Girl Truth: What Lens Are You Looking Through?
56 episodes - English - Latest episode: 2 days ago - ★★★★★ - 25 ratingsA podcast by girls of color for ALL, where we share our stories, create our own narratives and talk about things that are important to us!
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Black Girl Survival Guide - Things You "Just Do" as a Black Girl
April 23, 2024 10:00 - 17 minutes - 32.1 MBHave you ever sat and thought about the things that you do as a black girl without even thinking? Ever catch yourself changing your tone, inflections, or even the speed you walk down the street depending where you’re at? If you answered yes to either of these questions, you will definitely want to tune in as we discuss the unspoken rules Black girls navigate in white spaces, from code-switching to hyperawareness in public. But it's not all survival! We'll also celebrate the beautiful things ...
Is Social Media Ruining Your Self-Esteem? (Let's Talk Girl Truth)
April 09, 2024 10:08 - 49 minutes - 91.1 MBSeason four of Girl Truth just got real about social media. Aniya, Mikala, and their favorite guest-host Marmia are spilling the tea on all the trends that have us pressed and depressed - luxury black girl life, the BBL pressure, and that feeling of needing EVERYTHING we see online. But it's not all doom and gloom... We're giving the girlies tips on how to dodge the negativity, curate a fierce feed, and use social media for good. Ditch those filters, grab your headphones, and tune in, our ...
Relationships, Sex, and Sexuality: Black Girl POV
March 12, 2024 12:00 - 48 minutes - 89.4 MBGirl Truth is all about empowering our fellow sisters of color by speaking on things often left unsaid, and this episode is no different. We're tackling relationships, sexuality, and we even get into some of the myths we've heard around sex in school and at home. Join Aniya, Mikala, and guest host Marmia as they give their opinion on teen relationship readiness, colorism in dating, and their definition of the word "queer". Produced by: @theindiajade Post Production by: Anthony Decapri @...
Self-Care is Not Selfish: Mental Wellness Matters for Black Girls Too
February 10, 2024 19:57 - 20 minutes - 37.2 MBJoin us in this podcast episode for a slept on topic for the black girlies: mental health. We talk about the stigma within the black community and why prioritizing it is essential despite the challenges. Hosts Angela and Mikala are joined by special guest host Marmia, an Evoluer House Alum, mental health advocate, and college student. Together, we explore the historical and present-day factors contributing to higher rates of abuse and trauma among black girls and women, the stigma against se...
Chalkboard Diaries: Black and Brown Girls in the Classroom
January 16, 2024 12:00 - 25 minutes - 23.5 MBIn the second episode of Girl Truth’s Season Four, hosts Angela, Aniya, and Mikala provide an in-depth exploration of the teenage black girl experience, focusing on the often-overlooked challenges faced by black and brown girls in America's classrooms. Joined by guest co-hoat Evoluer House alum and immigrant fashion designer Jennielee, the girls engage in an honest discussion on the school environment for girls that look like them in various high school settings. Mikala and Angela shed light...
Black Girls Are More than Objects
January 09, 2024 12:00 - 27 minutes - 50.5 MBIn Girl Truth's Season Four opening episode, hosts Angela, Aniya, and Mikala discuss the how black girls are objectified from a young age. They discuss objectification in media, schools, and sometimes even within their own homes. Opening up with a candid icebreaker, reminisce on when comments about their bodies or looks first surfaced. The girl crew also discusses the challenges of navigating societal expectations surrounding the "grown woman body" and the pressures to conform to a specific ...
The Messenger Part 2
May 31, 2022 04:00 - 10 minutes - 10.1 MBIn the Season 3 finale, Marmia Day shares two of her poems, specifically to encourage those who are experiencing battles for physical, mental and emotional health as she is. In her own words, "These poems are my truth. For everyone going through something similar to everyone who wants to just be able to try to get better. Those known and unknown to me. I will keep your vigil. I will bear witness to your pain.. until judgement day or victory. These two poems are for me *and* you. I love you....
The Messenger: Part 1
May 24, 2022 04:00 - 11 minutes - 10.7 MBIn part one of our Season 3 finale, Marmia Day candidly shares her views regarding Autism Awareness Month from the perspective of a person with lived experience, raising a crucial question for lawmakers, politicians, health care providers and other entities that knowingly or unknowingly create barriers to the achievement of emotional, mental & physical well-being: Is this really the best we can do?
Women's History Month Rewind: Our Top Twenty Episodes
March 31, 2022 04:00 - 14 minutes - 9.4 MBIn the final installment of our Women's History Month celebration, we revisit four episodes that charted in the top twenty on Apple Podcasts Non-Profit Episodes charts: BLACK GIRL PAIN - #2 in Albania BLACKS AGAINST THE BLACK LIVES MATTER MOVEMENT - #2 in Indonesia NAVIGATING A NEW NORM - #4 in Spain THIS FEELS LIKE A SET UP - #20 in Poland
Women's History Month Rewind: The Story Episodes
March 21, 2022 04:00 - 10 minutes - 6.6 MBIn this installment of our Women's History Month rewind, we revisit our story episodes. These episodes give a glimpse into the lives, struggles and triumphs of our podcast co-hosts. Included in this episode are excerpts from LEAVING PUERTO RICO: JENNIELEE'S STORY with Jennielee Hilario, I AM NOT A TERRORIST with Baiyinah Gough, and INTRODUCING ASIYAH with Asiyah Ball.
Women's History Month Rewind ~ Our Number One Episodes
March 10, 2022 05:00 - 10 minutes - 6.74 MBThe Women's History Month rewind continues as we celebrate history making moments of our podcast. We revisit excerpts from our three #1 episodes: ARTISTIC EXPRESSION & POLITICAL ACTION - our first #1 episode in the country of Angola featuring Andrea and Laila BACK TO SCHOOL - our Season II #1 episode in the country of Indonesia featuring Asiyah, Jennielee and Taylor SNAKES (MARIE'S STORY) - our Season III #1 episode in the country of Spain featuring Kaitlyn
Women's History Month Rewind~Representation of Women of Color in the Media
March 01, 2022 05:00 - 14 minutes - 10.2 MBIn celebration of Women's History Month, we are sharing some of Girl Truth's milestones and historical moments. This week, we are sharing excerpts from our first official episode, Reresentation of Women of Color in the Media, which debuted August 14, 2019 and remains our most listened to episode to date. The episode features Adina, Baiyinah and Janayjah.
Motivation and Friendship ~ Part 6
February 15, 2022 05:00 - 8 minutes - 5.48 MBJoin Laila and Mamia as they discuss the trap of isolation and the necessity of the village in this final episode of this series. Affirmation: I will seek help. It doesn't make me weak; it makes me strong.
Motivation & Friendshi[p ~ Part 5
February 01, 2022 12:59 - 10 minutes - 6.89 MBLaila and Marmia are back in the fifth part of this six part series discussing trust, triggers, trauma and support systems in the aftermath. Affirmation: I am proud of myself for doing the absolute best that I can.
Motivation & Friendship Part 4
January 20, 2022 06:00 - 11 minutes - 7.39 MBLaila and Marmia continue the conversation and explore the responsibilities of being a friend. Affirmation: I deserve to be at peace.
The Day After Service: The Importance of Self Care in Activism
January 17, 2022 05:00 - 12 minutes - 11.7 MBEvoluer House Board Member India Mayo joins fellowBoard Member & Co-Host, Marmia Day in a candid discussion on the detriment of performatie activism, finding your activism & the importance of having a self care plan.
Motivation & Friendship Part 3
January 04, 2022 09:00 - 11 minutes - 8.84 MBLaila and Marmia continue the conversation, focusing on managing and maintaining friendships. Affirmation: "I choose to forgive, because it feels better to love."
Motivation and Friendship Part 2
December 23, 2021 09:00 - 11 minutes - 8.84 MBLaila and Marmia continue their discussion, focusing on self motivation, staying motivated in the face of failure and the importance of showing up. Affirmation: I completely forgive myself for all past failures and mistakes.
Motivation & Friendship ~ Part 1
December 14, 2021 21:41 - 9 minutes - 7.33 MBLaila & Marmia kick off this 6 part series on motivation & friendship by exploring what motivates them as individuals verses what society deems as reasons to be motivated. They have chosen the following affirmation to sum up this episode: "I am courageous & brave for trying, even when it's hard."
Spoken Word Activism ~ The Poetry of Marmia Day
November 24, 2021 05:00 - 8 minutes - 7.42 MBIn this special narrative episode, podcast co-host Marmia Day shares her thoughts in three powerful poems. Atlas addresses the "weight" of racial inequity and disparity carried by people of color. Same Spot; New Wound addresses the repeated acts of social injustice that prove liberty & justice is not for all. September 3 is a beautiful tribute to the 1609 lives lost in the U.S. on to Covid 19 on that day. Please consider a gift to The Evoluer House so that we can continue advocating for ...
This Feels Like a Set Up Part II
October 19, 2021 04:00 - 10 minutes - 6.04 MBIs this a setup? Since the pandemic, have the increasing gaps in education & the lack of access to adequate technology fallen disproportionately on students in historically marginalized and underserved groups on purpose? Kaitlyn and Marmia return to discuss to these disparities in the second of a two part episode. Theme Music: Cutes & Hugs Courtesy of KHX - The Kevin Harrington Xperiment
This Feels Like a Setup
October 05, 2021 04:00 - 9 minutes - 5.04 MBIs this a setup? Since the pandemic, have the increasing gaps in education & the lack of access to adequate technology fallen disproportionately on students in historically marginalized and underserved groups on purpose? Kaitlyn and Marmia return to discuss to these disparities in the first of a two part episode. Theme Music: Cutes & Hugs Courtesy of KHX - The Kevin Harrington Xperiment
Social Media in 2020
September 07, 2021 04:00 - 11 minutes - 7.27 MBAndrea and Jennielee are back discussing the positives and negatives of social media during the pandemic, including how they used social media to launch a YouTube Channel and a sewing business. Subscribe to LIFEOFDREA on YouTube. Follow and purchase from @je.sewing on Instagram. Theme Music: Cutes & Hugs by KHX (The Kevin Harrington Xperiment) featuring Roy Richardson
Positive Thinking
August 14, 2021 09:00 - 10 minutes - 4.16 MBSeason Three kicks off with a conversation between Andrea and Jennielee on the importance of positive thinking and Adina Hill stepping into the role of producer!
Snakes - Marie's Story
May 19, 2021 09:00 - 3 minutes - 3.31 MBIn our first narrative episode, Kaitlyn Phillips shares Marie's story; a fictional account of an actual event involving sexual abuse. We share these stories to let listeners who have had similar experiences know they are not alone and there is help. INTERNATIONAL RESOURCES https://osapr.harvard.edu/international-resources-0 (Scroll for your country) http://www.ibiblio.org/rcip/internl.html (Scroll for your country) https://pathwaystosafety.org/sexual-assault/ Childhelp (1.800.4ACHILD) ...
Serpents ~ L'histoire de Marie
May 19, 2021 09:00 - 5 minutes - 5.4 MBDans notre premier épisode narratif, Asiyah Ball partage l'histoire de Marie; un récit fictif d'un événement réel impliquant des abus sexuels. Nous partageons ces histoires pour permettre aux auditeurs qui ont vécu des expériences similaires de savoir qu'ils ne sont pas seuls et qu'il y a de l'aide. RESSOURCES INTERNATIONALES https://osapr.harvard.edu/international-resources-0 (Faites défiler pour votre pays) http://www.ibiblio.org/rcip/internl.html (Faites défiler pour votre pays) https...
Serpientes - La historia de Marie
May 19, 2021 09:00 - 4 minutes - 4.19 MBEn nuestro primer episodio narrativo, Jennielee Hilario comparte la historia de Marie; un relato ficticio de un evento real que involucra abuso sexual. Compartimos estas historias para que los oyentes que han tenido experiencias similares sepan que no están solos y que hay ayuda. RECURSOS INTERNACIONALES https://osapr.harvard.edu/international-resources-0 (Desplácese para ver su país) http://www.ibiblio.org/rcip/internl.html (Desplácese para ver su país) https://pathwaystosafety.org/sex...
Pressure Wounds Part 5: The Myth of the Strong Black Woman - No More Spoons to Give
April 28, 2021 09:00 - 8 minutes - 7.73 MBIn the final episode of the series, Marmia and Adina talk about how the myth of the strong Black woman impacts those with mental health issues, spoon theory & final thoughts. Marmia has provided a list of useful vocabulary to help with understanding meltdowns, burnout & inertia. 1. https://autisticality.com/2014/06/10/defining-meltdowns/ 2. https://autisticality.com/2015/08/12/burnout/ 3. https://autisticality.com/2014/11/10/inertia/ Check out our featured musical talent, Ms. Shaunte...
Pressure Wounds Part 4: Suicide
April 14, 2021 06:00 - 9 minutes - 8.63 MBMarmia shares with Adina the complexity of ASD, ADHD & suicide through her personal lens. Suicide is preventable. Here are some resources to help you find crisis support worldwide. www.iasp.info/resources/Crisis_Centres www.opencounseling.com/suicide-hotlines www.suicide.org/international-suicide-hotlines www.suicidestop.com Music heals. Check out our featured musical talent, Ms. Shaunte Daurice, an R&B artist and songwriter from Philadelphia, with vocals that are equal parts smooth, p...
Pressure Wounds Part 3: Resources, Support, the ADHD Tax & Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria
April 02, 2021 04:00 - 11 minutes - 10.5 MBAssociate Producer Adina Hill & Marmia Day continue their historic and important discussion. In this episode, they touch on the difficulties Marmia encounters with finding resources & support, the ADHD Tax & her struggle with Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria. Please check out the resources Marmia has provided for coping with dysfunctional thoughts and improductivity. 1. Dysfunctional thoughts http://bethany-sensei.tumblr.com/post/175326500104/goodmorningvelma-catifex-bishounen-curious 2. Imp...
Pressure Wounds - Part 2 - Getting Diagnosed & Proving Diagnosis
March 17, 2021 04:00 - 10 minutes - 9.51 MBThe series continues as Marmia shares with Adina her personal experience navigating the arduous diagnostic process and the challenges she face proving her self diagnosis to medical professionals. For those of you that might be facing similar challenges personally or with a loved one, Marmia has provided a list of resources. Diagnostic screeners 1. https://taniaannmarshall.wordpress.com/2013/03/26/moving-towards-a-female-profile-the-unique-characteristics-abilities-and-talents-of-asperwo...
Pressure Wounds - Part 1
March 04, 2021 00:59 - 9 minutes - 8.7 MBAssociate producer Adina Hill and our newest podcast host, Marmia Day discuss the impact of race & gender on the diagnosis and treatment of ADHD and Autism Spectrum Disorder in the first of this multi-segment episode. Please check out our featured musical talent, Ms. Shaunte Daurice, an R&B artist and songwriter from Philadelphia, with vocals that are equal parts smooth, piercing and moving. Get into the anthemic tunes on her debut EP 'Powerless', that tell stories we can all relate to, ba...
Blacks Against The Black Lives Matter Movement
October 07, 2020 09:00 - 9 minutes - 8.42 MBAndrea, Asiyah and Taylor are back discussing their views on Black people who choose not to support the Black Lives Matter movement.
The 2020 Riots - Good & Necessary Trouble, or Just Plain Trouble?
September 30, 2020 09:00 - 8 minutes - 7.85 MBAndrea, Asiyah and Taylor share their views on rioting, looting, protests and social unrest.
Black Girl Pain
September 23, 2020 09:00 - 10 minutes - 10 MBKaitlyn and Laila discuss the truth, the myths, & the impact of the pain experienced by Black women and girls..
Being Their Older Sister
September 16, 2020 09:00 - 4 minutes - 4.57 MBAsiyah, Jennielee & Taylor discuss the joy and responsibility of being an older sister.
Silver Linings
September 09, 2020 09:00 - 11 minutes - 10.3 MBAsiyah, Baiyinah and Janayjah discuss the pandemic from a positive perspective; sharing their personal development, the challenges they have overcome & are overcoming, and the Silver Linings they have found along the way.
Back to School
September 02, 2020 04:00 - 5 minutes - 4.81 MBAsiyah, Jennielee & Taylor discuss their thoughts on the start of a new school year in the midst of the pandemic.
A.Black.Woman.Period!
August 26, 2020 04:00 - 9 minutes - 8.71 MBColorism? Toxic Masculinity? Transphobia? In this episode, Andrea, Asiyah and Taylor explore the reasons why it seems the lives of all types of Black women seem to matter less than the lives of others.
Navigating a New Norm
August 18, 2020 09:00 - 6 minutes - 6.24 MBIn the first episode of our Pandemic & Social Unrest series, Laila and Kaitlyn discuss their feelings about digital learning, restricted social interaction & navigating a new norm in the age of Covid 19.
Introducing Asiyah
August 14, 2020 16:18 - 10 minutes - 9.85 MBWe open Season II by introducing our newest co-host, Evoluer House graduate, business owner & teen social activist, Ms. Asiyah Ball! Join us as Asiyah shares her view of life through her unique & amazing lens.
I Am Not A Terrorist ~ Baiyinah's Story
March 14, 2020 04:00 - 14 minutes - 9.95 MBIn our Season One finale. scholar, athlete, & Bowie State hopeful Baiyinah Gough shares her powerful story of who she is & how she, as a 14 year old girl, found the courage to overcome the false perceptions of who she was.
Deep Conversations Part 3 - Cultural Appropriation
March 03, 2020 05:00 - 7 minutes - 7.07 MBIn the final segment of this three part episode, Laila, Taylor and Andrea talk about cultural appropriation.
Deep Conversations: Part Two - Identity
February 25, 2020 05:00 - 4 minutes - 4.16 MBAndrea, Laila and Taylor continue their conversation with a focus on identity.
Deep Conversations: Toleration (Part 1)
February 18, 2020 05:00 - 6 minutes - 5.83 MBIn the first of a three part episode - Deep Conversations - Andrea, Laila & Taylor explore levels of toleration & with whom to engage in difficult conversations.
Artistic Expression and Political Action
December 16, 2019 05:00 - 13 minutes - 10.1 MBDario Fo says, “Every artistic expression is either influenced by or adds something to politics.” In this bonus episode, Laila & Andrea have an impromptu conversation with their producer about the impact of the arts on politics.
Success Goals: College & Other Paths to the Lives We Want
December 02, 2019 05:00 - 17 minutes - 16.1 MBJamie Johnson said, “When you are born rich, you have all these options. You can pursue a career path that you find interesting; there's no need or pressure to start working to get funds just for survival, which is something a lot of people have to struggle with.” In this episode, Kaitlyn, Jennielee & Janayjah share their views on achieving success & goals in spite of the limitations girls of color often face.
Where To Look for Role Models & How To Be One
November 18, 2019 05:00 - 14 minutes - 13.7 MB“No one came to our neighborhoods with stand-up jobs and showed us there's a different way. Maybe, had I seen different role models, maybe I'd've turned on to that.” Jay-Z In this episode, Taylor, Laila and Adina discuss their views on looking for and being a role model.
Saliendo de Puerto Rico ~ La historia de Jennielee (Español)
November 04, 2019 05:00 - 7 minutes - 7.06 MBJennielee es una graduada galardonada de Evoluer House que sueña con convertirse en diseñadora de moda. En este episodio muy especial de Girl Truth: What Lens Are You Looking Through ?, ella comparte su historia de vivir a través del huracán María, dejar Puerto Rico y comenzar una nueva vida en Filadelfia. Este episodio también está disponible en ingles.
Leaving Puerto Rico ~ Jennielee's Story (English)
November 04, 2019 05:00 - 7 minutes - 6.97 MBJennielee is an award winning Evoluer House graduate who dreams of becoming a fashion designer. In this very special episode of Girl Truth: What Lens Are You Looking Through?, she shares her story of living through Hurricane Maria, leaving Puerto Rico & starting a new life in Philadelphia. This episode is also available in Spanish.