Confidence & External Validation

In this episode, Ayoka talks holistic health and wellness and what it means to her. She discusses the realistic ways that you can live a healthy lifestyle as a teen through practices such as having a nutritious diet, daily movement, and positive mindset shifts. 💗 If you liked this episode, check out ➭ https://open.spotify.com/episode/3ZfKs7rpuKoT7YaxpH2wsD?si=fd664520585d4a59 ✿ Platforms + Website: linktr.ee/mindelixir ✿ Instagram: https://instagram.com/mindelixir.podcast ✿ Send Business Inquiries and Feedback to ➭ [email protected] Make sure to leave a review or rating if you enjoyed the episode!

In this episode, Ayoka gives a brief history on Black hair in America and precolonial west Africa. She describes the struggles black folks faced for their hair, and why it’s really not “just hair.” She also talks about texturism and her own experience with her natural hair. Colorism episode: https://open.spotify.com/episode/4CymrMb8VnarCrafzwO7Ja?si=74d9d63f51b7437c ✿ Platforms + Website: linktr.ee/mindelixir ✿ Instagram: https://instagram.com/mindelixir.podcast ✿ Send Business Inquiries and Feedback to ➭ [email protected] Make sure to leave a review or rating if you enjoyed the episode!

Summer is in full swing, in this episode Ayoka reflects on junior year and talks about her plans and hopes for the summer. She expresses her thoughts on growing up and gaining maturity as well. ✿ Platforms + Website: linktr.ee/mindelixir ✿ Instagram: https://instagram.com/mindelixir.podcast ✿ Send Business Inquiries and Feedback to ➭ [email protected] Make sure to leave a review or rating if you enjoyed the episode!

Self-care is an essential part of life and an expression of love for yourself. In this episode, Ayoka chats about some daily practices she does to feel good, because it’s the littlest things that can make the biggest difference. She also shares her pamper routine and some product recommendations. If you liked this, check out ➭ https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/p7L0mU6EUzb ✿ Platforms + Website: linktr.ee/mindelixir ✿ Instagram: https://instagram.com/mindelixir.podcast ✿ Send Business Inquiries and Feedback to ➭ [email protected] Make sure to leave a review or rating if you enjoyed the episode!

In this episode, Ayoka talks about what self-sabotage is and how to get out of the cycle of sabotage. She describes why we may engage in habits or behaviors that limit or growth and also chats about her own experience with imposter syndrome. ✿ Platforms + Website: linktr.ee/mindelixir ✿ Instagram:  https://instagram.com/mindelixir.podcast ✿ Send Business Inquiries and Feedback to ➭ [email protected] Make sure to leave a review or rating if you enjoyed the episode!

Having confidence can mean any number of things for a variety of people. In this episode, Ayoka dives into how to gain or improve your self-confidence. She chats about the importance of believing in yourself and not letting other people define your self-worth. If you like this, you’ll probably like —> https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/LrAMAqadZwb Check out my collab on Gist with Dara —> https://anchor.fm/dara-bankole/episodes/This-is-Not-the-Oppression-Olympics-e1rd30c/a-a8ul3vd ✿ Platforms + Website: linktr.ee/mindelixir ✿ Instagram:  https://instagram.com/mindelixir.podcast ✿ Send Business Inquiries and Feedback to ➭ [email protected] Make sure to leave a review or rating if you enjoyed the episode! Recorded 1/22/23

Getting out of a rut in life and school can be tough, but this episode covers all of the basics. From making sure to remember that progress doesn’t happen over night to the importance of taking breaks and reducing screen time. ✿ Platforms + Website: linktr.ee/mindelixir ✿ Instagram:  https://instagram.com/mindelixir.podcast ✿ Send Business Inquiries and Feedback to ➭ [email protected] Make sure to leave a review or rating if you enjoyed the episode! Recorded November 24

S2 Ep. 06: In this more casual episode, Ayoka chats about a few of occurrences during her summer break so far. Everything from almost getting arrested in Senegal to how her summer goals have been going. She also shares her morning routine. ✿ Platforms + Website: linktr.ee/mindelixir ✿ Instagram:  https://instagram.com/mindelixir.podcast ✿ Send Business Inquiries and Feedback to ➭ [email protected] Make sure to leave a review or rating if you enjoyed the episode! Recorded: 7/01/22

S2 Ep. 05: In this episode, Ayoka talked about her friendship journey. She also talks about being alone, the importance of being your own bestie and being there for yourself. ✿ Platforms + Website: linktr.ee/mindelixir ✿ Instagram:  https://instagram.com/mindelixir.podcast ✿ Send Business Inquiries and Feedback to ➭ [email protected] Make sure to leave a review or rating if you enjoyed the episode!

S2 Ep. 04: Now, is the time to work towards being better person. Ayoka discusses the role that a positive mindset plays in transforming your life for the better, and how finding a “why” can help guide you. She also talks about how having certain habits can help to achieve your goals and why you should choose discipline over motivation. Finally, she goes into how she’ll apply these to her own life. ✿ Platforms + Website: linktr.ee/mindelixir ✿ Instagram:  https://instagram.com/mindelixir.podcast ✿ Send Business Inquiries and Feedback to ➭ [email protected] Make sure to leave a review or rating if you enjoyed the episode!