In this week’s episode, Sophia Lenore is back!  Sophia Lenore was featured in Episode 64 in Persistence, Hope and Thrive. If you didn’t get a chance, go back and listen.  In addition to being a recurring guest, she has been dropping all of our poems this season in the beginning of each episode! Sophia Lenore is an Executive Producer, she is also the founder and creative director of Prestige Artists, Prestige Models and Prestige Magazine! Sophia is a true artist from New York who is a celebrity hair and make-up artist and has worked with the likes of Oribe, Billy B., Brad Pitt, Eve Mendes, Uzo Aduba and so many others! In this episode, we conversate about:  How friendships change as your life transitions The friendship effect Friendships mirroring inner problems Where can you find Sophia?  Sophia Lenore of Prestige Artists https://www.instagram.com/sophialenore/ https://www.instagram.com/prestigemaginternational/?hl=en https://twitter.com/Prestige_Mag The Prestige Magazine ......................................................................................................... Friends & Friendships, by Sophia Lenore What is a friend?Someone to laugh and converse with?A drinking partner?A self-prescribed therapist to fill the void?An incognizant martyr?What is a friend in its truest form?Someone who will encourage your dreams and share in your experiences?A loyal companion - who helps weather the storm. Truly ask yourself Do you have friends?Or well - acquainted fans? Confidants?Or gossip circles, that console you with pity parties involving tequila shots & beer cans/Or do you have healing circles? Equipped with prayer warriors and the laying of hands?True friendships are supposed to add value to your life. A true friend will remain loyal, reliable and respectful - while providing wisdom, encouragement, and a sense of refuge. So, if your friendships aren’t lifting you up - they could be tearing you down. You must be wise Assess your circle Restructure your relationships and REVER your crown  ........................................................................................................ OUR NARRATIVE FROM OUR PERSPECTIVE! Connect with us Click Here To Join The Melanated Conversations Collective Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/melanatedconvos/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/melanatedconvos Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/melanatedconvos/ https://www.instagram.com/literallyyana/ https://www.instagram.com/terrian4reel/ DON’T MISS AN EPISODE OF MELANATED CONVERSATIONS!  Click here to subscribe to us on Apple Podcasts. Click here to subscribe to us on Stitcher. Click here to subscribe to us on Spotify. Click here to subscribe to us on Google Podcasts.    [music: "Fly" Produced by Makaih Beats]