Are your problems stealing your peace, or are you giving them permission to?Everybody has problems. But when did complaining, overthinking, and constantly discussing what's wrong become a way of…
How well do we actually know ourselves?In this solo episode of The Bloom Effect, Nea examines the stories we tell about who we are and what happens when our behavior, relationships, wounds, and past…
Star-Asia Taliaferro sits down with Nea on The Bloom Effect for an open conversation about the experiences that shaped the woman she is today.From being raised by her grandparents and navigating…
When Being a Good Man Isn't Enough Guest: Cory HarrisWhat happens when you're able to lead, mentor, and pour into everyone around you but the relationships closest to you are the ones that hurt the…
In this episode of The Bloom Effect, Nea challenges the idea that loving people means always being available, always saying yes, or making yourself necessary in their lives. What happens when helping…
There was a time when the right song could make you want to go home and make love not just have sex, but reconnect, touch, feel, and remember your person differently.In this episode of The Bloom…
In this short Bloom Effect PSA, Nea reflects on a simple but difficult truth: no one else should have to carry the responsibility for your happiness. Whether in love, family, friendships, or life,…
What happens when the very thing someone loves about you becomes the thing they eventually resent? In this episode of The Bloom Effect, Nea explores beauty beyond appearance confidence, ambition,…
How much of yourself can you sacrifice before being a “good woman” starts costing you your own identity?Singer, songwriter, music teacher and mother of three Akilah Etienne joins Nea for a raw…
In this episode of The Bloom Effect, Nea Howell delves into the complexities of identity and empowerment among Black women. She emphasizes the importance of being present, understanding one's true…