Sharing a special episode this week, from Dr. Sharon Malone. On Dr. Sharon’s new podcast, The Second Opinion, women take back the conversation on health with straight talk, real experience, and the care we all deserve. You’ll hear prominent female advocates, experts and patients just like you sharing how they confronted gaps in our healthcare system and got second opinions that saved their lives. Alongside each guest, Dr. Sharon tackles the questions and topics we’ve been conditioned to ignore — the ones we search for at 3 a.m. but never bring up at the doctor’s office. From dismissed symptoms to systemic failures, she pulls back the curtain on what’s really going on in women’s health and gives women the tools to advocate for themselves and each other. In this episode, Dr. Sharon talks to Board Certified Ob/GYN and Minimally Invasive Gynecologic Surgeon, Dr. Karen Tang. The two unpack the evolution of Obstetrics Gynecology, the different OB-GYN subspecialties, and surgical options for reproductive health. Plus, Dr. Tang shares experiences patients may have on the surgical table and why you may want to choose a minimally invasive surgery for gynecologic conditions.

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#312: If you’ve ever felt like you’re too loud, too soft, too opinionated, too emotional, too ambitious—or just too much—this episode is for you.

Nicole Walters is back on the podcast, and in true Nicole fashion, she’s not holding anything back. After walking away from a 12-year marriage, becoming a mom again at 40, writing a bestselling memoir, and rebranding her platform, she’s learned exactly what it costs to become your truest self. And why it’s always worth it.

We talk about what happens when you stop downplaying yourself to stay likable, why clarity often comes after loss, and how to stop shrinking yourself just because it makes other people more comfortable.

If you’ve been tiptoeing around your own evolution—afraid of how it might look, or who it might upset—you need to press play on this episode.

We talk about:

• The cost of shrinking to be palatable
• Using your platform when your values are louder than your fear
• The difference between responding and reacting
• Her postpartum experience and why having a baby at 40 changed everything
• Being misunderstood and doing it anyway
• How to know when it’s time to leave—your job, your relationship, your old self

Links & Resources:

• Listen to Nicole’s podcast, Tell Me More
• Check out Nicole’s book Nothing is Missing: How to Live Boldly and Step Into Your Purpose
• Follow Nicole on Instagram @nicolewalters
• Get your Clover merch at shop.dearmedia.com

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#311: Have you ever hit a wall—mentally, creatively, emotionally—and wondered how you were going to get through it? I have, many times.

When I’m low on motivation or facing something that feels bigger than me, I’ve started asking myself a simple question: What would Beyoncé do? Not in a “she’s perfect” kind of way, but because she embodies discipline, reinvention, and showing up even when it’s hard.

In this solo episode, I’m sharing why Beyoncé is one of my go-to sources of inspo when I need to recalibrate, plus a few lessons I’ve pulled from her rehearsals, performances, and fearless approach to business. Whether it’s a new creative project, a tough decision, or just getting through a blah week—channeling a little Bey energy can go a long way.

If you’ve been needing a mindset reset or a reminder that you’ve got this (even when it feels like you don’t) this episode is for you.

Links:

• Subscribe to the She’s So Lucky newsletter and get my free Best Case Scenario Journal Template
• Follow on IG: @shessoluckypod @lesalfred
• Follow on TikTok @shessoluckypod @lesalfred

Sponsors:

• Today’s episode is brought to you by Bumble, the go-to dating app for finding love. Start your love story on Bumble. #bumblepartner
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#310: Self-love is a popular topic, but what does it actually mean in practice?

In this episode I’m joined by content creator and creative powerhouse Simi Muhumuza for a conversation that’s honest, affirming, and full of softness. We talk about what it means to return to yourself, especially after a year that asked you to slow down and start over.

Simi shares why 2024 and 2025 have been life-changing years, chronicling her journey of releasing fear, surrendering to joy, and trusting her body again. We also talk about her breast reduction experience, the emotional healing that came with it, and what it means to feel at home in your body after a big shift.

If you’re in a season of resetting, reclaiming, or just figuring out what your version of growth looks like, this episode is for you.

Resources:

• Follow Simi on Instagram @simimoonlight
• Follow Simi on TikTok @simimoonlight
• Subscribe to Simi’s YouTube Channel
• Subscribe to Simi’s Substack
• Subscribe to the She’s So Lucky Newsletter and get our Best Case Scenario Journal Template

Sponsors:

• Quince: Elevate your fall wardrobe essentials with Quince. Go to quince.com/balancedles for free shipping on. your order and 365-day returns.
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Keep in touch:

• Follow on IG: @shessoluckypod @lesalfred
• Follow on TikTok: @shessoluckypod @lesalfred
• Visit our website at balancedblackgirl.com

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#309: Is it possible to maintain visibility and authenticity at the same time?

In this episode I’m joined by content creator and entrepreneur Jaz Smith to talk about what it actually looks like to build a brand around your real life.

We get into her evolution from working in real estate to becoming a full-time creator, what shifted when she started treating social media like a business, and how she balances visibility with authenticity in a world that often demands both.

Jazmyn shares the behind-the-scenes of growing her platform with intention, the pressure of always being “on,” and why some of the most powerful career moves don’t look like work at all.

This conversation is such a refreshing reminder that growth can be strategic and human.

We Talk About…

• Her pivot from real estate to full-time content
• The exact moment she started treating TikTok like a job
• How she planned her dream wedding on her own terms
• The parts of her life she doesn’t post
• Navigating friendship changes in your 20s and 30s

Resources:

• Follow Jaz on Instagram @justjazzzyidk
• Follow Jaz on TikTok @justjazzzyidk
• Listen to Jaz’s podcast Delusional Diaries
• Download my free Best Case Scenario Journal Template

Sponsors:

• Cotton: Cotton is the fabric of our lives. Learn more at thefabricofourlives.com.
• Nutrafol: Get stronger, healthier hair with Nutrafol. For a limited time, Nutrafol is offering $10 OFF your first month’s subscription and free shipping when you go to nutrafol.com and enter promo code BALANCEDLES.
• Cakes: Sticky Cakes are comfortable, seamless, adhesive nipple covers that can be worn with every outfit. Go to cakesbody.com and use code LUCKY for 20% off your order.

Keep in touch:

• Follow on IG: @shessoluckypod @lesalfred
• Follow on TikTok @shessoluckypod @lesalfred
• Visit our website at balancedblackgirl.com

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#308: Is working in fashion as glamorous as it seems?

This week, I’m joined by fashion consultant and PR powerhouse Sandrine Charles for a conversation that I know is going to stick with you. From working her way up in the fashion industry to starting her own agency and co-founding the Black in Fashion Council, Sandrine has built a career rooted in intention, integrity, and impact.

We talk about what it actually takes to grow a career in fashion PR, how she knew it was time to branch out on her own, and why representation in fashion goes way beyond who’s walking the runway.

Whether you’re in a creative industry, figuring out your next career move, or just trying to build something that feels more aligned—you’ll get so much out of this conversation. This episode is for anyone who's craving a more values-aligned path—and wants the inspiration to go after it.

We also talk about:

• How Sandrine broke into the fashion industry
• The not-so-glamorous truth about PR
• Why she started her own agency (and how she knew she was ready)
• How the Black in Fashion Council came to be
• Why fashion is about so much more than just clothes

Resources:

• Follow Sandrine on Instagram @sandrinecharles
• Learn more about Sandrine’s agency https://www.sandrinecharles.com/
• Follow the Black in Fashion Council on Instagram @blackinfashioncouncil
• Download my free Best Case Scenario Journal Template

Sponsors:

• Quince: Elevate your fall wardrobe essentials with Quince. Go to quince.com/balancedles for free shipping on. your order and 365-day returns.
• Nutrafol: Get stronger, healthier hair with Nutrafol. For a limited time, Nutrafol is offering $10 OFF your first month’s subscription and free shipping when you go to nutrafol.com and enter promo code BALANCEDLES.
• Opill: Opill is birth control in your control, and you can use code BALANCEDLES for 25% off your first month at www.opill.com.

Keep in touch:

• Follow on IG: @shessoluckypod @lesalfred
• Follow on TikTok @shessoluckypod @lesalfred
• Visit our website at balancedblackgirl.com

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#307: This week, I’m diving into something that’s been coming up a lot in my own life and in so many conversations with friends, too: the subtle (and not-so-subtle) ways we sabotage ourselves.

In this solo episode, I’m unpacking why other people don’t actually have the power to block what’s meant for us—but we do. Whether it’s through self-doubt, procrastination, perfectionism, or just plain fear, we can end up being our own biggest haters.

I’m also sharing some mindset shifts and honest reflections that have helped me recognize when I’m getting in my own way and how I try to move through it with a little more self-compassion and a lot more clarity.

If you’ve ever had that gut feeling that you might be the one holding yourself back… this one’s for you.

Resources:

• Follow me on IG @lesalfred
• Follow She’s So Lucky on IG @shessoluckypod
• Follow me on TikTok @balancedles
• Follow She’s So Lucky on TikTok @shessoluckypod
• Download my free Best Case Scenario Journal Template

Sponsors:

• Dove & CVS: Let’s keep beauty Positively Real. Learn more at https://creatoriq.cc/3JgXMvE
• Cotton: Cotton is the fabric of our lives. Learn more at thefabricofourlives.com.

Keep in touch:

• Follow on IG: @shessoluckypod @lesalfred
• Follow on TikTok @shessoluckypod @lesalfred
• Visit our website at balancedblackgirl.com

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