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I Buy My Own Roses

I Buy My Own Roses

By Arielle

I Buy My Own Roses is a self love podcast that encourages Black women to cultivate fulfilling lives with or without a romantic partner.

Join Arielle each week as she shares humorous stories about navigating her life as a thirty something single, childfree woman in a society built for couples. You'll also enjoyed uncensored rants on culture and dating through the lens of Black feminism.

At random, we'll invite expert guests to teach us about financial independence, solo travel, personal safety, and more!

To the woman who is the love of her own life....this one's for you!
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Her Earring Business Started as a Hobby

I Buy My Own RosesMar 01, 2024

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Her Earring Business Started as a Hobby

Her Earring Business Started as a Hobby

Hey Single Roses! In this episode, I’m chatting with my lovely friend, Samone! She is an earring designer and the owner of Custom Clayed, a polymer clay earring business. If you are interested in starting a new maker hobby that you can turn into a side hustle, this is the episode for you.

Sidenote: I’m actually wearing a pair of Samone’s earrings in the picture on the screen 😊

Follow Custom Clayed here: https://www.instagram.com/customclayed/

Shop Custom Clayed Earrings: https://customclayed.com/

Candle business mention: https://kyskandles.com/

I Buy My Own Roses on YouTube

0:00 Intro

2:04 How it all started

3:31 Process of making polymer clay earrings

4:55 Being a vendor at markets

6:32 Making money selling earrings online and at markets

8:15 Full time vs. part time

9:09 Business goals

10:15 Marketing on social media and word of mouth

12:34 Building Community, relationships, and networking

13:52 Other small business ideas that do well

14:55 Lessons learned as business owner

15:34 What makes your business unique

16:41 Start up cost

18:33 Classes and workshops

19:28 Advice for aspiring small business owners

20:58 Where to find Custom Clayed online

Mar 01, 202421:32
(Self) Love Don't Cost a Thing 💗
Feb 17, 202426:16
Skip the spouse. Buy a house!

Skip the spouse. Buy a house!

Hey Single Roses! Have you ever thought about buying a home for yourself but feel like it's not within reach? This episode is for you!  I had a conversation with Aerial Austin, a successful local NC real estate agent. Aerial and I talked about the benefits of purchasing a home as a single woman, even if you plan to partner later. We talk about what to look for in a good real estate agent, what red flags to look out for when purchasing your first home, what you’ll need to do to start the process and more!

I purchased my home in 2022 as a single woman with 1 income (less than 6 figures) and only $20,000 to invest! If I could do it, there's hope for you too! It is completely possible to find a home that fits your lifestyle and budget, even as a single woman. I will share my home buying story in a different episode if you all are interested.

Please follow Aerial on IG! Her IG is great for homebuying education and inspiration. Following her on IG inspired me to take the leap into homeownership!

Watch on Youtube: Skip the spouse. Buy a house!


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Still Single at 32, Why I'm Staying Single Forever

Still Single at 32, Why I'm Staying Single Forever

Heyyyy! I've been single for many years and I love it here! Instead of putting all of my energy into trying to change my relationship status, I've decided to commit to living a fulfilling life as a single woman. In this episode I share: 🌹How I became single 🌹Why I'm still single 🌹How I've made peace with being single 🌹Why relationships aren't a good fit for me This is not intended to be advice. I am just sharing my own thoughts and experiences. I wanna know your thoughts too! Listen on YouTube: https://youtu.be/ZhRfsO6lxVM

Nov 06, 202326:18
We're here to learn a few lessons from Will and Jada.
Oct 17, 202308:08
Childfree by Choice While Black: The top 3 reasons I don't want kids as a Black Woman.

Childfree by Choice While Black: The top 3 reasons I don't want kids as a Black Woman.

Hey Single Roses! I'm BACK! 😂 Join me as I share my thoughts, experiences, and reasons behind my childfree decision. Whether you're considering a similar path or simply curious about the childfree lifestyle, this video will provide valuable insights and food for thought.

You can also find this episode on Youtube!

In this video I share why I don't want to have kids, why I'm childfree by choice in my 30's, top 3 reasons I don't want to have kids, motherhood isn't for everyone, and if the childfree movement has gone too far.

Ideas for next episode:

1. Why I no longer date

2. Making friends as an adult

3. The time I quit my job without a back up plan

4. Something else? Give me an idea!

Oct 09, 202323:59
The Soft Life to Pick Me Pipeline & The False Promise of Hypergamy for Black Women

The Soft Life to Pick Me Pipeline & The False Promise of Hypergamy for Black Women

Hi Single Roses! In this episode, I share my thoughts on the soft life trend and how it has become a bit toxic to the community.

Youtube: @ibuymyownroses

Mar 06, 202323:41
Why Do You Want a Romantic Relationship? Interview with Dr. Kris Marsh

Why Do You Want a Romantic Relationship? Interview with Dr. Kris Marsh

Hey Single Roses! I sat down with Sociologist Dr. Kris Marsh, author of The Love Jones Cohort: Single and Living Alone in the Black Middle Class. Our conversation centered around destigmatizing singleness in the Black community so that we don't settle for toxic relationships that disrupt our peace. Dr. Marsh encourages us to ask ourselves, "Why do you want to be in a romantic relationship?" This thought exercise helps us to determine if we genuinely want a romantic partner or if we are yielding to the pressure to partner in a society that caters to marriage and systematically discriminates against single people. We discussed the barriers to partnership for Black Women and how structural forces (racism) constrain our personal choices when it comes to choosing a suitable partner. Finally, Dr. Marsh advises us on how we can build fulfilling lives as single women by leveraging our non-romantic relationships. There were so many gems in this interview and I really hope you take something valuable away from the conversation!

Please go purchase The Love Jones Cohort: Single and Living Alone in the Black Middle Class on Amazon! It is a great read!

Don't forget to rate the Podcast on Spotify or Apple and make sure you are subscribed to @ibuymyownroses on YouTube!

Feb 21, 202341:40