How many of us met a counterfeit and thought the individual was the one…only to find out they were NOT FOR YOU? Sometimes the signs were there and sometimes we did not know what to look for. Either way, it led to divorce, breakups, and pain that you care not to remember. In this episode, we start the three-part series by discussing the Characteristics of a Counterfeit. Hopefully, this will help us to choose better in the future. 

The Let Them Theory has become quite possible in recent years, but it is an old concept created for a hard task. In this episode, Zakiya discusses three reasons why it is hard for us to LET THEM…LET THEM GO…LET THEM BE…

This is part two of the Establishing Boundaries discussion. In this episode, Zakiya discusses FOUR additional areas where boundaries must be established before the relationship gets too deep.

In the beginning, we establish a lot without realizing it. We allow our representative to show up and speak for us, and then when we show up, we run the risk of the person not wanting to be with us. Whether we want to admit it or not, how we start is important. 

Boundaries are important, but we don’t always want to establish or enforce them in the beginning, because we do not want to be mean. However, in every relationship, we have a time when we must do what is hard. In this episode, Zakiya discusses FOUR areas where boundaries must be established before the relationship gets too deep. 

Knighten Naturals

In the beginning, we establish a lot without realizing it. We allow our representative to show up and speak for us, and then when we show up, we run the risk of the person not wanting to be with us. Whether we want to admit it or not, how we start is important. 

The host, Zakiya Monique, gets candid in her returning podcast episode after a six-month hiatus. Life be lifing, but we cannot quit our purpose...that’s for sure. Tune in to this inspirational podcast!

"If we do not learn to love those we are in relationship with the way they need to be loved, they will not feel loved no matter what we do."

Many of us know our love language, but do we know the language of our mates, children, parents, and others we are in relationship with? Often times, we do not. We will buy gifts for those who want time, give endless compliments to those who want service, and wonder why the other party does not feel loved.

This podcast episode will review the love languages and provide tips on what you can do to better love those you are in relationship with.

“Our self-love has to be stronger than our desire to be loved!”

Unfortunately, love is a word that is often misused, abused, and misunderstood. This episode will discuss the seven types of love, with hopes of renewing your perspective of love and its meaning. After all, love is a beautiful thing when it is shared between two healthy people!!! Don’t give up on love!!!

Everything starts in the mind...including what we think about our relationships. As a man thinketh, so is he. We accept the love that we THINK we deserve. So, let’s talk about how we can divorce STINKIN THINKIN!

There are so many relationships that either never happened or were delayed because of pride. Pride has no place in relationships. It destroys, distracts, delays, and destructs. This episode is filled with gems that will help you understand the difference between maintaining dignity and being stuck in pride.

Are good providers good men? Check out this podcast episode to see what I have to say about this....

Expectation is the number one reason that relationships fail.  Most people think it is money or roles, but NOPE...it's expectations. Check out this episode to hear more. 

This episode discusses how detrimental it is for black men and women not to be in a unified state. 

This episode discusses why some relationship experts struggle in their relationships. 

This episode will give you a brief overview of what our podcast is all about! We are excited to have you here. Thanks for listening!