S28E5: The Importance of Passing the Torch with M. Simone Boyd and Andrea Tudhope

Cultivating H.E.R. Space: Uplifting Conversations for the Black Woman

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Education, Self-improvement

4.7 • 1.3K Ratings

🗓️ 31 October 2025

⏱️ 49 minutes

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Summary

Hey lady! In these trying times connecting with community is more important than ever. Community is not just your close friends or even your family. Community is the place where you live, work, and play. It contains history, wisdom and can thrive when tended to well. That’s why Dr. Dom and Terri are thrilled to welcome M. Simone Boyd and Andrea Tudhope, hosts of the podcast We Are North Nashville, as they discuss the power of collecting the stories of the elders in the community to create a beautiful tapestry of legacy, love, and pride.

Inspired by a series of tragic events that occurred during the pandemic, Simone set out to capture the stories of the elders in her life before it was too late. But, as she soon found out the work was worthy but the emotional labor would take a toll if she didn’t recruit help for her noble mission. Together, with her co-hosts, Andrea and Steve Haruch, the three embarked on a journey of bridge building, record setting, and community preservation that has led to a fulfilling audio project the residents of North Nashville can feel proud of.

If you’re in a space where you know you need to build community and you want to contribute to the community you live in but don’t know where to get started tune in to today’s episode. Andrea and Simone offer their perspective on how approaching people and conversations from a heart-centered place can get all of us back to a place where we peacefully coexist and thrive together.

Lady, we want to hear from you! Holla at us in Instagram and let us know how you’re building community or working to preserve the stories of the community you’re in.

Quote of the Day:
"It needs to be pointed out...the things that were done to North Nashville to sacrifice that part of Nashville in the name of progress."
– Thomas Wilson

Goal Mapping Starter Guide
Cultivating H.E.R. Space Sanctuary

Where to find We Are North Nashville:
Website: wearenorthnashville.org
Podcast: We Are North Nashville
Instagram: @wearenorthnashville
Facebook: We Are North Nashville

Resources:
Dr. Dom’s Therapy Practice
Branding with Terri
Melanin and Mental Health
Therapy for Black Girls

Psychology Today
Therapy for QPOC

Where to find us:
Twitter: @HERspacepodcast
Instagram: @herspacepodcast
Facebook: @herspacepodcast
Website: cultivatingherspace.com

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Transcript

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0:00.0	The weather. Tomorrow, expect a... Biting cold front. Mmm, how naughty. I wonder what I'll be wearing or taking off. The night will be wild and untamed. Expect heavy, lashing rain that'll soak you to the skin. By Monday, temperatures will rise, slowly but surely, reaching their peak in the afternoon.
0:23.0	Not in the mood for miserable weather.
0:25.5	Fly cheaply to Turkey with Sun Express.
0:28.6	Sun Express, nonstop sunshine.
0:34.5	Hey lady, real quick, because I know you value growth and connection, I got to share this with you.
0:40.0	If this year has stretched you, challenged you, or just left you feeling like you need a deep breath,
0:46.9	I want to invite you to two experiences that me and Dom are hosting to help you reset and realign.
0:57.6	On November 10th at 6 p.m. Pacific, 9 p.m. Eastern, we're having a virtual sleepover. Bring your tea or drink of choice, your blanket,
1:02.9	your journal, whatever makes you feel cozy. We're spending time together reflecting on this year,
1:09.6	releasing what no longer fits, and mapping out our vision for 2026. And we're doing this from a place of clarity, softness, and intention. No hustle,
1:13.7	no pressure, just alignment. And then on November 11th at 11.11 a.m., we're taking this energy
1:22.0	outside for an alignment hike in San Francisco. We're getting into nature to ground ourselves,
1:28.8	clear our minds, and open our hearts for this next season. It's connection, good energy,
1:35.7	sisterhood, and a moment to come back home to yourself. If your spirit has been whispering
1:41.1	that you're ready for a reset, these gatherings are for you.
1:44.9	You can secure your spot at herspacepodcast.com or head to Instagram and follow us at
1:50.4	HerSpace podcast and you can click the links in our bio to register.
1:54.3	We hope to see you there, lady.
1:59.3	On this week's episode of cultivating her space, the roots of our people run deep, and there's so much available through us, to us, from our ancestors. And I just feel like our ancestors, like, God, so many people have been rooting us on because it's gotten bigger than we ever could imagine.
2:19.0	Hey, lady. have you ever felt like the world just doesn't get you?
2:24.8	Well, we do.
2:27.6	Welcome to cultivating her space, the podcast dedicated to uplifting and empowering women like you.
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