The Letters and Layers Podcast

Oct 1, 2026 · 48m

Happy October!The fact that it is the holiday season is unreal. What is time. I'm back with part two of my reflections around core values, and how they are present with all the ways I am working to shape the life I want to live. I hope you listen to the end.Core Values Sheet: https://brenebrown.com/resources/dare-to-lead-list-of-values/Newsletter is relaunching January 2027! Subscribe here! https://thoughtful-builder-3718.kit.com/0b2ee7a5acSubscribe to my Youtube channel! https://www.youtube.com/@Amaka_ChineloDrop the show a follow in IG: @thelettersandlayerspodI appreciate you!

Sep 15, 2026 · 43m

Having my son, seeing how life has changed, and how I want it to look in the future, led me to think deeply about what my core values are: how they play a role in my life, what contributed to their development as my core values, and if I'm living in alignment with them now (10:56). I encourage my listeners to think about what core values are most important for you and if you are living in alignment with them as well. I hope you listen to the end. Core Values Sheet: https://brenebrown.com/resources/dare-to-lead-list-of-values/Newsletter is relaunching January 2027! Subscribe here! https://thoughtful-builder-3718.kit.com/0b2ee7a5acSubscribe to my Youtube channel! https://www.youtube.com/@Amaka_ChineloDrop the show a follow in IG: @thelettersandlayerspodI appreciate you!

Sep 1, 2026 · 31m

It's September!So happy to be back from a much needed break, and I can't believe this podcast is five years old! I'm feeling so many emotions, but am so grateful to my past self for never giving up. On the episode, I talk about everything that has gotten me to this point, and my hopes for the podcast moving forward. I hope you listen to the end. Newsletter is relaunching January 2027! Subscribe here! https://thoughtful-builder-3718.kit.com/0b2ee7a5acSubscribe to my Youtube channel! https://www.youtube.com/@Amaka_ChineloDrop the show a follow in IG: @thelettersandlayerspodI appreciate you!

Jul 15, 2026 · 34m

It's that time of the year! The show is going on its summer break and will be back on its 5-year anniversary (!!!) September 1st. In the meantime catch up on any and all episodes you've missed!I'm finishing up my reaction to the book We Should All Be Millionaires by Rachel Rodgers. I talk specifically about getting honest with yourself about your finances before embarking on your journey towards generating wealth, and reframing debt which a lot of us have and may harbor negative feelings as a result. I hope you listen to the end.Newsletter is relaunching January 2027! I talk at the top of the podcast about everything you can expect. Subscribe here! https://thoughtful-builder-3718.kit.com/0b2ee7a5acSubscribe to my Youtube channel! https://www.youtube.com/@Amaka_ChineloDrop the show a follow in IG: @thelettersandlayerspodI appreciate you!

Jul 1, 2026 · 36m

Happy July!I'm really excited to dive into a topic I'm yet to discuss in depth on the podcast: money. Specifically through the lens of Black womens' journey to financial freedom and long-term wealth. Rachel's book We Should All Be Millionaires focuses on this topic and I talk about three key points that are necessary in embodying the millionaire mindset and making it a reality for ourselves. I hope you listen to the end.I've re-lauched my Youtube channel! Subscribe and support! Link: https://www.youtube.com/@mylettersandlayers/videosAs always, please share and recommend, and thank you so much for the support!EMAIL: contact@thelettersandlayers.comPodcast Instagram! @thelettersandlayerspod. Give us a follow!I appreciate you!

Jun 15, 2026 · 47m

I struggled with discussing this on the podcast considering I am still fully processing what this decisions means for me, but my motivation ultimately was to offer comfort and support to other new mothers who may be facing similar challenges. I hope you listen to the end.I've re-lauched my Youtube channel! Subscribe and support! Link: https://www.youtube.com/@mylettersandlayers/videosAs always, please share and recommend, and thank you so much for the support!EMAIL: contact@thelettersandlayers.comPodcast Instagram! @thelettersandlayerspod. Give us a follow!I appreciate you!

Jun 1, 2026 · 25m

Kicking off the month of June, I'm sharing part two of my labor and delivery story. Things did not go as expected, resulting in a myriad of emotions as I began my journey into motherhood. I hope you listen to the end. I've re-lauched my Youtube channel! Subscribe and support! Link: https://www.youtube.com/@mylettersandlayers/videosAs always, please share and recommend, and thank you so much for the support!EMAIL: contact@thelettersandlayers.comPodcast Instagram! @thelettersandlayerspod. Give us a follow!I appreciate you!

May 15, 2026 · 34m

I wanted to take the opportunity on this episode to recount the first part of my labor and delivery story, not just for my beloved audience but for myself, so I'm always able to come back and listen. I had to document this life-changing experience and what better place to do it than here? I hope you listen to the end.I've re-lauched my Youtube channel! Subscribe and support! Link: https://www.youtube.com/@mylettersandlayers/videosAs always, please share and recommend, and thank you so much for the support!EMAIL: contact@thelettersandlayers.comPodcast Instagram! @thelettersandlayerspod. Give us a follow!I appreciate you!

May 1, 2026 · 13m

Firing up the microphone for the first episode after giving birth means leaning heavily on consistency, slowly generating momentum again, and being ok with background noise. This is real life now! I took a few minutes this episode to check in and share whatever came to mind for me. Looks like this might become a series of sorts? We'll see! I hope you listen to the end.I've re-lauched my Youtube channel! Subscribe and support! Link: https://www.youtube.com/@mylettersandlayers/videosAs always, please share and recommend, and thank you so much for the support!EMAIL: contact@thelettersandlayers.comPodcast Instagram! @thelettersandlayerspod. Give us a follow!I appreciate you!