On this episode, I had the pleasure to talk with Licensed Professional Counselor, Lakendria Ellis. Lakendria speaks about how she takes care of her own mental health as a therapist. I truly enjoyed this conversation and all the amazing gems that were dropped! Tune in now!

The Healer Needs Healing Too with LaKendria Ellis

Happy Mother's Day! In honor of celebrating our mothers, I had the pleasure to sit down and speak with my beautiful cousin Meagan as she discusses how she juggles motherhood and owning her own business. Moms are amazing! Tune in to hear her experience and advice to mothers looking to start their own businesses. Check out her Photography page @aesthetephotography on Instagram! 

Happy Mother's Day! In honor of celebrating our mothers, I had the pleasure to sit down and speak with my beautiful cousin Meagan as she discusses how she juggles motherhood and owning her own business. Moms are amazing! Tune in to hear her experience and advice to mothers looking to start their own businesses. Check out her Photography page @aesthetephotography on Instagram!

One Amazing Mompreneur with Meagan Washington

I'm back on the mic! On this episode, I have the pleasure of speaking with Earl the Poet, as she shares authentically about her healing journey from sexual assault. This was such an eye opening conversation for me and I hope you enjoy it just as much as I did!

6. Healing our Wounds w/ Earl the Poet

On this episode, Rachel has the pleasure of talking with Fabiana Nance, as she discusses how she balances her self-care journey with her journey in motherhood. This episode is so valuable and she shares so many important gems about grace and gratitude. Listen to also hear Fabiana share about her new community, The Motherboard, which is a way for mothers to connect and receive support!    Find tickets for Rae's A Glass Women's Empowerment Brunch in @50shadesofraepod bio on Instagram. Tickets are selling out fast, so secure yours now! 

On this episode, Rachel has the pleasure of talking with Fabiana Nance, as she discusses how she balances her self-care journey with her journey in motherhood. This episode is so valuable and she shares so many important gems about grace and gratitude. Listen to also hear Fabiana share about her new community, The Motherboard, which is a way for mothers to connect and receive support!  Find tickets for Rae's A Glass Women's Empowerment Brunch in @50shadesofraepod bio on Instagram. Tickets are selling out fast, so secure yours now!

How to Balance Personal Self-care & Motherhood with Fabiana Nance

On this episode, I had the pleasure of sitting down with Jordan Sells as she shares her experience as a flight attendant and makeup artist. Tune in to hear some crazy flight stories and Jordan's makeup Go-Tos!      Make sure to purchase your tickets for the "Rae's A Glass" Women's Empowerment Brunch held on March 27th! You can find tickets in the Instagram bio at: @50shadesofraepod. 

On this episode, I had the pleasure of sitting down with Jordan Sells as she shares her experience as a flight attendant and makeup artist. Tune in to hear some crazy flight stories and Jordan's makeup Go-Tos!  Make sure to purchase your tickets for the "Rae's A Glass" Women's Empowerment Brunch held on March 27th! You can find tickets in the Instagram bio at: @50shadesofraepod.

Following Your Dreams with Jordan Sells

Taylor Martin

On this episode, Rachel had the pleasure of interviewing Taylor Martin and Dallis Meeks, founders of Wealth Between Us. Wealth Between Us is a nonprofit organization created to educate and enrich students and young adults on financial literacy topics. Tune in to learn all about their organization as well as ways you can become involved!    Also, Happy 1st Birthday to 50 Shades of Rae! Tune into our Instagram @50shadesofraepod to stay up to date with all the exciting events taking place in March. 

On this episode, Rachel had the pleasure of interviewing Taylor Martin and Dallis Meeks, founders of Wealth Between Us. Wealth Between Us is a nonprofit organization created to educate and enrich students and young adults on financial literacy topics. Tune in to learn all about their organization as well as ways you can become involved!    Also, Happy 1st Birthday to 50 Shades of Rae! Tune into our Instagram @50shadesofraepod to stay up to date with all the exciting events taking place in March.

Wealth Between Us w/ Taylor Martin & Dallis Meeks

Happy Black History Month! On this episode, Rachel explores this year's Black History theme of Black Health and Wellness and how it relates to her life. She shares the tools she implements to make her wellness a priority and encourages you to create a wellness plan to prioritize your own wellness.    Follow us at: @50shadesofraepod on all platforms or Rachel at: _raekw. 

Happy Black History Month! On this episode, Rachel explores this year's Black History theme of Black Health and Wellness and how it relates to her life. She shares the tools she implements to make her wellness a priority and encourages you to create a wellness plan to prioritize your own wellness.  Follow us at: @50shadesofraepod on all platforms or Rachel at: _raekw.

Prioritize Your Health and Wellness

Welcome to Season 2 of 50 Shades of Rae! We're starting this season by discussing what it takes to actually achieve the goals you set for yourself. We also have Houston trainer and businesswoman, Whitney McDonald featured on the show, sharing information about her businesses as well as giving tips on how to build your mindset to develop consistency in the gym.    This is not an episode you want to miss!!    Follow us on Facebook and Instagram at: @50shadesofraepod or follow Rachel at: @_raekw 

Welcome to Season 2 of 50 Shades of Rae! We're starting this season by discussing what it takes to actually achieve the goals you set for yourself. We also have Houston trainer and businesswoman, Whitney McDonald featured on the show, sharing information about her businesses as well as giving tips on how to build your mindset to develop consistency in the gym.  This is not an episode you want to miss!!  Follow us on Facebook and Instagram at: @50shadesofraepod or follow Rachel at: @_raekw

New Year, DISCIPLINED ME with Whitney McDonald

It's the Season 1 FINALE! On this episode, Rae reflects on the ending of her favorite show, Insecure, and how the growth experienced in the show relates to the growth in her own life. Rae also discusses the podcast's milestones in 2021 as well as her word for 2022 and how she plans on organizing her year.  You do not want to miss this episode!!    Follow us at: @50shadesofraepod or follow Rachel at: @_raekw.

It's the Season 1 FINALE! On this episode, Rae reflects on the ending of her favorite show, Insecure, and how the growth experienced in the show relates to the growth in her own life. Rae also discusses the podcast's milestones in 2021 as well as her word for 2022 and how she plans on organizing her year.  You do not want to miss this episode!!  Follow us at: @50shadesofraepod or follow Rachel at: @_raekw.

21. Everything's Gonna Be Okay

On this episode, Rachel sits down with Credit Repair Specialist, Jessica Givens. Jessica gives so much knowledge on the credit repair industry as well as tips for those looking to build their credit. Tune in to this episode for all your credit needs!      Follow us at: @50shadesofraepod or follow Rachel at: @_raekw.

On this episode, Rachel sits down with Credit Repair Specialist, Jessica Givens. Jessica gives so much knowledge on the credit repair industry as well as tips for those looking to build their credit. Tune in to this episode for all your credit needs!  Follow us at: @50shadesofraepod or follow Rachel at: @_raekw.

20. The Ins & Outs of Credit Education and Repair with Jessica Givens

50 Shades of Rae is a podcast dedicated to helping young black women that are unlearning and relearning themselves. Show host, Rachel White, or Rae as you’ll intimately get to know her as, will peel back the layers of her heart to reveal the “50 shades” that make her the person she is today and still becoming. Through inspirational content, she’ll explore topics such as relationships, mental health, and self-love - all to help guide you through the exploration of your own 50 shades so you are to live life authentically.

Happy Thanksgiving! On this episode, Rachel shares tips that help her implement more gratitude into her life. Gratitude should be practiced daily and creating a routine helps on those days where gratitude seems a little too far out of reach. Hoping everyone has a wonderful time with friends and family, as that in and of itself is a huge thing to be grateful for!    Follow us at: @50shadesofraepod or follow Rachel at: @_raekw.

Happy Thanksgiving! On this episode, Rachel shares tips that help her implement more gratitude into her life. Gratitude should be practiced daily and creating a routine helps on those days where gratitude seems a little too far out of reach. Hoping everyone has a wonderful time with friends and family, as that in and of itself is a huge thing to be grateful for!  Follow us at: @50shadesofraepod or follow Rachel at: @_raekw.

19. How To Have More Gratitude In Your Life

On this episode, Rachel discusses the importance of understanding and practicing delayed gratification in your life. When you are patient and prevent yourself from immediately receiving your desires, you make room for bigger blessings.    Follow us at: @50shadesofraepod or follow Rachel at: @_raekw. 

On this episode, Rachel discusses the importance of understanding and practicing delayed gratification in your life. When you are patient and prevent yourself from immediately receiving your desires, you make room for bigger blessings.  Follow us at: @50shadesofraepod or follow Rachel at: @_raekw.

18. Delayed Does Not Mean Denied 

D. Nelson

On this episode, I had the privilege to sit down with 50 Shades' first male guest, Billy Nelson. Billy is the CEO of Protekt your Krown as well as several other business ventures. Tune in to hear him discuss his experience thus far as a young, black entrepreneur.   You can find Billy at: @ProtektyourKrown or @billydnelson on Instagram.    Follow us at: @50shadesofraepod or follow Rachel at: @_raekw.

On this episode, I had the privilege to sit down with 50 Shades' first male guest, Billy Nelson. Billy is the CEO of Protekt your Krown as well as several other business ventures. Tune in to hear him discuss his experience thus far as a young, black entrepreneur.   You can find Billy at: @ProtektyourKrown or @billydnelson on Instagram.  Follow us at: @50shadesofraepod or follow Rachel at: @_raekw.

17. Inside Look on Entrepreneurship with CEO of Protekt Your Krown, Billy D. Nelson

It’s easy for us to want to go into overdrive these last few months so we can feel accomplished and successful this year. But I want to offer a thought: What if instead of prioritizing your productivity, what if you prioritized rest? What do you think that would do for your productivity, your body, your state of mind? On this episode, Rachel discusses the importance of making sure you get adequate rest so you are able to perform at your optimal level. No matter how hard you work, you can't rush God's timing.    Follow us at: @50shadesofraepod or follow Rachel at: @_raekw.

It’s easy for us to want to go into overdrive these last few months so we can feel accomplished and successful this year. But I want to offer a thought: What if instead of prioritizing your productivity, what if you prioritized rest? What do you think that would do for your productivity, your body, your state of mind? On this episode, Rachel discusses the importance of making sure you get adequate rest so you are able to perform at your optimal level. No matter how hard you work, you can't rush God's timing.  Follow us at: @50shadesofraepod or follow Rachel at: @_raekw.

16. Do Yourself a Favor and REST

Happy Libra Season! On this episode, Rachel reflects on the past year of her life and all the lessons she has learned. As this episode drops the night before her 23rd birthday, she thought it was the perfect opportunity to share 23 lessons that she is taking with her into year 23.     Follow on IG at: @50shadesofraepod or follow Rachel at: @_raekw. 

Happy Libra Season! On this episode, Rachel reflects on the past year of her life and all the lessons she has learned. As this episode drops the night before her 23rd birthday, she thought it was the perfect opportunity to share 23 lessons that she is taking with her into year 23.   Follow on IG at: @50shadesofraepod or follow Rachel at: @_raekw.

15. 23 Lessons for Year 23

On this episode, Rachel shares tips on how to get yourself out of the rut whenever you’re feeling stuck or not quite yourself.  As September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, she spotlights how important it is to pay attention to and take care of your mental health. Rachel also shares resources that are available for those who are experiencing suicidal thoughts or any other mental-related crisis. Share this episode with anyone who needs it!  Find us on Instagram at: @50shadesofraepod or follow Rachel at: @_raekw.

On this episode, Rachel shares tips on how to get yourself out of the rut whenever you’re feeling stuck or not quite yourself. As September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, she spotlights how important it is to pay attention to and take care of your mental health. Rachel also shares resources that are available for those who are experiencing suicidal thoughts or any other mental-related crisis. Share this episode with anyone who needs it! Find us on Instagram at: @50shadesofraepod or follow Rachel at: @_raekw.

14. How to Get Out of the Rut

On this episode, Rachel discusses how paradigm shifts have caused her to look at her future in a different light. She encourages all to go after what brings them the most joy and to not allow anyone's projections to deter them from pursuing their dreams.    Find us on Instagram at: @50shadesofraepod or follow Rachel at @_raekw.

On this episode, Rachel discusses how paradigm shifts have caused her to look at her future in a different light. She encourages all to go after what brings them the most joy and to not allow anyone's projections to deter them from pursuing their dreams.  Find us on Instagram at: @50shadesofraepod or follow Rachel at @_raekw.

13. We're No Longer Playing Small 

On this episode, Rachel goes on a "Rae Rant" and discusses a few life updates including her recent car accident that caused her to take a deeper look within. Ultimately, she shares how sometimes we have to take life slowly and should never live with regrets.    Find us on Instagram at: @50shadesofraepod or follow Rachel at @_raekw.

On this episode, Rachel goes on a "Rae Rant" and discusses a few life updates including her recent car accident that caused her to take a deeper look within. Ultimately, she shares how sometimes we have to take life slowly and should never live with regrets.  Find us on Instagram at: @50shadesofraepod or follow Rachel at @_raekw.

12. Rae Rant: Valuable Lessons

On this episode, Rachel sits down with her friend, Tori McCarter, for some needed girl talk and to discuss what true peace looks like. By listening, you can gain valuable insight on cultivating peace in your own life that surpasses any trials that might come. Hope you enjoy!     Find us on Instagram at: @50shadesofraepod or follow Rachel at @_raekw.

On this episode, Rachel sits down with her friend, Tori McCarter, for some needed girl talk and to discuss what true peace looks like. By listening, you can gain valuable insight on cultivating peace in your own life that surpasses any trials that might come. Hope you enjoy!   Find us on Instagram at: @50shadesofraepod or follow Rachel at @_raekw.

11. How To Find Peace Despite the Chaos

On this episode, Rachel transparently discusses how doubt began to creep in as she approaches graduation and what helped her overcome the breakdown that followed. Listen to this episode to find some encouragement and tips to help you within your own season. Remember that even if you find yourself in a new environment, your expectation of accomplishing your dreams should never cease. Find us on Instagram at: @50shadesofraepod or follow Rachel at @_raekw.

On this episode, Rachel transparently discusses how doubt began to creep in as she approaches graduation and what helped her overcome the breakdown that followed. Listen to this episode to find some encouragement and tips to help you within your own season. Remember that even if you find yourself in a new environment, your expectation of accomplishing your dreams should never cease. Find us on Instagram at: @50shadesofraepod or follow Rachel at @_raekw.

10. New Environment, Same Expectation

50 Shades of Rae

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