Les Alfred, the host of Balanced Black Girl podcast, drops some serious wisdom about how to make yourself the main character of your life, why it’s okay to not be partnered, how dating at 35 is different than 25, channeling break ups into successful ventures, and more.
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Aug 23
Should You Change Before Meeting Someone? ft. Shep Rose
Shep Rose from Bravo’s Southern Charm is on the pod today! We are chatting about our history, whether or not he’s actually ready to settle down, his new book Nothing in Moderation, the problem with politics today, what his type is, his relationship to alcohol at the moment, and s ... Show More
46m 20s
Aug 16
Wedding Culture Has Gotten Out of Hand ft. Ruhama Wolfe
Ruhama Wolle is a writer and the author of I Hope You Elope: A Bridesmaid Survival Guide. Ruhama has written for The Cut, Glamour, and is now at the NY Post. We discuss how to get better at saying no, steps you can take to avoid becoming a Bridezilla, how to handle wedding financ ... Show More
58m 15s
Aug 9
You Marry The Family ft. Taylor Strecker
Taylor Strecker is a former radio vet who is now the host of the podcast Taste of Taylor. She is also now starring in House of Stassi. We discuss everything from what didn’t work with her first marriage, to figuring out she was a lesbian, falling in love with her wife, being a mo ... Show More
46m 48s
Oct 2025
How to be the Luckiest Woman You Know, with Les Alfred
#218. Are you ready for the universe to start working in your favor? Les Alfred of the She’s So Lucky podcast is sharing how to be the luckiest woman you know in just 3 steps. We’re talking making your own luck, growing & starting over at any age, and much more in today’s episode ... Show More
1h 3m
Feb 2025
Ep. 343 - Top Mindset Shifts for Manifesting Your Dream Career with Les of Balanced Black Girl
<p>PSA: your calling is calling. But do you know how to hear it? In this episode, we sit down with Les Alfred, founder and host of <i>The Balanced Black Girl</i>, to explore manifestation, career transitions, and embracing your authentic path. Les shares how she navigated multipl ... Show More
1h 4m
Mar 2022
How to DATE YOURSELF Instead ft. Lyss
<p>My best friend @lyss joins me for an episode ALL ABOUT dating yourself instead! Lyss opens up about her recent breakup and we talk through how to stay complete, fulfilled, and independent regardless of your relationship status, with all of its caveats. </p> <p>We cover:</p> <p ... Show More
48m 22s
Jul 2024
[Solo] How to Decenter Men and Romantic Relationships
#243: Whether you’re happily single, dating, or in a relationship, it’s essential to recognize the importance of prioritizing yourself amidst societal relationship standards.In today's solo episode, I’m shifting the spotlight away from finding ‘the one’ and delving into the journ ... Show More
56m 27s
Aug 2024
[Solo] 35 Lessons I’ve Learned By My 35th Birthday
#250: What if, instead of chasing perfection, we focused on the valuable lessons learned along the way?In this special solo episode, I'm celebrating my 35th birthday by sharing 35 impactful lessons I've learned from my experiences with wellness routines, relationships, career dev ... Show More
56m 25s
Feb 2024
Build The Life They Said You Couldn't
Ready to break free from expectations and set your own standards for success? This week on the Slay Girl Slay Podcast, we’re talking about stepping out of the box others have put you in, owning your decisions, and building the life you deserve—without worrying about what anyone e ... Show More
16m 8s