Good Girl Radio

The church, for many, in the Black community is seen collectively as a place of refuge, safety, and freedom. It has been deemed an environment to collectively gather to worship, connect with the divine, and fellowship with other believers but that has only been a part of the experience for many Black women. The other part of being a part of a ministry is riddled with shame, microaggressions, and trauma that's very much connected to a relationship status or appearance. This week's confession comes from, our very own Danielle Moore, sharing her lived experience of being single, without children in the Black church.

Typically, Danielle & Cameo are active members of the "Mind Your Business" Ministries but this time around we struggled a bit and had to have a conversation around Jada's & Will's recent Red Table Talk. It's only because amid all the fun, games, and discussions there were definitely crucial elements of the conversation that we didn't see being had, particularly trauma bonding and the power of a confession. So this week, Danielle Moore, licensed mental health therapist of Refresh Wellness Center, and Cameo King, The Good Girl Podcast host, sit down and unpack just how powerful a confession can be in changing our lives and what we missed listening to the Red Table Talk.

Losing control has been a common theme in our lives over the past few months. Many of us have lost control of the things we once considered stable and unmovable, whether it was our jobs, the ability to move about freely, how we worship, and even the nature of our relationships.  Now, control a foreign concept.  So this week, S. LadyBug, a former scientist and now founder and leader of the Yarn Movement, shares a confession about the importance of our response when we lose control. She shares that how we respond is the most important factor in any situation that's out of our control.

Whether I knew it or not, at one point in my life, I believed my value as woman shifted because of what I could do for a man - whether it was to “upgrade him” “be his peace” or “hold it down.” And that was probably one thee most damaging beliefs I didn’t know I had. At one point, I honestly believed that I needed to be all the things that a man desired to be valuable. I even held that harmful standard for other women. So this week, I'm sharing how my role oppressive relationships harmed myself and harmed others.  

It is ingrained into every fiber of our being that we as humans can control much of our life outcomes. If we work hard, we will get great results. If we eat well, our bodies will be healthy. If we plan for the worst, we will always be prepared. But if there is anything that the first 6 months of 2020 has taught us, it's that we have very little control over the flow of our lives. Listen as Kyona McGhee, founder of the McGhee law and the "Beyonce of Trademark Lawyers" details losing control in every part of life.  

Breonna Taylor would have been 27 years today. She was killed  2 months ago when police broke down her apartment door and shot her 8 times. No charges have been filed in connection with her death.  This, like too many other violent experiences of Black women have seemed to get lost in national conversations about police brutality and racism. This week we ask, "Black women, who told us our lives didn't matter?" We attempt to address why it seems like the stories and lives of Black women are simply not a priority. 

The death of George Floyd at the hands of 4 Minneapolis Police officers has sparked an uprising throughout the nation and world. It has left portions of the city of Minneapolis decimated as a message for a much-needed revolution.  It has also created trauma for Black people. Trauma that is taxing on our mental health. As a result, I'm sharing three ways to live in this historic moment and protect your peace. My mom also joins the conversation sharing some insight after living through the Detroit 1967 uprising.

On our journey, many of us have had to rediscover & redefine what genuine faith looks like. We've had to unlearn and then relearn the character of God. Be a part of this transparent LIVE conversation as we chat about the things we simply got absolutely wrong about womanhood & Christianity. Jennifer Lucy Tyler, Founder of Soul Circle Events and Saphina Carla, Blogger at Saphina Carla and future author, join Cameo King of The Good Girl Podcast for a live conversation about a failed faith and rediscovery of Christ that included tears, anger, seeking discipleship, and humility.

First comes love, then comes marriage, then comes infertility. Actually infertility could be before, after, or during a woman's lifespan and unfortunately, many women struggle in silence. This is why I am intentionally having this conversation around Mother's Day. I am chatting with the founder of the Broken Brown Egg, Regina Townsend, about the complex truth about infertility with Black women.  In this chat, Regina shares what leads to private suffering, the fact that a child doesn't "cure" infertility, and why you don't ask women about their wombs.

"Christian Purity" has been the hallmark and foundation of many churches throughout western society. It is the idea that the success of a believer's faith is summed up in their performance and ability to "do good." But what happens when you perform well and do good but your goals, desires, and dreams are null and void or simply fall apart? This week's conversation focuses on just that - the failed faith of many women who believed, followed, and proclaimed that a form of purity (celibacy, modesty, going to church) would produce some type of extra blessing ( a husband, kids, and security)...but it didn't. 

To build a solid foundation in any relationship, emotional intimacy and vulnerability are required. Those two ingredients that are vital to the beginnings of a deeply trusting relationship between two people. The global pandemic has created the perfect environment for those types of relationships to blossom and deeply.  However, all Rona relationships are not created equal.  This week, host, Cameo King, along with mental health therapist Danielle Moore, will give 4 advantages and disadvantages that will help you navigate these Rona relationships, protect your heart, and come out better on the other side.

The COVID-19 global pandemic has created an experience that is new to everyone. We are all experiencing the world, how we live our lives, and connect with loved ones differently because of the highly contagious virus. Because this is new terrain for everyone simultaneously, there are some very unique things I've noticed that I believe is happening within humanity. It's the fact that the very foundation of our lives has been shaken and that our faith is being forced to shift. Please listen as this will be a reminder that you are not alone and secondly, this global pandemic is new to everyone! 

Welcome to the 2020 we never saw coming. Some of us haven’t settled in because we aren’t sure this is real. Cities are coming to a complete stop and social distancing is what we are all doing. This is too real,  too present, and ever-changing to ignore. So what I decided to do is provide 3 ways of staying grounded during the Rona. This is meant to reconnect us to the things that really matter, temper our nerves, and refocus.

This week I am holding space for black girls and women because of a video that literally ripped my heart in two. It's a video of an Atlanta-based hairstylist encouraging a little Black girl named Ariyonna to love her beauty after the girl calls herself ugly. After listening to the deep and almost inconsolable cries of 4-year old Ariyonna, I knew instantly why her sobs of pain hit us the deepest part of our soul. It's because at least at one point in our lives, black girls have been called ugly explicitly and implicitly. In this week's podcast, I share why this feeling, that many black women have, is carried with us throughout our entire lives from childhood.    

March is Women’s History month and I am being very intentional about having conversations that center and give a platform to women’s authentic experiences. This is the first in a series that will explore people, places and things that have not traditionally served women well. In this confession, I am inclusive of my community, church, and relationships. So listen up, as I share and challenge three familiar people, places, and things that can do better at serving black women well.  

A pastor is typically a person who is characterized as a person with the utmost integrity, spiritual insight, and an encourager for the weary but never thin-skinned. Well, this is how Pastor Kellen Brooks of Pentecostal Temple Church of God In Christ in Inkster, MI described himself this week in our chat. Listen as the youngest pastor of the historic Inkster church shares his personal story of grace through humility.

Sex. It's an act that every human who comes into this world is equipped to perform. But for some reason, I, along with the majority of Americans have been ashamed and embarrassed to talk about it and express it openly as we see fit. So this week we are talking about our relationship with sex and celibacy as grown women. This week, both the host, Cameo King and licensed clinical therapist, Danielle Moore, share their most recent most embarrassing stories around being a sexual human. 

At the intersection of feminism and faith is where you will find Candice Benbow. Candice is a theologian, writer, and feminist. Her work can be found in ESSENCE Magazine, Glamour Magazine, VICE, Shondaland and much more. This week on The Good Girl Podcast, Candice share's her confession that unpacks the complex layers of a broken woman. It's the shame and the ugly healing process of being the other women.  

Brittni "Bee" Brown is the award-winning principal publicist at the Bee Agency. Because of her work in the public relations field and with brand development Brittni was Named as a “Top 25 African American PR Millennials to Watch” by Huffington Post. This week she confessing that despite her status and success, 2019  was her worst year. She said, not only did her ego get the best of her, but she simply doesn't know what she's doing.

At just 26 years old, Mary Sheffield became the youngest person ever elected to Detroit City Council. The council president pro-tem represents Detroit’s District 5 that stretches across both the west and east sides of Detroit with over 98,000 people Now in her 7th year with her innovative city ordinances under her belt and historic election, she says she is still learning and growing and the most challenging battle is within. Listen to her confession about struggling with worth while in office.