Season 3

We are starting 2022 with a question, are you willing to live your life intentionally? What does that mean? In this episode, The Melanin Pearls will unpack that question and Yvette and Ericka will dive into how they’ve embraced living intentionally and what that means to them.

“An unintentional life accepts everything and does nothing. An intentional life embraces only the things that will add to the mission of significance.”  Episode Link

This episode is all about being brave enough to fearlessly live the life you deserve, what it means being fearless and how to use missteps and side steps as lessons into success.  Episode Link

In this episode, Yvette and Ericka highlight Black leaders then and now. Some you may know and some you may learn about! Episode Link

It's Black History month and Yvette and Ericka are going to use this episode to highlight the unsung and unspoken heroes who have shaped the world we live in. From inventions to freedom we are going to share elevate those who deserve it the most. Episode Link

It’s Women’s History Month It's Black History month and Yvette and Ericka are going to use this episode to highlight some Notable Black Women in History who’ve shaped the world we live in. From inventions to freedoms we enjoy but are unaware of who paid the price for them. we are going to share elevate those who deserve it the most. Episode Link

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Nevertheless, she persisted. The definition of perseverance is “persistence in doing something despite difficulty or delay in achieving success.” This episode is dedicated to notable women who persevered through incredible odds. Episode Link

Episode 35 is all about how to find the message in the mess. How to RESPOND not react to the unexpected and find the message you need to learn from the mess. Join Ericka and Yvette as they use personal experiences, examples and share road tested actions you can take to – find the message in the mess!  Episode Link

Being 'The Only Woman In The Room' Is Not The Same As Being the only Black woman in the room - while all women can face sexist discrimination at work, the stakes for Black women have always been much higher. In this episode, Yvette and Ericka share their experiences, a few tips, and resources on how they handle being the “only” in the room/concert/meeting and/or event. Episode Link

The confirmation hearings of Judge Jackson highlighted what highly qualified Black women go through every single day in the workplace. Hostility and devalued for the breadth and depth of experience, and talent they bring. This episode, Yvette and Ericka dive into the disparities on the Supreme Court and how for the first time in over 115 years, a Black woman is nominated to be seated on the Supreme Court. 

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In this episode, Yvette and Ericka tackle the elusive question of “how can you do it all?” But it’s more about not doing it ALL but doing the right things for you. Stephen Covey reminds us that learning to choose well in a world of unlimited possibilities comes down to one thing: focus. What do we truly value? He asks us to consider: “If you were to pause and think seriously about the ‘first things’ in your life — he three or four things that matter most — what would they be?”  Episode Link

In this episode, Yvette and Ericka discuss the importance of your tribe, building your tribe, how it evolves and the varying roles people play. It’s important to note, your tribe is not you “squad.” Your tribe is a small group of people who want the best for you, are there for you, refills your well, tells you about yourself and vice versa. The level of vulnerability and intimacy that comes with a tribe makes it impossible to have a gaggle of people in it. During this episode, Yvette and Ericka share how they’ve built their tribes and who’s in it. Episode Link