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Honestlyhelen

Honestlyhelen

By Helen An

Where we talk about life, honestly. The biggest left turn Society has taken was when we stopped having genuine conversation and I've volunteered as tribute to change that. There is no limit to the conversation only endless opportunities for learning, evolving, and embracing. I'm super excited for this dope journey and even more excited for the memories we'll make through every conversation. So be open minded during these talks and understand, I am just a Blagical Woman out here making the most out of the life I was given.

In loving memory,
My Mama
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HonestlyhelenMay 05, 2021

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(S6: E2) Talking Life Honestly

(S6: E2) Talking Life Honestly

EXPLICIT LANGUAGE 😂 Listen when it's a conversation with my sister, I tend to let the expletives fly a little more loosely 👀😂. This was a fun episode to edit because as you listen it was an interesting time time to record! On this episode I get the pleasure of talking with my sister, Priscilla (make sure you tell her congratulations!) We touch on a range of different life experiences from layoffs to thriving in life. I hope you really enjoy this episode and also walk away with a gem or two.


Thank you for listening!

Xoxo

Mar 25, 202446:54
(S6: E1) Talking Life Honestly: Being Uncomfortable

(S6: E1) Talking Life Honestly: Being Uncomfortable

And season six is officially here! I actually like the idea of opening my podcast seasons with solo episodes🥹. On this episode of talking life honestly, we talk being uncomfortable. I've been uncomfortable these last few years...intentionally! The power of being able to learn from Life, adapt to a moment to bring success, and then grow from that? I think it's one of the best experiences. In this episode I am solo dolo and dropping some gems I've learned about the journey of being uncomfortable. I hope you too enjoy this episode, and if nothing else, you were able to pick up some gems!
Mar 11, 202436:50
Honestlyhelen Shenanigans: March!!

Honestlyhelen Shenanigans: March!!

New month, new timelines ❤️ Season 6 will be here March 11🎉
Mar 06, 202409:07
Honestlyhelen Shenanigans: What’s meant to be will be.

Honestlyhelen Shenanigans: What’s meant to be will be.

❤️
Feb 19, 202411:15
Honestlyhelen Shenanigans: February 2024

Honestlyhelen Shenanigans: February 2024

Happy Black History (month) ❤️. Set a new goal. Complete a goal. Breathe. Grow. Share. Repeat.
Feb 06, 202408:24
Honestlyhelen Shenanigans: Soft girl era?

Honestlyhelen Shenanigans: Soft girl era?

Ramble shenanigans. Enjoy 😂
Jan 24, 202412:10
Honestlyhelen Shenanigans: 2024 is here!

Honestlyhelen Shenanigans: 2024 is here!

Not so quick Shenanigans 😂. Hope everyone enjoyed 2023 and is ready for 2024! This Shenanigans is a ramble of my 2023, some learning lessons, and some more rambling 😂🫶🏾
Jan 05, 202418:20
Honestlyhelen Shenanigans: Examine your 2023

Honestlyhelen Shenanigans: Examine your 2023

I had such a good book club meeting that I had to share some of those gems with yall! I really encourage you to take this month to start the foundation of your 2024 year. Don’t wait until 2024, start that thang now!
Dec 02, 202312:29
(S5: E12) Talking Life Honestly: Consistency

(S5: E12) Talking Life Honestly: Consistency

Season 5 is a wrap 🥺.  I really can't express the feeling of happiness I feel being able to wrap up this season knowing it's the fifth one; not my first, or second, but FIFTH. I really am out here--a real-ass podcaster and love it! I realized that my consistency has really paved the way for me and has allowed me to be successful in so many different ways that I wasn't aware of.

I want to THANK YOU for listening, sharing, providing feedback, whatever your role was in supporting me and this podcast, THANK YOU.


Until Next Season

Nov 14, 202339:46
Honestlyhelen Shenanigans: one more episode left!

Honestlyhelen Shenanigans: one more episode left!

Just wanted to pop in and let ya know the season is wrapping up! Make sure you tune in tonight for the final episode of season 5🥰
Nov 13, 202305:51
Honestlyhelen Shenanigans: November is here!

Honestlyhelen Shenanigans: November is here!

Shed the old, embrace the new!
Nov 01, 202305:36
(S5: E11) Seasons

(S5: E11) Seasons

Anotha one in the books! I remember the first time I heard the people we interact with as a Tree--some people are in our lives for a long time (the branch) and some people are in our lives for a season (leaves/blooms) and some people help sustain us and stay with us (the trunk). Change is inevitable and I get the pleasure of talking to a good friend of mine, Michele about the Seasons of Life. Y'all know I like to let the convo take us where it decides to go and this episode is no different; I enjoyed the different ebb and flow of the honesty in this episode. Embrace change, be the change, find ways to do something different (that is change!) I hope you were able to grab some good gems from this episode but if nothing else, enjoy this episode. (Sidenote: I say B*tch as an endearment to the girls I LOVE, so please, no hard feelings 😂).
Oct 31, 202354:22
(S5: E10) Black Men & Women

(S5: E10) Black Men & Women

Let me start off by saying LOVE is LOVE; I support all LOVE. I also want to encourage black love, black support, black reciprocity, and that's the point of this specific episode. Now, it's the way this episode is so good from beginning to end AND it's my longest one to date. In this episode I had the pleasure of speaking with Parris about the relationship between black men and black women. This conversation was a genuine back and forth of honesty and I don't think I could have chosen a better guest to have this conversation. As always, I hope you enjoy this episode as much as I did and if nothing else, you were able to take a way some good gems.


Oct 17, 202301:23:34
(S5: E9): Multifaceted
Oct 03, 202355:36
Honestlyhelen Shenanigans: It’s October

Honestlyhelen Shenanigans: It’s October

It’s a new month and y’all know the vibes: new goals to set, goals to reevaluate, and goals to reset! Wishing y’all a great October 🎃
Oct 02, 202309:36
(S5: E8) Talking Life Honestly: Teacher Bae

(S5: E8) Talking Life Honestly: Teacher Bae

One thing about Helen, we gonna do some pouring into my guest when I can & we love when it's reciprocated. This episode is all that and more (I love when I can keep a ‘blooper’ in an episode because it fits the vibe of the episode and/or it’s genuine conversation happening). I had the pleasure of recording with Ashton and we talk teacher life. Once upon a time I wanted to be a teacher, so to sit down with a teacher who didn’t want to be one, was ironic and so fun. Ashton talked us through her process of being an intentional teacher and what it means to show up for her kids. In addition to that, my girl has her own business (Vintage’ 88 Gear—make sure y’all go check that out on Instagram!) Also sending Khalil (RIH) 🙏🏽 all the good vibes in animal heaven; this was Ashton’s class pet (really family)  and he passed suddenly last week. As always I hope you were able to pick up some good gems and if nothing else, enjoyed this episode. ♥️
Sep 18, 202348:50
Honestlyhelen Shenanigans: Being a safe space

Honestlyhelen Shenanigans: Being a safe space

This is a special one because y’all catch a different side of me 🥹. I love my village 🫶🏾🥹❤️
Sep 11, 202308:27
(S5: E7) Talking Life Honestly: What Is Love?

(S5: E7) Talking Life Honestly: What Is Love?

Another amazing episode in the books! I promise I try to keep them under an hour but sometimes the convo be too good! On this episode I get the pleasure of talking with Taffiney--soon to be licensed as a Marriage & Family therapist! If there is one thing you need to know about me: imma always follow the good vibes especially when it can be with a strong woman. We get to talk about what we think love is from a multitude of lenses and let me say, I really enjoyed recording this episode! Self love will always be the best love and the strongest foundation for any of us ❤️. As always I hope you were able to pick up a gem or two and if nothing else, enjoyed the episode!

Sep 05, 202301:16:46
Honestlyhelen Shenanigans: September is here!

Honestlyhelen Shenanigans: September is here!

Set those goals, live your best life, & respect the boundaries you set!
Sep 02, 202304:47
(S5: E6) Talking Life Honestly: Marriage

(S5: E6) Talking Life Honestly: Marriage

Y'all this episode was so fun AND enlightening I was too happy to edit it haha. I had the pleasure of interviewing the ReBrandUs Podcast about Marriage and their views. What was so fun about it was that we got the perspective from 3 different black men who have been married for at least 6+ years. We talk about what a healthy marriage looks like, respect for men, and more! As always I hope you are able to take some gems from this episode and if nothing else, I hope you enjoyed this episode! Make sure y'all follow the Rebrand Us Podcast as well (Youtube and Facebook!). You can follow Ace on Instagram (theacestinson) or Facebook (Adrian Stinson); you can follow Anthony on Facebook (Anthony Goodson) or Youtube (Thisisme); and Eric on Instagram (ericruss31).
Aug 22, 202301:07:16
Honestlyhelen Shenanigans: Your time is important

Honestlyhelen Shenanigans: Your time is important

Sometimes I use my Shenanigans as a audio journal 😂 I thank y’all for enjoying the podcast and listening 🥰
Aug 20, 202311:01
(S5:E5) Talking Life Honestly: Beauty

(S5:E5) Talking Life Honestly: Beauty

Another episode recorded and this one is a solo one! I don't know why recording solo makes me more nervous than recording with a guest haha. In this episode I talk about Beauty and being a woman. Recently I've thought a lot on this topic and thought it would be a good topic to do solo to just get my unfiltered thoughts out. I bounce around a little from beauty, to sex, to holding ourselves to a higher standard in general. Fun fact: I normally don't edit too much when recording a solo episode; so you will hear my train of thought authentically in this episode :D. I hope you were able to grab some gems in this episode and if nothing else, enjoyed it!Thank you for your continued support :D 

Aug 07, 202344:00
Honestlyhelen Shenanigans: It’s August!

Honestlyhelen Shenanigans: It’s August!

New month, same attitude: let’s hit a goal! If no one has told you: I AM PROUD OF YOU! Proud of your progress, proud of your resiliency, and proud of your ability to help others. You rock 🥰
Aug 01, 202309:41
Honestlyhelen Shenanigans: Entertainment & Trauma?

Honestlyhelen Shenanigans: Entertainment & Trauma?

Y’all bear with me in this episode 😂 in my mind this logic make sense, tell me if you agree. Follow my IG if you aren’t: honestlyhelen_
Aug 01, 202307:57
(S5: E4) Talking Life Honestly: Men & Emotions

(S5: E4) Talking Life Honestly: Men & Emotions

And we are just on a roll with another episode in the books! Being able to learn from another's perspective is always so enlightening in my opinion. This episode is a great example of this because I get to talk to Jay about Men and Emotions (forbidden, I know!) I feel like there is a miscommunication happening in relationships between men and women due to how we express ourselves and how we connect with others. I hope you were able to pick up some good gems but if nothing else, I hope you enjoyed this episode!
Jul 24, 202352:31
Honestlyhelen Shenanigans: Life is like driving

Honestlyhelen Shenanigans: Life is like driving

Another quick Shenanigans episode for ya 🥹. I just had a moment where driving can be related to how we operate life. Let me know if you agree!
Jul 13, 202306:56
(S5: E3) Talking Life Honestly: Self-Awareness

(S5: E3) Talking Life Honestly: Self-Awareness

And we got another one in the books! In this episode, I get the pleasure of talking with Berrin, who was on Season TWO (can we say time flies?!). I may or may not have changed the topic just a smidgen on Berrin 🤣 and we still made a good episode with gems galore to choose from. We speak on self-awareness and core needs in a relationship in the most honest way: through genuine conversation. The range of this episode touches on communication all the way to understanding your partner's sexual needs. I hope you were able to pick up gems from this episode and if nothing else, enjoyed this episode!

Jul 11, 202357:45
Honestlyhelen Shenanigans: July is here!

Honestlyhelen Shenanigans: July is here!

Y’all already know: new month, cross off a goal or create one. We got 31 days this month! Let’s make it count 🥰. In addition, invest in you. Pour into you. Stop comparing. Growth happens when we water ourselves and stop worrying about what everyone else has going on.
Jul 05, 202310:27
(S5: E2) Talking Life Honestly: Boundaries

(S5: E2) Talking Life Honestly: Boundaries

Another dope episode in the books! In this episode I get to touch on some boundaries with my good girl Tania, host of Notoriousmomzthepodcast (make sure you give her a follow on all platforms!) We talk: kids, parents, and partners and how our boundaries (or lack thereof) has impacted us. I hope you picked up some good gems in this episode, but if nothing else I hope you enjoyed this episode!


Jun 26, 202356:42
Honestlyhelen Shenanigans: Water your grass!

Honestlyhelen Shenanigans: Water your grass!

When we get too worried about other people’s grass we think there’s is better. Always take care of you so that what’s meant for you, will be for you ❤️
Jun 22, 202310:01
(S5:E1) Talking Life Honestly: I'm still here!

(S5:E1) Talking Life Honestly: I'm still here!

Whew, we made it to FIVE seasons! With most episodes that have only me as the speaker, this episode is just an extended Shenanigans, haha. Seriously though, I touch on loneliness vs. being alone, self awareness, and a little bit about my single journey thus far. I am thankful for the life I live and the friendships/relationships I have built. Life is always gonna life and I'm always gonna make sure I enjoy it.

Happy Season 5 my Blagical family
Jun 12, 202338:01
Season 5, Welcome 🥰

Season 5, Welcome 🥰

Full length episode drops today at 9am PST 🥰
Jun 12, 202302:06
Honestlyhelen Shenanigans: Stop denying your blessings!

Honestlyhelen Shenanigans: Stop denying your blessings!

When people offer their gifts, accept them. Their gift could be tangible or intangible, if it’s being gifted to you, accept it. Stop letting ego or self-doubt deny your blessings friends. You are BLAGICAL and deserving 🥹
Jun 09, 202311:53
Honestlyhelen Shenanigans: Chemistry is real

Honestlyhelen Shenanigans: Chemistry is real

😂 my personal rambles always tickle me because girl😂 Anyways, hope y’all enjoy this ramble of one of my experiences while out in the wild called these Streets of Dating.
Jun 07, 202308:37
Honestlyhelen Shenanigans: June is among us!

Honestlyhelen Shenanigans: June is among us!

New month, new goals!!! It’s also Pride Month to all my Pride babies! 🥰 Let’s start this month off right; being intentional with our goals, being honest with ourselves, accepting and giving loving unconditionally 🥰. Be BLAGICAL friends
Jun 02, 202308:22
Honestlyhelen Shenanigans: We are Deserving.

Honestlyhelen Shenanigans: We are Deserving.

Whew! This a good old ramble of me just accepting my blessings and my praise while reminding you to do the same
May 08, 202308:05
Honestlyhelen Shenanigans: Reflect on Your Growth

Honestlyhelen Shenanigans: Reflect on Your Growth

It’s May! New month, new goals. Also a good time to reflect on the progress you have made this far, no matter how big or small, congratulate yourself!
May 04, 202306:39
Honestlyhelen Shenanigans: The key to Healing

Honestlyhelen Shenanigans: The key to Healing

Okay this was a cute little ramble moment I had 😂 it’s some good gems in it tho! Healing looks different for us all however I think the common denominator is understanding your strengths and who you are when you’re alone. Truly alone. And as humans I don’t think being alone is ideal, yet we learn so much from it. ❤️
Apr 17, 202312:04
Honestlyhelen Shenanigans: Break those boundaries

Honestlyhelen Shenanigans: Break those boundaries

Find something YOU throughly enjoy and go do it alone. Love your own company. Go to the movies alone. Eat at your fave restaurant alone. Live life and don’t wait on others to live it with you ❤️ Happy Friday!
Apr 14, 202307:57
Honestlyhelen Shenanigans: Vent session on road rage

Honestlyhelen Shenanigans: Vent session on road rage

Whew yall I just needed a safe space to vent about these people driving. Please be responsible. Please take your time. Be safe!
Apr 11, 202305:34
Honestlyhelen Shenanigans: April is here

Honestlyhelen Shenanigans: April is here

New month, a whole 30 days to make something shake. Make sure your assessing your circle and trimming the fat. Don’t force things and don’t over extend where it’s not reciprocated
Apr 02, 202314:13
Honestlyhelen Shenanigans: It’s March!

Honestlyhelen Shenanigans: It’s March!

New month, new opportunity to get shit done! And also I want to encourage you to let your guard down. Don’t go through life questioning everything BEFORE you even experience it. Enjoy your life, learn from your past, & make more memories!
Mar 02, 202312:06
(S4:E12) Talking Life Honestly: Dating Expectations

(S4:E12) Talking Life Honestly: Dating Expectations

Whew, so this episode just a little more on the...emotional side for me personally 😂 due to some thangs that was transpiring at the time so the explicit language is a little more present. Nonetheless, I had the pleasure of conversing with my cousin and we just kept it honest! Now, I will say this conversation about being a wife while dating is a one-sided conversation because it is a conversation from a woman's perspective and OUR experiences (so yes, I know how to admit when I'm on 10 😂); it is a candid and honest conversation that I thoroughly enjoyed recording (I love how ratchet my family is fr 😂). I enjoyed being able to just talk my sh*t on this episode while ALSO having some good gems dropped throughout the conversation.
Feb 21, 202345:40
Honestlyhelen Shenanigans: Love YOU!

Honestlyhelen Shenanigans: Love YOU!

February celebrates BLACK HISTORY month and Love Day! LOVE YOU THROUGH AND THROUGH, please 🥹❤️
Feb 14, 202309:19
(S4:E11) Talking Life Honestly: Suicide in the Black Community

(S4:E11) Talking Life Honestly: Suicide in the Black Community

Whew, another one in the books! As you can tell from the title, it's one of those episodes that you may have to plan to listen to cause it gets a little deep, quick 😂. I get to welcome back Dr. Kimya to the Podcast for this episode who is such pleasure to talk to in addition to being so knowledgable about Black people as a whole. We touch on a lot of things as it relates to Black people and health, especially with how we look at Suicide. Mental Health is a subject that I feel strongly about and will always find a way to talk about it on this Podcast and so I hope you enjoyed this episode as much as I enjoyed recording it and able to pick up some gems that were dropped.


If you or anyone you know needs to talk to someone about suicide or suicidal thoughts, please know you can dial 988 on a phone and get connected to a Professional. 

You are a badass, always!

Love ya❤️

Feb 07, 202358:24
(S4:E10) Talking Life Honestly: Appreciating Our Fathers

(S4:E10) Talking Life Honestly: Appreciating Our Fathers

It is only fitting that we do an episode about Fathers since we just showed love to our Mamas on the previous episode, right?☺️ This conversation comes from the lens of a young black Father, Corey, who lets us in on his own upbringing and what he enjoys about being a Dad. What is always so interesting talking to young parents in my opinion, is learning how they understand their parents as they become parents themselves! I really enjoyed this conversation and learning more about Corey even though the innanet (and yes I spelled that correctly) wanted to keep throwing curveballs in our recording. Corey handled it like a champ (thank you, again) and I hope you all enjoy this as well, and if nothing else, picked up a gem or two that was dropped.
Jan 24, 202348:09
(S4:E9) Talking Life Honestly: Loving our Mamas

(S4:E9) Talking Life Honestly: Loving our Mamas

Listen y'all 😂 I love that people come to record and really be ready to be honest and this episode is no different. I had the pleasure to catch up with a long time friend, Brandon where we go down memory lane ranging from reminiscing on shooting the shot, being a Black flight attendant, to the love we have for our Mamas. Me & Brandon both understand living in a world without our mother and so it only made sense we talk about them and appreciate the lessons that they have taught us. I have such respect for Moms and hope that all of us learn to or continue to appreciate our Moms and the sacrifices they make for us to ensure our happiness and safety.  I hope y'all enjoy this convo and if nothing else, were able to pick up a few gems from this conversation!

Jan 10, 202354:36
Honestly Shenanigans: Stay Different

Honestly Shenanigans: Stay Different

Don’t let the world or people tell you who you are. Find your tribe or be a ping wolf until you do. Hanging around those who make you feel less than are not it.
Jan 04, 202307:38
Honestlyhelen Shenanigans: it’s 2023!

Honestlyhelen Shenanigans: it’s 2023!

I just wanted to welcome y’all 2023 with this quick Shenanigans and remind you we still got work to do! Y’all make this year is abundance, the best there is, okay?! Ok. Believe in you and what you want to get out of life and then go get it. Period. 🔥🥰
Jan 02, 202308:34
(S4:E8) Talking Life Honestly: Self Reflection

(S4:E8) Talking Life Honestly: Self Reflection

It's Holiday Season!!! This was definitely a spur of the moment live recording type of episode. I had been going back and forth on when I wanted to do another solo recording and well, it being the day after Christmas, the timing just worked out! In this quick episode I go on a ramble that starts with Unorthodox Holidays and somehow finds it way to Imposter Syndrome.

Really and truly during this time of year I hope everyone is dealing with their mental health, loving THEMSELVES, and being nice to those you love, including YOU.
Dec 26, 202237:06