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Tea & Transition brews up real stories of growth, change, and becoming, told through the shifting relationships, identities, and experiences of women of color. Join co-hosts Odelia Younge and Vina Vo for intimate, reflective conversations that hold space for the in-between moments—the ones that stretch us, root us, and move us forward. So pull up a seat, grab a cup, and let's get chatting.
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October 21, 2025
<p>How do we stay rooted in self-trust when the world is constantly shifting around us? What does it mean to build a life that honors our truth, even when that means slowing down, letting go, or starting over?</p><p><br></p><p>In our final episode of the season, Afiya talks about navigating career transitions, learning to listen to the body’s signals, and cultivating a deeper sense of wellness and self-acceptance. We explore the power of intuition, the slow unfolding of purpose, and how nourishment, both physical and emotional, can guide us back to ourselves.</p><p><br></p><p>This episode is a reminder that your body, your pace, and your path are all worthy . Even if they don’t match the blueprint you once held.</p><p><br></p><p>Guest: Afiya "Fi" Williams</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Show Overview</strong></p><p>00:00 Introduction to Tea and Transitions</p><p>01:39 Career Transitions and Personal Growth</p><p>04:40 Welcoming Afiya “Fi” Williams</p><p>04:59 Icebreaker Game</p><p>09:01 Deep Dive into Career Journeys</p><p>14:07 Navigating Career Changes and Wellness</p><p>25:13 Building a Life of Liberation and Creativity</p><p>31:50 Conclusion and Final Thoughts</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Show Notes</strong></p><p><a href="https://www.iamwildfiya.com/post/navigating-transitions" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">On Transitions: Riding the Winds of Change</a>: https://www.iamwildfiya.com/post/navigating-transitions</p><p><br></p><p>Afiya “Fi.” Williams is a multi-talented impact producer, educator, artist, and wildflower planting seeds of joy, justice, healing, and love in every space she moves through. For over 15 years, her work lives at the intersection of art, education, wellness, and community with a focus on elevating and advancing the well-being and lives of Black people and marginalized communities. When not curating playful and transformative spaces for clients and her company <a href="https://www.iamwildfiya.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">WildFiya</a>, you can find Fi daydreaming and plotting about her farm, basking in the beauty of the redwoods, or enjoying a curated playlist with a good book (or nearly any other task really). </p>
October 14, 2025
<p>What does it mean to care for your body across the seasons of your life? And how do our early influences shape — and sometimes limit — the ways we define wellness?</p><p><br></p><p>In this reflective and generous conversation, Talia shares her evolving relationship to food, movement, and care. We talk about going vegetarian, shifting motivations, and listening deeply to what the body is asking for. From napping to coconut oil to rethinking why we change, this episode is full of gentle wisdom about the rituals that help us stay grounded. </p><p><br></p><p>This is a reminder that your body is always talking to you. The question is: <strong>are you listening?</strong></p><p><br></p><p>Guest: Talia Witherspoon</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Show Overview</strong></p><p>00:00 Introduction to Tea and Transitions</p><p>02:33 Discussing Body Image and Surgery</p><p>04:04 Body Image and Family Influences</p><p>07:20 Introducing Guest Talia Witherspoon</p><p>07:58 Icebreaker Game</p><p>13:00 Journey to Body Positivity</p><p>19:32 Advice for Wellness and Self-Care</p><p>28:48 Concluding Thoughts and Reflections</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Show Notes</strong></p><p>Talia Witherspoon is a Creative Director, wellness entrepreneur, and founder of Sweet Peach Pilates—a brand that blends Pilates with soft life rituals to support nervous system regulation and embodied well-being. She’s passionate about helping women reconnect with themselves and design lives that embrace flow, self-devotion over discipline, and sustainable success.</p>
October 9, 2025
<p>Sometimes, we don’t even realize how much we’re bracing until we find someone or somewhere that lets us fully exhale. In this moment from the hosts’ conversation, Odelia and Vina reflect on psychological safety, chosen communities, and learning to trust the spaces where we’re truly seen.</p><p><br></p><p>Catch the full episode: Black Tea & Learning to Belong to Yourself with Lan Guo out now! </p>
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Tea & Transition brews up real stories of growth, change, and becoming, told through the shifting relationships, identities, and experiences of women of color.
Join co-hosts Odelia Younge and Vina Vo for intimate, reflective conversations that hold space for the in-between moments—the ones that stretch us, root us, and move us forward.
So pull up a seat, grab a cup, and let's get chatting.
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