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00:00:30If I know when I finally get here, they take me off my glasses, some books in my lap, ashes,
00:00:38somehow I know there's a time for every scar to shine, everybody got the something.
00:00:47Good morning, Samara. Thank you for those rush updates last night.
00:00:50Of course. Do you have the finance report?
00:00:52For the all-hands meeting?
00:00:54Top of my priority list.
00:00:56I know, I know. You got it.
00:01:04Jackson, I reloaded your meal card. Try to eat a vegetable today, okay?
00:01:13And a veggie burger patty and hummus for my beautiful, beautiful Camilla. Get in here, girl.
00:01:20All right, and PB&J for Langston, my beautiful and favorite kindergartner.
00:01:27Mm-hmm.
00:01:31Bye, babies.
00:01:39Oh, you stopped that, Ronnie.
00:01:42Oh, come on now. Heaven forbid that the neighbors know I love my beautiful wife.
00:01:46Now, are you sure that you don't need me to pick up Camilla from Drill Team today?
00:01:50Well, Jackson is getting a ride from his teammate's mom, and Camilla doesn't have Drill Team today.
00:01:55It's piano. So, I'll pick her up when I get Langston from school.
00:01:59All right. You sure?
00:02:01Yes.
00:02:02Oh, I'm sorry. You're right. Supermom.
00:02:05You got this. I understand.
00:02:06Mm-hmm.
00:02:07You have a good day.
00:02:11You have a better day.
00:02:12Love you.
00:02:13I love you.
00:02:30Hey, Renee. It's me.
00:02:32Do you think you could squeeze me in for an appointment this afternoon?
00:02:35You know, you really should have an answering service.
00:02:39Should we invest in one for the salon?
00:02:41I'll look into it.
00:02:47Oh, I'm so sorry, y'all. Good morning. Good morning.
00:02:50I was on a call. Stacy was supposed to open up.
00:02:54Good morning.
00:02:55Good morning.
00:02:56Come in. Come in.
00:02:57You're welcome.
00:02:57Thank you. Good morning.
00:03:00Good morning.
00:03:03Stacy, how am I supposed to bump you up if I can't rely on you to do what I asked
00:03:08you to do?
00:03:09Okay, being a lead stylist is more than just hair.
00:03:12There are administrative duties, like opening up on time.
00:03:16Okay.
00:03:17You're giving me big boss energy.
00:03:19I love it.
00:03:20I get it.
00:03:21I'm sorry.
00:03:22It won't happen again.
00:03:26Our goal is to reflect the uniqueness of our sister's experience as black women.
00:03:32Through their struggles, joys, and triumphs, we want our mothers, sisters, and girlfriends
00:03:40to see their authentic lives, mirrored in everything Mahogany does.
00:03:45Encouragement, just because, in good old-fashioned treat-yourself categories,
00:03:49made the New Year, New You collection a first-quarter success.
00:03:52And we have all of you to thank for that.
00:03:55Samara.
00:03:55The numbers might not be as interesting as the illustrations that just inspired us,
00:04:01but they tell a story just the same.
00:04:04The December holiday collections spoke of hope.
00:04:08The first quarter New Year, New You inspired change.
00:04:14Team, our caring and collective creativity has paid off.
00:04:20Our first two quarters looked really good.
00:04:23Our third quarter, though, was challenging.
00:04:26What Mrs. Williams is saying is that the third quarter challenged us
00:04:31to make sure we're listening to the community like we need to be.
00:04:35This is a real growth opportunity, a chance for us to do better and grow more
00:04:42as we continue to meet our community's authentic emotional needs.
00:04:48What comes next?
00:04:50I need all of you to tap into your collective creativity
00:04:54and come up with exciting ideas to give to the community.
00:04:58How can we keep it fresh, keep it real?
00:04:59So, I am looking for ideas.
00:05:03Card collections, merchandising, digital campaigns, whatever you got.
00:05:09My door, like my mind, is open.
00:05:18You know I won that race, right?
00:05:20Uh, no you didn't.
00:05:22Yes, I did.
00:05:23And you can't even say anything because you never win.
00:05:26What? I did.
00:05:27Hey, you just don't know.
00:05:30I hear no bickering.
00:05:33I just hear quiet.
00:05:35I just...
00:05:36I don't hear you.
00:05:38I don't hear her.
00:05:40Just peace.
00:05:42We don't bicker.
00:05:44You always got something to say.
00:05:46That's because you always...
00:05:48Don't tell anybody.
00:05:49But you two girls are secretly my favorite clients.
00:05:53Even when you bicker.
00:05:55I'm not bickering.
00:05:56I'm just so excited.
00:05:58Excited?
00:05:59Okay.
00:06:00I like the sound of that.
00:06:02Dish girl.
00:06:03Tomorrow is adoption day.
00:06:05Mama is about to become our forever mama.
00:06:08What?
00:06:09Finally!
00:06:11Oh!
00:06:12I remember when she first got you.
00:06:16All right.
00:06:17You look beautiful.
00:06:19Why you don't have kids this morning?
00:06:23Well, because my girl Eva there had enough kids for all of us.
00:06:26Okay?
00:06:27You're done, baby.
00:06:29Looking for the lie.
00:06:30Can't find it.
00:06:31But don't you worry, Miss Renee.
00:06:33They'll come when you're ready.
00:06:40Eva, why do you bother looking through those magazines when you come here?
00:06:43You know you're just going to get the same style every time.
00:06:45It's consistent.
00:06:48I'm reliable.
00:06:50You know, it's never too late for a change.
00:06:52Oh, speaking of late, we are late to plan Sam's birthday.
00:06:56I know.
00:06:57It is next week already.
00:06:58And with my kids' hectic schedules, I could really use some girls' time.
00:07:06Let's get you washed.
00:07:07Okay.
00:07:07Oh, and I've got some more things to show you.
00:07:09Okay.
00:07:11Black Girl Magic Retreats.
00:07:14Curated personal retreats guaranteed to get your groove on.
00:07:20Or back, as it were.
00:07:22Located in Costa Rica and Bali, Santa Barbara, and two near the East Coast in Charleston.
00:07:34Those two are this week.
00:07:36Come on, that is fate.
00:07:38Or destiny or something.
00:07:40Girl.
00:07:40Look, there are two women's retreats.
00:07:42There's the wildin' out and the rewildin'.
00:07:45Okay, so what's the difference?
00:07:48I don't know.
00:07:49One sounds a little woo-woo, but the other sounds a little woo-woo.
00:07:52Girl.
00:07:53Okay, look, I don't know.
00:07:55Come on, we can fly out tonight.
00:07:57We'll crash at a hotel or B&B.
00:07:59And then tomorrow...
00:08:03Cocktail.
00:08:03Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah.
00:08:04I know that it is Samara's birthday, but...
00:08:07Girl, we can't just pick up and get on a plane at a moment's notice.
00:08:11Are you mean, can't you, though?
00:08:14Okay.
00:08:15Well, I have a family.
00:08:17A big one.
00:08:18And Samara has a job.
00:08:19A big one.
00:08:20And you have a...
00:08:22Let me worry about Samara.
00:08:24If I can convince her.
00:08:25Are you in?
00:08:32Just do my hair.
00:08:33Come on, girl.
00:08:35I think I got you.
00:08:41Bianca.
00:08:42Have you seen it?
00:08:44Seen what?
00:08:45HR finally posted the director of finance job.
00:08:49What?
00:08:50Really?
00:08:52This is great.
00:08:53I know you've been looking forward to this opportunity, Samara.
00:08:56But I have to warn you, though.
00:08:57I have to do my due diligence and interview outside candidates.
00:09:01But my hope is to promote from within.
00:09:04By all means, totally understand.
00:09:06Don't worry, Bianca.
00:09:07I will show you that I am consistent, reliable, dedicated, the consummate professional.
00:09:15Nope.
00:09:17Samara Williams.
00:09:17Happy birthday, baby!
00:09:21Happy birthday to you.
00:09:24I'll let you attend to that very important call.
00:09:26Happy birthday...
00:09:26Bender's right.
00:09:27They love me.
00:09:30Strictly professional camaraderie.
00:09:32Great rapport.
00:09:33Are you okay?
00:09:34Can you be at the airport by five?
00:09:37Airport?
00:09:38Interesting.
00:09:40Say more words.
00:09:42VGMretreats.com.
00:09:44Okay, now.
00:09:45Make the words make sense.
00:09:46Look it up.
00:09:47Wiling out women's retreat.
00:09:50Happy birthday, girl.
00:09:55Oh.
00:09:56Wow.
00:09:57Happy birthday to me, indeed.
00:10:01Right?
00:10:04My boss just told me I'm finally getting my interview for the finance director position.
00:10:09I should focus.
00:10:11Samara!
00:10:12It's your birthday!
00:10:14Hey, what is the code to get into your house again?
00:10:16Didn't I give it to you when I went to that accounting conference on Halloween weekend?
00:10:21When you watered my plants?
00:10:23Girl, I didn't water your plants.
00:10:25Renee!
00:10:26What kind of plants get thirsty over a long weekend?
00:10:29The plants are fine.
00:10:30Give me the code.
00:10:31Why do you need my code?
00:10:33Don't worry about it.
00:10:34You will thank me.
00:10:362727.
00:10:36Okay.
00:10:39I'm in.
00:10:39These plants look dry.
00:10:41Let me put you on speaker.
00:10:44Samara, you're a boss.
00:10:45This promotion is yours.
00:10:47It is all over but the shouting and the champagne.
00:10:50Okay, that sounds amazing, but this is important.
00:10:52That promotion could mean a lot to my mom and I.
00:10:55Eva said she'd go.
00:10:57Really?
00:10:58Eva?
00:10:59She basically said yes, kind of.
00:11:02Oh.
00:11:03I mean, if she's going with all them kids at home, I guess I can go.
00:11:07Right?
00:11:08My mom does say not to work too hard.
00:11:11Yes!
00:11:12Yes!
00:11:12Yes!
00:11:14Self-care!
00:11:15Live, laugh, love!
00:11:16Come on, Samara!
00:11:17I have a few things that I have to swear away at the office.
00:11:21And I have to swing by and check on my mom.
00:11:25I can just take my laptop and work from the suite.
00:11:28Wait.
00:11:30Let's do it.
00:11:31I mean, what could go wrong?
00:11:34Ow!
00:11:35My bad.
00:11:36Sorry.
00:11:36Good boy.
00:11:37You probably should talk to him about that.
00:11:40Oh, but I gotta go.
00:11:41Boss lady calling real quick.
00:11:43Hello?
00:11:44Stacy, my phone's on like 3% and I'm running to the office.
00:11:47I need your help.
00:11:48Anything.
00:11:49I got you, boss.
00:11:50I just texted you some links.
00:11:51Book us three reservations for the Wildin' Out Women's Retreat.
00:11:55Okay?
00:11:56It's very important.
00:11:57I'm trusting you here.
00:11:58Boss, you worry too much.
00:12:00I got this.
00:12:01I'll handle everything.
00:12:03Okay.
00:12:06Yep.
00:12:07Right.
00:12:08Three spots to the Re-Wildin' Women's Retreat.
00:12:12Wait.
00:12:12That's not what she said.
00:12:13Uh-uh.
00:12:14Stay out of ground folks' business.
00:12:16I got this.
00:12:17Mm.
00:12:23This for me.
00:12:25I can't come see my mom empty-handed.
00:12:28Bringing me fancy coffee every day.
00:12:29You are spending too much money, girl.
00:12:32I will always take care of you.
00:12:34Mm-hmm.
00:12:34And speaking of, Lorraine is coming tomorrow at 10 to check in.
00:12:38Make sure the house is clean and bring your prescriptions.
00:12:43And Anna is coming at 3.
00:12:45Who?
00:12:46Anna.
00:12:47You two do art therapy together, remember?
00:12:50Oh.
00:12:51Uh.
00:12:51Right.
00:12:52Uh.
00:12:52Of course.
00:12:53It just slipped my mind is off.
00:12:56Ah.
00:12:57Okay.
00:12:58Your painting here is looking great.
00:13:00Well, it's nothing like you used to paint.
00:13:03Like the ones you painted for your father.
00:13:05Oh, God rest his soul.
00:13:07He loved that painting.
00:13:09You are a wonderful artist.
00:13:12I was a starving artist mama.
00:13:15And art couldn't pay Lorraine and Anna.
00:13:18What'd you say?
00:13:19Nothing.
00:13:20Nothing.
00:13:21I'll be back in a week.
00:13:24And I cannot wait to see the finished masterpiece.
00:13:27Yeah, well, don't work too hard.
00:13:29It's not a work trip, mama.
00:13:30It's a fun trip.
00:13:31Love you.
00:13:33Love you.
00:13:53Uh-oh.
00:13:54Uh-oh.
00:14:19Oh, that is not what I ordered.
00:14:21Oh, come on, Renee.
00:14:22Obviously, this isn't for us.
00:14:24Our limo would be here any minute.
00:14:25I am sure of it.
00:14:26How sure?
00:14:27Because this mama is always punctual, which is why I was rushing you two to just put on
00:14:32an outfit.
00:14:32And now we're 15 minutes late.
00:14:34Maybe we missed it?
00:14:36Surely they wouldn't leave without us.
00:14:37Okay.
00:14:37To be clear, if it did, it ain't on me.
00:14:41Let's just ask this lady for help.
00:14:43Hi.
00:14:43Hi.
00:14:44Excuse me.
00:14:45Oh, okay.
00:14:46Watch it out.
00:14:46Uh.
00:14:48Excuse me.
00:14:49Hi.
00:14:49Hello, ladies.
00:14:51Um, so we were supposed to be picked up by a limo.
00:14:55Um, did you happen to see one arrive earlier?
00:14:57This is the confirmation info right there.
00:15:00Well, actually, I have you three on my list right here.
00:15:04Scheduled for pickup at 206 West Avenue at 9 a.m. sharp.
00:15:09Oh.
00:15:10You're exactly where you're supposed to be.
00:15:12Now go ahead and load up on the bus.
00:15:14Gotta finish picking up the last of the ladies so we can get the boat on time.
00:15:18Boat?
00:15:18You two didn't say anything about a boat.
00:15:20It's the first time hearing about it as well.
00:15:23Well, they've probably just taken us to some really cool private island party.
00:15:26The website did promise special events and surprises for us VIPs.
00:15:30Come on, Renee.
00:15:30This is obviously not what...
00:15:33What did I tell you?
00:15:35Hi, ladies.
00:15:37Surprises?
00:15:38Uh, can I help you with your bags?
00:15:40Sorry about my friend.
00:15:41We would love to help.
00:15:42Great.
00:15:44Miss...
00:15:44Samara.
00:15:45Samara.
00:15:47Uh, well, welcome.
00:15:48You guys can go ahead and get on the bus.
00:15:50I will take care of your bags.
00:15:52You heard the man, ladies.
00:15:53Let's get on the bus.
00:15:58Samara?
00:16:00Oh.
00:16:02Fine.
00:16:04Oh, come on, Eva.
00:16:05We have to live a little.
00:16:07Birthday girl orders.
00:16:08Come on, let's take a selfie.
00:16:09Oh.
00:16:10Ready?
00:16:10Get in there.
00:16:12Oh, wait.
00:16:12Oh, oh.
00:16:13Are you okay?
00:16:14Hold on.
00:16:15Uh, yeah, I'm okay.
00:16:16Please.
00:16:18Let me take a look here.
00:16:21Yeah, that could be a sprain.
00:16:22Thank you, Gilligan, but I think I'll be fine.
00:16:26Fine sounds accurate.
00:16:28Well, if you think you can make it back to the boat, I'll give you a more thorough examination
00:16:31when we get to the island.
00:16:32I'm fine.
00:16:33It's fine.
00:16:34It's...
00:16:35Examination?
00:16:35Oh, I'm sorry.
00:16:37Uh, your program director, Ariella, is my cousin.
00:16:39I'm here as medical director.
00:16:40Oh.
00:16:41Making sure we're not sunburned on the beach or dehydrated from all those margaritas we'll
00:16:45be drinking?
00:16:46Uh, something like that.
00:16:48I am Dr. Kareem Benjamin, and we should get going.
00:16:52Freya will be here in a minute.
00:16:54Doctor.
00:16:55So Gilligan is more like the professor, okay?
00:16:58Well, I don't need a professor.
00:17:00I just need a painkiller.
00:17:02We're dead.
00:17:03Oh, oh, oh, okay.
00:17:04Oh, I'm good.
00:17:04We're going to party.
00:17:06We're not living up.
00:17:07Okay.
00:17:07Woo!
00:17:08Yes.
00:17:09Yes.
00:17:10Woo!
00:17:10We're perfect.
00:17:11But are we fine?
00:17:12Yes.
00:17:12Yes.
00:17:13So excited.
00:17:14Woo!
00:17:14It is.
00:17:16Kumbaya, Lord.
00:17:20Kumbaya.
00:17:25Kumbaya, Lord.
00:17:27Kumbaya.
00:17:31Kumbaya, Lord.
00:17:33Oh, Lord.
00:17:35Kumbaya.
00:17:37Kumbaya.
00:17:38Oh, Lord.
00:17:42Kumbaya.
00:17:43Renee?
00:17:44Hmm?
00:17:45What have you done?
00:17:46Where are we?
00:17:48Welcome to the island, ladies.
00:17:52Well, there is that.
00:17:56Right?
00:17:56Kumbaya, Kumbaya.
00:17:59Kumbaya.
00:18:00Hey, someone in to say, you won't go away.
00:18:05Kumbaya.
00:18:06Kumbaya.
00:18:07Kumbaya.
00:18:08Kumbaya.
00:18:08Oh, Lord.
00:18:10Oh, Lord.
00:18:12Kumbaya.
00:18:12Oh, Lord.
00:18:13Kumbaya.
00:18:25Kumbaya.
00:18:37This does not look like a private margarita island to me.
00:18:42Excuse me, what is this place?
00:18:45This is Eddie Stowe Island, South Carolina low country.
00:18:50You'll find here one of the largest surviving Gullah Geechee communities.
00:18:54This land has been in my family for more than 100 years.
00:18:59Camp Ebi Shada Oman.
00:19:02The Rewilding Woman Retreat Home Quarters.
00:19:06I'm sorry, you said re-wilding retreat?
00:19:09I hate to say I told you so, but...
00:19:14Okay, let's get you off this angle.
00:19:16All right.
00:19:17Good idea.
00:19:19Wait off of it.
00:19:21The Rewilding Woman Retreat.
00:19:24One week of spiritual awakening, outdoor activity, digital detox, and soul searching.
00:19:31To connect you to the woman you are inside.
00:19:34Oh no, you don't understand.
00:19:36We're supposed to be on the women's wilding retreat.
00:19:40We only came down here because you speak.
00:19:42You are exactly where you are supposed to be.
00:19:45No, where we need to be is in a rooftop pool.
00:19:49And not out here.
00:19:50Look, I'm going to show you to your cabin.
00:19:52Follow me.
00:19:53Cabin?
00:19:59It'll be good.
00:20:02Okay.
00:20:02Let's just try it.
00:20:04Right?
00:20:05It's mine.
00:20:06I don't know.
00:20:06Just, um...
00:20:07Okay.
00:20:09I'll get him.
00:20:10I'll, you know...
00:20:11Hold up.
00:20:15Okay, I'm coming.
00:20:16Oh!
00:20:19This cabin is our premium package.
00:20:23Okay, okay.
00:20:24It's, uh...
00:20:26A little rustic, but it's not that bad.
00:20:29I'm sorry.
00:20:30I really feel we've ignored the part where we're at the wrong resort to celebrate my birthday week.
00:20:35This is the retreat you booked?
00:20:38I knew I shouldn't let Stacy handle all that.
00:20:40You let Spacey Stacy book my birthday week?
00:20:43Only because Iba is always telling me to delegate.
00:20:46Uh, yeah, thanks.
00:20:48I'm fine, by the way.
00:20:49It's just a little twist.
00:20:51And I will be okay as long as we get back to the mainland soon.
00:20:55Exactly.
00:20:56Ariella, I...
00:20:57Listen, ladies.
00:20:58I understand this was clearly not the week you'd planned for yourselves, but I promise this will be just as
00:21:05fun and fabulous as any birthday week on the mainland.
00:21:09Trust me.
00:21:17During this ceremony, we honor the wisdom, love, and legacy of our ancestors and esteemed living elders.
00:21:26We invite the ancestors and their wisdom to guide us all on our journey.
00:21:34Ashe.
00:21:35Ashe.
00:21:46Find the warrior woman within.
00:21:49Make peace with the you you think you should be or even want to be
00:21:54so you can connect to the woman you are.
00:21:58Bright.
00:22:00Passionate.
00:22:01Full of vim and vigor.
00:22:03Not sugar and spice.
00:22:05Uh-uh.
00:22:05No, I am not here for whatever this is about to stir up.
00:22:09Come on.
00:22:10We're here.
00:22:11Might as well try to get into it.
00:22:12The idea of cleansing is to connect to the self, the true self,
00:22:16through nature, minerals, chalk, clay, from the Carolina roads all go into this ochre.
00:22:26Ochre?
00:22:26Oh, good.
00:22:27I'm starving.
00:22:28Not ochre.
00:22:30Ochre.
00:22:31Think of it as nature's paint.
00:22:33To that end, for your first rewilding task, you will begin to discover the message your ancestors have for you
00:22:42here.
00:22:42My ancestors?
00:22:44It will be written all over your face.
00:22:47Oh, this is like a makeup class.
00:22:50What?
00:22:50I got you all.
00:22:51Don't even worry about it.
00:22:52The young lady is right in a manner of speaking.
00:22:55Every day, most of you apply makeup or something that represents to the world the you you want them to
00:23:03see.
00:23:04This ritual is about taking the first steps to imagining the you you were actually meant to be.
00:23:15What do the different designs mean?
00:23:18The meaning is not revealed until we're finished.
00:23:22That one's like me, Joy.
00:23:25Oh, Samara's joyful.
00:23:28Well, the ancestors tend to confront rather than comfort.
00:23:33At least at first.
00:23:34It's likely that in some way you've lost contact with your Joy.
00:23:39I'm on vacation.
00:23:41I'm thinking Cosmos.
00:23:43Not confrontation.
00:23:45Maybe she gravitated to that one because she has so much joy in her life.
00:23:51Right.
00:23:52Maybe.
00:23:53But that's for Miss Samara to find out.
00:23:55She wants to look.
00:24:07I just need a signal.
00:24:09Come on.
00:24:10What I'm really looking for is a way out of the jungle.
00:24:15Come on, Wi-Fi.
00:24:20Come on.
00:24:21Come on, come on, come on, come on, come on, come on.
00:24:22You okay?
00:24:22I see the...
00:24:23Oh!
00:24:25Oh, I'm sorry.
00:24:27It's okay.
00:24:28It happens all the time.
00:24:29Really?
00:24:30No.
00:24:31There's literally no one out here.
00:24:32But here we are.
00:24:34Yes.
00:24:35Here we are.
00:24:36That is the problem.
00:24:38Are you okay?
00:24:39No.
00:24:40This is supposed to be my birthday celebration weekend.
00:24:42I have a lot to do and this is the last place I want to be.
00:24:45Yeah.
00:24:45You seem pretty frazzled for somebody with Joy written all over her face.
00:24:48Joy?
00:24:51The, uh...
00:24:51Oh.
00:24:52Yeah.
00:24:54The Joker.
00:24:55Yeah.
00:24:55I think I can help you out.
00:24:57Just come with me.
00:25:06And you're done, baby.
00:25:08This isn't exactly what we're going for, Renee.
00:25:11But okay.
00:25:13I'm pleased to see you getting into the spirit of things.
00:25:16Well, listen, I'm not trying to be disrespectful.
00:25:17I love the idea of makeup as self-expression.
00:25:20And it was Eva that turned it into a whole business model, as she is prone to do.
00:25:26I'm not going to say no to making a little change, but...
00:25:30Ah.
00:25:31Change.
00:25:32Yes.
00:25:33You're on to something, Renee.
00:25:35It is indeed always a good time to make a little change.
00:25:40Both of you.
00:25:41Maybe you did come on the right retreat after all.
00:25:48Um.
00:25:50I can wait outside.
00:25:52I'm almost cleaned up.
00:25:54I'm glad I ran into you.
00:25:56Or, you ran into me.
00:25:58I wanted to give something to your friend.
00:26:01It's on the, uh, tray out there.
00:26:04Just tell her to make it into a tea, add a little honey.
00:26:07She'll be good as new.
00:26:10Check your phone.
00:26:13Oh!
00:26:14Sweet, beautiful Wi-Fi signal.
00:26:16What's the password?
00:26:17Uh, joyjoy05.
00:26:19Please do not tell Ariella it's a strict policy against attendees having Wi-Fi access.
00:26:30So, what do you need it so bad for anyway?
00:26:32I have a really important presentation that I have to work on, and I need Wi-Fi.
00:26:37Well, the signal doesn't go very far, but you are more than welcome to work in your presentation right here
00:26:41at my office.
00:26:41Thank you, but I am hoping that would be unnecessary.
00:26:44I am sure Ariella can help get us out of here.
00:26:47Okay.
00:26:47Good luck with that.
00:26:49Woman to woman, I'm sure she will understand.
00:26:51And since I will not be seeing you in the morning, thank you.
00:26:56It was very nice meeting you, Dr. Benjamin.
00:27:00Karim.
00:27:02Dr. Karim.
00:27:03I mean, Karim.
00:27:08Goodbye.
00:27:11Uh, Samara.
00:27:21See you tomorrow.
00:27:26Oh.
00:27:48Sam?
00:27:50Renee?
00:28:05Just like home.
00:28:21Now, nothing good can come from this.
00:28:28Hey, sleepyhead. What you doing?
00:28:31Nothing. Nothing. That is not like you.
00:28:35Always such a busy bee.
00:28:37Always busy being in other folks' business.
00:28:40Uh, what was that, Renee?
00:28:41We brought you a plate.
00:28:43Oh, I am starving. I must have slept.
00:28:47Two or...
00:28:49Four hours of uninterrupted sleep?
00:28:52No homework to check?
00:28:56A dinner I didn't have to cook is a good dinner to me.
00:29:00Well, don't get too comfortable.
00:29:02We are getting out of here.
00:29:03Tomorrow.
00:29:04I have found us flights,
00:29:05but we'll have to leave the island as early as we can
00:29:08so we can get to the airport on time.
00:29:10Leave the island?
00:29:12How are we even supposed to do that, anyway?
00:29:14There's only the one ferry,
00:29:15this old-timer that was telling me about it.
00:29:18You unpacked my suitcase?
00:29:20What?
00:29:21I get anxious when I don't have anything to take care of.
00:29:25And this place is a little too quiet.
00:29:28Honestly, it kind of freaks me out.
00:29:30Okay, don't worry.
00:29:31I'm gonna get us out of here.
00:29:32I got this.
00:29:41Ariella!
00:29:42Hi.
00:29:43I was looking for you.
00:29:45Hi, Samara.
00:29:47Nice outfit.
00:29:48You know, that's an interesting choice for the woods.
00:29:50Yeah.
00:29:51That's what I wanted to talk to you about, actually.
00:29:54It's my birthday.
00:29:55Oh, happy birthday.
00:29:57No, no, no.
00:29:58It's not today.
00:29:59I just mean it's my birthday week.
00:30:01And every year, for my birthday week,
00:30:04I like to take off from a demanding job
00:30:07or other stressful obligations
00:30:10so that I can, you know, let loose, relax,
00:30:13maybe the teensy-weensiest of turn-ups,
00:30:16not this.
00:30:19You feel me, right?
00:30:20We just, we just booked the wrong retreat.
00:30:24As I've explained, Samara,
00:30:27there are no accidents in the Ancestors universe.
00:30:30I'm supposed to be drinking mimosas at a swim-up bar.
00:30:34This isn't my idea of relaxing.
00:30:39Yeah, I've seen you before.
00:30:42You're tight.
00:30:43This retreat mix-up happens more often than you'd think.
00:30:47Then I think you should do something about that.
00:30:51You don't fix fate, dear.
00:30:55Listen.
00:30:57I think that this is a very impactful experience
00:31:00that you have created here.
00:31:02But maybe for someone who wants it.
00:31:05But all I want is a ride to a ferry and a refund.
00:31:09Please.
00:31:10Well, that presents a problem.
00:31:13I could do a refund.
00:31:15You know what? Forget about it.
00:31:16Forget about the refund.
00:31:17It was our fault.
00:31:18We are culpa.
00:31:20Maybe you could just, like, help us get a boat
00:31:22to get off the island?
00:31:24The ferry doesn't come until Friday, I'm afraid.
00:31:28So until then, you are rewilding with us.
00:31:32Settle in and prepare for impact.
00:31:40Oh!
00:31:44Oh!
00:31:46Oh.
00:31:47Come here.
00:32:07so this is gonna be our thing huh i'm sorry i didn't see you there well you are a really
00:32:12good
00:32:12reminder of my new year's resolution and what is that drink less coffee all right this one's for you
00:32:19as is this food because kind of figured you might still be here today i met it you're right
00:32:30ariella is a tough cookie she's just very uh passionate in her convictions preserving and
00:32:35passing on gulagichi culture is very important to her to all of us well if this is gulagichi
00:32:42culture by all means pass it on down to me this looks amazing wow oh my goodness compliments to
00:32:54the chef oh i graciously accept your compliments madame wait do you cook this yeah but enough about
00:33:04me what's your uh what's your work here finance actually i am i'm up for promotion director it'll
00:33:13be a great opportunity to support the team with clear concise and reliable data oh yeah your uh
00:33:21data looks very clear oh no no that's for something else not for your promotion no i mean it's it's
00:33:30related it's not like my usual territory it's it's something it's well i get the feeling it's you samara
00:33:39that is something else welcome hunter chilling though men and women equally made baskets for very
00:33:50utilitarian purposes in the rice and indigo fields it was the women who kept the tradition alive for
00:33:57hundreds of years and made it into an art we only teach those traditions to outsiders with the approval
00:34:06of an elder she taught my mother who taught me and today i get to teach you the materials have
00:34:13been
00:34:14provided for you joy will come around to help you all get started and ladies you won't get it at
00:34:21first
00:34:21but don't worry about it well i just have to say that my friend here samara is a master artist
00:34:29oh no i got
00:34:31my master's in finance go elves i got my bachelor's in fine arts a million years ago i don't know
00:34:42how many
00:34:42degrees the elder has but she has mastered this art this is my fifth rewilding retreat and it was only
00:34:50last
00:34:50year that i finally got her blessing on one basket and just like our face painting ritual the design you
00:34:59end
00:34:59up with will tell you a lot about what changes may need to be made in the design of your
00:35:04life
00:35:06very excited to see what you come up with samara like i said prepare for impact
00:35:27intentionality ladies how can you have what you want be who you are if you've lost the thread of who
00:35:36you intended to be tonight to prepare for our journey to driftwood beach tomorrow i want you all to go
00:35:45back
00:35:46to your quarters and find the one thing you brought on this retreat that best represents you
00:35:57not the you you think you should be but the you you intended to be
00:36:12where was i supposed to wear this renee we were supposed to be club hopping and pool lounging that
00:36:17is a vibe seriously that is a violation of decency laws in at least 12 states focus ladies intentionality
00:36:26which is the reason why we are here what is your item eva wait i'll go get it for my
00:36:31suitcase
00:36:32okay wait you had time to mom through our luggage but you left your bags unpacked i'm
00:36:38sure there's an erica baidu song buried somewhere in that metaphor right
00:36:48what your old lady robe is the most you thing you could find is this stain here is it
00:36:56oh strawberry jam eva there's gotta be something better in there if this stain and this tear from
00:37:04every time i come out of the laundry room and the lip of the door handle catches my pocket if
00:37:09this
00:37:09robe doesn't represent me i don't know it does is this who you intended to be eva double major fortune
00:37:18500
00:37:19marketing exec turned amazing stay-at-home mom i intended to be successful i've got bright boisterous
00:37:28but respectful kids i'm a great mom i wear this jam stain ripped terry cloth robe with a lot of
00:37:38pride renee
00:37:40this is exactly who i intended to be mostly totally who are you trying to convince ron loves you he'll
00:37:51support you if you want to go back to work i know he loves me still going back to work
00:37:59after so long
00:38:00juggling the kids and my marriage on top of it doing it all having it all wanting it all it's
00:38:11exhausting
00:38:14okay so what is your item renee of course you're curling it it's pretty much an extension of my arm
00:38:23at
00:38:23this point and that's how i see myself as someone who loves taking care of other people so
00:38:31so that just leaves you samara she should bring her laptop because that's pretty much an extension
00:38:38of her arm i got something just wait
00:38:52wait are these mine that's just another thing that renee packed that she shouldn't have i didn't
00:38:58pack those oh really so they just ended up in the front of her suitcase by accident i don't know
00:39:04i
00:39:04just i took the first suitcase i saw these are from my last art show right after college i forgot
00:39:11that
00:39:12they were in there they were in there see i told you this week would be full of surprises
00:39:23wait in the water wait in the water children wait in the water
00:39:41see that band all dressed in white gods are gonna trouble you will all take your representative item
00:39:53and decide and decide if you'd like to burn it bless it or bestow it to one of your sisters
00:40:01here
00:40:01wait in the water wait in the water oh wait wait in the water children wait
00:40:44wait in the water
00:40:47wait in the water
00:40:54wait in the water
00:40:55wait in the water
00:41:12to bless it is to reignite this version of yourself
00:41:21and so it begins
00:41:34miss renee thank you so much for putting my beads back in and fixing my hair oh honey you're welcome
00:41:40it's just one of my gifts what can i say hey hey you seen samara i've been here bestowing my
00:41:50talents
00:41:50upon this beautiful lady every time i see you do your work i am so glad i invested in you
00:41:57and your
00:41:57salon you have a real talent for making people feel taken care of actually i wanted to talk to you
00:42:05about
00:42:05that joy would you find getting me some edge control for my cabin yeah thank you okay
00:42:15so i've been thinking a lot about my legacy and all that and um you said that you might want
00:42:21to go
00:42:21back to work and i was thinking now might be the perfect time to maybe free you from being up
00:42:27in my
00:42:27business okay um what are you talking about i want to buy you out of the salon
00:42:34you hear me out you spend all of your time taking care of your kids
00:42:39and then any free time that you have you're trying to help me with the salon
00:42:43because you're my investment but you should be your investment
00:42:48i want something to hand down to my family if i ever have one and you want to go back
00:42:55to work
00:42:55i think this could be good for both of us you really want a family huh yeah
00:43:04a daughter i think so who's the lucky guy
00:43:10actually i was thinking i might adopt or foster on my own but i don't know it's still so new
00:43:17i don't
00:43:29thank you honey you are looking fabulous
00:43:40that is beautiful oh oh it's okay no coffee today i i didn't hear you come up
00:43:48yeah well you wouldn't you were in your own world here you know your boss is wrong about you
00:43:55You really should be using your creativity at work, the way I see it.
00:44:02Oh, my goodness.
00:44:04That's it.
00:44:07I am exactly where I am supposed to be.
00:44:11You are a genius, Dr. Kareem.
00:44:14Oh, my God.
00:44:17Kareem, what if the ancestors called me here for a reason?
00:44:21I think there is something here to help me get my promotion.
00:44:34What was that all about?
00:44:36I think she had an epiphany about some promotion at work.
00:44:39I guess your magic is still at work, Ariella.
00:44:43Well, I don't know.
00:44:45For this one to open her eyes, it's going to take a lot more than my magic.
00:44:49Like, as you say.
00:44:57I mean, how did you even learn how to do all this?
00:44:59Did your mom teach you?
00:45:01No, honey.
00:45:02My mom died when I was young.
00:45:05Oh.
00:45:06I didn't grow up with her mom, either.
00:45:08Not really.
00:45:10She left me here when I was 12.
00:45:12I mean, I still get to see her during the summers and on holidays,
00:45:16but it's not like, you know.
00:45:19I do know.
00:45:21Believe me.
00:45:23I bet you'd make a great mom.
00:45:26Me?
00:45:28What makes you say that?
00:45:30Look around.
00:45:31You've made all the women at this retreat feel beautiful and special and proud.
00:45:37That's 1-101.
00:45:39I just wish my mom was here to help me with all this college stuff.
00:45:43You going to college?
00:45:44Long story short, no.
00:45:47No?
00:45:48Hmm.
00:45:51Hey.
00:45:52Tomorrow is my girl Samara's birthday,
00:45:55and, um, I was hoping you could help me out with something.
00:46:00We need a ride.
00:46:06Aren't you on vacation?
00:46:08Can you send me that file from your presentation last week?
00:46:11The one with the three girlfriends celebrating sisterhood?
00:46:14Why?
00:46:16What are you up to?
00:46:17I think I found a way to impress my boss and Deborah Gibbs at the same time.
00:46:31Boo!
00:46:32Guys!
00:46:34My kids pull that one on me all the time when I am really busy.
00:46:38So nice to be on the other side of it.
00:46:40Now I get why they like it so much.
00:46:42You two came all the way out here to do me like that.
00:46:44And especially you!
00:46:46You're supposed to be resting your ankle.
00:46:48Girl, you know how I bounce back.
00:46:49And we brought you this.
00:46:51Have you been in here working the whole time?
00:46:53We've been looking for you.
00:46:55I'm sorry.
00:46:55I just had this amazing idea and I couldn't stop working.
00:46:59Okay, let's hear it.
00:47:01Alrighty then.
00:47:03Travel.
00:47:05Is there more?
00:47:07The top earning third quarter industry is the travel industry.
00:47:12Our little girl's trip is a great example.
00:47:15By mid-year, what do women like us need?
00:47:18A vacation.
00:47:20Yes!
00:47:20Exactly!
00:47:22This retreat has opened my eyes.
00:47:25If I can find the exact right way to pitch summer vacations,
00:47:29that could be my answer to Bianca's question.
00:47:32Why don't you let me take a look at your presentation and I can give you some feedback?
00:47:36Uh...
00:47:37What?
00:47:38Yeah.
00:47:39I'm sorry, Eva, but your feedback can lead more towards...
00:47:43I was just a little overbearing.
00:47:46You guys...
00:47:48Look.
00:47:49Back to the issue at hand.
00:47:51We have a little something planned for your birthday tomorrow.
00:47:54Yeah, for your birthday.
00:47:56For my birthday?
00:47:58What is it?
00:48:00Don't look at me.
00:48:01She won't tell me either.
00:48:02Should I be scared?
00:48:04What you should be is on time.
00:48:15What are you up to, Renee?
00:48:16We are escaping.
00:48:18I heard about an oasis of commercialism couture awaiting us on the other side of the island.
00:48:23Oh, finally.
00:48:25You gotta kinda jiggle it a little when you start the ignition, but other than that...
00:48:28Uh, you didn't say anything about the Scooby-mobile.
00:48:31Maybe I should stay behind and finish up my presentation now.
00:48:33Guys, look.
00:48:34I drive this thing all the time when me and my friends want to go into town.
00:48:37If I can handle it, you can handle it.
00:48:38It's handled.
00:48:39Ladies, buckle up.
00:48:42But, um, there are no buckles.
00:49:07Oh, I'm gonna try this one on.
00:49:14Oh, this is cute.
00:49:16Oh, yes.
00:49:19How you doing in there, Eva?
00:49:21Good.
00:49:24Eva!
00:49:25What is this?
00:49:26Didn't you just burn the ancestor of that robe?
00:49:29No, nope, negatory.
00:49:31No, but it is so comfy, and I found it.
00:49:35Now, this is more like it.
00:49:39Well, it's not very practical.
00:49:42But, it is beautiful.
00:49:45It feels very you.
00:49:48Yeah.
00:49:50See?
00:49:51Look at us.
00:49:52We got restyled and rewilded.
00:49:54Yes.
00:49:57Now, that was more like what we had in mind for your birthday sale.
00:50:02Thanks, guys.
00:50:03This, it's been great.
00:50:05Um, I want to make a quick call while I have a signal before we head out.
00:50:09Can't let work rest even on your birthday.
00:50:11Right?
00:50:12Well, we'll grab some coffees.
00:50:13Want anything?
00:50:14This isn't about work, Miss Busy B.
00:50:16And yes, please, you know my order?
00:50:18Of course.
00:50:27Happy birthday, baby girl.
00:50:30Samara, are you there?
00:50:32Yes, Mama.
00:50:33Hey.
00:50:34How are you?
00:50:36I wanted to call and wish you a happy birthing me day.
00:50:40And what a special day it was.
00:50:42My world has not been the same since.
00:50:47Now, you go and have some fun.
00:50:50Anna just came, and she is going to help me finish my painting.
00:50:55Yes, Mama.
00:50:55I can't wait to see it.
00:50:57And you.
00:50:58I love you.
00:50:59I love you too, baby.
00:51:02Uh, now you know I'm going to ask who was that.
00:51:06That was my mom.
00:51:08She remembered my birthday.
00:51:10It's been the last couple of years I've had to remind her.
00:51:16It's amazing, Sam.
00:51:17It sounds like everything you've been doing for her is helping.
00:51:20Happy birthday, indeed.
00:51:23I really admire how dedicated you are to your family.
00:51:26I don't have anyone to show up for like that.
00:51:29Not yet, anyway.
00:51:31Besides, for now, you've got us.
00:51:34Yeah.
00:51:34Oh, yeah.
00:51:38We're speaking up for now.
00:51:40We should get back to the bus.
00:51:41Oh, right.
00:51:46It's really not working.
00:51:49Samara?
00:51:51Green, thank goodness we ran into you.
00:51:53Hey, yeah, kind of hard to miss the bus.
00:51:55Hey, ladies.
00:51:56What are we, uh, what are we doing?
00:51:58Uh, so, we were just, uh...
00:52:01You were going to get me the keys, didn't you?
00:52:03Yeah.
00:52:04Yeah.
00:52:04We didn't break it, did we?
00:52:07Hope not.
00:52:07Just had to replace the one on the mainland.
00:52:10We should go up there.
00:52:12It's a surprise, actually.
00:52:13I was hoping to invite you to a birthday dinner.
00:52:16Uh, all of you.
00:52:17Prepared by yours, truly.
00:52:18Unless, of course, you want the nut loaf marinara again.
00:52:21No.
00:52:22Hey, excuse me.
00:52:24No.
00:52:24You mind?
00:52:25Oh, sure.
00:52:29Just, uh...
00:52:29A little trick to it.
00:52:35How did you...
00:52:37Just have to jiggle the keys a little.
00:52:39Surprised Joy didn't show you.
00:52:41Well, we would love to come.
00:52:42So, we'll see you there?
00:52:44Yeah.
00:52:44Yeah, uh, we gotta go get ready.
00:52:46Uh, Renee.
00:52:47Eva.
00:52:47What are you, uh...
00:52:48Yeah, you're great.
00:52:49Joy, what are you?
00:52:50What are you...
00:52:50Yeah, I...
00:52:50Eva, what are you...
00:52:57So, I...
00:52:58Guess that's a yes.
00:53:00We'd love to.
00:53:03And...
00:53:04I'd love to.
00:53:06Great.
00:53:07Well, since your, uh, bus got hijacked,
00:53:09can I give you a lift?
00:53:10Sure.
00:53:12Yeah?
00:53:12Great.
00:53:13No shortcut.
00:53:27Oh, my goodness.
00:53:29We almost didn't make it back there.
00:53:32This bus is on its last leg.
00:53:35I was scary there for a minute.
00:53:36But you did it, girl.
00:53:37Good job.
00:53:38Well, maybe we should go change
00:53:40so that we can be on time for dinner,
00:53:43Shay Karim.
00:53:44Okay?
00:53:45Yeah, let's do it.
00:53:46Don't be late.
00:53:50Thanks for this.
00:53:51And thanks for letting me
00:53:54use your office last night.
00:53:56So, how'd you leave?
00:53:57Late.
00:53:58Yeah?
00:53:59How's the, uh, presentation?
00:54:01Pretty good.
00:54:03I'm really excited about doing something different
00:54:05and more creative than just charts and graphs.
00:54:11Well, tell me about it.
00:54:12Well, you know, our community has always been a village.
00:54:16We look for opportunities to fellowship,
00:54:18to celebrate and uplift,
00:54:21and I'm looking for ways to make that happen.
00:54:24Finance is great.
00:54:26It's just this...
00:54:30It's my passion.
00:54:32You know, believe it or not, I can relate.
00:54:34Anything to do with that cafe for sale on your computer?
00:54:40You know, you know, you know, you're going to be there.
00:54:41Possibly.
00:54:44But, I know I'm needed here,
00:54:46so I just, I do what I can to stay focused
00:54:49and avoid distraction.
00:54:50Yes.
00:54:52Avoid distraction.
00:54:55Yeah.
00:54:59So, do you live on the grounds?
00:55:02Yeah, um, it's my family's land.
00:55:04It's a few miles back at the edge of the property line.
00:55:07I did go away to the mainland for college and med school,
00:55:10but I always knew I'd come back home.
00:55:12This place means a lot to you.
00:55:15Everything.
00:55:16You know, my, my people, my family,
00:55:20we've been here.
00:55:22Ultimately, everything I do is for them.
00:55:25I can relate in my own way.
00:55:29What's your family like?
00:55:31I'm an only child,
00:55:32and since my father passed,
00:55:36I take care of most of my mother's affairs.
00:55:39She's struggling with her memory, so...
00:55:41You're a good daughter.
00:55:44Taking care of family is a privilege.
00:55:46She gave her whole self taking care of me,
00:55:48and if I can just give a fraction
00:55:50of what she gave me back to her,
00:55:53it's all worth it.
00:55:57Yeah, it's a good thing.
00:55:59Yeah, I know she's really proud of you,
00:56:01especially with this new promotion coming up.
00:56:06I guess I should go change.
00:56:08I have dinner plans.
00:56:10Yeah, you do.
00:56:12Seven o'clock.
00:56:21Wow.
00:56:22That's why it's kind of mixed all in there.
00:56:26That was amazing, Kareem.
00:56:29And you did all of this for my birthday?
00:56:32I feel so special.
00:56:36You know, you really could have your own restaurant.
00:56:40Yeah, it'd be nice to have a little place on the island,
00:56:43you know?
00:56:45Maybe a little something that honored the traditions
00:56:48and heritage of a people,
00:56:50but if there's no medical care on the island,
00:56:53people like me will die off the island.
00:56:56It's already gonna happen all around the isles,
00:56:58and I don't want to see it happen here.
00:57:00You know, we all have our own obligations.
00:57:01You know, Eva, you have your home life.
00:57:06Renee, you have your passions.
00:57:09Samara, you have your mother, right?
00:57:12I just feel like we should all be able to be happy
00:57:15and fulfill our obligations.
00:57:18Maybe.
00:57:19But that ain't even why we're here.
00:57:20We are here to celebrate.
00:57:23So, happy birthday, Samara.
00:57:26Happy birthday.
00:57:27Happy birthday.
00:57:32Looks like we need more wine.
00:57:34I need to excuse myself as well.
00:57:36Where's the...
00:57:37Right around the corner here.
00:57:43Now, this is the part where Eva,
00:57:45the brilliant businesswoman,
00:57:47and Samara, her good friend with great ideas,
00:57:51talk about her big interview coming up.
00:57:54Should have known this is coming.
00:57:56Well, fine.
00:57:58I think there's a way to approach the position of finance director
00:58:02that could prove I am the right pick for the job
00:58:05and make the job an even better fit for me.
00:58:09I can be more creative in my work.
00:58:13A creative spin on financial analysis.
00:58:20What we know is that black families are so hungry to get together to honor our bonds as family,
00:58:28show pride, heritage of joy, and tradition of resilience, to honor everything that made us stronger.
00:58:37What if we could create a card collection that celebrates black family reunions?
00:58:48Those cards would go flying off the shelf.
00:58:52Wow.
00:58:53I love it.
00:58:56You know, weirdly enough, I've been loving all of this, and I just feel like I've opened up.
00:59:06Yeah.
00:59:09On a soul level.
00:59:11Soul.
00:59:13Soul, soul, summers of soul?
00:59:17No, but close.
00:59:18Soulful summers.
00:59:20Oh, I like it.
00:59:25See?
00:59:27My advice can be good.
00:59:29I mean, you literally used to do this for a living.
00:59:32I should be paying you for this consulting.
00:59:35Yeah.
00:59:36I could get paid for this, couldn't I?
00:59:38I mean, wait, wait, wait, wait.
00:59:39I'm not paying you.
00:59:41That was a freebie, right?
00:59:42Okay, girl, the first one is on the house.
00:59:46No.
00:59:47Let's toast to that, to your promotion.
00:59:49Cheers.
01:00:00Wait.
01:00:06Oh, you have got to be kidding me.
01:00:28Hey, Samara.
01:00:30Happy birthday.
01:00:35What is it?
01:00:36Open and see.
01:00:47Paints?
01:00:49And more.
01:00:52How did you...
01:00:53Why?
01:00:55Well, I, uh, I saw you at the Overlook the other day, and it seemed like you could refresh
01:00:59your supply.
01:01:10He is full of surprises, all right.
01:01:16I know the elder said that my basket was only pretty on the outside, but I think that
01:01:21this basket is pretty good all around this basket is pretty good all around, especially
01:01:23for a beginner.
01:01:25Listen, I haven't told Samara this yet, but I found something last night.
01:01:29You found something?
01:01:31Yes.
01:01:32Look, um, I don't follow.
01:01:35It is women's hair.
01:01:37I found it.
01:01:38I found it in Dr. Karim's bathroom last night.
01:01:40It was in a brush.
01:01:41Okay, you found a clump of hair.
01:01:43What are you saying?
01:01:45I am saying that man is not single.
01:01:49There's gotta be an explanation for this.
01:01:51I have been encouraging her to go after him this whole week, and now this.
01:01:57Flagrant foul.
01:01:58We gotta tell her, right?
01:02:00Yeah, I think so.
01:02:02She just said my basket is unfinished.
01:02:06She's saying I have unfinished business here?
01:02:09I mean, obviously she's talking about Karim.
01:02:12I mean, what's the point?
01:02:13I leave tomorrow.
01:02:14Who cares if he's handsome, educated, and insanely talented?
01:02:19You know, I think she's probably talking about your job.
01:02:21Not Karim.
01:02:23And really, Samara, what do you know about this guy, actually?
01:02:26What does that mean?
01:02:27Now you sound like Eva.
01:02:29Always having an opinion about everything and everybody.
01:02:32Like, she's just looking out for us.
01:02:35Looking out for us, really.
01:02:36Whatever happened to...
01:02:37I sure wish Eva would mind her own business.
01:02:40She's always telling people what to do.
01:02:41No wonder you want her out the business.
01:02:43Samara!
01:02:45You told me you wanted me out so that I could go back to work.
01:02:48You said that you wanted it for your future family.
01:02:51I did.
01:02:52I do.
01:02:53That's not what it sounds like to me.
01:02:55Come to think of it, you have been picking on me for trying to help you with the salon a
01:02:59very long time...
01:02:59We can talk about this some other time, okay?
01:03:01I think right now we really need to deal with it.
01:03:02No.
01:03:03No.
01:03:03Uh-uh.
01:03:05You all think that I am some no-good busybody?
01:03:07Okay.
01:03:08Fine.
01:03:09Forget it.
01:03:10You're on your own then.
01:03:11Oh, Eva, come on.
01:03:12Eva, that's not what I meant.
01:03:14Hey, come back.
01:03:15Eva, I'm sorry.
01:03:20Okay.
01:03:22Listen, I didn't think I would have to do this on my own, but here goes.
01:03:27Kareem...
01:03:28Eva?
01:03:31Eva?
01:03:34Eva?
01:03:36Are you okay?
01:03:37It's fine.
01:03:37I'm okay.
01:03:38I think I just aggravated my ankle.
01:03:42Hey, what happened?
01:03:44I'm fine.
01:03:46Yeah, except your ankle's swelling up.
01:03:48All right.
01:03:49I'm going to move your foot just a little bit.
01:03:51Let me know if you feel any pressure.
01:03:54Uh-huh.
01:03:54Okay.
01:03:55Yeah.
01:03:55All right.
01:03:55Now the other way.
01:03:57No, no.
01:03:57Okay.
01:03:58All right, Eva, you are officially benched until your departure tomorrow.
01:04:02You got it from here, ladies.
01:04:04It's okay.
01:04:06Renee?
01:04:07Hey, wait up.
01:04:09So, what just happened?
01:04:12This trip has been a real roller coaster.
01:04:15I mean, we are supposed to be bonding, but I kind of feel like we're coming unglued.
01:04:20You mean Eva?
01:04:21I mean all of us.
01:04:23Because when I tell you what I'm about to tell you, you're not going to like me much either.
01:04:27Is this about Kareem again?
01:04:29You've been pushing me towards him all week, and now...
01:04:31There was women's hair in his bathroom last night.
01:04:37You went snooping?
01:04:39It was right there.
01:04:40It's not like he was hiding it.
01:04:43Are you mad at me?
01:04:44No.
01:04:45I'm glad you told me.
01:04:47It just makes things a lot simpler in a way.
01:04:51Okay.
01:04:53Now what you gonna do?
01:04:54You want me to tell him about himself?
01:04:56Little girls do that, Renee.
01:04:58Real women get clarity.
01:05:00And make no mistake, I'm a real one.
01:05:02All right, that's my girl.
01:05:03What you gonna do?
01:05:05I'm gonna have a conversation with him.
01:05:07But first, I...
01:05:08I need to go.
01:05:10Some place can clear my mind.
01:05:28I took Eva back to her cabin.
01:05:30My ankle's gonna be just fine.
01:05:33How did you know I was...
01:05:34They said you want to clear your mind.
01:05:37Anything you want to talk about?
01:05:41Kareem, are you seeing someone?
01:05:44Because I thought we had a connection.
01:05:47Was I wrong?
01:05:49No.
01:05:50You weren't wrong.
01:05:52Then why are there women's toiletries
01:05:54and strands of hair in her bathroom?
01:05:57Renee said she saw them at your house.
01:06:00It's a fair question.
01:06:01We deserve an answer.
01:06:04Would you come with me?
01:06:07Please?
01:06:26Papa, Samara, hi.
01:06:29Papa?
01:06:32Joyjoy05, your daughter?
01:06:34And I want to have the items in question.
01:06:37Wow.
01:06:39Glad that's cleared up.
01:06:41You know, now that you know,
01:06:42maybe you could help us out with something, actually.
01:06:46Wow.
01:06:48That is magnificent.
01:06:51I didn't know you were a painter.
01:06:53I want to go to art school at Spelman,
01:06:55but Papa...
01:06:57The mainland doesn't need you, Joy.
01:06:59Believe me, they will see you shine
01:07:00and they will dull it.
01:07:01You are needed here at home.
01:07:03This is what I mean.
01:07:04Okay.
01:07:05See Samara here?
01:07:07She loves her painting,
01:07:08but she explores that love
01:07:10after she's taking care of her obligations.
01:07:13Just because you're here on an island
01:07:14doesn't mean you can't still paint.
01:07:15Well, I mean,
01:07:16just because I had to choose
01:07:17between my art and profession
01:07:19doesn't mean that she has to.
01:07:20It's no use, Samara.
01:07:21Well, you won't listen to me.
01:07:23It's not being an artist.
01:07:24It's just some silly dream.
01:07:25I can't help my people and follow my art.
01:07:27You can still be an artist.
01:07:29I just don't want you to leave
01:07:29and go to the mainland to do it.
01:07:31Stay here.
01:07:32Help our people.
01:07:34Hone your craft like I have.
01:07:35That's what Samara's done.
01:07:36No, I mean, yes,
01:07:39I did that,
01:07:40but I was different.
01:07:41My family was very supportive of me
01:07:43and my art,
01:07:45but I had to put them first
01:07:46because my art
01:07:48didn't support me.
01:07:50But,
01:07:50Joy,
01:07:51this is very strong work.
01:07:53You are very talented.
01:07:56Yeah, well,
01:07:57Papa says talent and purpose
01:07:58aren't always on the same path,
01:07:59so...
01:08:00Yeah,
01:08:00I think I heard him say that once.
01:08:04But what do you think, Joy?
01:08:05Samara,
01:08:08I think it's time
01:08:09we got you back to the cabin.
01:08:11Don't you think?
01:08:26I needed you to back me up in there,
01:08:28not mess with my daughter's head.
01:08:29I needed a good influence.
01:08:31Good influence?
01:08:32So that's what you were doing?
01:08:34What's that supposed to mean?
01:08:36You have dreams, too.
01:08:37You're running away from it.
01:08:39You're cooking.
01:08:39You're restaurant.
01:08:40Okay, we're here to talk about Joy,
01:08:42not talk about me.
01:08:43Fine.
01:08:43Then let's talk about her, then.
01:08:45This is her life, Kareem.
01:08:49She shouldn't make decisions
01:08:50based on obligations.
01:08:52She's 18 years old.
01:08:54If you keep her here,
01:08:56you make her people
01:08:57and her family
01:08:58a responsibility,
01:08:58she will resent it.
01:09:01Believe me.
01:09:03She got a full-ride scholarship
01:09:04to Spelman.
01:09:06She got into the top-ranking
01:09:08HBCU art program
01:09:09and you don't want her to go?
01:09:11You know,
01:09:11our people keep going
01:09:12and not coming back.
01:09:13I don't want that for her.
01:09:13I don't want her to go.
01:09:15I don't want to lose her.
01:09:18She isn't her mother, Kareem.
01:09:20Just because she left,
01:09:21it doesn't mean
01:09:22you'll lose Joyce, too.
01:09:23It's getting late.
01:09:25I think it's time
01:09:25we got you back to the cabin.
01:09:27I just think both of you...
01:09:29You know, some dreams
01:09:30just are not worth the risk.
01:09:32Maybe you're right about joy.
01:09:35What about me?
01:09:42They call these
01:09:43whispering stones.
01:09:45Retreat tradition says
01:09:47once you've visited the island,
01:09:49you take a piece of it
01:09:51with you for always.
01:09:53As long as you keep it with you,
01:09:55these stones will whisper to you
01:09:57when, not if,
01:10:00it's time to return.
01:10:02Well, ladies,
01:10:04it has been a pleasure
01:10:06to meet and grow with you all.
01:10:09Now,
01:10:10we release you back
01:10:12to the mainland.
01:10:13And I trust
01:10:15you are prepared
01:10:17to take all you've learned
01:10:19on the island
01:10:19and bring it home
01:10:21to continue your journey.
01:10:25Checkout is in one hour.
01:10:37What's with you three?
01:10:39You're usually thick as thieves,
01:10:41but today you're quiet
01:10:43as church mice.
01:10:44Is everything okay?
01:10:47No.
01:10:49Everything is not okay.
01:10:53Eva.
01:10:58I'll meet you at the bus.
01:11:00Okay.
01:11:13Don't worry.
01:11:14I didn't come here
01:11:15to have another argument.
01:11:16I just need to use the Wi-Fi
01:11:18one last time.
01:11:19Yeah, of course.
01:11:21You're sending your travel proposal?
01:11:23I'm sending my proposal, yes.
01:11:26Travel?
01:11:27No.
01:11:29No risks.
01:11:30Just numbers and facts.
01:11:34I thought you said
01:11:35that this proposal
01:11:37would make you a shoe-in
01:11:38for your promotion.
01:11:39And you told me
01:11:41and your daughter
01:11:41that doing what we love
01:11:43isn't what risking
01:11:44our obligations for.
01:11:46You know,
01:11:47this trip was supposed
01:11:48to be fun,
01:11:48but now I'm heading home
01:11:50with this heavy...
01:11:52This heavy what?
01:11:53I was so sure
01:11:54I had it all figured out,
01:11:56but this place...
01:11:58I was not ready
01:11:59for this impact.
01:12:05It's done.
01:12:07You sent it?
01:12:08I sent what I should have sent
01:12:10before we came.
01:12:12Charts and graphs.
01:12:14That is who I am.
01:12:18Samara.
01:12:20You know,
01:12:21maybe you're right.
01:12:24Our obligations
01:12:26have to come first.
01:12:32Wait.
01:12:34Goodbye, Karine.
01:12:50You're going to be okay?
01:12:52Are you going to be okay?
01:12:54You know,
01:12:54sometimes goodbyes,
01:12:55just see you later.
01:12:57It's time to get back
01:12:58to real life.
01:13:00I've got an interview
01:13:01to prepare for.
01:13:02Yes, your promotion.
01:13:03Yeah.
01:13:06My promotion.
01:13:27Gonna trouble
01:13:29the water.
01:13:36So, they didn't have
01:13:38the creamer you liked,
01:13:39but I got you
01:13:40sugar-free.
01:13:41The best stuff tastes so nasty.
01:13:43It should be free.
01:13:48Wow.
01:13:49Look at this.
01:13:51Yeah.
01:13:53Really put in
01:13:54some work on these.
01:13:55Yeah.
01:13:56I want to thank you
01:13:57for bringing that
01:13:58art therapist to me.
01:14:00You know,
01:14:00sometimes for me,
01:14:02it's work just to remember
01:14:04how to do the day.
01:14:06But when I'm painting,
01:14:08it doesn't feel like work.
01:14:10It just feels.
01:14:14I'll remember myself.
01:14:17You know what I mean,
01:14:18Samara?
01:14:21Hmm.
01:14:33You need anything else,
01:14:35boss lady?
01:14:35Oh, no.
01:14:36I'm good, Stacy.
01:14:40So, how does it feel
01:14:41to have your girls for real?
01:14:43Relief, joy.
01:14:45Still as exhausting as ever.
01:14:47Hmm.
01:14:49How long did it take you
01:14:50to get approved
01:14:51to be a foster mother?
01:14:53And can you...
01:14:54Can you even do that
01:14:55with, like, a job
01:14:56or your own business?
01:14:58Well, there's a will,
01:14:58there's a way, Renee.
01:15:00And there's a huge need
01:15:01for foster moms.
01:15:03If you want,
01:15:04I can hook you up
01:15:04with our social worker.
01:15:06Yeah.
01:15:07I would like that.
01:15:09Yes.
01:15:09And you are all done.
01:15:11I mean, you can't
01:15:12fix perfection.
01:15:13Look at this.
01:15:13Yes, I am.
01:15:14Yes, girl, you did this.
01:15:15Yes.
01:15:16All right, now.
01:15:17All right.
01:15:27Hi.
01:15:29I'm sorry.
01:15:33Can you fit me in?
01:15:36I'm sorry, too.
01:15:39Of course.
01:15:40Come sit down.
01:15:45I know that my love
01:15:47can seem overbearing.
01:15:52You're so successful,
01:15:54and I am so,
01:15:55so proud of you.
01:15:56And it was right of me
01:15:58to invest in your salon
01:15:59and in your incredible talent.
01:16:04Eva, no.
01:16:07The way you love
01:16:08is beautiful
01:16:09and generous,
01:16:11and I am so honored
01:16:13to receive it.
01:16:15I'm sorry.
01:16:16I just didn't know
01:16:17how to express myself.
01:16:18I was frustrated.
01:16:19You have your family.
01:16:20Sam has her career.
01:16:21I just wanted something
01:16:22to be fully responsible for, too.
01:16:24You know, something of my own.
01:16:26Yeah.
01:16:28And that is why
01:16:30I am selling you back
01:16:31my stake in the salon.
01:16:34Yeah?
01:16:36I'm going back to work.
01:16:38I have an interview tomorrow.
01:16:40Oh, my gosh.
01:16:41Congratulations!
01:16:44Oh, okay.
01:16:45Don't you worry.
01:16:46I am going to turn this mom
01:16:48into the ultimate momtrepreneur.
01:16:52All right, girl.
01:16:53Let's go.
01:16:54Okay.
01:16:55Thank you for submitting
01:16:56your proposal, Samara.
01:16:58Ready when you are.
01:17:00In a company
01:17:01whose product
01:17:02is not just the tangible assets
01:17:04it makes or sells,
01:17:06but is the message it conveys,
01:17:09it is important
01:17:10for the finance team
01:17:11to decode
01:17:11how well
01:17:12that message
01:17:14is communicated
01:17:15by aggregating
01:17:17clear, concise,
01:17:19and reliable
01:17:20financial data.
01:17:23These images...
01:17:26Oh, no.
01:17:27Did the projector
01:17:28get stuck again?
01:17:29IT said
01:17:30they were going to fix that.
01:17:31I'm so sorry.
01:17:33This is...
01:17:33This is a different version
01:17:35of this presentation.
01:17:37This...
01:17:38What was the other
01:17:39presentation about?
01:17:40It's not.
01:17:46The mahogany woman.
01:17:49Us.
01:17:51Me.
01:17:52Expanding the role
01:17:53of financial director
01:17:55to be a connecting presence.
01:17:58Deborah, you asked
01:17:59for creative ways
01:18:00to energize
01:18:01the third quarter.
01:18:02I do.
01:18:03And I have an idea
01:18:04to do just that.
01:18:06As the new finance director,
01:18:08I'd be the best person
01:18:10to manage the initiative.
01:18:14soulful summers
01:18:16where we help our sisters
01:18:18celebrate the meaning
01:18:19and beauty
01:18:21of black family
01:18:23and the deep importance
01:18:25of our coming together
01:18:26to honor
01:18:27who we are,
01:18:29where we've been,
01:18:30and the endless
01:18:32possibilities before us.
01:18:33Our customers are strong.
01:18:36They're bosses.
01:18:37in boardrooms,
01:18:39living rooms.
01:18:40And no matter
01:18:40how much they accomplish,
01:18:43they find themselves
01:18:44hungry for more.
01:18:46Not more doing
01:18:48or achieving.
01:18:50More peace.
01:18:53More of a feeling
01:18:54of being enough.
01:18:58We can create
01:19:00a tradition.
01:19:02A summer travel season
01:19:03that satisfies
01:19:05that soul hunger.
01:19:07soul full
01:19:10summers.
01:19:14Hmm.
01:19:16Very interesting take
01:19:17on the finance director role,
01:19:19Samara.
01:19:20But the job description
01:19:21pretty clearly articulates
01:19:23the perimeters
01:19:23of the position.
01:19:26Samara,
01:19:27do you actually want
01:19:28this job?
01:19:43It's open!
01:19:46I don't know
01:19:47if we're celebrating
01:19:47or commiserating,
01:19:48but I brought champagne
01:19:50and there is barbecue
01:19:51on the way.
01:19:52This was at your door.
01:19:53What is it?
01:19:55So, come on,
01:19:56spill it.
01:19:56Tell us what happened.
01:19:57I rewilded that
01:19:59is what happened.
01:20:01All that self-talk
01:20:02from Ariella,
01:20:03I'm just...
01:20:04Changed?
01:20:05I know.
01:20:14Maureen.
01:20:23Wait a minute,
01:20:24is that us?
01:20:25When did you...
01:20:26Right after the
01:20:27blessing ritual.
01:20:29Whether it was
01:20:30up or down,
01:20:31I...
01:20:31I couldn't stop
01:20:32thinking about you two.
01:20:33And how you've
01:20:36always been there.
01:20:37How we hold
01:20:37each other up
01:20:38and make each
01:20:40other better.
01:20:42So,
01:20:44what are you
01:20:44going to do now?
01:20:50I'm going to go
01:20:51a different way
01:20:51with the finance
01:20:52director position.
01:20:54One of the
01:20:54external candidates
01:20:55just had all the
01:20:56technical background
01:20:57we're looking for
01:20:57in the role.
01:20:59Totally understand.
01:21:01And I hope you
01:21:02can understand
01:21:03that I think
01:21:05I've outgrown
01:21:06my current position.
01:21:08I'm so much more
01:21:10than charts and graphs.
01:21:11What do you want?
01:21:13I still think
01:21:14I have a lot
01:21:16to offer the company
01:21:19as an illustrator.
01:21:23Interesting.
01:21:26What are these?
01:21:28Finance reports.
01:21:30But on the back,
01:21:33I always thought
01:21:34these were a distraction.
01:21:36But all the while,
01:21:37I think this
01:21:38is what you're
01:21:39supposed to be doing.
01:21:42You want to be
01:21:43an illustrator here.
01:21:44It's going to be
01:21:45hard work.
01:21:46But don't worry.
01:21:48I'll help you get there.
01:21:50I'll help you get there.
01:21:53Kumbaya,
01:21:54no more.
01:21:57Kumbaya.
01:21:58Kumbaya.
01:21:59Kumbaya.
01:22:03Kumbaya.
01:22:07Kumbaya.
01:22:08Kumbaya.
01:22:11Kumbaya.
01:22:12Kumbaya.
01:22:14Kumbaya.
01:22:15Oh, Lord.
01:22:19Kumbaya.
01:22:22Kumbaya.
01:22:22And someone is free.
01:22:24Kumbaya.
01:22:25Kumbaya.
01:22:27Kumbaya.
01:22:27Kumbaya.
01:22:29Kumbaya.
01:22:30Oh, Lord.
01:22:33Kumbaya.
01:22:35Kumbaya.
01:22:36Hey, you.
01:22:38Do you know where I can find some Wi-Fi on this island?
01:22:42Samara.
01:22:45Came back.
01:22:46Yeah.
01:22:48I expected to see you at the bus on the mainland.
01:22:51Yeah, I've been busy with other things.
01:22:55Come with me.
01:22:59Things have been going pretty smooth.
01:23:01That's nice.
01:23:03I built a complete portfolio.
01:23:05In a month.
01:23:06Wow.
01:23:08So is going to be really happy that you are working on your passions.
01:23:12Where is she?
01:23:13Spellman.
01:23:14Graduated last month.
01:23:16Left last week.
01:23:17Miss her already.
01:23:19She'll be back.
01:23:21No.
01:23:23I weighed her bag down with whispering stones, to be sure.
01:23:27What made you change your mind about Joy?
01:23:29You did.
01:23:30And her begging and pleading.
01:23:32I admit it.
01:23:33You were right.
01:23:45What are we doing here?
01:23:47I think they're closed.
01:23:49Yeah.
01:23:51It needs a lot of work.
01:23:53But it's got room for a kitchen, some tables and some guests.
01:23:57Hoping you'll be one.
01:24:01Wait, what?
01:24:02Is this place?
01:24:04It's mine.
01:24:07When I sent you your painting, I realized that you captured the spirit of the island in your friends' images.
01:24:14You painted exactly what I want people to feel when they're eating my cookie.
01:24:19Connected to something with deep roots, friendship, and family.
01:24:24And I realized that now, everything I wanted is right in front of me.
01:24:29Everything?
01:24:34Everything.
01:24:36Everything.
01:25:04Everything.
01:25:06Everything.
01:25:08Everything.
01:25:11Everything.
01:25:12Everything.
01:25:15Everything.
01:25:17Everything.
01:25:20Everything.
01:25:20Everything.
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