https://simplecast.com 💖✨ Welcome to Dorm Diaries — the ultimate girl chat straight from the dorms! 🎀 Every episode spills the tea on college life, drama, friendships, relationships, and everything in between. Expect messy stories, late-night laughs, hot takes, and honest convos with your favorite campus voices 👯‍♀️☕️ Whether you’re here for the gossip, the glow-ups, or the girl talk , this is your new weekly obsession 💅💋 2025- DormDiaries en Sun, 1 Feb 2026 00:17:50 +0000 Sun, 1 Feb 2026 00:18:01 +0000 https://dorm-diaries.simplecast.com https://image.simplecastcdn.com/images/1fbbc7e0-6f99-4a8c-a855-cc1993e5d8af/97afadc2-048d-46c5-a703-1754c68690a5/3000x3000/black-20and-20cream-20beauty-20and-20fashion-20logo.jpg?aid=rss_feed https://dorm-diaries.simplecast.com episodic 💖✨ Welcome to Dorm Diaries — the ultimate girl chat straight from the dorms! 🎀 Every episode spills the tea on college life, drama, friendships, relationships, and everything in between. Expect messy stories, late-night laughs, hot takes, and honest convos with your favorite campus voices 👯‍♀️☕️ Whether you’re here for the gossip, the glow-ups, or the girl talk , this is your new weekly obsession 💅💋 Simone Blyden true https://feeds.simplecast.com/DMb4dExa collegelife, dormdiaries, girlsupportgirls, girltalkpodcast, unfilteredtalk Simone Blyden simonebly9@gmail.con 69ee8873-3d86-433c-9462-67dff807b4f6 Sun, 1 Feb 2026 00:17:50 +0000 simonebly9@gmail.con (Simone Blyden ) https://dorm-diaries.simplecast.com/episodes/dear-diary-dirt-roads-faith-walks-rb-dreams-1D88TMHN Dear Diary: Dirt Roads, Faith Walks & R&B Dreams Simone Blyden 00:34:53 Dear Diary, Before the interviews and the big dreams, there was a little girl growing up on a dirt road making funny choices and learning life the country way. In this episode, I rewind to those moments that shaped me. Then I sit down with a rising Christian R&B singer whose journey is nothing short of inspiring. From leading Fried Chicken Wednesday and performing in Black Nativity to taking the stage at Carnegie Hall, she shares how faith, music, and obedience are guiding her path — plus details on her upcoming release. If you love her sound, follow her on Instagram @avantiakpanofficial. Music: Feeling Fine Musician: Uncleboris Site: https://icons8.com/music/ Dear Diary, Before the interviews and the big dreams, there was a little girl growing up on a dirt road making funny choices and learning life the country way. In this episode, I rewind to those moments that shaped me. Then I sit down with a rising Christian R&B singer whose journey is nothing short of inspiring. From leading Fried Chicken Wednesday and performing in Black Nativity to taking the stage at Carnegie Hall, she shares how faith, music, and obedience are guiding her path — plus details on her upcoming release. If you love her sound, follow her on Instagram @avantiakpanofficial. Music: Feeling Fine Musician: Uncleboris Site: https://icons8.com/music/ black nativity, faith journey, black creatives, christian creativity, funny childhood memories, upcoming christian music, dear diary podcast, fried chicken wednesday, carnegie hall performance, women in music, faith and music, gospel r&b, hbcu creatives, christian r&b singer, country childhood stories, growing up on a dirt road true full 3 2 d4249780-b844-45f0-8987-817712a97ac9 Fri, 23 Jan 2026 18:00:45 +0000 simonebly9@gmail.con (Simone Blyden ) https://dorm-diaries.simplecast.com/episodes/dear-diary-from-country-parties-to-crowned-purpose-GC9cHbwF Dear Diary: From Country Parties to Crowned Purpose Simone Blyden 00:27:03 Dear Diary… before the crowns, leadership titles, and purpose, there were country roads, high school parties, and lessons learned along the way. I kick off this episode with a fun, unfiltered story time about my high school party days—bonfires, backyards, and growing up in the country—sharing how those moments shaped who I am today. Then, the conversation goes deeper as I sit down with Mariana McCottry, a woman who truly wears many crowns. We talk about her journey to becoming who she is today, balancing leadership, being a proud member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., and managing mental health while holding major responsibilities on campus. This episode is honest, motivating, and full of growth, reminding us that becoming your best self takes grace, self-awareness, and purpose. 💗🎧 Enjoy the music listen here. @audionoise Music: Almost Love Musician: Ahmed Sirour Music: A Lifetime With You Musician: J Scott Rakozy (from Audiio) Dear Diary… before the crowns, leadership titles, and purpose, there were country roads, high school parties, and lessons learned along the way. I kick off this episode with a fun, unfiltered story time about my high school party days—bonfires, backyards, and growing up in the country—sharing how those moments shaped who I am today. Then, the conversation goes deeper as I sit down with Mariana McCottry, a woman who truly wears many crowns. We talk about her journey to becoming who she is today, balancing leadership, being a proud member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., and managing mental health while holding major responsibilities on campus. This episode is honest, motivating, and full of growth, reminding us that becoming your best self takes grace, self-awareness, and purpose. 💗🎧 Enjoy the music listen here. @audionoise Music: Almost Love Musician: Ahmed Sirour Music: A Lifetime With You Musician: J Scott Rakozy (from Audiio) dear diary, authenticity, college life, girl talk podcast, healing journey, campus leadership, self discovery, alpha kappa alpha, mental health, purpose driven, balancing responsibilities, personal growth, student organizations, high school stories, country life, confidence, self care, aka sorority, women in leadership, becoming her true full 2 2 c579ff02-c7bc-4757-9b7d-d9424906b39b Sat, 17 Jan 2026 03:41:53 +0000 simonebly9@gmail.con (Simone Blyden ) https://dorm-diaries.simplecast.com/episodes/dear-diary-college-jobs-curls-qiHAfdV5 Dear Diary: College, Jobs & Curls 💕 Simone Blyden 00:36:21 In this episode of Dear Diary, I’m sitting down with De’Niyah Pope, a true definition of that girl. 💕 De’Niyah opens up about her experience with Train Like an Alpha and how it pushed her mentally, physically, and emotionally while she was still balancing college life. We talk about what it really looks like to juggle classes, confidence-building, and everyday girly struggles—from self-doubt to staying motivated when life feels overwhelming. De’Niyah also shares her journey of embracing her locs, learning to love herself fully, and building confidence from the inside out. On top of it all, she’s the owner of @Tru.rootz, a growing hair business she runs while being a full-time student. This episode is all about discipline, self-love, ambition, and showing up for yourself even when things aren’t perfect. If you’re a college girl trying to balance goals, glow-ups, and real life—this one’s for you 💕✨ Enjoyed the music Bout it jsm Music: Tea and Lemonade Musician: Mad Keys (from Audiio) Music: Voyage Musician: @iksonmusic Music: Pure imagination Musician: Rook1e Music: Golden Musician: Jeff Kaale Music: Redwood Trail Musician: music by audionautix.com License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/legalcode In this episode of Dear Diary, I’m sitting down with De’Niyah Pope, a true definition of that girl. 💕 De’Niyah opens up about her experience with Train Like an Alpha and how it pushed her mentally, physically, and emotionally while she was still balancing college life. We talk about what it really looks like to juggle classes, confidence-building, and everyday girly struggles—from self-doubt to staying motivated when life feels overwhelming. De’Niyah also shares her journey of embracing her locs, learning to love herself fully, and building confidence from the inside out. On top of it all, she’s the owner of @Tru.rootz, a growing hair business she runs while being a full-time student. This episode is all about discipline, self-love, ambition, and showing up for yourself even when things aren’t perfect. If you’re a college girl trying to balance goals, glow-ups, and real life—this one’s for you 💕✨ Enjoyed the music Bout it jsm Music: Tea and Lemonade Musician: Mad Keys (from Audiio) Music: Voyage Musician: @iksonmusic Music: Pure imagination Musician: Rook1e Music: Golden Musician: Jeff Kaale Music: Redwood Trail Musician: music by audionautix.com License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/legalcode true full 1 2 daec91ad-1e5e-4a26-a84f-6ba04c743448 Sun, 23 Nov 2025 23:16:26 +0000 simonebly9@gmail.con (Simone Blyden ) https://dorm-diaries.simplecast.com/episodes/dear-diary-sisters-trips-and-new-beginnings-sPX0zVL7 Dear Diary: Sisters, Trips, and New Beginnings! Simone Blyden 00:45:17 Dear Diary, this episode is a whole storytime rollercoaster. I sat down with my sister to laugh about the trip we took a few years ago and unpack a little bit of our wild family dynamic. Then I talked with Denver about her big life change, leaving the dance team, rediscovering herself, and learning to be happy without dance. She even told me about training “like an alpha” and performing against other girls. This episode is real, raw, and full of growth. 💕✨ Dear Diary, this episode is a whole storytime rollercoaster. I sat down with my sister to laugh about the trip we took a few years ago and unpack a little bit of our wild family dynamic. Then I talked with Denver about her big life change, leaving the dance team, rediscovering herself, and learning to be happy without dance. She even told me about training “like an alpha” and performing against other girls. This episode is real, raw, and full of growth. 💕✨ #findingyourself, #sistertalk, #podcastcommunity, #newepisodealert, #familydynamic, #deardiary, #alphatraining, #selfdiscoveryjourney, #girlswhogrow, #littlesisterenergy, #girlhoodstories, #podcastlife, #sistersconversation, #dancejourney, #podcastepisode, #tripstorytime, #lifeafterdance, #womenempowerment, #storytimepodcast, #podcastinterview, #bigsisterenergy, #contentcreator, #newchapter, #dormdiaries true full 6 1 c3a0b9b1-7443-435b-b1d0-9ebf26ba56e9 Sat, 15 Nov 2025 04:34:17 +0000 simonebly9@gmail.con (Simone Blyden ) https://dorm-diaries.simplecast.com/episodes/dear-diary-soft-conversations-sweet-choices-YC8VPyFq Dear Diary: Soft Conversations & Sweet Choices Simone Blyden 00:38:14 Dear Diary, This week I sat down with my girl Saniyah for the sweetest heart-to-heart about life, healing, and mental health. We opened up, laughed, and had the kind of girl talk that feels like a warm hug. I also went through the results of my “This or That” game from my story — breaking down what everyone picked and why. It’s a cute mix of honesty, vibes, and a little bit of tea. 💕 If you vibed with the music : Eitan Epstein Music Quincy Jones - Soul Bossa Nova | Jazz & Latin Fusion Music: Morning Routine Musician: Wes Harris (from Audiio) Music: Denim Musician: EnjoyMusic Site: https://enjoymusic.ai Music: Golden Musician: Jeff Kaale Music: What Comes To Mind Musician: Sé Bastian (from Audiio) Music: Crested Ibis Musician: Outland (from Audiio) Music: Nothing Comes Close Musician: The Major Toms (from Audiio) Music: Youth Musician: @iksonmusic Music: Pure imagination Musician: Rook1e Music: Let the Mystery Unfold Musician: geoffharvey Site: https://pixabay.com/music/-let-the-mystery-unfold-122118/ Music: Always Musician: Rook1e Music: Yours Sincerely Musician: Lake Isabel (from Audiio) Dear Diary, This week I sat down with my girl Saniyah for the sweetest heart-to-heart about life, healing, and mental health. We opened up, laughed, and had the kind of girl talk that feels like a warm hug. I also went through the results of my “This or That” game from my story — breaking down what everyone picked and why. It’s a cute mix of honesty, vibes, and a little bit of tea. 💕 If you vibed with the music : Eitan Epstein Music Quincy Jones - Soul Bossa Nova | Jazz & Latin Fusion Music: Morning Routine Musician: Wes Harris (from Audiio) Music: Denim Musician: EnjoyMusic Site: https://enjoymusic.ai Music: Golden Musician: Jeff Kaale Music: What Comes To Mind Musician: Sé Bastian (from Audiio) Music: Crested Ibis Musician: Outland (from Audiio) Music: Nothing Comes Close Musician: The Major Toms (from Audiio) Music: Youth Musician: @iksonmusic Music: Pure imagination Musician: Rook1e Music: Let the Mystery Unfold Musician: geoffharvey Site: https://pixabay.com/music/-let-the-mystery-unfold-122118/ Music: Always Musician: Rook1e Music: Yours Sincerely Musician: Lake Isabel (from Audiio) dear diary, daily reflections, girl talk, this or that, healing journey, real talk, cozy vibes, mental health, soft life, glowing and growing, podcast episode, life chat, authentic conversations, honest conversations, wellness, mindfulness, femininity, safe space, friendship vibes, self-care true full 5 1 9ccaffeb-47c1-4980-890e-25445ca9d7f6 Fri, 7 Nov 2025 19:35:01 +0000 simonebly9@gmail.con (Simone Blyden ) https://dorm-diaries.simplecast.com/episodes/dear-diary-wedding-plans-and-midterms-NjY6UWW6 Dear Diary, Wedding Plans and Midterms Simone Blyden 00:36:21 Dear Diary, We Said Yes in College 💍✨ This week, we’re talking all things love, lectures, and late-night wedding planning! From juggling assignments to picking out venues, me and my guest spill all the tea on being engaged in college, keeping our sanity (barely 😅), and what it’s really like to plan forever while still chasing our degrees. Grab your iced coffee, bestie, because this episode is giving bridal dreams meets dorm life! 💕🎓💒 Enjoyed the music : Music: Funk Alliance Musician: EnjoyMusic Site: https://enjoymusic.ai Music: Young Me Dreaming Musician: Carl Storm Viral Music Hits @ViralMusicHitsOfficial Music: Swallow Musician: EnjoyMusic Site: https://enjoymusic.ai Intro and outro : floow on insta Ybgyooo Dear Diary, We Said Yes in College 💍✨ This week, we’re talking all things love, lectures, and late-night wedding planning! From juggling assignments to picking out venues, me and my guest spill all the tea on being engaged in college, keeping our sanity (barely 😅), and what it’s really like to plan forever while still chasing our degrees. Grab your iced coffee, bestie, because this episode is giving bridal dreams meets dorm life! 💕🎓💒 Enjoyed the music : Music: Funk Alliance Musician: EnjoyMusic Site: https://enjoymusic.ai Music: Young Me Dreaming Musician: Carl Storm Viral Music Hits @ViralMusicHitsOfficial Music: Swallow Musician: EnjoyMusic Site: https://enjoymusic.ai Intro and outro : floow on insta Ybgyooo #collegecouple, #podcastvibes, #younglove, #ringseason, #bridetalk, #engagedincollege, #engagedlife, #deardiary, #fiancevibes, #dormdiariespodcast, #girlchat, #ringbygraduation, #weddingplanning, #selflovejourney, #relationshiptalk, #bridevibes, #youngandengaged, #collegelove, #collegegirlchat, #blacklove, #bridegoals, #podcastlife, #collegewedding, #girltalkpodcast, #loveandlectures, #collegefiancé, #weddinggoals, #campuslove, #engagementjourney, #collegebride, #collegelife, #bridetobe, #bridaltea, #collegepodcast, #loveanddegrees, #futuremrs, #bridalenergy, #romanceandrealness, #studentbride, #dormdiaries true full 4 1 fbd25bea-4be0-4135-b853-91b3463a80a3 Sat, 25 Oct 2025 00:34:32 +0000 simonebly9@gmail.con (Simone Blyden ) https://dorm-diaries.simplecast.com/episodes/dear-diary-lessons-in-letting-go-1sD3M2M5 Dear Diary: Lessons in Letting Go Simone Blyden 00:50:39 In this heartfelt episode of Dear Diary, Simone opens up about the pain and lessons behind a friendship breakup ,how losing someone you once called your “person” can change the way you see yourself and others. Then, she sits down with Nani, who shares her powerful journey of growing up with vitiligo and learning to love the skin she’s in. Together, they get real about confidence, friendship, and how beauty and belonging mean so much more than what meets the eye. This episode is about healing, self-acceptance, and finding your glow , inside and out. 🌻 Enjoyed this song follow Ybgyooo and Willshavin06 on instagram In this heartfelt episode of Dear Diary, Simone opens up about the pain and lessons behind a friendship breakup ,how losing someone you once called your “person” can change the way you see yourself and others. Then, she sits down with Nani, who shares her powerful journey of growing up with vitiligo and learning to love the skin she’s in. Together, they get real about confidence, friendship, and how beauty and belonging mean so much more than what meets the eye. This episode is about healing, self-acceptance, and finding your glow , inside and out. 🌻 Enjoyed this song follow Ybgyooo and Willshavin06 on instagram acceptance, authenticity, girl talk, body positivity, real talk, self discovery, glow up, mental health, friendship lessons, inner beauty, self love, healing, personal growth, growing up, vitiligo awareness, friendship breakups, confidence, diary conversations, podcast for women, empowerment, resilience true full 3 1 aae2cf65-687d-4026-b60c-ffba5f2bbfb5 Fri, 17 Oct 2025 04:00:00 +0000 simonebly9@gmail.con (Leah) https://dorm-diaries.simplecast.com/episodes/dear-diary-heartbreak-harmony-VV8xMY9c Dear Diary: Heartbreak & Harmony Leah 00:40:17 In this episode, I get real about my biggest friendship breakup (Part 1)—the tears, the lessons, and the awkward moments that come with losing someone you thought would always be there. Then, I chat with my amazing friend Leah about her music journey, what it’s like being an artist, and how she balances her passion for music with her love for God. ✨🎶 We’ve got the perfect soundtrack to set the vibes for our stories, featuring: • Remastered by Guitar_Obsession (Pixabay) • Porcelain by Silicon Estate • Good Morning by Philip E Morris • Solo Acoustic 3 by audionautix.com (CC BY 4.0) • -14℃ by EnjoyMusic (EnjoyMusic.ai) • Let the Mystery Unfold by geoffharvey (Pixabay) • My Last Teen & I’m Your Puppy by Summer Soul • Drama Queen by Rizensun • Landras Dream by audionautix.com (CC BY 4.0) Tune in for laughs, heart-to-hearts, and some inspiring music vibes! 🎵💬 In this episode, I get real about my biggest friendship breakup (Part 1)—the tears, the lessons, and the awkward moments that come with losing someone you thought would always be there. Then, I chat with my amazing friend Leah about her music journey, what it’s like being an artist, and how she balances her passion for music with her love for God. ✨🎶 We’ve got the perfect soundtrack to set the vibes for our stories, featuring: • Remastered by Guitar_Obsession (Pixabay) • Porcelain by Silicon Estate • Good Morning by Philip E Morris • Solo Acoustic 3 by audionautix.com (CC BY 4.0) • -14℃ by EnjoyMusic (EnjoyMusic.ai) • Let the Mystery Unfold by geoffharvey (Pixabay) • My Last Teen & I’m Your Puppy by Summer Soul • Drama Queen by Rizensun • Landras Dream by audionautix.com (CC BY 4.0) Tune in for laughs, heart-to-hearts, and some inspiring music vibes! 🎵💬 true full 2 1 d980042a-f5d5-4b56-bcde-1f0966cabcfd Sat, 11 Oct 2025 16:03:25 +0000 simonebly9@gmail.con (Alecea Okelly) https://dorm-diaries.simplecast.com/episodes/dear-diary-welcome-besties-Z6a9Km5O Dear Diary - Welcome Besties Alecea Okelly 00:34:47 Dear Diary, It’s finally happening — the first entry in the Dorm Diaries! 🎀 In this episode, I’m joined by my roomie (aka my partner in campus chaos 👯‍♀️),Alecea Okelly and we’re spilling all the tea on college life. From the clubs she’s involved in, to her relationship updates, to the wild parties that shook homecoming week , nothing’s off-limits! ☕️✨ I also open up a little about myself and share a funny story from my childhood that shaped who I am today 💖 So grab your pink journals, plug in your headphones, and get ready for some girl talk, giggles, and good vibes. This is only the beginning, besties the diary is officially open 💋 Dear Diary, It’s finally happening — the first entry in the Dorm Diaries! 🎀 In this episode, I’m joined by my roomie (aka my partner in campus chaos 👯‍♀️),Alecea Okelly and we’re spilling all the tea on college life. From the clubs she’s involved in, to her relationship updates, to the wild parties that shook homecoming week , nothing’s off-limits! ☕️✨ I also open up a little about myself and share a funny story from my childhood that shaped who I am today 💖 So grab your pink journals, plug in your headphones, and get ready for some girl talk, giggles, and good vibes. This is only the beginning, besties the diary is officially open 💋 #unfilteredtalk, #girlypodcast, #bestiebanter, #collegevibes, #roomieedition, #fsulife, #deardiary, #latenightchats, #womenwhopodcast, #roommatechronicles, #spillthetea, #collegegirls, #dormroomchats, #dormlifevibes, #girltalkpodcast, #collegedrama, #collegememories, #campusstories, #prettyandreal, #podcastbabes, #homecomingseason, #storytime, #collegelife, #podcastlaunch, #girlssupportinggirls, #thatgirlera, #hotteaspill, #campusculture, #dormdiaries, #freshmanlife true full 1 1