👑 “Unapologetically You”

Auntea:  Angela Rani Terrell ☕

Topic:  Faith, purpose, healing, and walking boldly in who you are

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💕 Meet Auntie Angela

Sugars, today’s tea is extra special. We’re talking to Auntie Angela Rani Terrell — filmmaker, mama bear, prayer warrior, and yes, big sister to Auntie M herself!

She’s a true D.C. girl who grew up in Southeast and is now living that Maryland life. But more than anything, Auntie Angela is proof that your faith can fuel your purpose — no matter where life takes you.

“The world needs my voice. I will not shrink, I will not cower, I will not hide.” 🌍✨

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🎬 Finding Purpose Through Film

After years working in television (fun fact: she started with Connie Chung!), Angela took time off to raise her kids — but her calling never left her.

“The Lord laid it on my heart over 13 years ago to make a film called Women of Faith: Coping with Trauma.”

The film follows four women from Prince George’s County who survived childhood abuse and rebuilt their lives with love, scripture, and strength. 💪🏽

💡 The Tea: 

Healing is heavy work, but telling your story turns pain into power

You can watch her full documentary and learn more at WomenOfFaithFilm.com.

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💭 Sugar Q: “What is mental health, really?”

Auntie Angela keeps it real — “Mental health is just like your physical health,” she says. “You go to the doctor for your body, right? You can go to someone for your mind, too.”

She loves Therapy for Black Girls — a directory where you can find therapists who look like you and get you.

“We all need somebody we can talk to — someone who can help us manage our thoughts and emotions.”

💡 The Tea: 

Therapy isn’t weakness — it’s wisdom. 🧠💖

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💌 Sugar Q: “How do I hear God’s voice?”

Angela admits — it’s hard with all the noise out there. “We’ve got phones, friends, YouTube, TikTok — chatter everywhere. You have to quiet the noise.”

Her advice?

• Pray before you scroll 📱

• Go to church or a safe space that grounds you

• Start with small devotionals (she loves In Touch Magazine)

“God won’t shout over the noise. You have to make space to hear Him.”

💡 The Tea: 

Faith isn’t found in the scroll — it’s found in the stillness. 🌙

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🎓 Sugar Q: “How do I pick the right college?”

Auntie Angela’s got two girls in high school, so she’s living this question in real-time! Her secret? Know yourself.

“Figure out your purpose — what are your strengths, your talents, your interests? Then find the school that fits you.”

She says to consider everything — your major, the vibe of the campus, even the food and the dorms (because yes, that matters 😅).

💡 The Tea: 

College is more than a logo on a hoodie — it’s a match for who you’re becoming.

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💔 Sugar Q: “How do I help a friend whose parents are divorcing?”

Angela’s been there, too. Her first message is gentle but firm:

“99% of the time, it’s not about you. It’s your parents figuring out their values and goals.”

She recommends support groups like Divorce Care for Kids and — most importantly — learning the art of forgiveness.

“You don’t want to carry that pain into your own story. Let it go. You’re still whole.”

💡 The Tea: 

Your parents’ story isn’t your destiny, sugar. 💗

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🏀 Sugar Q: “How do I handle losing a big game?”

Angela says life’s a wave — ups and downs, wins and losses.

“You can’t control the outcome. But you can control your effort. Ask yourself: did I give it my all?”

💡 The Tea: 

Losing isn’t failure. It’s feedback for your next comeback. 💪🏾

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👑 Sugar Q: “What’s something you wish you knew in high school?”

Angela laughs, remembering her Georgetown Visitation days (and her nickname — “Sexy Ronnie Baby” 👀 because her skirts were way below the knee).

“I wish someone told me to be unapologetically me. God made me with purpose. The world needs what I bring.”

💡 The Tea: 

Don’t shrink your shine to fit into someone else’s light.

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💗 Simi’s Sip

Angela Rani Terrell reminds us that grace, faith, and authenticity will carry you further than perfection ever could.

Whatever stage you’re in — remember this: the world needs your voice, just as it is. 🎤

Not a lecture, just a sip of tea. ☕💋

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💁🏽‍♀️ Meet the Auntea — Angela Rani Terrell

Angela Rani Terrell is a D.C.-born filmmaker, mother, and advocate for faith-based healing. She is the creator of Women of Faith: Coping with Trauma, a documentary amplifying voices of Black women overcoming childhood abuse. Angela holds a Master’s in Film from American University and continues to inspire through storytelling, mentorship, and prayer.

✨ Watch her work: WomenOfFaithFilm.com