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I have many private aha moments and so do you. Join me today with my interview Shannon Hernandez. He's an on-air personality with 20 yrs of broadcasting and now podcast producer. Currently, you can listen to Shan the Man at Hubbard Broadcasting and on air at 98KUPD official. In this episode, you learn: Let's define a mental block first -  a psychological wall that doesn't move or you have to break down.  The power of connecting the dots in your life. Shannon explains how he connected the dots and powered through the feeling being stuck Surpassing Shannon's mental blocks that started from young and manifested throughout his life as bad behaviors.    Featured guest: Shannon Hernandez shanmankupd (YouTube) theshanman (Twitter) shanmanonline (Snapchat) shannonjhernandez (Instagram) https://www.theshanman.com https://www.facebook.com/theshanmanonline https:/www.98kupd.com   AD   Visiting DC this Spring? I am one of the first groups selected to host Airbnb Experiences platform in DC, starting 4/4. This expe

Not only is the Black Panther symbol revolutionary, but so is black entrepreneurship. Why wait for a gem like the Black Panther movie to celebrate our culture every day? We are on a melanistic journey this black history month. Not only does black empowerment start with ownership it means supporting our own and investing in each other's businesses. I reached out to five black business owners who share a keep it 100 perspective of a having a sustainable black business in 2018.  In this episode, you will learn: Giving Black. We don't do things ghetto. Black women shouldn't step on each other to make themselves look taller. Know your why Remove the stigma around supporting black businesses Supporting the diaspora means financial sustainability and cycle of building trust. Featured guests: Germaine Williams, Owner - Red Bloom Spa (https://wwredbloomspa.com) Chip Dizard, Owner - Chip Dizard Photography (https://chipdizard.com) Dr. Earle, It's What You Eat (https://itswhatyoueat.net) Vernon Ross, Podcaster and Di

Never used a tampon? Everybody gets creeped out having to start using a tampon for the first time. If we start sticking things in our vadge, we gotta know some tampon tricks by now.  We all have one to several personal real life bathroom episodes with how tampons work or sort of how, kinda, but not really.Until we become that seasoned pro tampon user, there's a bunch of girlie snafus you're going to experience along the way.  You are not alone.   You thought you were the only one who had made these mistakes!! After this episode you will feel slightly less stupid now.    In this episode, you will learn: Timing. What sized tampon to use and when? Using a protractor from math class and finding that right angle revisited First-timer alert on how to use a tampon What really hurts Tampon tips and advice    Get Social With Nina Tweet or connect with me @ninababel on Twitter, Snapchat, and IG, or join the Keep it 100 FB page.  Subscribe to the Keep it 100 Girl Show Subscribe to the show available on all platf

In today's episode, I wanted to keep the momentum on the #MeToo movement.  We've seen a rising surge of women coming forward to tell their very personal real life experience.    Every woman has a story to tell about why she stayed or how they ended up in the situation. Women have felt vulnerable in expressing your own emotions until now.     Too many times women are not believed or protected. In this episode, we will teach women to be mindful from the beginning.    Join me and licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Kongit Farrell (www.kongitfarrell.com) raise awareness for domestic violence to many women of all ages who were ashamed to speak out. Awareness needs to be raised so that women trapped in these relationships can be empowered to get out. We shed light on how to use defense as your offense.   HotelTonight Ad   If, like us, you geek out about great hotels, get yourself to NYC. From modern and sleek to upscale and chic, we've got something for everyone, and every budget    PROMO CODE: NIBABEL

It's time to do something different in 2018. Firsthand experiences that are more than a vacation. So you're probably thinking what does travel and Keep it 100 have to do with each other. Well, remember I celebrate embarrassment.   Believe it or not, there are many people out there who have never left the US or own a passport. These travel communities that have grown in the last five years is due to a movement. Collectively, they only represent a sliver of the US population.    This year marks time when supporting our own black businesses domestically has taken greater heights. Beyond our borders, there are many other black businesses to support internationally.    In this episode, you will learn a list of unique getaways options you can easily cross off on your bucket list this year or next.    HOTEL TONIGHT AD   Valentines day fell on Hump Day this year people. If you want to continue to get your hump on, Hotel Tonight has some sweet deals. I use this app for all my travel. If, like me, you geek out about gr

If you're new or part of the one hundred tribe, I am Nina Babel the host of the Keep it 100 Girl Podcast. On my podcast, I celebrate embarrassment in a good way.    Ladies don't want the same old thing on V-Day. Yes, creativity goes a long way. So, guys you're probably wondering what is the first thing when you enter the flower shop for Valentine's Day? Men certainly feel the financial pressure, cave in to hints, or just have anxiety to show up on V-Day. Is this you?    I did an interview with the Co-Owner/VP of Kristie Lee of Lee's Flower Shop in Washington, DC. The reason I sought out this flower shop is because it was established in 1945 and is still family owned and operated. When it comes to servicing their clients Kristie had a lot of good tips for you men out there.    In this episode, you will learn five takeaways to consider when going into the flower shop tomorrow (Valentine's Day) or any other:   1. Do you know her favorite flower? 2. If you're clueless, learn some leading questions to ask your

You were that girl once. Never again.   Keep it real from the jump.  You need to give him all the Nopes. Trying to tell all you ladies ini this predicament to not waste you're 2018 on someone who doesn't want a relationship but expect relationship benefits. Know your value and walk away. You just hurt yourself in those situations.    If He Told You Then You Should Know. You can't cry foul. Why put yourself through the undeserving heartache of a little bit of nothing you're being offered. Mistake you made is you were expecting a different result.    In this episode, you will learn:   He gave her his truth. If she stays, that's on her.  You want a relationship that bad? You can't change a man's mind Men are not for the weak-minded.  Don't expect relationship things   Take a man at his word and move on or be prepared to suffer. Spend your energy for the right person and let go of what's not going to happen.    HOTEL TONIGHT AD   V-Day falls on Hump Day this year, and we've got some sweet deals on offer. It's t

Well tick tock my friend. I am being honest and real about my fibroid breakthrough. Nothing is off limits in this raw, real, and emotional conversation. This episode is for those that want to learn more about the natural ways to cure fibroids.  This, in no way, promotes surgery or advocates for surgery. What you will learn in this episode What the doctor tells you and what they don't The bandaids to cover up those embarrassing moments coverup My easy breezy 1-2-3 recipes No more meat. Kinda. Your new reality from this point onwards   PROMO AmazonFresh is a grocery delivery and pickup service available exclusively to Amazon Prime members in select cities. Prime members can get the benefits of AmazonFresh for an additional monthly membership fee of $14.99. Non-Prime Members signing up for Fresh Free Trial will simultaneously sign up for Prime Free Trial.  Click Keep it 100 Girl Podcast   Get Social With Nina Tweet or connect with me @ninababel on Twitter, Snapchat, and IG, or join the Keep it 100 FB

Dating can be very confusing for both men and women. The #MeToo movement has definitely helped a lot of women and men speak up about sexual assault and abuse. There needs to be a discussion on the subtleties of dating and sex.    Redefining consensual consent encourages women to not play games and stand up for yourself.  I am using my voice and platform to empower women or remind women on how to speak up  and act in those ambiguous dating situations whether is telling a man to slow down or stop when your weren't comfortable. It's not a difficult rule to follow, and it should be the rule we all use going forward.   In this episode you will learn:   Learn to empower yourself to walk away from encounters you don't want or setting the pace. Men cannot read minds and non-verbal clues don't cut it.  Every woman in the 21st century has experienced difficulty of saying no or disguising it as an excuse. Learn 10 ways to say "no" clearly and loudly.  Learn to clearly express your desires because there may b

Who didn't have tears streaming down my eyes last week then you missed the biggest feels for 2018.  The Speak Your Truth speech gave me hope that no matter where I come from or who I am it is important for me and you to speak your truth in my podcast, personal, and professional lives. Time is up!   Oprah is the only reason I partially sat through watching the Golden Globes knowing I a powerhouse speech awaits and well deserved award. I love this woman and everything she represents.  It goes without saying but she has graced her presence in everyone's kitchen, living room, bedroom, and now mobile device at one point in their lives.    When she speaks people listen! Her words moved us to tears, as they have many times in the many years we've listened to you speak. When Oprah speaks, we listen. We listen to her truth...words that touch our cores, and wake our spirits.     Get Social With Nina Tweet or connect with me @ninababel on Twitter, Snapchat, and IG, or join the Keep it 100 FB page.  Subscribe to the Keep

Cardi B's reaction. I have mixed emotions with women accept cheating. Is she going to leave? Probably not. Folks are expecting outrage from the wrong woman.   Cardi says she doesn't want to start over. What am she going to do? Start all over and get cheated on again. Yeah, we all don't like finding somebody else, but I also have to think some women don't want to be alone either.     Cardi B is the people's champ right now  for the most part minus the haters or the ones who just don't respect her. How can you not like her? On a girl level, she represents a lotta of women who compromise their worth.   AMAZON WEDDING REGISTRY PROMO All you, one registry Congrats! You found the love of your life, and now comes the fun part: building a wedding registry that reflects your life together.    Your registry is your happy place to get swept up in visions of the future. Explore fun wedding registry ideas for creating a shared space you adore, enjoying your hobbies together, or trying something totally new. Let

Start over, start fresh and  move forward. Don't put off you're purpose another day. Truth doesn't show up until we tell it. Before I talk about relationships, shituationships, or just life we have to get our mind right first.    This week's episodes will focus on outing the old (diets, lists, men, women, candy) and in with the new. No More Resolutions: Reflect, Release, Renew. It's about just starting, start slow, start by yourself - don't wait for your gf or buddy to join you, start without the trainer, buy the house, or instead of starting next week, start now.   We're going to focus on creating a life that feels good on the inside, not one that just looks good on the outside. Fantasizing and hoping is a habit.   2018 is a year to keep clear on what's fact versus what's insanity fiction. In this age of social media, we lose sight of that. Enjoy the 2018 journey and not place a label on it. It's a learning thing and every day you just gotta reinforce.   I am giving you many lessons to learn from

If you are wavering as to sending a Holiday Greeting via text message this week, I'll make you think twice. In this episode, staying strong will be my Christmas present to yourself. For some reason exes seem to think if they regift themselves during the holidays. We will think its something new when it's really not. Christmas, Hanukkah, or Kwanzaa is one of the biggest times we sucker ourselves into doing something we would not normally do under normal circumstances concerning people we have cut loose like sending a text message.  It's the most vul-ner-able time of the year where you're probably seeing his and her everything between Thanksgiving and Valentines Day. Now it's Christmas. Difference is there is no him or no her this year and you want to send that text or you're reading one. It's too much holiday analysis paralysis.   In this episode you will learn: The holidays doesn't meant you gotta be nice to everybody. After all, an ex is an ex for a reason.  It's too much holiday analysis paralysis. Che

This keep it 100 girl moment is the perfect sequel. The theme being no one ever told me that. The girlchat focus of this episode is directed to all you women out there trying to get pregnant, learning  close to their delivery date, and lastly all you women out there who have had a baby but neglect to pass on deets to the rest of us.  She talks about all the pains not even her girlfriends told her about that she painfully discovered on her own.  Breather Ad Breather workspaces has great views and all the amenities you need to focus and get productive. If you're an entrepreneur looking to find beautiful, practical spaces you can reserve on the go. Find a location or if you're traveling to a metropolitan city like NY, LA, SanFran, DC, Toronto, Montreal, London, Palo Alto, Boston, or Chicago and need a workspace for a few hours and try it using my promo code: QFKJZA. You will get a great discount with at least 80% off on the first hour.   Shop till You Drop at Target. Here's Your Weekly Target Shopping Link Tak

Women are hormonal psychos.    Did you ever wonder about your ups and downs of the hormones in your monthly menstrual cycle and how they impact your mood, health and behavior every day? If not, you should. This is a lifestyle approach for you as a woman and being in sync with your period is the theme.   This episode will enable you to understand yourself, your motivations, your romantic desires and your health in a way you never could before during this episode.   Today, I am interviewing Gabrielle Lichterman, women's health journalist and author of 28 Days: What Your Cycle Reveals about Your Love Life, Moods and Potential.   Her mission is to share Hormonology with others to ensure that all future generations of girls and women have this critical hormone information from their very cycle by incorporating thousands of hormone studies to show you how your hormones impact virtually every aspect of your day—including your mood, energy, memory, love life, spending habits, sleep quality, food cravings and he

This show is dedicated to empowering women and men who are to shy, nervy, or embarrassed to cross the line with taboo. I keep it real and true with jawdraopping Motherfriggin real stories.  You can be single AF at 50 too. I thought it would be fun to get insight on how the 50 and over crowd handle online dating. In this episode: My guest Walter sheds light on dating from the male point of view A man's red flags Tips for men and women when it comes to their profile photos  Tune in. Let me know what you think! @ninababel Remember to Keep it 100! HUFFINGTON POST ARTICLES Click here - Love tips you can use all year round.  Click here - YAY! THIS ONE GOT PROMOTED BY HUFFPO Click here - YAY! THIS ONE GOT PROMOTED BY HUFFPO   Shop till You Drop at Target. Here's Your Weekly Target Shopping Link Take advantage of this week's discounts at Target by clicking here: http://goto.target.com/c/210735/81938/2092 Take advantage of Free Shipping on all online orders of $25 or more Link:http://goto.target.com/c/210735/143

Today, I am going to be talking about what it means to be blessed or cursed to be too pretty to be single.    Seems to always happen at family gatherings whether they are my own or one I was invited to where I meet complete strangers for the first time. In fact, it happened a few weeks ago. This is when random people or relatives act legitimately concerned and telling you you're running out of time. Its sooo annoying,  one should have to live a certain way to be seen as happy or seen as somebody. Tune in. Let me know what you think! @ninababel Remember to Keep it 100! HUFFINGTON POST ARTICLES Click here - Love tips you can use all year round.  Click here - YAY! THIS ONE GOT PROMOTED BY HUFFPO Click here - YAY! THIS ONE GOT PROMOTED BY HUFFPO   Shop till You Drop at Target. Here's Your Weekly Target Shopping Link Take advantage of this week's discounts at Target by clicking here: http://goto.target.com/c/210735/81938/2092 Take advantage of Free Shipping on all online orders of $25 or more Link:http://goto

In this episode - maintenance man - just to be clear, I am not talking about meeting or marrying a blue collar worker. I am talking about girl needs and that maintenance man who is on call.    Definition of a maintenance man. The maintenance man usually does his job in the late evening and leaves when the job is complete.    In this episode,  you will hear these three things: It's different, it's not the same The light responsibilities attached to it It's just not there. no emotions allowed   Tune in. Let me know what you think! @ninababel Remember to Keep it 100! HUFFINGTON POST ARTICLES Click here - Love tips you can use all year round.  Click here - YAY! THIS ONE GOT PROMOTED BY HUFFPO Click here - YAY! THIS ONE GOT PROMOTED BY HUFFPO   Shop till You Drop at Target. Here's Your Weekly Target Shopping Link Take advantage of this week's discounts at Target by clicking here: http://goto.target.com/c/210735/81938/2092 Take advantage of Free Shipping on all online orders of $25 or more Link:http://g

She is on Bumble Dating App and is Still Swiping to the Right Because She Doesn't Want a White Guy.   The whole argument for a black woman is if you go the interracial route is this.  Going the white guy route means dude or Timmy has to be a cute white guy. Arm candy white guy.    One says she doesn't play that and the other is exploring her options digitally using online dating apps. Tune in. Let me know what you think! @ninababel Remember to Keep it 100! HUFFINGTON POST ARTICLES Click here - Love tips you can use all year round.  Click here - YAY! THIS ONE GOT PROMOTED BY HUFFPO Click here - YAY! THIS ONE GOT PROMOTED BY HUFFPO   Shop till You Drop at Target. Here's Your Weekly Target Shopping Link Take advantage of this week's discounts at Target by clicking here: http://goto.target.com/c/210735/81938/2092 Take advantage of Free Shipping on all online orders of $25 or more Link:http://goto.target.com/c/210735/143415/2092   Breather PROMO CODE Breather workspaces has great views and all the amenities

There's a lot of reasons to go off the pill. If you are unaware of them. Let me help you out. It really depends on the woman. You have to figure out what is right for your body.     In this episode you will learn a bunch of girlfriendly advice explained in easy breezy 1-2-3 language:   The distinctions between a Pill Bleed and a Period Bleed Contraceptions - you refer to condoms, IUD, and FAM as options Explain coming off birth control - impact - pregnancy reasons or health reasons Understanding when you're on the pill you don't ovulate Tune in. Let me know what you think! @ninababel Remember to Keep it 100! HUFFINGTON POST ARTICLES Click here - Love tips you can use all year round.  Click here - YAY! THIS ONE GOT PROMOTED BY HUFFPO Click here - YAY! THIS ONE GOT PROMOTED BY HUFFPO   Shop till You Drop at Target. Here's Your Weekly Target Shopping Link Take advantage of this week's discounts at Target by clicking here: http://goto.target.com/c/210735/81938/2092 Take advantage of Free Shipping on