In this episode of Pretty Private with Eboné, Eboné sits down with her guest for a powerful conversation about surviving trauma, addiction, and the journey of reclaiming her life.

Together, they explore what trauma is, how it can shape the way we see ourselves and navigate the world, and why it is sometimes misunderstood as mental illness. Eboné's guest shares her experiences with childhood trauma, being introduced to crack cocaine, the moments where she came close to losing her life, and the road that led her toward recovery and healing.

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Website: www.prettyprivatepodcast.com

Instagram: @theprofessionalhomegirl & @prettyprivatepodcast

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The Professional Homegirl Youtube Channel: Subscribe Here 

In this episode of Pretty Private with Ebon&eacute;, Ebon&eacute; sits down with her guest for a powerful conversation about surviving trauma, addiction, and the journey of reclaiming her life.
Together, they explore what trauma is, how it can shape the way we see ourselves and navigate the world, and why it is sometimes misunderstood as mental illness. Ebon&eacute;'s guest shares her experiences with childhood trauma, being introduced to crack cocaine, the moments where she came close to losing her life, and the road that led her toward recovery and healing.
Connect with Ebon&eacute;:
The Professional Homegirl Coloring Books: Purchase <a href="https://www.prettyprivatepodcast.com/shop">Here</a>&nbsp;
Buy Ebon&eacute; A Gift:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.amazon.com/registries/gl/guest-view/2HZCGAJP16A48" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-linkindex="1">Shop Now</a>
Ebon&eacute; PHG Storefront:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.amazon.com/shop/thephgpodcast?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_aipsfshop_aipsfthephgpodcast_71AZCW3BCX4JXFERS3JA" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-linkindex="2">Shop Now</a>
Read Ebon&eacute;'s Love Letters:&nbsp;<a href="http://www.theyalltheone.com/" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-linkindex="3">www.theyalltheone.com&nbsp;</a>
Website:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.prettyprivatepodcast.com" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-linkindex="4">www.prettyprivatepodcast.com</a>
Instagram: @theprofessionalhomegirl &amp;&nbsp;@prettyprivatepodcast
TikTok:&nbsp;@prettyprivatepodcast
The Professional Homegirl Youtube Channel: Subscribe <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@theprofessionalhomegirl">Here</a>&nbsp;

Welcome to Pretty Private with Eboné—the podcast where silence is broken and stories are set free. Every Tuesday, we explore the untold experiences of women of color who’ve faced it all—childhood trauma, addiction, abuse, incarceration, grief, mental health struggles, and more—and found the strength to make it to the other side.

Hosted by your favorite Professional Homegirl, Eboné delivers raw, unfiltered conversations that inspire, empower, and remind you that healing begins with being heard.

What sets Pretty Private apart ... Anonymity.

Guests share their truth without fear of judgment—free to speak openly in a space created just for them. From survivors and sex workers to professionals and cultural change makers, these powerful interviews will shift your perspective and speak to your soul.

Pretty Private isn’t just a podcast—it’s your personal guide for turning storylines into lifelines.

Welcome to Pretty Private with Ebon&eacute;&mdash;the podcast where silence is broken and stories are set free. Every Tuesday, we explore the untold experiences of women of color who&rsquo;ve faced it all&mdash;childhood trauma, addiction, abuse, incarceration, grief, mental health struggles, and more&mdash;and found the strength to make it to the other side.
Hosted by your favorite Professional Homegirl, Ebon&eacute; delivers raw, unfiltered conversations that inspire, empower, and remind you that healing begins with being heard.
What sets Pretty Private apart ... Anonymity.
Guests share their truth without fear of judgment&mdash;free to speak openly in a space created just for them. From survivors and sex workers to professionals and cultural change makers, these powerful interviews will shift your perspective and speak to your soul.
Pretty Private&nbsp;isn&rsquo;t just a podcast&mdash;it&rsquo;s your personal guide for turning storylines into lifelines.

Pretty Private with Eboné

The Truth About Trauma: How Childhood Pain Can Shape Your Life

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In this week’s episode of Pretty Private with Eboné, Eboné sits down with Reiki Master Teacher Jissel Ravelo for a conversation about healing, self-discovery, and the journey of reconnecting with yourself. Jissel opens up about growing up in a Dominican household in NYC, her experiences with chronic depression and anxiety, and how those challenges led her toward spirituality and becoming a Reiki practitioner.

Jissel breaks down what Reiki is, where the practice comes from, the misconceptions surrounding it, and how energy healing can support emotional wellness alongside traditional mental health practices. She shares what it means to hold space for others while continuing to prioritize her own healing, and how her personal experiences shaped the way she guides others through their own journeys.

Connect with Eboné:

The Professional Homegirl Coloring Books: Purchase Here 

Buy Eboné A Gift: Shop Now

Eboné PHG Storefront: Shop Now

Read Eboné's Love Letters: www.theyalltheone.com 

Website: www.prettyprivatepodcast.com

Instagram: @theprofessionalhomegirl & @prettyprivatepodcast

TikTok: @prettyprivatepodcast

The Professional Homegirl Youtube Channel: Subscribe Here 

In this week&rsquo;s episode of Pretty Private with Ebon&eacute;, Ebon&eacute; sits down with Reiki Master Teacher Jissel Ravelo for a conversation about healing, self-discovery, and the journey of reconnecting with yourself. Jissel opens up about growing up in a Dominican household in NYC, her experiences with chronic depression and anxiety, and how those challenges led her toward spirituality and becoming a Reiki practitioner.
Jissel breaks down what Reiki is, where the practice comes from, the misconceptions surrounding it, and how energy healing can support emotional wellness alongside traditional mental health practices. She shares what it means to hold space for others while continuing to prioritize her own healing, and how her personal experiences shaped the way she guides others through their own journeys.
Connect with Ebon&eacute;:
The Professional Homegirl Coloring Books: Purchase <a href="https://www.prettyprivatepodcast.com/shop">Here</a>&nbsp;
Buy Ebon&eacute; A Gift:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.amazon.com/registries/gl/guest-view/2HZCGAJP16A48" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-linkindex="1">Shop Now</a>
Ebon&eacute; PHG Storefront:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.amazon.com/shop/thephgpodcast?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_aipsfshop_aipsfthephgpodcast_71AZCW3BCX4JXFERS3JA" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-linkindex="2">Shop Now</a>
Read Ebon&eacute;'s Love Letters:&nbsp;<a href="http://www.theyalltheone.com/" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-linkindex="3">www.theyalltheone.com&nbsp;</a>
Website:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.prettyprivatepodcast.com" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-linkindex="4">www.prettyprivatepodcast.com</a>
Instagram: @theprofessionalhomegirl &amp;&nbsp;@prettyprivatepodcast
TikTok:&nbsp;@prettyprivatepodcast
The Professional Homegirl Youtube Channel: Subscribe <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@theprofessionalhomegirl">Here</a>&nbsp;

PRETTY OPEN: From Depression & Anxiety to Becoming a Reiki Master Teacher w/ Jissel Ravelo 

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In this week’s episode of Pretty Private with Eboné, Antoinette Henry takes listeners inside the personal experience behind her appearance on Jazmine Sullivan’s Heaux Tales.

As part of a project that sparked important conversations around the realities of women’s lives, Antoinette shares the moments, emotions, and experiences that shaped her story. She discusses the vulnerability of putting her truth into the world, the conversations that came afterward, and the perspective she gained from allowing herself to be heard.

Connect with Eboné:

The Professional Homegirl Coloring Books: Purchase Here 

Buy Eboné A Gift: Shop Now

Eboné PHG Storefront: Shop Now

Read Eboné's Love Letters: www.theyalltheone.com 

Website: www.prettyprivatepodcast.com

Instagram: @theprofessionalhomegirl & @prettyprivatepodcast

TikTok: @prettyprivatepodcast

The Professional Homegirl Youtube Channel: Subscribe Here 

In this week&rsquo;s episode of Pretty Private with Ebon&eacute;, Antoinette Henry takes listeners inside the personal experience behind her appearance on Jazmine Sullivan&rsquo;s Heaux Tales.
As part of a project that sparked important conversations around the realities of women&rsquo;s lives, Antoinette shares the moments, emotions, and experiences that shaped her story. She discusses the vulnerability of putting her truth into the world, the conversations that came afterward, and the perspective she gained from allowing herself to be heard.
Connect with Ebon&eacute;:
The Professional Homegirl Coloring Books: Purchase <a href="https://www.prettyprivatepodcast.com/shop">Here</a>&nbsp;
Buy Ebon&eacute; A Gift:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.amazon.com/registries/gl/guest-view/2HZCGAJP16A48" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-linkindex="1">Shop Now</a>
Ebon&eacute; PHG Storefront:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.amazon.com/shop/thephgpodcast?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_aipsfshop_aipsfthephgpodcast_71AZCW3BCX4JXFERS3JA" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-linkindex="2">Shop Now</a>
Read Ebon&eacute;'s Love Letters:&nbsp;<a href="http://www.theyalltheone.com/" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-linkindex="3">www.theyalltheone.com&nbsp;</a>
Website:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.prettyprivatepodcast.com" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-linkindex="4">www.prettyprivatepodcast.com</a>
Instagram: @theprofessionalhomegirl &amp;&nbsp;@prettyprivatepodcast
TikTok:&nbsp;@prettyprivatepodcast
The Professional Homegirl Youtube Channel: Subscribe <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@theprofessionalhomegirl">Here</a>&nbsp;

PRETTY OPEN: Antoinette Henry on Jazmine Sullivan’s Heaux Tales & The Impact Behind Her Story

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/e73c998e-6e60-432f-8610-ae210140c5b1/clips/3defdc2b-67d3-40db-83b3-b46b00fa9cd9/transcript

This week on Pretty Private with Eboné, inspiring rapper Tashera Savage and American Gangster: Trap Queens star Shontel Greene join the show to discuss their upcoming film, Thru the Eyes of the Hustler's Daughter. Inspired by true events, the film explores the realities of growing up in a family impacted by the drug trade and the lasting effects of childhood trauma, loss, and mental health struggles.

Tashera and Shontel share what it was like bringing their family's story to the screen, the conversations they hope the film will spark, and how they navigated the challenges of reliving some of the most difficult moments of their lives. They also discuss their relationship as mother and daughter, the importance of telling authentic stories, and why this project is bigger than entertainment.

Connect with Eboné:

The Professional Homegirl Coloring Books: Purchase Here 

Buy Eboné A Gift: Shop Now

Eboné PHG Storefront: Shop Now

Read Eboné's Love Letters: www.theyalltheone.com 

Website: www.prettyprivatepodcast.com

Instagram: @theprofessionalhomegirl & @prettyprivatepodcast

TikTok: @prettyprivatepodcast

The Professional Homegirl Youtube Channel: Subscribe Here 

This week on Pretty Private with Ebon&eacute;, inspiring rapper Tashera Savage and&nbsp;American Gangster: Trap Queens star Shontel Greene join the show to discuss their upcoming film, Thru the Eyes of the Hustler's Daughter. Inspired by true events, the film explores the realities of growing up in a family impacted by the drug trade and the lasting effects of childhood trauma, loss, and mental health struggles.
Tashera and Shontel share what it was like bringing their family's story to the screen, the conversations they hope the film will spark, and how they navigated the challenges of reliving some of the most difficult moments of their lives. They also discuss their relationship as mother and daughter, the importance of telling authentic stories, and why this project is bigger than entertainment.
Connect with Ebon&eacute;:
The Professional Homegirl Coloring Books: Purchase <a href="https://www.prettyprivatepodcast.com/shop">Here</a>&nbsp;
Buy Ebon&eacute; A Gift:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.amazon.com/registries/gl/guest-view/2HZCGAJP16A48" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-linkindex="1">Shop Now</a>
Ebon&eacute; PHG Storefront:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.amazon.com/shop/thephgpodcast?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_aipsfshop_aipsfthephgpodcast_71AZCW3BCX4JXFERS3JA" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-linkindex="2">Shop Now</a>
Read Ebon&eacute;'s Love Letters:&nbsp;<a href="http://www.theyalltheone.com/" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-linkindex="3">www.theyalltheone.com&nbsp;</a>
Website:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.prettyprivatepodcast.com" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-linkindex="4">www.prettyprivatepodcast.com</a>
Instagram: @theprofessionalhomegirl &amp;&nbsp;@prettyprivatepodcast
TikTok:&nbsp;@prettyprivatepodcast
The Professional Homegirl Youtube Channel: Subscribe <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@theprofessionalhomegirl">Here</a>&nbsp;

PRETTY OPEN: Thru the Eyes of the Hustler’s Daughter w/ Tashera Savage and Shontel Green

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/e73c998e-6e60-432f-8610-ae210140c5b1/clips/716f155e-a041-4127-ac45-b4630126ae91/transcript

The Truth About Trauma: How Childhood Pain Can Shape Your Life

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