us to celebrate the love of her life, Josh. After finding out his cancer was terminal, his last wish was for Fabi to start their dream family with or without him. Before he started chemo, he froze his sperm and Fabi has spent the last 2 years going through 5 rounds of IVF with so many ups and downs trying to make her dream a reality. This one's for you, Josh & Baby P. I know Josh is holding onto them a little tight in heaven until they makes their way earthside for us to love on Baby P here. On J's 2 year death anniversary I released a bonus episode with my widow sister, Margaret. 10/10 recommend you grab a glass + tissue and go back and listen to that episode. Fast forward to today, I met Fabi through Margaret and they happened to be together while we were recording this episode so you'll hear a few words from her as well. LOVE these girls. So grateful for a team who gets it. Stay in touch with Fabi and follow her IVF journey: instagram/tiktok: @fabipowell Josh Powell Foundation: @joshpowellfoundation / https://www.joshpowellfoundation.org/ Gofundme for Baby P: https://www.gofund.me/124df043 All my love. Let's stay in touch babes: Visit the website: www.rachelsymonegilliam.com Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, Pinterest: @rachelsymonegilliam Text DAILYRAE to 22999 for daily encouragement, affirmations, and motivation to live your best life on purpose Subscribe to the newsletter  Share feedback or say hello at hello@rachelsymone.com

This episode is a peek into my sober curious journey that's turned into my alcohol-free lifestyle. 25 year old me would never (ever) believe that removing alcohol would be a part of my journey, but man I'm glad I'm here. In this episode we're diving into: Why I stopped drinking and what's keeping me on this journey How removing alcohol has saved my mental health A deeper look into my journey to self and therapy Authentic communication - the key to having tough conversations with yourself and others Let's stay in touch babes: Visit the website: www.rachelsymonegilliam.com Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, Pinterest: @rachelsymonegilliam Text DAILYRAE to 22999 for daily encouragement, affirmations, and motivation to live your best life on purpose Subscribe to the newsletter  Share feedback or say hello at hello@rachelsymone.com  

It's been over 2 years since I was last behind the mic and we have so much to catch up on. Life looks so different for me now than it did 2 years ago and I'm excited to share my evolution of self with y'all. I'm 4 years into my grief journey and I've arrived at a sweet place of acceptance that grief is a part of my story, but it doesn't have to be my entire identity. I've spent the last 2 years devoting so much time to myself by prioritizing rest, healing, and manifesting the life that I desire. In this episode we're going to chat through: Life after loss - what's new in my world Taking a break from creating content to focus on myself Removing alcohol from my life and becoming a mocktail girlie My wins (and losses) on bumble and bumble bff Let's stay in touch babes: Visit the website: www.rachelsymonegilliam.com Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, Pinterest: @rachelsymonegilliam Text DAILYRAE to 22999 for daily encouragement, affirmations, and motivation to live your best life on purpose Subscribe to the newsletter  Share feedback or say hello at hello@rachelsymone.com  

I cannot believe this season is coming to an end or that this our first ever (ever ever) solo episode! I'm getting raw in this *tear-filled* and *emotional* episode chatting through what life after loss looks like right now and encouraging all of my grieving listeners to keep putting one foot in front of the other each day in your grief, no matter how painful. I'm sharing some promises with you about grief to help get you through this holiday season and also sharing my heart and struggle with perfectionism and how it's been holding me back this year. Grab a glass and a tissue for our final episode of Season 2! Can't wait to *cheers* with you again next season.   --   Rae-Approved Discount Codes: Momotaro: Use code RAE10 for $10 off vaginal wellness products at www.momotaroapotheca.com   -- If you're loving sipping rosè with Rae each week or especially loved this episode, please consider leaving a rating and review on Apple Podcasts. Connect with Rae on Instagram: @rachelsymonegilliam and follow the Podcast: @rosewithraepodcast. Stay up to date on all things Rachel Symone Gilliam at www.rachelsymonegilliam.com.

We’re back this week for one of our final episodes of Season 2. Lindsay is a dear friend that I met on IG a few years ago and has easily become one of my favorite people to follow on Instagram and in real life. After going through a tough break up, she began to see God in a new way and I love how she uses her platform “The Faith Feast” to welcome other people into the presence of God so that they can experience His fullness. The best part? The girl is down to earth and SO relatable. No Christianese or holier than thou BS over here - just two girls who know how much they need a Savior. In today’s episode, Lindsay is walking us through what it looks like to fully trust God even in the moments that you want to be in control, what faith means to her, and what true intimacy with God looks like. I left this conversation feeling so convicted (in the best way) to PRAY and welcome God into my everyday because a part from Him there is no rest. Another reminder that Lindsay kindly blesses us with. CONNECT WITH LINDSAY Website: www.thefaithfeast.com Instagram: www.instagram.com/ thefaithfeast -- Rae-Approved Discount Codes: Momotaro: Use code RAE10 for $10 off vaginal wellness products -- If you're loving sipping rosè with Rae each week or especially loved this episode, please consider leaving a rating and review on Apple Podcasts. Connect with Rae on Instagram: @rachelsymonegilliam and follow the Podcast: @rosewithraepodcast. Stay up to date on all things Rachel Symone Gilliam at www.rachelsymonegilliam.com.

It's hard for me to wrap my head around the fact that I have known Katelyn for over 10 years now. Even harder to believe that this girl reads over 10 books a month. In this week's episode, Katelyn aka The Bookcase Beauty is walking us through establishing reading habits, how reading is a form of self-care, and how she's been able to grow her "bookstagram" to over 36k followers by sharing her passion for reading with others. Welcome to our virtual book club! In the second half of the episode, we are also taking a deep dive into the bestselling book, The Vanishing Half. A novel with deep roots centered around racism, classism, colorism, and identity. If you haven't read this book, it is a must-read. We're unpacking the book at every level and recapping some of the most impacting moments and characters. Grab a glass! CONNECT WITH KATELYN Instagram: www.instagram.com/bookcasebeauty -- Rae-Approved Discount Codes: Momotaro: Use code RAE10 for $10 off vaginal wellness products -- If you're loving sipping rosè with Rae each week or especially loved this episode, please consider leaving a rating and review on Apple Podcasts. Connect with Rae on Instagram: @rachelsymonegilliam and follow the Podcast: @rosewithraepodcast. Stay up to date on all things Rachel Symone Gilliam at www.rachelsymonegilliam.com.

This week is all about the 3 B's: Balance, Boundaries, and Being. I'm chatting with my GIRL Ciji Townsend, who is someone I look up to in so many areas of life, but especially when it comes to living a balanced (not busy) life. In this episode, Ciji and I are talking all about how we are both recovering busy bodies (but God!). We're chatting all about: Getting back to being human beings and moving away from human doings The intentionality it takes to live a balanced life How to stop the glorification of busy or being busy just for the sake of it Our secrets and best tips to protecting your boundaries and peace Understanding when to say no and when to say not right now And more! CONNECT WITH CIJI Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/balancednotbusy/ Instagram: www.instagram.com/balancednotbusy Twitter: www.twitter.com/balancednotbusy Hashtag: #balancednotbusy   Website: www.balancednotbusy.com   Sign up for email list: https://www.balancednotbusy.com/wp/lets-connect/   Masterclasses: https://www.balancednotbusy.com/wp/masterclasses/   Podcast: being BALANCED podcast   Sizzle Reel: https://youtu.be/ygdKni9d-Fc   --   Rae-Approved Discount Codes: Momotaro: Use code RAE10 for $10 off vaginal wellness products -- If you're loving sipping rosè with Rae each week or especially loved this episode, please consider leaving a rating and review on Apple Podcasts. Connect with Rae on Instagram: @rachelsymonegilliam and follow the Podcast: @rosewithraepodcast. Stay up to date on all things Rachel Symone Gilliam at www.rachelsymonegilliam.com.

You might need to grab a whole bottle this week y'all because I am sitting down with not one, but TWO of my girlfriends/former coworkers diving into some tough but necessary topics surrounding navigating corporate America as Black women. From the microaggressions we encounter, the anxiety that stems from wearing and styling natural hair in White spaces, to creating safe spaces for your Black friends and coworkers as an ally. From the Episode - Products We Are Loving: BioDerma Cleansing Oil Clean Skin - Clean 100% Organic Towels  Vitner's Daughter Botanical Serum  ...hair grease (lmao but for real, Helina is seeing results by reincorporating hair grease with her 4c hair) Paula's Choice literally everything La Roche-Posay Sunscreen Sustainable period products: Thinx period panties and Charlie Banana cloth pads -- Rae-Approved Discount Codes: Momotaro: Use code RAE10 for $10 off vaginal wellness products -- If you're loving sipping rosè with Rae each week or especially loved this episode, please consider leaving a rating and review on Apple Podcasts. Connect with Rae on Instagram: @rachelsymonegilliam and follow the Podcast: @rosewithraepodcast. Stay up to date on all things Rachel Symone Gilliam at www.rachelsymonegilliam.com.

Not sure if y'all are even ready for this (balanced) Black girl magic, but this week I am sitting down with Les Alfred, founder of Balanced Black Girl and a true hero of my heart. Can't lie, I couldn't even drink during this episode because I didn't want to miss a single thing that Les had to share. She's dropping SO much wisdom and truth centered around unlearning that we have to strive for rest, returning to our uninfluenced selves (who would you be without your childhood trauma? without social media?), your Saturn return, and reconnecting with the truth that our worth doesn't come from our work. Her words on being > doing will bring you peace. Normally I'd say grab a glass, but for real you'll want some pen and paper instead. CONNECT WITH LES Instagram: www.instagram.com/balancedblackgirl Instagram: www.instagram.com/balancedles Website: www.balancedblackgirl.com Podcast: www.balancedblackgirl.com/podcast/

In this week's episode, Pam R. Johnson Davis, affectionately known as Unapologetically Pam, is walking us through what it looks like to show up as yourself truthfully and unapologetically. I met Pam through the Unapologetic Retreat, and online event that I hosted for creatives and entrepreneurs. She was a speaker for the retreat and there is a magic about her that you can literally feel and see shining through her. I'm sipping rosè and Pam sipping on High Noon vodka soda and we are diving into the art of living unapologetically, the many forms of grief and how we process them, owning your journey and story no matter how painful, and more. CONNECT WITH PAM Instagram: instagram.com/unapologeticallypam Facebook: facebook.com/unapologeticallypam Twitter: twitter.com/pamunapologetic To purchase "Seasons" - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08B84QS71

LeAnne Lavender (yes, that's her real name as she jokes) is on the podcast this week and her incredible story is going to leave you wanting more. LeAnne is an IVF warrior and shares her infertility journey with us as well as her life story after her husband was paralyzed in what could have been a fatal motorcycle accident. This week we are diving into the hope we find when we focus on what God is doing versus what He isn't, what "in sickness and in health" really means for us, learning to accept hard seasons instead of wishing them away, and more. CONNECT WITH LEANNE Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lavenderslongshot Website: https://www.lavenderslongshot.com/ Read Derek and LeAnne's story: https://www.lavenderslongshot.com/hello/

I'm sitting down with my bestie boo this week. The maid of honor in my wedding and the ride or die of all ride or dies, Samantha is on the podcast sipping on a gin and tonic while I’m *chugging* a rosé peach mimosa. We are the self-proclaimed queens of chronic overthinking. Not sure if I should be proud of that, but here we are. This episode is all about how to end the cycle of unhealthy thought loops, letting go of the obsession with perfect, understanding the difference between self efficacy/self confidence and/self esteem, how to cope with chronic overthinking, how to care for things without being consumed, and more. CONNECT WITH SAMANTHA Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sammiejo09 My *recipe* for my rosé peach mimosa I didn’t have a sparkling rosé so I used 1:1 prosecco + dry rosé and added a splash of peach juice. It was a little sweet but so good. Blog post for overcoming imposter syndrome: https://rachelsymonegilliam.com/must-keep-moving/  

Grab a glass AND a tissue for today’s bonus episode as I’m sitting down with my fellow widow warrior, Margaret. J passed away on September 11, 2018 so to honor the date and reflect on 2 years without my guy, I’m sitting down with my girl Margaret who is a young widow who also lost her husband to cancer in 2018. I would feel some type of way if someone didn’t give me a *trigger warning* before listening to an episode like this, so I won’t lie. This is a heavy episode with unfiltered conversations about cancer, loss, and life after losing someone you love. It’s also packed with lessons in healing, overcoming, and hope. Our stories are so similar and there’s no one I would rather sip a little rosè with to honor the day. We are both about to head into our 3rd year without our people and we are chatting about everything from finding out our husbands had cancer, the journey leading up to them passing, and what life looks like now. In honor of my J and Margaret’s RJ, cheers until we see each other again. CONNECT WITH MARGARET Instagram: https://instagram.com/margaretdlr WWRJD/Live Your Best Life: https://instagram.com/teamrj.liveyourbestlife

*clink* this week I am going deep with my girl Jeanetta. She was on the podcast in season 1 where we chatted all about menstrual cycles and healing your relationship with yourself - well she's back this week with even more truth on what it looks like to prioritize yourself, how to find and stick to a routine that works for you, and her incredible birth story of being adopted and how she wants to use her journey to help other mamas through doula work.  Jeanetta is the friend who is there for you in every season -- offering wisdom along the way while also giving you space to figure out and learn as you grow. Grab a glass and get ready for some healing through this episode.

When I tell y'all that Stephanie is my funniest friend. Whew. Y'all ain't even ready! Oh my gosh you are in for such a treat with this episode because not only she is dropping facts on how incredible and selfless our teachers are, we're also shooting the shit over a glass of rosè and talking about reality TV shows that were far ahead of their time, what we've been up to during quarantine, and because Stephanie knows me better than most people - you'll also learn some surprise facts about me. One thing about Stephanie is that she is the most loyal and loving friend you could ask for. I struggle a lot with loneliness since losing J and she always answers when I call. I am so excited to share our friendship with y'all this week.  CONNECT WITH STEPHANIE Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/adventureswithstephanie

Gracie is an OG to the podcast - you can catch our first episode together and learn all about how we met in season 1, episode 6 so it's only right that I have her back on for season 2! Grace is married to one of J's best friends and her friendship is worth more than gold. She is the most intentional and kind friend you could ever have in your corner but one of the things I love the most about her is how much we are constantly learning from each other. In this week's episode, I'm learning a lot from Grace on motherhood and how she's raising her daughters to be strong, the not so fun sides of self love, how consistency has changed her life and so many other nuggets of truth. Grab a glass and get ready to live your best life on purpose after hearing from my girl. CONNECT WITH GRACE Website: https://www.grace-allen.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/grace.e.allen All in with the Allens Podcast: Spotify | Apple

Colby is one of my nearest and dearest friends and I love that I get to share her with you guys on the podcast. As always, we're covering a lot in this week's episode. Colby is one of my favorite people on earth because the Lord restored our friendship after over a year of not speaking. We're talking about our falling out and what brought us back together and doing a deep dive into what we are learning in therapy, how to make space for your past and accepting where you've been, being young Black women in male dominated industries (Colby: science/chemistry, Rae: tech) and what it's like for Colby being in an interracial marriage in this racial climate.  Grab a glass and let's get ready for some rosè with Rae.

Wooo! I am so excited for this week's episode with my GIRL Kelsey Chapman. We met online back in my Beachbody coaching days (hey girlll) and connected when I was writing the wellness column for her magazine. Literally anything and everything Kelsey touches, I want to be a part of because I know it's going to be good. She is a friend who reaches deep inside of you and pulls out the gold that you didn't even know was there and shows up big for you in all seasons. You're going to love this episode where we are talking about everything from how she bounced back from building a $20k/month brand and losing it overnight, building your own platform when there's no space for you somewhere else, entrepreneurship, how her book came to be, our friendship, and more! CONNECT WITH KELSEY Instagram: http://instagram.com/kelschapman Website: http://kelseychapman.com/ Grab the Radiant Manifesto: http://kelseychapman.com/radiantmail

I'm solo sipping this week as I sit down to interview my very pregnant older sister, Steph Taylor Jackson! We're chatting about embracing the waiting season while you're believing for your next big thing, racism and microagressions that we've experienced + our opinions on "diversifying feeds", and how she balances motherhood, working full-time, blogging full-time, and being a wife! Phew I'm exhuasted just thinking about it! I joke about people asking me "OMG Steph Taylor Jackson is your SISTER?!" but really it makes me so proud to know her and to be her sister. CONNECT WITH STEPH Instagram: instagram.com/stephtaylorjackson  Website: stephtaylorjackson.com  

In today's episode I'm sitting down with my best friend Ryan Russell who also happens to be a trailblazer as the first open LGBTQ+ professional in the NFL. We've been rocking together since the 6th grade, he introduced me to Joe, was the best man at our wedding, and spoke at J's funeral. He's an NFL and LGBTQ+ community icon, but I am honored that he also plays the role of shoulder I can cry on whenever I need. In this episode we'll talk about Ryan coming out as the first openly LGBTQ+ professional in the NFL, not compartmentalizing your life or putting yourself in a box so you can live your full truth, what nearly one year of sobriety looks like for Ryan and the new lifestyle he's adopted and what life is like after losing his best friend to cancer and our shared journey through grief. CONNECT WITH RYAN: Buy Ryan's poetry book: https://www.amazon.com/Prison-Passion-R-K-Russell/dp/0578482983 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rkrelentless/  Website: rkrelentless.com  

Welcome to Rosé with Rae! A podcast designed for around the table and real life conversations over a glass (or bottle) of rosé. I’m your host Rachel Symone Gilliam, but here’s hoping you stick around long enough to get comfortable calling me Rae.  In today’s inaugural episode, we’re getting to know the girl behind the mic, how the podcast came to be, and what you can expect from this season. Thanks so much for listening! xx