I Just Wanna Talk

After a very long hiatus, I Just Wanna Talk about a few things going on in my world. Join and share the conversation! I also have new merch perfect for the summer months: https://www.lakendragarrison.com/store/c7/Lifestyle.html

**WARNING** Spoilers are all up and through this episode. If you have not seen the 2023 movie and have a desire to do so, please do not engage with this episode yet! I am so excited to have my girls Amanda and Kareena with me to chat about all things ‘The Color Purple’. The book… the original movie… the 2023 release. We are talking about it all! ** You can watch me talk on YouTube now!! Check it out here: https://www.youtube.com/@LaKendraSpks/podcasts ** As always, continue the conversation! Find me on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and YouTube by searching my handle @LaKendraSpks – email me at Info@LaKendraGarrison.com – or visit my website (and purchase some IJWT merch): www.LaKendraGarrison.com. Intro and outro sounds are from The Production Team, Maestro Tommy Polynice, and his sister, Judy! If you need musical talent, hit up the Maestro at PolyniceProductions@gmail.com! You can also follow him on all social platforms: @MaestroPolynice. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lakendraspks/support

** You can watch me talk on YouTube now!! Check it out here: https://www.youtube.com/@LaKendraSpks/podcasts ** Baby, I’m back!! Did ya miss me?! I missed talking to you! Get into this dope conversation with Coach Shinese Collins and how to reach our goals in 2024! Pre-order Coach Shinese’s new book: https://bit.ly/shatteredsilencevvvpre, follow her on IG: @iam.ShineseCollins, and check out her website: shinesecollinsunlimited.com! As always, continue the conversation! Find me on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and YouTube by searching my handle @LaKendraSpks – email me at Info@LaKendraGarrison.com – or visit my website (and purchase some IJWT merch): www.LaKendraGarrison.com. Intro and outro sounds are from The Production Team, Maestro Tommy Polynice, and his sister, Judy! If you need musical talent, hit up the Maestro at PolyniceProductions@gmail.com! You can also follow him on all social platforms: @MaestroPolynice. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lakendraspks/support

** You can watch me talk on YouTube now!! Check it out here: https://www.youtube.com/@LaKendraSpks/podcasts ** Chile... me and "The Production Team" are still trying to get this video element right! Join us for this conversation and you'll see what I mean LOL! Like, share, comment, and SUBSCRIBE! As always, continue the conversation! Find me on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and YouTube by searching my handle @LaKendraSpks – email me at Info@LaKendraGarrison.com – or visit my website (and purchase a journal): www.LaKendraGarrison.com. Intro and outro sounds are from The Production Team, Maestro Tommy Polynice, and his sister, Judy! If you need musical talent, hit up the Maestro at PolyniceProductions@gmail.com! You can also follow him on all social platforms: @MaestroPolynice. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lakendraspks/support

** You can watch me talk on YouTube now!! Check it out here: https://www.youtube.com/@LaKendraSpks/podcasts ** The IJWT Podcast is making a video debut!! And in this episode, I truly just wanna talk, friend. May is Mental Health Awareness Month. For this episode, I am being transparent and letting you in on my own emotional rollercoaster with the sincere hope that I can help someone. As always, continue the conversation! Find me on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and YouTube by searching my handle @LaKendraSpks – email me at Info@LaKendraGarrison.com – or visit my website (and purchase a journal): www.LaKendraGarrison.com. Intro and outro sounds are from my friend, Maestro Tommy Polynice, and his sister, Judy! If you need musical talent, hit up the Maestro at PolyniceProductions@gmail.com! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lakendraspks/support

Hey, y’all! It has been a while since we have engaged in conversation together and I’ve missed talking! Reconnect with me and lets chat about the things we think we MUST do, the things that need time to grow, and the revelation of options. As always, continue the conversation! Find me on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter by searching my handle @LaKendraSpks – email me at Info@LaKendraGarrison.com – or visit my website (and purchase a journal): www.LaKendraGarrison.com. Intro and outro sounds are from my friend, Maestro Tommy Polynice, and his sister, Judy! If you need musical talent, hit up the Maestro at PolyniceProductions@gmail.com! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/lakendraspks/support --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lakendraspks/support

Hey, ya’ll! I know I said my last episode was my final one for 2021, but ya’ll…. I would be remiss if I did not address these most recent matters! Let’s get into it really quick! As always, continue the conversation! Find me on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter by searching my handle @LaKendraSpks – email me at Info@LaKendraGarrison.com – or visit my website (and purchase a journal): www.LaKendraGarrison.com. Intro and outro sounds are from my friend, Maestro Tommy Polynice, and his sister, Judy! If you need musical talent, hit up the Maestro at MaestroPolynice@gmail.com! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lakendraspks/support

Hey, ya’ll! I hope you enjoyed your holiday and showed kindness to yourself and others. Let’s have a brief chat about loyalty and celebrity limits, shall we? As always, continue the conversation! Find me on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter by searching my handle @LaKendraSpks – email me at Info@LaKendraGarrison.com – or visit my website (and purchase a journal): www.LaKendraGarrison.com. Intro and outro sounds are from my friend, Maestro Tommy Polynice, and his sister, Judy! If you need musical talent, hit up the Maestro at MaestroPolynice@gmail.com! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lakendraspks/support

Hey, ya’ll! I MADE IT! As always, continue the conversation! Find me on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter by searching my handle @LaKendraSpks – email me at Info@LaKendraGarrison.com – or visit my website (and purchase a journal): www.LaKendraGarrison.com. Intro and outro sounds are from my friend, Maestro Tommy Polynice, and his sister, Judy! If you need musical talent, hit up the Maestro at MaestroPolynice@gmail.com! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lakendraspks/support

Hey, ya’ll! I have been seeing some things on the internet that have just bothered me a little bit so I wanted to talk about it. As always, continue the conversation! Find me on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter by searching my handle @LaKendraSpks – email me at Info@LaKendraGarrison.com – or visit my website (and purchase a journal): www.LaKendraGarrison.com. Intro and outro sounds are from my friend, Maestro Tommy Polynice, and his sister, Judy! If you need musical talent, hit up the Maestro at MaestroPolynice@gmail.com! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lakendraspks/support

Hey, ya’ll. Today’s conversation is slightly different. Listen with an open heart and mind and find nuggets of the convo that you can relate to. As always, continue the conversation! Find me on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter by searching my handle @LaKendraSpks – email me at Info@LaKendraGarrison.com – or visit my website (and purchase a journal): www.LaKendraGarrison.com. ​Intro and outro sounds are from my friend, Maestro Tommy Polynice, and his sister, Judy! If you need musical talent, hit up the Maestro at MaestroPolynice@gmail.com! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lakendraspks/support

Let’s continue the conversation! Find me on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter by searching my handle @LaKendraSpks – email me at Info@LaKendraGarrison.com – or visit my website: www.LaKendraGarrison.com. You can follow Dr. Christi on Facebook at Heart And Soul Mental Health as well Instagram at HeartNSoulMH. ​Intro and outro sounds are from my friend, Maestro Tommy Polynice, and his sister, Judy! If you need musical talent, hit up the Maestro at MaestroPolynice@gmail.com! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lakendraspks/support

Hey, ya’ll! I am super excited to introduce you to my friend, Dr. Christi Culpepper-Walker! Get into this conversation with a notepad and writing utensil close by! Let’s continue the conversation! Find me on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter by searching my handle @LaKendraSpks – email me at Info@LaKendraGarrison.com – or visit my website: www.LaKendraGarrison.com. You can follow Dr. Christi on Facebook at Heart And Soul Mental Health as well Instagram at HeartNSoulMH. ​Intro and outro sounds are from my friend, Maestro Tommy Polynice, and his sister, Judy! If you need musical talent, hit up the Maestro at MaestroPolynice@gmail.com! Check out our podcast network site for other podcasts I REALLY think you should listen to http://www.imagnville. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lakendraspks/support

Hey, ya’ll! I really did feel like I owed you an explanation about my whereabouts the last few months. As such, here is a conversation to bring you up to speed. Let’s continue the conversation! Find me on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter by searching my handle @LaKendraSpks – email me at Info@LaKendraGarrison.com – or visit my website: www.LaKendraGarrison.com. ​Intro and outro sounds are from my friend, Maestro Tommy Polynice, and his sister, Judy! If you need musical talent, hit up the Maestro at MaestroPolynice@gmail.com! Check out our podcast network site for other podcasts I REALLY think you should listen to http://www.imagnville. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lakendraspks/support

Sooooo….. we are just going to start season 4. Because that is what you do when you take a break for 3 months and now want to talk. I’m still not properly editing and there is some background noise caused by my locs caressing the mic on my earbuds. But if you have a way for me to keep the wasps away, let me know. PLEASE! Let’s continue the conversation! Find me on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter by searching my handle @LaKendraSpk – email me at Info@LaKendraGarrison.com – or visit my website: www.LaKendraGarrison.com where you can still purchase your own I Just Wanna Write journal. ​Intro and outro sounds are from my friend, Maestro Tommy Polynice, and his sister, Judy! If you need musical talent, hit up the Maestro at MaestroPolynice@gmail.com! Check out our podcast network site for other podcasts I REALLY think you should listen to http://www.imagnville. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lakendraspks/support

My friend, Jeff, and I had an enlightening conversation about Alfred Hitchcock’s use of blackface in his film Young and Innocent. As we approach the anniversary date of the murder of George Floyd, I hope this serves as a reminder of the work that still needs to be done. If Hictchcock movie reviews is your jam, listen to Jeff do it on his podcast, Hitchcock Chronologically anywhere you listen to podcasts! Appendix, Inc has therapy groups for LGBTQ+ and Black women and more. Reach out to Berthina McGill, LMHC, LPC at Berthina@yourappendix.com to join. All new paying clients will receive an I Just Wanna Write journal. Let her know I sent you. Let’s continue the conversation! Find me on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter by searching my handle @LaKendraSpk – email me at Info@LaKendraGarrison.com – or visit my website: www.LaKendraGarrison.com where you can purchase your own I Just Wanna Write journal. ​Intro and outro sounds are from my friend, Maestro Tommy Polynice, and his sister, Judy! If you need musical talent, hit up the Maestro at MaestroPolynice@gmail.com! Check out our podcast network site for other podcasts I REALLY think you should listen to http://www.imagnville. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lakendraspks/support

May is Mental Health Awareness Month so I wanted to remind you to PROTECT YOUR PEACE! This is a very brief conversation, but I hope it will help someone. Let’s reflect on what brings you joy and adds value to your life. I look forward to hearing what you are doing to protect your peace! Re-listen to my conversation with my friend, Jeff: Jesus+Therapy+Cupcakes for great insight on the values of going to therapy. Appendix, Inc has therapy groups for LGBTQ+ and Black women and more. Reach out to Berthina McGill, LMHC, LPC at Berthina@yourappendix.com to join. All new paying clients will receive an I Just Wanna Write journal. Let her know I sent you. Let’s continue the conversation! Find me on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter by searching my handle @LaKendraSpk – email me at Info@LaKendraGarrison.com – or visit my website: www.LaKendraGarrison.com where you can purchase your own I Just Wanna Write journal. ​Intro and outro sounds are from my friend, Maestro Tommy Polynice, and his sister, Judy! If you need musical talent, hit up the Maestro at MaestroPolynice@gmail.com! Check out our podcast network site for other podcasts I REALLY think you should listen to http://www.imagnville. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lakendraspks/support

Hey, Ya’ll! I took a little piece of a break but here I am to pick up where we left off. Let’s talk about being present and then I would love to get your tips on spring cleaning and minimizing pet hair! Appendix, Inc has therapy groups for LGBTQ+ and Black women. Reach out to Berthina McGill, LMHC, LPC at Berthina@yourappendix.com to join. All new paying clients will receive an I Just Wanna Write journal. Let her know I sent you. Find me on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter by searching my handle @LaKendraSpk – email me at Info@LaKendraGarrison.com – or visit my website: www.LaKendraGarrison.com. ​Intro and outro sounds are from my friend, Maestro Tommy Polynice, and his sister, Judy! If you need musical talent, hit up the Maestro at MaestroPolynice@gmail.com! Check out our podcast network site for other podcasts I REALLY think you should listen to http://www.imagnville --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lakendraspks/support

Hey, Ya’ll and STILL Happy Black History Month 2021! Let’s catch up and then discuss some items you may likely find in a Black person’s home. Afterward, support my Black business by purchasing your I Just Wanna Write journal or connect with Integrity Orchid to manage your next event. Appendix, Inc has therapy groups for LGBTQ+ and Black women. Reach out to Berthina McGill, LMHC, LPC at Berthina@yourappendix.com to join. All new paying clients will receive an I Just Wanna Write journal. Let her know I sent you. Because my mind is bad… Find me on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter by searching my handle @LaKendraSpk – email me at Info@LaKendraGarrison.com – or visit my website: www.LaKendraGarrison.com. ​Intro and outro sounds are from my friend, Maestro Tommy Polynice, and his sister, Judy! If you need musical talent, hit up the Maestro at MaestroPolynice@gmail.com! Check out our podcast network site for other podcasts I REALLY think you should listen to http://www.imagnville.com/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lakendraspks/support

Hey, Ya’ll and Happy Black History Month 2021! Let’s catch up and then discuss some items you may likely find in a Black person’s home. Afterward, support my Black business by purchasing your I Just Wanna Write journal or connect with Integrity Orchid to manage your next event. Marge (bka Marge In Charge) and I were united because of the Florida Rottweiler Rescue Ranchin Hillsborough County, Florida. Check them out! Appendix, Inc has therapy groups for LGBTQ+ and Black women. Reach out to Berthina McGill, LMHC, LPC at Berthina@yourappendix.com to join. All new paying clients will receive an I Just Wanna Write journal. Let her know I sent you. ​Intro and outro sounds are from my friend, Maestro Tommy Polynice, and his sister, Judy! If you need musical talent, hit up the Maestro! Check out our podcast network site for other podcasts I REALLY think you should listen to http://www.imagnville.com/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lakendraspks/support