In this episode you will listen to all the ways Astrid has been keeping busy while practicing stoicism. It’s easy to worry about all the things we should be doing. Only to be consumed by guilt, frustration, anger and even resentment towards our selves. So listen to how Astrid had the mental shift from should to doing by learning to be still. Understanding that rest is needed and should be had. Come join the Afergtale familia @ https://www.astridferguson.com/Podcast follow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/imcwd.podcast --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/astrid-ferguson/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/astrid-ferguson/support

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How I’m Learning to Relax and Remain Calm During COVID

Today’s episode was all about the future and how we’re changing. Talks about the thoughts that keep us from taking action, the new changes to come, and remembering that we are still a badass. Listen to this episode to learn about the upcoming workshop The Shades of Racism in Rape; the upcoming Call Your Sister Podcast and how you could be musturbating yourself into doing things you don’t want to do. Go to Astrid Ferguson Instagram https://www.instagram.com/astrid_ferg to learn about the workshop, join the afergtaleville family at https://www.astridferguson.com and who knows? Maybe even volunteer on the thing you always wants to try out. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/astrid-ferguson/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/astrid-ferguson/support

What’s plaguing us? CYS Podcast, The Shades of Racism in Rape and Musturbation.

So IMCWD Podcast is retiring the end of this year. I know that is hard to say but the good news is I am starting a new podcast called Call Your Sister Podcast alongside my sister Alexandra Hodge. Which is the beginning of CYS Nation. My sister and I are crowdfunding to begin our podcast CYS Nation formation. To help us visit bonfire and grab your CYS Nation T-shirt by going here https://www.bonfire.com/store/call-your-sister-merch So about Buy Black Fridays-- visit my instagram https://www.instagram.com/astrid_ferg to learn more about Buy Black Fridays where I am sharing both what I purchase and black businesses to purchase from. To become better allies we need to amplify our black and brown communities. What better way than to support their black owned businesses? Lastly, what is #FREETHEFAMILIES-- a movement to help place pressure on our congressmen to release the children and their families together from ICE detention centers. In this episode I tell you more about the complexities of immigration laws and policies. I also share my families experience coming to the United States. Main Page: https://www.astridferguson.com Follow our Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/imcwd.podcast --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/astrid-ferguson/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/astrid-ferguson/support

What is CYS Nation, Buy Black Friday, and #FREETHEFAMILIES

This episode we discuss the importance of WHY it’s necessary to help our black and brown community. Not just because it’s a kind act and the right thing to do. Instead, because they are the nations future. We as black and brown people also have some work to do as a community. In this episode, we discuss the why and how. Become a better ally and while we also learn how to become more united against tolerating racism. We need to actively hold others accountable in remaining anti-racist. We need each other to break the cycle. So let’s continue the conversation to break the cycle. Podcast homepage https://www.astridferguson.com/podcast follow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/imcwd.podcast --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/astrid-ferguson/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/astrid-ferguson/support

Why we need to help our black and brown communities NOW

Astrid Ferguson was recently on the JRose Experience which is a mini series. JRose sits with Poet, Author and Life Coach, Astrid Ferguson for a virtual chat about embracing her decision to become a certified life coach after working in the corporate world for many years. Check out how she’s been able to use her writing skills to change the lives of others.     Astrid first met JRose aka Jasmine Rose while she travelled to NYC for open mics to perform spoken word poetry. So in this episode which is also available on Youtube you get a deeper more personal story as to what sparked Astrid to dap into her creative freelance journey. You get to hear her struggles and how much she had to overcome her fears of stage fright and uncertainty to find herself again. She shares how it has been a long journey of trial and error but mostly growth. After overcoming a frightening delivery and postpartum depression she decided to release her first book Molt. Youtube Interview: https://youtu.be/-QPW7xvPAco Host: JRose  Instagram: @https://www.instagram.com/my_crumbled_thoughts  Visit Podcast main page @ https://www.astridferguson.com/podcast and become part of the Afergtaleville Familia --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/astrid-ferguson/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/astrid-ferguson/support

Whatchu Say Poet Interview Experience with Host Astrid Ferguson and Jasmine Rose

Holding Space for Hard Truths will be a free event being held via zoom on June 18 6pm-8pm et. Attendees must register. To register go to https://www.astridferguson.com/events or visit event brite. Hope to see you there and begin discussing individual and systemic oppression. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/astrid-ferguson/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/astrid-ferguson/support

BONUS Episode about Holding Space for Hard Truths

Charmyra Fleming a romance novelist shares her experience being an indie writer. She shares how her writing was always a passion of hers and wants her readers to have "The Purple Charm" experience. She shares how it was a dream to become a professional writer since she can remember sharing stories with her grandmother. So she shares some resources writers will find useful without the need of a vanity publisher. However, we have a conversation on somethings that Charmyra is dealing with during the COVID pandemic and her fears as a black mother in America. She shares how she feels like remaining silent is no longer the way. During these times when we are seeing all this continuous police brutality taking place on black people, rioting, and protest it was a much needed conversation. You can hear the pain and discomfort in both of our voices as we fear for the future of our black and brown children. To learn more about Charmyra E. Fleming please visit https://www.creativecalfuray.com/about-me Visit the podcast @ https://www.astridferguson.com Visit us on instagram @ https://www.instagram.com/imcwd.podcast --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/astrid-ferguson/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/astrid-ferguson/support

How Charmyra E Fleming a romance novelist, dealing with COVID, and Worries of Being a Black Mother in America

So much anxiety, overwhelm, and chaos going on in the world. Let’s discuss George Floyd, building community like Wine and Chismes, and what is our new normal? All these thoughts and questions keep our sleep at bay. Causing us to have so many sleepless nights. Let’s look for solutions and form new headlines. Visit https://www.patreon.com/wineandchismes to join our community. Go to https://www.astridferguson.com/blog to read the latest blog post on my top 5 tips for sleeping soundly. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/astrid-ferguson/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/astrid-ferguson/support

Let’s talk George Floyd, COVID-19, sleep, and Wine & Chismes

A podcast series where Astrid Ferguson and Cheyenne Tyler Jacobs will have some girl talk about books, business and everything under the sun within the sisterhood kingdom. In this episode we talk about how we met and where we were in our creative process. We take you through the journey of how we started in a IG pod, to becoming mentor and mentee to now really close friends. Yes, you guys we met on the gram. Hashtag #wemetonthegram #itwasastruggle and we had drama. Those were the old days.  We discuss how we had to let go of the fear, build confidence in ourselves and learn to be ok with saying, "No!" We share some of our favorite books that changed our lives and ultimately helped us build our businesses from the bottom. We only in maybe at the first floor now, but the foundation we have been laying down for a while by doubling down on our visions. Cheyenne Tyler Jacobs is now the CEO/founder of The She Will Speak Series which is a nonprofit organization helping women harness their voices and speak up about trauma, racism, and walk away from silence. She is also the host on As I was saying podcast. To find out more about Cheyenne visit her @ https://www.shewillspeak.com and follow her podcast @ https://www.instagram.com/asiwassayingpodcast Subscribe to our main podcast page @ https://www.astridferguson.com/podcast Follow us on the gram @ https://www.instagram.com/imcwd.podcast --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/astrid-ferguson/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/astrid-ferguson/support

Wine & Chismes Edition with Astrid and Cheyenne Part 1

Allow yourself the dream of daring. Start here and now at this point in your life. In this episode Astrid Ferguson talks about pushing forward and developing the guts to start something from scratch. She reflects on her past mistakes and how far she’s came. She also shares that it’s humbling to go from having a successful corporate career to a self-published author. She struggled finding website traffic and her market audience. So listen in on all the gems Astrid Ferguson drops on this episode. All while daring to do things imperfectly. Visit the podcast main page @ https://www.astridferguson.com check out the events to sign up for the free writing workshop #itscomplicated what’s your backstory? Follow us on IG https://www.instagram.com/imcwd.podcast --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/astrid-ferguson/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/astrid-ferguson/support

Dare to Start from Where You Are NOW

In this solo episode with Astrid Ferguson we explore what life coaching is. What are the benefits of having a life coach. Why does it seem like everyone has a life coach but you? Can you bring a life coach into a business setting and are there any group or couples coaching? The answers to all these questions will be answered here. Listen on to understand what Life Coaching truly is and why certified life coaches are needed now more than ever. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/astrid-ferguson/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/astrid-ferguson/support

What is Life Coaching and Do You Really Need it

Author of When Magic is Not Enough, Kierra Lashae shares her tips for putting fun as the main focus of each passion. She shares her favorite shows to watch during quarantine; tips on becoming a Yelp Atlanta Elite foodie and writing poetry for fun. Kierra works in the marketing department full-time so her passions are all derived from a place of fun and enjoyment. She is at a place where fun is her motivation to develop new passions/hobbies. She shares how it wasn't always that way hence her book title "when magic is not enough." Now that she has graduated college she has learned to just get what she needs out of her passions. Her message to everyone is to just enjoy the ride. Enjoy each moment and don't forget to have fun. To follow Kierra follow her poetry page @ https://www.instagram.com/iamkierralashae foodie page @ https://www.instagram.com/herfoodlife Follow the podcast main page @ https://www.astridferguson.com/podcast Follow us on instagram @ https://www.instagram.com/imcwd.podcast --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/astrid-ferguson/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/astrid-ferguson/support

How to Make Fun Part of Your Day with Kierra Lashae

Alana Brown is a self-published author of Luna a poetry book about her healing journey and overcoming trauma. She is also a graduate student, nudity artist, and spoken word performer. Alana shares how she decided to be vulnerable in efforts to help others with her poetry. She shares her experience with self-publishing. Informs us how reaching out to your own network and asking for help can be the difference between you moving forward with an idea or not doing it at all. Alana is also a creative who is still in the midst of just finding herself as a creative. Although, she doesn't have all the groundwork set up she knows what she didn't want. She actually didn't want to be published by a publisher at this point in her writing career. She is still navigating the space of being a writer and poet and just enjoying whatever creative ventures sparks her interest. To find out more about Alana Brown visit https://www.topoetrywithlove.com To follow Alana on Instagram visit https://www.instagram.com/alana.lynette and https://www.instagram.com/topoetrywithlove Visit the podcast main page at https://www.astridferguson.com/podcast and follow us on instagram https://www.instagram.com/imcwd.podcast --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/astrid-ferguson/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/astrid-ferguson/support

How Alana Brown Found Comfort in Poetry After Experiencing a Bad Breakup

Columnist and family law attorney, Katie Burke in her forthcoming debut title Urban Playground: What Kids Say About Living in San Francisco (April 7, 2020, SparkPress) gives us some insight on what kids are thinking. We always hear form the parents but rarely do we hear from the kids or someone taking interest in the children perspective. In this episode learn how Katie Burke is taking the time to really understand how children really feel about living in the San Francisco (bay) area. She wanted to showcase the importance of children's voices especially during this scary COVID time. Katie has taught creative writing in Kenya South Africa and really wanted to highlight the importance in opening dialogue with children to gain their perspective on urban living. In Katie's forthcoming book Urban Playground: What Kids Say About Living in San Francisco, strategies are provided to help parents open conversations with their children on a variety of topics. Aside from writing, she has taught creative writing to children and adults in Kenya, South Africa, and San Francisco. If that isn't enough she is a columnist for The NOE Valley Voice, where she writes a monthly column about kids. Katie’s writing has appeared in San Francisco Attorney Magazine, the L.A. Times, KQED Perspectives, and SoMa Literary Review. Visit Katie at https://www.katieburkeauthor.com or follow her on instagram at https://www.instagram.com/katieburkeauthor Podcast main page: https://www.astridferguson.com/podcast Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/imcwd.podcast --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/astrid-ferguson/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/astrid-ferguson/support

What Kids Say About Living in San Francisco with Family Law Attorney Katie Burke

In this solo episode Astrid Ferguson shares some ways she’s helping her community, ideas, and resources in which you can help your community now. Yes, COVID (Coronavirus) is still affecting us all and quarantine seems like it will never end but we can still choose to show up for others. Community is needed now more than ever. And this episode is meant to provide you with some ideas if you’ve been feeling like you want to share your generosity with world. COVID, quarantine, and social distancing may still be in effect but we can still show our appreciation and love for one another using the tools we have at our fingertips.... the Internet. This is also national poetry month and in its honor, Astrid’s newest poem ‘Complicated’ can be found in The Latinx Poetry Project with Alegria Magazine. For every copy bought $2 will go to the #nouswithoutyou foundation. To purchase a copy click this link https://alegriamagazine.com/product/the-latinx-poetry-project-pre-sale/?utm_source=social&utm_medium=author&utm_campaign=poetry_book&utm_content=a_ferguson and help feed an immigrant family today. Remember to follow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/imcwd.podcast and visit the podcast main page https://www.astridferguson.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/astrid-ferguson/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/astrid-ferguson/support

Want to help your community but don’t know where to start?

I mean… can we discuss is the podcast that brings topics that can be debated in different ways while also spotlights the underdogs, the creatives, the indie authors, the people who are finding their way in converting passion projects into a potential profitable business. Host Astrid Ferguson is the Founder of I mean… can we discuss, a podcasting and marketing agency that shines a light on untold narratives. Astrid has written two collections of poetry books & is all too aware of the hurdles indie authors must overcome. Born in Dominican Republic & raised in New York/PA, shares her journey. Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/astrid-ferguson/support

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