Herspiration Happy Hour

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May 2026

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Herspiration Happy Hour is a cocktails and conversation podcast where inspiring women discuss success, business, culture, and balance with a fun “happy hour” approach. Hosted by Dr. P. Gurley, and Co-hosts Cortina Louis, Louisa Harrel, and Diana Richardson-Phillipus, the show airs every Wed live from 7-8 pm EST on our Facebook, Youtube, and Twitch channels! For more information, visit https://dawentertainment.com/podcast.

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May 28, 2026Episode 161 hr 7 min

Herspiration Happy Hour, Season 9, Eps. 16: Love, Laughs & Libations

Tonight on Herspiration Happy Hour, we’re closing things out before summer hiatus with a fun twist — some of the husbands are pulling up to the conversation!This episode is all about laughter, love, couple's travel, inside jokes, relationship debates, and the things couples only say when the cocktails start flowing. The ladies and their husbands get into the funny side of marriage, partnership, communication, pet peeves, dating after “I do,” household habits, romance, and who really knows where the conversation will go.Before the summer break, we’re keeping it light, honest, and entertaining with a couples’ night conversation full of stories, surprises, and maybe a few playful confessions. Pull up your drink, because the husbands are off the couch and on the mic.Connect with the hosts on IG:@iamdrpgurley@thegirlfriendtherapist@dianarichardsonphillipus@coachofcourageLike, comment, and subscribe for more real conversations with Herspiration Happy Hour.#podcast #season9 #HerspirationHappyHour #SurvivalMode #HustleCulture #WomenConversations #Burnout #WomenEmpowerment #PodcastForWomen #empoweringwomen #goaldiggers #ladybosstribe #inspiration #womanceo #empowerher #savvybusinessowner #womensupportingwomen #motivation #womenempowerment #HerspirationHappyHour #EmpowerThroughWords #PodcastLifeSupport the show

May 21, 2026Episode 151 hr 11 min

Herspiration Happy Hour, Season 9, Eps. 15: Healing, or Learning Better Language for Our Dysfunction

Hey Herspriation Happy Hour fans, join us tonight for an all-new episode. Tonight on Herspiration Happy Hour, the ladies are unpacking a conversation that might step on a few toes: are we really healing, or have we just learned more polished language for the same old dysfunction?It is Mental Health Awareness Month and therapy terms are everywhere now — boundaries, triggers, trauma, narcissists, gaslighting, emotional safety, attachment styles, and protecting your peace. But when does self-awareness become self-excuse? When do boundaries become control? And when does “I’m healing” become a shield against accountability?This episode dives into relationships, friendships, business, family, and mental health to ask the uncomfortable question: are we growing, or are we just getting better at explaining why we refuse to change?Some people are not healed; they are just toxic with better vocabulary.Connect with the hosts on IG:@iamdrpgurley@thegirlfriendtherapist@dianarichardsonphillipus@coachofcourageLike, comment, and subscribe for more real conversations with Herspiration Happy Hour.#podcast #season9 #HerspirationHappyHour #SurvivalMode #HustleCulture #WomenConversations #Burnout #WomenEmpowerment #PodcastForWomen #empoweringwomen #goaldiggers #ladybosstribe #inspiration #womanceo #empowerher #savvybusinessowner #womensupportingwomen #motivation #womenempowerment #HerspirationHappyHour #EmpowerThroughWords #PodcastLifeSupport the show

May 14, 2026Episode 141 hr 4 min

Herspiration Happy Hour, Season 9, Eps. 14: Knowing When to Leave It Behind

Hey Herspiration Happy Hour, we are back tonight for an all-new episode. Tonight is an honest conversation about the courage it takes to release what no longer fits who you are becoming. Four women with different careers and life experiences discuss how to recognize when it is time to walk away from certain businesses, relationships, opportunities, environments, habits, or versions of yourself.This episode explores the difference between quitting too soon and staying too long, how to identify when something has become draining instead of fruitful, and why leaving something behind does not always mean failure. Sometimes, it means growth, wisdom, peace, and obedience.Grab your cocktail, mocktail, tea, or whatever is in your cup, and join us tonight for a real conversation about knowing when to let go. We’re talking business, relationships, growth, peace, and the courage it takes to leave behind what no longer belongs in your next chapter.Connect with the hosts on IG:@iamdrpgurley@thegirlfriendtherapist@dianarichardsonphillipus@coachofcourageLike, comment, and subscribe for more real conversations with Herspiration Happy Hour.#podcast #season9 #HerspirationHappyHour #SurvivalMode #HustleCulture #WomenConversations #Burnout #WomenEmpowerment #PodcastForWomen #empoweringwomen #goaldiggers #ladybosstribe #inspiration #womanceo #empowerher #savvybusinessowner #womensupportingwomen #motivation #womenempowerment #HerspirationHappyHour #EmpowerThroughWords #PodcastLifeSupport the show

May 7, 2026Episode 131 hr 8 min

Herspiration Happy Hour, Season 9, Eps. 13: Accountability in Healing, Business, &Leadership

In honor of Mental Health Awareness Month, the ladies are coming together for an honest conversation about accountability, not just in therapy, but across business, leadership, and service-based work.This discussion will explore the importance of licensing, credentials, ethical practice, and professional responsibility, especially when people are serving others in vulnerable spaces. One of the ladies brings the perspective of a therapist, helping unpack the real harm that can happen when individuals practice outside of their qualifications or without proper oversight.The conversation will also move beyond mental health and medical fields to address accountability in business overall, including transparency, integrity, client care, communication, boundaries, contracts, and follow-through. Whether in therapy, coaching, consulting, ministry, entrepreneurship, or leadership, accountability is not optional. It is part of serving people well.Join the conversation tonight and bring your cocktail, mocktail, questions, thoughts, and experiences to the table. Share this episode with a therapist, coach, entrepreneur, leader, or service provider who needs to hear why accountability matters in every space where people are being served.Connect with the hosts on IG:@iamdrpgurley@thegirlfriendtherapist@dianarichardsonphillipus@coachofcourageLike, comment, and subscribe for more real conversations with Herspiration Happy Hour.#podcast #season9 #HerspirationHappyHour #SurvivalMode #HustleCulture #WomenConversations #Burnout #WomenEmpowerment #PodcastForWomen #empoweringwomen #goaldiggers #ladybosstribe #inspiration #womanceo #empowerher #savvybusinessowner #womensupportingwomen #motivation #womenempowerment #HerspirationHappyHour #EmpowerThroughWords #PodcastLifeSupport the show

April 30, 2026Episode 121 hr 7 min

Herspiration Happy Hour, Season 9, Eps 12: You’ve Been Doing Success Backwards w/ Bose Akadiri

Hey Herspiration Happy Hour fans… mark your calendars for March 29 because this conversation might just change how you define success. What if everything you’ve been taught about success is in the wrong order?In this episode, Bose Akadiri, The Joy Amplifier™, keynote speaker, and author of The Stay Joyful Method, breaks down why joy is not something you earn after success but the foundation that makes success possible. Drawing from her journey building a career with companies like Boeing, Salesforce, and JPMorgan Chase, Bose shares how high achievers can use joy as a strategic advantage in leadership, goal setting, and personal growth. If you are tired of grinding now and hoping fulfillment comes later, this conversation will challenge you to flip the script and start winning from the inside out.So grab your cocktail or mocktail and join us live on March 29 for a powerful conversation that just might change the way you pursue success.Connect with Bose:Instagram: @goalandgrindFacebook: @goalandgrindConnect with the hosts on IG:@iamdrpgurley@thegirlfriendtherapist@dianarichardsonphillipus@coachofcourageLike, comment, and subscribe for more real conversations with Herspiration Happy Hour.#podcast #season9 #HerspirationHappyHour #SurvivalMode #HustleCulture #WomenConversations #Burnout #WomenEmpowerment #PodcastForWomen #empoweringwomen #goaldiggers #ladybosstribe #inspiration #womanceo #empowerher #savvybusinessowner #womensupportingwomen #motivation #womenempowerment #HerspirationHappyHour #EmpowerThroughWords #PodcastLifeSupport the show

April 23, 2026Episode 111 hr 3 min

Herspiration Happy Hour, Season 9, Eps 11: When Misunderstandings Turn Petty

Hey, Herspiration Happy Hour fans! We are back tonight with a fun, honest, and slightly petty conversation.We have all had those moments where something small turns into a whole situation. A tone, a text, a look, and suddenly it feels like everything went left. But was it really that serious, or just a case of miscommunication? Tonight, we are getting into those everyday relationship moments where things get misunderstood, feelings get involved, and yes, a little pettiness might show up. Are we saying what we mean clearly, or expecting people to just get it?Expect laughs, real stories, and plenty of “I know I am not the only one” moments as we discuss petty moments, miscommunication, and relationship realities.Grab your drink and join us for a light, relatable conversation about how quickly things can get mixed up in relationships and why communication really matters.Connect with the hosts on IG:@iamdrpgurley@thegirlfriendtherapist@dianarichardsonphillipus@coachofcourageLike, comment, and subscribe for more real conversations with Herspiration Happy Hour.#podcast #season9 #HerspirationHappyHour #SurvivalMode #HustleCulture #WomenConversations #Burnout #WomenEmpowerment #PodcastForWomen #empoweringwomen #goaldiggers #ladybosstribe #inspiration #womanceo #empowerher #savvybusinessowner #womensupportingwomen #motivation #womenempowerment #HerspirationHappyHour #EmpowerThroughWords #PodcastLifeSupport the show

April 16, 2026Episode 101 hr 2 min

Herspiration Happy Hour, Season 9, Eps 10: Everybody Has an Opinion Buuutttt...

Hey, Herspiration Happy Hour fans! We are back tonight with another real and timely conversation. From social media debates to group chats to headlines, it feels like everybody has something to say about everything. But in all the noise, are we actually listening to each other? Tonight, we are diving into opinion culture, online arguments, and the pressure to always have a take. Do we speak to be heard, or do we speak to understand? And when does sharing your opinion turn into unnecessary conflict or performative engagement?We are unpacking communication, respect, and what it looks like to have meaningful conversations in a world full of constant commentary.Grab your drink and join us for a discussion that will make you think twice before your next post or response.Connect with the hosts on IG:@iamdrpgurley@thegirlfriendtherapist@dianarichardsonphillipus@coachofcourageLike, comment, and subscribe for more real conversations with Herspiration Happy Hour.#podcast #season9 #HerspirationHappyHour #SurvivalMode #HustleCulture #WomenConversations #Burnout #WomenEmpowerment #PodcastForWomen #empoweringwomen #goaldiggers #ladybosstribe #inspiration #womanceo #empowerher #savvybusinessowner #womensupportingwomen #motivation #womenempowerment #HerspirationHappyHour #EmpowerThroughWords #PodcastLifeSupport the show

April 9, 2026Episode 91 hr 24 min

Herspiration Happy Hour, Season 9, Eps 9: Back From Vacation and Back to the Talk

Hey, Herspiration Happy Hour fans! We are back and refreshed after vacation, and yes, we had an amazing time celebrating Diana’s birthday!On the next episode, we are catching you up on all things vacation, the moments, the memories, and maybe even a few stories we probably should not tell. We are also diving into what’s been happening lately, from the buzz around Druski to the disappointment with Chili from TLC, plus a few other current events that have everyone talking.It’s a little fun, a little real, and a whole lot of conversation you do not want to miss. Grab your drink and join us as we ease back in and get into it!Connect with the hosts on IG:@iamdrpgurley@thegirlfriendtherapist@dianarichardsonphillipus@coachofcourageLike, comment, and subscribe for more real conversations with Herspiration Happy Hour.#podcast #season9 #HerspirationHappyHour #SurvivalMode #HustleCulture #WomenConversations #Burnout #WomenEmpowerment #PodcastForWomen #empoweringwomen #goaldiggers #ladybosstribe #inspiration #womanceo #empowerher #savvybusinessowner #womensupportingwomen #motivation #womenempowerment #HerspirationHappyHour #EmpowerThroughWords #PodcastLifeSupport the show

March 19, 2026Episode 81 hr 2 min

Herspiration Happy Hour, Season 9, Eps 8: Survival Mode: When Struggle and Hustle Become the Norm

In tonight's episode of Herspiration Happy Hour, we are having an honest and unfiltered conversation about survival mode and how so many women have been conditioned to normalize struggle, burnout, and constant hustle. Somewhere along the way, being tired became a badge of honor. Overworking became ambition.And carrying everything on our shoulders became what it means to be strong.But at what cost?Join us as we unpack✨ Why women feel stuck in survival mode✨ How hustle culture impacts our mental, emotional, and physical well being✨ The pressure to always be on and holding it all together✨ Whether struggle has been normalized and even celebrated✨ What it really looks like to choose something differentThis conversation is real, relatable, and necessary just like girlfriends talking at happy hour where nothing is off limits.🍸 So grab your drink, pull up a chair, and join us for a conversation that might just shift how you see your life.Connect with the hosts on IG:@iamdrpgurley@thegirlfriendtherapist@dianarichardsonphillipus@coachofcourageLike, comment, and subscribe for more real conversations with Herspiration Happy Hour.#podcast #season9 #HerspirationHappyHour #SurvivalMode #HustleCulture #WomenConversations #Burnout #WomenEmpowerment #PodcastForWomen #empoweringwomen #goaldiggers #ladybosstribe #inspiration #womanceo #empowerher #savvybusinessowner #womensupportingwomen #motivation #womenempowerment #HerspirationHappyHour #EmpowerThroughWords #PodcastLifeSupport the show

March 12, 2026Episode 71 hr 2 min

Herspiration Happy Hour, Season 9, Eps 7: Can I be Honest for a minute?

Tonight on Herspiration Happy Hour (Season 9, Episode 7) we’re talking about the things women think but don’t always say out loud…✨ Being honest in relationships✨ Speaking up in friendships✨ Setting boundaries without guilt✨ Learning that honesty and kindness can exist togetherSometimes the realest conversations start with one simple sentence: “Can I be honest for a minute?”In tonights all-new episode of Herspiration Happy Hour, the ladies are leaning into the unfiltered conversations women have when they feel safe enough to tell the truth. From relationships and friendships to boundaries, personal growth, and the pressure women often carry. Nothing is off limits at this happy hour table.Join us as we talk about the things women are thinking but don’t always say out loud. The truth might be uncomfortable, but it can also be freeing, empowering, and exactly what someone else needed to hear.Grab your favorite drink, pull up a chair, and let’s have an honest conversation.Connect with the hosts on IG:@iamdrpgurley@thegirlfriendtherapist@dianarichardsonphillipus@coachofcourage#podcast #season9 #empoweringwomen #goaldiggers #ladybosstribe #inspiration #womanceo #empowerher #savvybusinessowner #womensupportingwomen #thisgirlmeansbusiness #motivation #womenempowerment #HerspirationHappyHour #EmpowerThroughWords #PodcastLifeSupport the show