22 MAR 2024 · One upon a time, I hated my job from top to bottom. When I freed myself from that horrible situation, I took the reins on my career and got intentional about creating the good and great experiences that I desired. I’ve been enjoying what I do for a living even though I sometimes encounter difficult people. I learned how to enjoy my work despite others who don’t enjoy what they do. Owning my engagement made the difference. If you hate your job, it’s time to make some decisions that may make you a little uncomfortable now but more joyful later. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/misshandie/message

5 MAR 2024 · I didn’t have any idea what this episode was going to be about so I just hit record and started talking. My words led me to a story about my friend who recently turned down a guy for a date because of one thing that she didn’t like about him. A few days later, she changed her mind. Press play to find out why the thing she was obsessed about when it comes to dating isn’t such a big deal after all. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/misshandie/message

19 FEB 2024 · I have experienced some life challenges that tried to break my spirit. There were times when I almost allowed those challenges to defeat me, but five years ago, I got sick of living that way, so I embarked upon a new adventure that led me here… to the podcast launch of “Gumbo Nights with Miss Handie.” February 19, 2019, was the day I recorded and published Episode One, “Toilet Paper Chronicles.” Five years ago and 100 episodes later, we’re still striving to make gumbo that brightens your days and seasons your nights. Thank you for listening to the podcast and giving me a fun and safe place to heal while you listen to my stories about everything from heartbreak to celebrating life. I hope something I’ve shared with you over the past five years and 100 episodes, has inspired you to move towards your healing rather than away from it. Cheers to another year of enlightenment, entertainment and elevation! I love it here! With much love and honey! Miss Handie 💛 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/misshandie/message

17 FEB 2024 · Recently, a friend shared some rich dating advice she received from an older gentlemen that I want to share with you. Press play to learn five quick ways to tell if you’re romantically compatible with someone before you commit to a long term relationship. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/misshandie/message

2 FEB 2024 · January finally kicked rocks, so we have an opportunity to make a fresh start in February by making history….Black History. What skills, talents, and resources do you have and how can you use them to better the black experience in your household, neighborhood, community, city, state, etc? What can you offer that will change the world for people that look like us and position you to make Black History? --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/misshandie/message

25 JAN 2024 · The original version of the film changed my life as a kid and helped me to blossom into a woman who, for the most part, courageously uses her voice to stand up for herself, set boundaries, and express her feelings.  I wouldn’t be who I am without the female influence of Whoopi Goldberg (Miss Celie), Oprah Winfrey (Miss Sophia), and Margaret Avery (Shug Avery), but I didn’t realize, until recently, just how deeply their influence shows up in my everyday life.  Press play to learn how this discovery has me rethinking the way I navigate life as a woman.  --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/misshandie/message

19 JAN 2024 · Have you ever told someone to make themselves at home? If you have, did you really mean it? Has there ever been a time when you regretted saying that to one of your house guests? In this episode, I’m discussing house rules that guests often violate because we’ve told them to make themselves at home. You may discover something about yourself that makes you a good or bad house guest. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/misshandie/message

11 JAN 2024 · I don’t do episodes specifically for men very often, but this episode is for the guys. There are some important things that single women, who want a committed relationship, have been quiet about. It’s time to blow the whistle on those little known secrets so that men can understand the real desires, emotions and sentiments of single women who desire a committed relationship. Gentlemen, you may have thought you’ve heard everything you need to know about what single women want, but you ain’t heard nothing yet. Press play and take notes. You’re about to learn something new. #relationships #love #singleladies #romance --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/misshandie/message

4 JAN 2024 · What do you want more of in 2024? Is it more money, love, sex, patience, or something else? In this episode, I am emphasizing what I want more of and that’s rich friendships. What are your friendships like? Are they fruitful and healthy or are they one-sided, selfish, and envy adjacent? Let’s evaluate the friendships we have and what we bring to the friendship table. What do we want more of in terms of those friendships and what are we willing to give in order to make it happen? #friendships --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/misshandie/message

18 DEC 2023 · What’s at the top of your Christmas list this year? Is it something expensive, something cheap or something that money can’t buy? Press play to discover what’s on my list and why I have to have it! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/misshandie/message