Whether five minutes or five hours, join me in scheduling and commiting to doing one thing that makes you smile at least four times this month. And you know the smile I'm talking about - the beautiful wide smile that shows all your teeth :).

I recognize perfectionism is not emotionally or mentally healthy. I recognize seeking perfection is not even realistic. But sometimes, shedding old habits and mindsets can be hard.

For Women's History Month, I am excited to give you first look at our pilot version of Hey Aunties! Community Connections, an ongoing specially curated Philadelphia area-based resource of support and services with the Hey Auntie! Touch: A Commitment to Excellence, Cultural Sensitivity, Community, and Compassion.

Welcome to our first convo with sociologist Regina Davis - Sowers, Ph.D. and Hey Auntie! founder, Nicole Kenney, MPP on the cultural legacy of the Black auntie.

Learn more about the history of the Black auntie in the United States, the definition of an "auntie," aunties' unique role in protecting and supporting our mental health, why we must know our history, especially regarding family and intergenerational support systems, and so much more!