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In this holiday episode of The Powder Room, we’re taking a Holiday Rewind — back to the days when Christmas meant family, tradition, and showing up without negotiation. Growing up, the holidays had a rhythm: the food, the laughter, the gathering spot… all anchored by our elders who kept the family stitched together. But as time has passed and priorities have shifted, some of those traditions have faded.

Today, we’re pressing rewind to remember what made the season so special, and talking about how we can restore some of that connection. I’ll share a few of my own family traditions, plus my favorite holiday foods, movies, and songs. And as always, we’ll close by centering the truth at the heart of it all — Jesus is still the reason for the season.

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Saying goodbye is never easy — especially when the love is still present, the memories are still warm, and the connection once meant everything. But sometimes, the peace we’re praying for is waiting on the other side of a goodbye we’ve been avoiding.

In this week’s episode of The Powder Room Podcast, we’re talking about how to find the good in goodbye. Building on last week’s “Pause and Reflect,” we’re unpacking why letting go feels so hard, why it’s necessary for our emotional and spiritual growth, and how to shift your focus from what you’re losing to what you’re about to gain.

In addition, we’ll explore how nostalgia, comfort, and lingering affection can keep us tied to people and situations that no longer serve us. But even in the pain of release, there is purpose, clarity, and a promise: You can grieve the ending and still embrace your new beginning. Tune in for encouragement, honest reflection, and practical steps to help you walk away with grace, honor your growth, and make room for what God has next.

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As we enter December — the season of shopping, gatherings, deadlines, and everybody pulling on your time — this episode invites you to do something radical: pause and reflect. Before we sprint into a brand-new year with the same old habits, let’s stop long enough to understand the year we’ve just lived.

In this episode, we break down what it really means to pause (to stop, breathe, and be still) and what it means to reflect (to think deeply and intentionally about our experiences). Together, we’ll explore why this powerful combination is necessary for emotional growth, mental clarity, and spiritual grounding.

From identifying this year’s wins and lessons to releasing patterns that no longer serve you, this conversation will help you enter the next season with purpose, peace, and a renewed sense of direction.

Sis / bro, before you cross into a new year, give yourself permission to slow down, look back, and prepare your heart for what’s ahead. This is your invitation to align your mind, spirit, and intentions — on purpose.

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In this deeply moving episode of The Powder Room, Lady Ivy sits down with her cousin Lisa to share an extraordinary story of love, loss, and the long road to healing.

After 17 years of marriage, Lisa’s husband Tony — the love of her life — was tragically killed in a car accident where she was the passenger. What followed was years of navigating grief, faith, and the slow rebuilding of her world.

Through her pain, Lisa found purpose — birthing a ministry called The Healing Concierge, where she now helps others walk through their own journeys of loss with grace and compassion.

Together, they discuss how to process deep loss, how faith can both comfort and challenge you, and what it truly means to live and love after tragedy.

If you’re walking through grief or supporting someone who is, this episode will remind you that healing is possible — one step, one breath, one prayer at a time.

💜 Because sometimes, love’s greatest lesson is found in loss.

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In this Thanksgiving episode of The Powder Room, we’re talking about what it really means to live life thankful — not just when the turkey is hot, the family is behaving, and your wig is sitting right. Gratitude is a lifestyle, not a seasonal special… and definitely not something we dust off only in November.

Let’s be honest: It’s a whole lot easier to focus on what’s not going right. Bills? Due. Traffic? Horrible. Somebody at work? Getting on your LAST nerve. But God still expects us to give thanks in all things — even the things we didn’t pray for, didn’t plan for, and don’t particularly like. (I know… He be stretching us!)

In this episode we’ll dig into:

• Why negativity feels more natural than gratitude
• What gratitude really means (beyond the cute journals)
• How living thankful can shift your mood, your relationships, and your faith walk
• The surprising benefits of a grateful heart
• Simple ways to practice thankfulness daily — without pretending life is perfect

Whether this season has your heart full or your patience thin, this conversation will remind you that God is still good, blessings are still present, and joy is still available.

So pull up a seat. Let’s laugh, reflect, and talk about how to live life thankful — on purpose, and with God at the center.

Happy Thanksgiving, and may your gratitude be real… not performative.

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In this episode of The Powder Room, we’re exploring the messy middle between what’s said and what’s heard — because somewhere between our intention and someone else’s perception, the message often gets lost.

Lady Ivy unpacks how effective communication has become a lost art in the age of social media, where memes, emojis, and text speak have replaced real conversation. She discusses how easily tone and meaning can be misread, why we must take ownership of our emotional triggers, and the fine line between being honest and just being mean.

If you’ve ever felt misunderstood or struggled to express yourself without causing offense, this episode will challenge you to pause, reflect, and communicate with both truth and grace.

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Waiting on God can be one of the heaviest seasons in life. You start strong—full of faith and hope—but over time, the unanswered prayers, delayed promises, and long stretches of silence can begin to feel like a burden. In this episode of The Powder Room, we’re unpacking what happens when the wait becomes a weight.

Join me as we talk about the emotional toll of prolonged waiting, how to keep your heart from growing weary, and ways to stay hopeful when the promise seems far away. We’ll discuss how to guard your spirit during the process, why waiting doesn’t mean inactivity, and how to keep your faith stronger than your feelings.

If you’ve ever found yourself asking, “Lord, how much longer?”—this conversation is for you.

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Even the strongest believers get tired. You pray, you serve, you show up faithfully — but sometimes the results don’t match the effort, and fatigue starts to settle in. In this episode of The Powder Room, we’re getting honest about what it means to be weary while doing well.

We’ll explore the human side of weariness, why feeling tired doesn’t mean you’ve lost faith, and how to find grace in your process. If you’ve been doing everything “right” but still feel drained, this episode will remind you that you’re not alone — and that your season of sowing is not in vain.