Scratching and Surviving

After a bunch of folks have asked, or complimented what I've been doing as a parent in this crazy 2020, here is my quick summary of what's working for US! If you have tips for what's working for you, or if you try any of these suggestions and they work for you, shoot me an email at, aries@scratchingandsurviving.com, and let me know! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/scratchingandsurviving/message Support this podcast:...

The week before the covid-19 shutdown, I was interviewed by Melerick Mitchell, Leadership Consultant and host of The Color of Wisdom podcast. It's even more important to make connections in this virtual new normal. I hope something said with help you make better connections. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/scratchingandsurviving/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/scratchingandsurviving/support

This week I let you all in on a convo with me and a friend, also from the Bay Area, Dr. Ijoma. We chat about a plethora of topics from, how our upbringing affects how we choose partners, how we parent, to the principles of sowing and reaping, giving and receiving, and how we all fit into the ecosystem of life. Dr. IJ is also a co-host of 2 Dudes and a Chick podcast. Check them out on IG @2dudesandachick. Make sure to subscribe, rate and review! Send me a note, or topic ideas at...

So much has changed in just a week! While all of this COVID-19 stuff is going on, and we are all stuck at home, focusing is going to be that much more difficult during this time. This week I talk about ways we can take care of ourselves and still focus on our goals. Send me a note with ways you are focusing during this time. Don’t forget to rate and review the episode. Website: Scratchingandsurviving.com Email: aries@scratchingandsurviving.com IG: @ariesww --- Send in a voice message:...

I'll pick back up next week and talk about focus, as a part of this "preparation" series. But this week I want to address this fear associated with the Coronavirus. I'm encouraging everyone to do your best to filter how much information you are taking in regarding this. Take it seriously, but you only can control what you can control. The rest is up to God. Stay safe physically, mentally, and spiritually. Don't forget to help someone else that may be in need at this time, and doesn't have...

This week I discuss goal setting. If you don't have a plan to achieve your goals, it's just a dream. So, I walk through ways you can create goals, and actually take action towards accomplishing them. Affiliate link: I mentioned the book, The One Thing, get it here https://amzn.to/2PNyVAH Make sure to rate and review the episode. Send any comments and questions to aries@scratchingandsurviving.com Follow me on IG @scratchingandsurviving Twitter @scratchsurvive Join the newsletter at...

This week, I talk about discovering your purpose. It’s a must, in order to foster more focus, peace, patience, and endurance as you navigate through this journey of life, while also leaving a lasting impact. Resources: Affiliate links: Make sure to rate and review the episode. Send any comments or questions to aries@scratchingandsurviving.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/scratchingandsurviving/message Support this podcast:...

On this week's episode I talk about protecting our energy, curating a space to allow you us grow, and allowing ourselves to be exposed to positive things. Some of the things I do to expose myself to new things: Constant learning. I read books and listen to things that will open my mind. Podcasts and audiobooks are my ish. There are a bunch of online courses you can take for free, like Coursera, LinkedIn learning. Or super inexpensive courses on Udemy, or places similar to that. Travel....

On today's episode, I continue in the spirit of Preparation, by talking about our emotional ups and downs they may be holding us back. I've been the queen of allowing other people, situations, and circumstances make me the "victim". Blaming others, and being emotionally puppeteered won't get you to your destination, wherever that may be. It's worth it to implement tactics to help you stay in control of you, since that's the only person you can control anyway. Let me know if you agree or if...

I realized that after last week’s episode about mindset, we need to break that down a little more and discuss how to self assess. We may need to do a personality assessment, therapy, talk to friends, and/or write out our current state and desired future state, and find the gaps. It’s not easy to look at these things, but necessary. Do you want it? *Forgive the audio, I was on the go :) Follow me on IG @scratchingandsurviving Twitter @scratchsurvive Join the newsletter at...

Welcome back! I guess I should be welcoming myself back LOL. The theme for this season is “Preparation”. I get a lot of questions about, how I was able to go a whole year without a job, and no one really could tell the difference. Maintaining a positive attitude and remaining disciplined, is not something that just happens. It takes preparing your mind for change, for growth. Some ways we can be intentional about moving into a better mindset: Follow me on IG...

On this episode I sit down with Cydney Peyton Walton. Cydney is a Marketing Communications executive, in the Virginia/D.C. area. She and I discuss her career journey, having mentors, diversity and inclusion, negotiation, and many other things. This discussion is framed around her talk, “Babysitting to the Boardroom”. Here are the Babysitting to the boardroom 5 points: Connect with Cydney on LinkedIn, https://www.linkedin.com/in/cydneypeytonwalton/ Instagram: @cydneywrites Twitter:...

In this episode, I cover what I think are fundamental core starting points to true success (in relationships, work, etc): Self-Awareness Self-Education Personal Responsibility/Accountability About Aries Aries Webb-Williams is a Service Delivery and Customer Experience Executive, that empowers quality obsessed teams for technology organizations. She is Founder of, The Service Boutique, LLC, where she helps organizations improve service delivery by coaching teams on process...

WELCOME TO SEASON 2!!! To kick off season 2 of the Scratching and Surviving podcast, I interview my dad, Marvin Webb, on Father's day, about his journey as a father. He is undeniably the best father in the world! My dad shares his feelings about becoming a father, some of his failures, his proudest parent moments, and his thoughts on being a grandfather, and his advice for other fathers. Enjoy! Apple...

This week I talk about how technology is making me lazy; drive thru-banking and online grocery shopping being prime examples. One thing I'm adamant about, is using LinkedIn to expand my network. Never neglecting the importance of face-to-face interactions. Thanks for listening! Visit, www.scratchingandsurviving.com/support to find out more about the benefits to becoming a financial supporter of the podcast. For podcast resources and links, visit:...

This week I recap some of my Black History month highlights. A few topics this week: Black education and Women in Tech Lyft The Oscars Hidden Figures - NASA The Brown Estate and Delta Airlines Thanks for listening! Visit, www.scratchingandsurviving.com/support to find out more about the benefits to becoming a financial supporter of the podcast. For podcast resources and links, visit: scratchingandsurviving.com/podcast Listen on Apple Podcasts, Google Play Music , Stitcher,...

This week we are chatting with Veleisa Patton Burrell, who is the founder and CEO of Narrative Evolution, a marketing communications firm that focuses on cultivating authentic messages and helping clients refine their voice. We discuss: The solopreneur life and lessons learned The NEED to have a network that knows YOUR abilities Inclusion and representation in media/communications Hiring a coach! and more... Connect with Veleisa: www.narrativeevolution.com Instagram:...

Hey y'all!! This week I have a conversation with Alisha Woodall, Licensed Professional Counselor and founder of Finding the Foundation. In addition to providing professional counsel, she also speaks on mental health related issues and supervises LPC interns completing their post-graduate internship. Take a listen to our convo about Mental Health and Wellness... (07:30) Difference in types of therapy (10:00) When to go and what type of therapist you need? (18:10) Does your therapist need...

Happy Black history month!! This week I celebrate Black history by highlighting a few (30) Black history facts (some you may not have known). I also discuss fear, how debilitating it can be, and some ways to overcome it so you can live your best life!!! I reveal in this episode that I am now a solopreneur!! Visit, www.scratchingandsurviving.com/support to find out more about the benefits to becoming a financial supporter of the podcast. For podcast resources and links, visit:...

Hey y'all!! Let's talk about self-care! It's being discussed more and more, and I'm so glad! We will cover what self-care is, and a few things you can do to start your self-preservation process. “Caring for myself is not self-indulgence, it is self-preservation, and that is an act of political warfare.” ― Audre Lorde Contact us! Check out the website, www.scratchingandsurviving.com Instagram @scratchingandsurviving Twitter @scratchsurvive Email your questions, topic ideas, and guest...