Welcome to Workweek Playlist, where we celebrate the end of the workweek with a curated playlist full of positive vibes, uplifting messages, and high energy.

I intended for this playlist to go out last week to officially kick off the first day of spring, but didn’t. So, here we are.

Today, it's gray and rainy in St. Louis — which means it's the perfect time to mentally escape to the Caribbean. Reggaeton on, piña colada in hand (figuratively). Let's go!

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Welcome to Workweek Playlist, where we celebrate the end of the workweek with a curated playlist full of positive vibes, uplifting messages, and celebratory energy.

This edition is a little different. Instead of music, I’m sharing podcast episodes that help me reset and reflect after a hectic week.

Last week life was going 0 to 100 real quick, so I didn’t get a chance to post my Friday playlist on Friday.

During a meeting that day, someone asked how my week had been. I told them honestly, it had been a lot, and I felt like I needed a hug. That moment got me thinking about what I actually needed to hear to close out the week on a good note.

So while I’m doing the usual Saturday things, laundry, cleaning, and running behind my four-year-old, I thought I’d share three podcast episodes that instantly ground me and remind me that I’m loved, capable, and supported.

You Are Chosen — Devi Brown with Dr. Lakeysha Hallmon

I first heard this podcast episode while walking my dog back in the fall, and I immediately sent it to all of my friends because it felt so raw, real, loving, and refreshing. If you need a reminder that who you are is enough, especially at work, this is the episode for you.

Brené Brown on How to Be Your Most Brave and Courageous Self on the Marie Forelo Podcast

I’ve been listening to this Marie Forloe’s and Brené Brown’s podcast episode since 2019, and this episode is a great reminder of why staying true to our values helps guide us through tough moments, especially at work.

Maya Angelou’s Masterclass

Anything by Maya Angelou will make you radically curious about yourself and how you show up in the world.

We made it.

And will continue to do so.

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This edition is all about kicking off Women’s History Month.

This playlist celebrates the voices, creativity, and influence of women across genres and generations. From powerful anthems to songs that remind us of our strength, these artists have helped shape the soundtrack of resilience, confidence, and self-expression.

You’ll hear artists like Beyoncé with Grown Woman, Chaka Khan with I’m Every Woman, and Queen Latifah with U.N.I.T.Y. — songs that celebrate identity, power, and the many ways women show up in the world.

If you need a reminder of your strength or just want to close out the week feeling empowered, press play.

We made it.

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Workweek Playlist celebrates the music that helps us focus, push through the workweek, and celebrate making it to Friday.

Now I’m opening the playlist up to the community.

If there’s a song that carried you through the week — whether it helped you focus, reset your energy, or celebrate finishing strong — you can submit it here for consideration in a future playlist.

How to submit

You can submit one or multiple songs at a time.

Simply list each song on a new line using the format:

Song Title – Artist

Example:

Lovely Day – Bill Withers
Golden – Jill Scott
Dog Days Are Over – Florence + The Machine

Playlist Guidelines

To keep the spirit of Workweek Playlist consistent, submitted songs should meet a few simple criteria:

• Songs must have positive or uplifting lyrics

• Limited to no cursing or explicit language

• Music that encourages focus, resilience, celebration, or optimism

• All genres are welcome

I believe words carry power. What we listen to can shape how we think, work, and move through the world. Workweek Playlist is meant to add positive energy to the workweek.

Share your song

Use the submission form below to share your recommendations.

Selected submissions may be featured in a future Workweek Playlist.

See you Friday.

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This edition is all about music as medicine.

I was under the weather last week, and when that happens, I tend to lean even more into music that restores and grounds me.

This playlist features artists like Michael Bernard Beckwith, Rising Appalachia, and India Arie — voices that bring warmth, reflection, and hope.

If you need a reset, a reminder, or just a little extra care after a long week, press play.

We made it.

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This edition is all about gospel.

I was raised on old school gospel like the Georgia Mass Choir, along with contemporary favorites like Kirk Franklin, Mary Mary, and Sounds of Blackness. These are the songs that lift, restore, and remind you where your strength comes from.

If you need a reset, a reminder, or just a pick me up after a long week, press play.

We made it.

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This edition is all about love.

From 90s R &B favorites like Mýa’s Fallen and Dru Hill’s Beauty, to soulful classics like Ready for Love by India Arie and Butterflies by Floetry, this playlist leans into vulnerability, romance, and timeless feeling.

Whether you are in love, healing, or just in the mood for something smooth, press play and let it set the tone.

We made it.

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It’s Friday and we made it to the end of the work week. That alone is worth celebrating.

Welcome to the first edition of Made It to Friday, a weekly playlist series created to close out the week with positive vibes, uplifting lyrics, and celebratory energy.

This Celebration Edition brings together old school classics like Ain’t No Stoppin’ Us Now by McFadden and Whitehead and Double Dutch Bus by Frankie Smith, alongside newer favorites like Drippin’ in Finesse by Cardi B and Bruno Mars and Lose Control with Missy Elliot, Ciara, and Fatman Scoop.

The goal is simple. Press play, turn it up, and enjoy the win.

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