In the very first episode of How’d You Get So Sweet?!, I sit down with Marlaina Weston to explore the power of joy as resistance and what it truly means to cultivate happiness in a world that often tries to dim our light.

Marlaina, shares her journey of choosing joy as an act of self-preservation, healing, and liberation. We dive into the ways Black women can center happiness in their daily lives, redefine success on their own terms, and embrace joy as a radical act of self-care.

She also shares a powerful excerpt from All the Black Girls Are Activists by Ebony Janice, reminding us that joy is essential- centering black joy is revolutionary it is not just personal—it’s the work that sustains us..

✨ Press play to soak in the wisdom, laughter, and light of this conversation—and let’s continue cultivating a life rooted in sweetness. 🎧 

In this enriching episode of "How'd You Get So Sweet," host Rakita Lillard-Brown, Founder and CEO of Holistree, engages in a heartfelt conversation with Almetta Pitts, Founder and Principal Consultant of Attemla Consulting. 

Together, they delve into the transformative power of collective care and explore how joy serves as an act of resistance. Through a playful exercise envisioning what it means to live a sweet life, Rakita and Almetta share personal insights on broadening perspectives through international experiences and discuss how such journeys can contribute to the healing and empowerment of Black Women.​

Tune in to discover how embracing joy and collective care can lead to personal and communal healing. 

What happens when you commit to real, lasting change? For Nikki Tate, that commitment led to a whole new way of life—and an unexpected business.

In this episode of How’d You Get So Sweet?, Nikki shares her journey of transformation, from redefining her relationship with alcohol to creating The Poison Bar, a brand that reimagines what it means to indulge, without the hangover.

We dive into: ✨ What she discovered about herself on the road to change ✨ The power of craving something different—and actually going for it ✨ How her commitment to sobriety unexpectedly sparked a business ✨ What sweetness looks like for her now

This one is full of honesty, inspiration, and a reminder that sweetness isn’t just about what’s in your cup—it’s about how you choose to pour into yourself.

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In this episode of How’d You Get So Sweet?, we dive deep into the power of Joy as Resistance with the one and only Mera Burton. Mera’s journey to finding her community through intentional rituals is nothing short of inspiring. She shares how creating sacred practices has helped her cultivate joy in everyday life and build meaningful connections with her tribe.

Join us as we explore: ✨ The power of ritual in cultivating community and joy ✨ How joy itself can be an act of resistance and reclamation ✨ Mera’s personal journey of finding her sweet tribe and living with intention

If you’re seeking ways to ground yourself in joy and connect with like-minded people, this episode is for you! You’ll walk away with practical tips for incorporating rituals into your life and feel inspired to embrace joy as a radical act of self-love.

In this inspiring and joy-filled episode, we sit down with Malliron Hodge, Founder of Baddies with Business a platform and podcast celebrating bold, brilliant, and badass Black women in business.

“Let’s just see what happens”, Malliron reminds us what it means to trust the process and lean into the magic of possibility.

We talk about the recipe for cultivating community—what it takes to create spaces that feel like home, especially for Black women. Malliron takes us on a flavorful journey using the sweet tea analogy to reflect on her evolution toward sweet living—from processed white sugar to brown sugar to agave—each representing different seasons of growth, intention, and self-trust.

Whether you're building a brand, nurturing your people, or simply seeking more sweetness in your everyday life, this episode will leave you feeling inspired, affirmed, and ready to stir up your own recipe for joy.

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In this episode, I’m joined by the divine Lady Shepsa—author, transformational coach, and Founder of ⁠Let Go Let Goddess⁠. Lady Shepsa takes us on a journey of joy, sensuality, and spiritual rebirth as she shares how she fully stepped into her womanhood and reclaimed her sweetness from the inside out.

We talk about what it means to truly let go of what no longer serves you, and how that sacred release can make space for pleasure, purpose, and unapologetic joy. From navigating relationships to honoring the divine feminine, Shepsa’s story is both powerful and poetic—offering inspiration for any woman seeking to return to herself.

Shepsa’s work at Let Go Let Goddess supports women in awakening their sensual power, reclaiming their voice, and transforming their lives through rituals, workshops, and intentional practices. She reminds us that cultivating joy isn't just an act of self-care—it's a revolutionary path to healing and wholeness.

In this deeply personal and tender season finale, I sit down with my dear friend Natalie Guyton for a conversation that’s equal parts heartache and healing. We talk about what it means to find the sweetness in grief—especially after the unimaginable loss of our mothers.

Natalie shares her journey of losing her mom and the soulful ways she's chosen to honor her memory—through celebration, creativity, and joy, rather than being swallowed by sadness. Together, we reflect on the parallel paths of our grief and how we've both discovered gentle ways to carry the love forward.

This episode is for anyone navigating loss, searching for light in the shadows, or wondering if sweetness can still be found when your heart is aching. Spoiler alert: it can. And we're here to remind you how.