In the final episode of our Feel It to Heal It mini-series, we’re talking about emotional boundaries—the invisible lines that protect our energy, define our limits, and allow us to love deeply without abandoning ourselves. Marquita guides listeners through how to recognize when your boundaries are being crossed, how to build new ones, and how to model this strength for the young girls watching.

In this episode, we explore:

• What emotional boundaries are and why we struggle with them

• How trauma and social conditioning impact our ability to set limits

• A 3-step boundary-setting blueprint for everyday life

• The difference between being nice and being whole

📓 Reflection Challenge:
Where am I overextending? What boundary do I need to set today to protect my peace?

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⚠️ Disclaimer:
This podcast is for educational and personal reflection purposes only. It is not a substitute for professional mental health care. Please seek support from a licensed therapist or counselor if needed.

🎙 Credits:
Hosted by Marquita Clark
Produced by MAQ Mentoring
Creative Direction by MAQ Musings Media Team

Until next time, this has been MAQ Musings—where every girl is valued, every story matters, and you always belong.

We all have them—emotional triggers that catch us off guard, push our buttons, and send us spiraling. In Episode 5, Marquita dives deep into the science and psychology behind emotional triggers. What they are, how they hijack our responses, and what it truly means to own our reactions. This episode offers a powerful mix of reflection, neuroscience, and real-life wisdom to help you reclaim your peace.

In this episode, we explore:

• What a trigger really is (and what it isn’t)

• Why your reaction isn’t always about the present moment

• A 3-step framework to respond instead of react

• How to teach this emotional awareness to the next generation of girls

📓 Reflection Challenge:
When was the last time I overreacted? What emotion was hiding underneath? What memory did it connect to? What would my healed self do differently?

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💬 Share this episode with a friend who’s doing the inner work.

Disclaimer:
This podcast is for educational and personal reflection purposes only. It is not a substitute for professional mental health care. Please seek support from a licensed therapist or counselor if needed.

May is Lupus Awareness Month, and today Marquita opens up about what it means to be a Lupus Warrior—navigating daily life with a chronic, often invisible illness that disproportionately affects Black and brown women. From misunderstood symptoms to misdiagnoses, she shares her truth with vulnerability, strength, and hope.

Whether you live with lupus, love someone who does, or simply want to better understand the battles people fight behind closed doors—this conversation will move you, inform you, and remind you to lead with compassion.

Lupus is real. Lupus is misunderstood. And lupus warriors deserve to be heard.

In this episode, we explore:

• What lupus is and how it impacts the body
• The emotional toll of invisible illness
• Advocacy, self-compassion, and daily resilience
• What lupus teaches us about grace, strength, and rest
• How to support someone living with a chronic condition

Reflection Prompt:
What invisible battles might the people around me be facing? How can I lead with empathy and awareness this week?

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Join the movement: Wear purple, share your story, or ask someone to share theirs. Awareness creates space. Belonging creates healing.

Disclaimer:
This podcast is for educational and storytelling purposes only. It is not intended to replace professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Please consult a licensed healthcare provider for any health-related concerns.

Credits:
Hosted by Marquita Clark
Produced by MAQ Mentoring
Creative Direction by MAQ Musings Media Team

We see her holding everyone down. Showing up. Staying strong. But who’s checking on her?
In this episode of MAQ Musings: Conversations Unveiled, Marquita unpacks the weight of being labeled “the strong Black girl”—a title often rooted in survival but laced with silence, burnout, and invisibility.

We talk about how generational expectations, cultural norms, and internalized pressure have created a script many of us never agreed to—but still follow. Drawing on research from the American Psychological Association, we explore how Black women and girls are more likely to suffer from emotional suppression, unaddressed trauma, and “superwoman syndrome,” all while being praised for their strength.

Key Takeaways:

• Understanding the origins and impact of the "Strong Black Woman" trope

• The connection between unacknowledged emotional labor and mental health disparities

• How to rewrite the narrative with softness, support, and self-permission

Referenced Research:
Beauboeuf-Lafontant, T. (2009). Behind the Mask of the Strong Black Woman: Voice and the Embodiment of a Costly Performance. Temple University Press.
Woods-Giscombé, C. L. (2010). Superwoman Schema: African American Women’s Views on Stress, Strength, and Health. Qualitative Health Research, 20(5), 668–683.
American Psychological Association. (2021). Ethnic and racial disparities in mental health treatment.

Disclaimer:
This podcast episode is intended for informational and reflective purposes only and does not replace professional mental health support. If you or someone you know is struggling, we encourage you to reach out to a licensed therapist, counselor, or mental health provider.

In this game-changing episode, Marquita shares how a simple 10-second pause can help you reclaim emotional control and reset your nervous system. Learn how the brain reacts under pressure, why the pause matters, and how to model this practice for the girls in your life. With wisdom from Viktor Frankl and neuroscience from Harvard Health, this one’s all about creating freedom through stillness.

Credits:
Hosted by Marquita, Founder of MAQ Mentoring. Inspired by Viktor Frankl’s Man’s Search for Meaning and neuroscience insights from Harvard Health Publishing (2021).

Disclaimer:
The content shared in this series is for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended as psychological advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Please consult a licensed professional for personal mental health needs or concerns.

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Remember: Every girl is valued. Every story matters. You always belong.

Why do so many of us grow older without growing emotionally? In Episode 2 of Feel It to Heal It, Marquita dives deep into emotional maturity—why it’s often skipped, how it’s connected to generational norms, and what today’s girls are up against. With insights from Erik Erikson’s psychosocial development theory and real-life reflection prompts, this episode invites you to break the cycle and grow through what you go through.

Credits:
Hosted by Marquita, Founder of MAQ Mentoring. Informed by Erik Erikson’s stages of development and APA research on Gen Z mental health (2023).

Disclaimer:The content shared in this series is for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended as psychological advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Please consult a licensed professional for personal mental health needs or concerns.

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Remember: Every girl is valued. Every story matters. You always belong.

In this kick-off to the Feel It to Heal It mini-series, Marquita breaks down the basics of emotional intelligence (EQ) in a way that makes sense—especially for young girls and those who support them. Learn the 5 key components of EQ, why it matters more than IQ in the long run, and how to start building emotional self-awareness and empathy today. This episode is your foundation for feeling it—and healing it.

Credits:
Hosted by Marquita, Founder of MAQ Mentoring. Inspired by Daniel Goleman’s Emotional Intelligence (1995) and Working with Emotional Intelligence (1998).

Disclaimer:
The content shared in this series is for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended as psychological advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Please consult a licensed professional for personal mental health needs or concerns.

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Email: mclark@maqmentoring.org

Remember: Every girl is valued. Every story matters. You always belong.

In this special episode of MAQ Musings, Marquita honors Autism Awareness Month by exploring what it truly means to celebrate differences. At MAQ Mentoring, we believe that individuality is a superpower—and that every girl deserves to feel seen, supported, and celebrated for who she is.

Join us as we unpack the beauty of neurodiversity, the importance of inclusion, and the role we all play—parents, mentors, and educators—in creating safe spaces for every child to thrive.

Special thanks to the many voices in the autism community whose experiences and advocacy continue to shape more inclusive and compassionate spaces. This episode was inspired by a commitment to learn from and uplift those voices.

Disclaimer:
This episode is for informational and educational purposes only. It is not intended to diagnose, treat, or provide professional guidance for autism or any other condition. For medical or developmental concerns, please consult with a licensed healthcare provider or specialist.

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