Hey, Sis!
61 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 5 years ago - ★★★★★ - 13 ratingsHey, Sis! is a weekly podcast about women finding their focus and place in business, art, culture, and life. Hosted by Nicole and Nailah Blades, two sisters who are 12 years apart and live 3,000 miles apart, but still manage to talk everyday about so many different things. The Sisters thought it’d be intriguing to add other folks, like you, into this ongoing conversation. Nicole is a novelist, freelance journalist, and mother to an 8-year-old son, while Nailah is marketing consultant and owner of boutique communications agency specializing in consumer lifestyle brands, and mom to a 2-year-old daughter. Together they are out to turn up the volume on women’s stories and soak up all the lessons from these folks’ fascinating lives.
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Ep. 61: How to Get More Done in Less Time
December 31, 2018 20:29 - 50 minutes - 47.9 MBHappy New Year! We’re excited to be closing out 2018 on a high note by welcoming yet another fantastic guest on the show. This time around it’s Anitra Durand Allen. Torn by the demands of a full-time career and a full-time commitment to managing the careers of her super kids, Anitra walked away from a six-figure salary to pour her time and talents into creating success in her own family. Now, she is a certified family coach, speaker, author, and the Creator & Chief Mom at The Mom On The Mo...
Ep. 60: Representation Matters with Charnaie Gordon
December 13, 2018 18:53 - 53 minutes - 50.3 MBHey, hey! We’re back with a fresh, new episode. This week we’re chatting it up with Charnaie Gordon of Here Wee Read. Charnaie is a wife, mom of two, computer programmer by day, blogger/influencer by night, self-proclaimed lifelong learner, podcast junkie and Distinguished Toastmaster. Her blog, Here Wee Read, is where she is currently expressing her creativity and passion for reading, diverse literature, and literacy. Her children and her husband are her inspiration and her followers/sup...
Ep. 59: 'Stop Juggling and Get a Basket'
November 29, 2018 05:30 - 50 minutes - 47.8 MBWe’re back at it, this time with our friend and special guest Natasha C. Nicholes. Who’s that, you ask? Listen. Basically, the woman is no joke. Natasha is a serious maker. To be a serious maker, you need the ability to see things not as they are but as what they can be. Not only that, you need the skills to make that vision into reality. That is Natasha’s super power. Where others saw an abandoned lot on the Southside of Chicago, Natasha saw a community garden overflowing with greens, fresh...
Ep. 58: You Probably Need a Mom-cation
November 15, 2018 23:26 - 39 minutes - 37.4 MBWelcome back! Last episode we introduced you to the new focus of the podcast. We’re talking to women just like us: work-at-home-moms with creative, slightly unconventional careers. This week we got into the importance of carving out time for ourselves to recharge the batteries. Maybe that looks like a professional development conference that you attend every year or a quiet retreat you go to so you can center on your art/writing/business for two days or perhaps it’s getting together with som...
Ep. 57: We See You, Creative Work From Home Mom
November 01, 2018 17:46 - 26 minutes - 25.3 MBHey, hey! We’re back with another fresh episode. Circle up because this one’s important. We’ve decided to narrow the focus of our podcast to zero in on a particular type of woman: creative work from home moms. We’re talking about the entrepreneurs, the writers, the artists, the bloggers, the consultants, the freelancers, the business owners, the creatives. Those women who juggle making a living working for themselves with taking care of their homes, kids and partners while working from hom...
Ep. 56: #MeToo Movement -- One Year Later
October 18, 2018 16:24 - 29 minutes - 28.7 MBWe’re back after a week’s break, and we’re fired up all over again. This time we’re All A Twitter about the steady rise of white people calling the police on Black folks just living. These latest outrageous stories have one man in St. Louis being physically blocked from entering his own building because white woman and her puppy decided that he didn’t belong there; white woman in Brooklyn calling police on Black child(!) after falsely accusing him of groping(!) her at the deli; and a young...
Ep. 55: Making Your Mental Health a Priority
October 04, 2018 15:42 - 36 minutes - 34.9 MBWe’ve got a hot + fresh Nsquared episode for you. Starting things off, we’re All a Twitter about the Season 3 finale of Insecure and finding out what happened to Ghost Bae (a.k.a Nathan, Issa’s barber boo). We also get into another buzzed about topic right now: Kanye West. Whether it’s that awful MAGA hat or his pro-trump rants, we’re basically asking the same thing you are … WYD, Kanye? This leads us into the main topic this week: mental health and the importance of investing in meaningfu...
Episode 54: What About Your Friends?
September 28, 2018 17:28 - 47 minutes - 45.2 MBIt’s another Nsquared episode! This time we’re talking about friendships as an adult, specifically when you go through a major life change like moving or having a baby. Maintaining friendships as an adult is hard enough but sometimes big changes like a new baby can shatter them completely. We’re sharing our experiences and giving some tips on how to keep those friendships going strong even after that little bundle of joy joins the party. We’re also All A Twitter about the disgusting mess ...
Ep. 53: The Highs & Lows of The Emmys
September 20, 2018 19:32 - 30 minutes - 29.4 MBWe’re back with another N+N episode! This time we’re all abuzz about the 70th Primetime Emmy Awards which aired earlier this week. On the real, this year’s Emmys were a bit of a snooze but there were still some fun moments — The Fonz! Betty White! Teddy Perkins! — and we dive into each of them. We also talk about some of the new, diverse shows slated for this Fall season. We sound our Airhorn Salute for the one and only Regina King who won her third Emmy for her starring role on Netflix’s ...
Ep. 52: It's Time to Get Free, Sis!
September 13, 2018 18:58 - 33 minutes - 30.4 MBIt’s an N-squared episode fresh and ready for ya! This week we’re All A Twitter about — #spoileralert! — that tall, cool, drink of Big Gulp, Lawrence (Jay Ellis), walking back into our lives on HBO’s Insecure. This means we got a brief visit from our fave sidekick, Chad (Neil Brown. Jr.), too. We’re also buzzing about Lena Waithe’s powerful acceptance speech for the Shot Caller Award she won at the recent Black Girls Rock ceremony. She encouraged us all to “get free” of the limited thinkin...
Ep. 51: Making Art and a Difference with A'Driane "addyeB" Nieves
September 06, 2018 17:12 - 48 minutes - 44.4 MBThis week we're chopping it up with A'Driane "addyeB" Nieves, a USAF veteran, self-taught artist, activist, and speaker with a heart for serving others and social good. She’s the founder of Addie Addye Studios, and gallery & boutique in Philadelphia that serves women artists of color. She's also a mental health advocate living with bipolar disorder, and runs an online mental health support group for women of color called Tessera Collective. She empowers women to transform brokenness in the...
Ep. 50: Looking For Everyday Eyecandy with LaShawn Wiltz
August 30, 2018 08:00 - 36 minutes - 33.7 MBWe're back with another fresh one and another lovely guest! We welcome our friend and fave IG Influence LaShawn Wiltz. LaShawn is the creator of Everyday Eyecandy where she blogs about motherhood, her life, her passion for capturing everyday moments through photography and trying to find her version of balance through it all. She was the 2017 Mom 2.0 Summit IRIS Award winner for Best Instagram And 2018 winner for Best Photography. She is also VERY passionate about helping everyone live their...
Ep. 49: Take Your Voice Off Mute with Amber L. Wright
August 23, 2018 16:14 - 42 minutes - 39 MBWe're excited to welcome our homegirl Amber L. Wright to the show this week! Amber is a communication coach, consultant, and owner of Words Well Said, LLC. Her superpower is helping women take their voice off mute and use it to change their lives. A popular speaker and award-winning educator, she is known for her hilarious, authentic, and inspiring approach to speaking and teaching. An expert in storytelling, she has helped a stellar roster of clients tell their stories at TEDx events, SX...
Ep. 48: We Got This
August 16, 2018 13:30 - 32 minutes - 29.6 MBHey, hey! Not only are we back with a new N+N episode, but it's another episode that we recorded sitting right next to each other. We could get used to this! This week we're All A Twitter about the return of HBO's Insecure for its third season. And we're issuing a major spoiler alert because we dive right into what's going on. We're also talking about Black women and the power in getting outdoors. We highlight a few women and organizations who are doing their part to help make the outdoors...
Ep. 47: Black Women a.k.a. Icons Living
August 10, 2018 01:11 - 27 minutes - 24.9 MBWe're back! So excited to kick-off Season 3. Even better: We actually recorded the episode sitting right next to each other. So the laugh factor was definitely leveled up. We dive into what everyone seems to be talking about (uh, basically, always)... Beyoncé. This time it was her takeover of the September issue of Vogue magazine. Not only did she grace the cover, but Beyoncé also served as creative director for the issue, including handpicking the photographer for the cover shoot: 23-year...
Ep. 46: Always Bet on Black ... and Beyoncé
April 19, 2018 04:30 - 50 minutes - 46 MBWell, here we are at the end of Season 2. But, the good news is, you can catch up on Seasons 1 and 2 during our hiatus — relieve the magic from the beginning — and we'll be back in the summer with all new episodes! On this season ender we get All A Twitter about the danger and frustration of Being Black in America with the latest awfulness that went down in a Starbucks in Philly. Then we move into something hella better: Beyoncé headlining Coachella! King Bey took the stage as the first Blac...
Ep. 45: Cardi B, Motherhood and Making Money Moves
April 12, 2018 04:30 - 50 minutes - 46.4 MBWe're back with a brand new episode! This time, we're talking about motherhood, career and the myth that women can't do both. After Cardi B announced her pregnancy on SNL, there were some naysayers implying that her choice to become a mother would derail her career. We call BS. And so does she in this Hot 97 clip. We're also All A Twitter about the ongoing investigation into Trump and his corrupt cronies and we talk a bit about Tony Robbins and his warped view on the #MeToo movement. Plus ...
Ep. 44: The Why, What, and How of Goal-Setting
April 05, 2018 09:25 - 1 hour - 56.2 MBWelcome to April! We're getting into the swing of things of the new, bright second quarter of the year by talking about goal setting. How do you go about getting closer to your big goals? Well, don't answer that! Not until you hear some of our smart tips for managing your passions and pulling your dreams within reach. Also, we're All A Twitter about this creepy video of dozens of TV anchors from Sinclair Broadcast Group reciting the same speech warning against "biased and false news." Like s...
Ep. 43: Talking Top Sheets, Outside Clothes and #WhoBitBeyonce
March 29, 2018 12:00 - 53 minutes - 48.6 MBWe're back at it! Fresh, new N + N episode just for you. This time we're taking on some important debates that have been burning up social media. First, WHO THE HELL BIT BEYONCÉ??! We join the digital sleuthing to crack the case. Then we move into the sheets discussion — as in, do you use a flat sheet on your bed or do you just slide right into the fitted sheet and let your comforter/quilt/duvet/blanket act as your only cover? (We let you know from the gate that we are TOTALLY on Team Top Sh...
Ep. 42: All Together Now with Jennifer Rudolph Walsh
March 22, 2018 18:20 - 54 minutes - 50.4 MBIt's time for another exciting episode! We're All A Twitter about Cynthia Nixon throwing her hat in the Gubernatorial race for New York, and we're talking more about the newest season of Atlanta on FX. Plus, we sound our air horn salute for Tomi Adeyemi, author of the bestselling new YA series Children of Blood and Bone. We're also excited to welcome to the show Jennifer Rudolph Walsh, who sits at the nexus of one of the world’s leading entertainment and media companies, WME. After selling...
Ep. 41: Reclaiming Our (Leisure) Time
March 15, 2018 15:21 - 52 minutes - 48.3 MBBe honest; have you ever been at a party and someone asks 'What do you do for fun?' and been completely stumped? You're not alone. According to research, women find it especially hard to get lost in hobbies or leisure time where the sole purpose is fun — not for the kids, not tied to some obligation — but pure, selfish fun. We've noticed the same thing about ourselves so we decided to talk about it. We'd love to hear your thoughts. Do you have hobbies or is leisure time a foreign concept in ...
Ep. 40: One Year In and We're Just Getting Started
March 08, 2018 15:28 - 45 minutes - 41.7 MBIt's March 8th, and we're celebrating! Not only is it International Women's Day, but it's also the one year anniversary of Hey, Sis! Podcast. Release the doves! On this episode we're taking it back to the reason why we started this show in the first place: raising the volume on women's voices, honoring their stories. We're also All A Twitter about the Oscars (bring on the inclusion riders!) and this #HereWeAre campaign, plus we sound the air horn for director and screenwriter Dee Rees. AN...
Ep. 39: Author Colleen Oakley on Tenacity and Tackling To-Do Lists
March 01, 2018 05:30 - 1 hour - 57.3 MBAnd we're back up in place! In his new episode we are All A Twitter about... what else? #WakandaForever Yes, we've seen Black Panther, and can barely catch our breath. Black Excellence on full display! Plus, we're giving Janelle Monáe her propers for her highly anticipated new album Dirty Computer. We're also excited to welcome to the show author and long-time journalist, Colleen Oakley, whose novels Before I Go and Close Enough to Touch have been named best books by People, Us Weekly, Libra...
Ep. 38: Maybe Call Them the Olympic *Women* Games, Because We're Winning!
February 15, 2018 16:47 - 46 minutes - 42.5 MBIt's another Nsqaured episode! This week we're hootin'-n-hollerin' for the Olympic Winter Games in PyeongChang, South Korea. Though we're both more about that Summer Olympics life, we still have lots of love for the winter rock too. It's all so thrilling! From Team USA's snowboarding star Chloe Kim and history-making speed skaters Maame Afua Biney and Erin Jackson to Nigeria's first-ever bobsled team and the Jamaican bobsled team the there are so many powerhouse women of color out on this g...
Ep. 37: Are You Ready For Some Football?
February 08, 2018 05:30 - 53 minutes - 49.2 MBHey, hey! We're back this week with our super sized Superbowl episode and giving you our hot take on football's biggest night: Superbowl LII. We talk about whether Justin Timberlake's halftime performance was hot or not (spoiler: this scathing review of the performance from the Daily Beast basically sums up our thoughts) and then dive right into the best part of the Superbowl — those commercials. Listen in to hear our run-down on the good, the bad, and the just plain weird. And if you need a...
Ep. 36: Are We Kickin' It or Dating?
February 01, 2018 18:48 - 54 minutes - 50.4 MBIt's another N-squared episode, hot and fresh out the oven. This week we're going back to college — in our minds, at least — to talk about relationships and dating. After watching a recent episode of the new, fab series Grown-ish in which the young, college student characters get into a conversation/soft debate about what terms like "hooking up" really mean. Is it sex or just hanging out? Are you dating if you're "kickin' it" or are you just casual with it? And then how do dating apps like...
Ep. 35: Black Mamas Matter
January 18, 2018 06:00 - 42 minutes - 38.9 MBAnnnnnd we're back with another fresh episode for you! This week, we got serious and discussed the rising maternity mortality rate in the U.S. — particularly for Black women who are three to four times more likely to die in childbirth or shortly afterwards. We mentioned Serena Williams' complications post-childbirth as well as some of the organizations that are shedding more light on this public health issue, like the Black Mamas Matter Alliance. We're also All A Twitter about the new Aziz...
Ep. 34: Auld Lang Syne and All That Good Stuff
January 11, 2018 21:08 - 1 hour - 57 MBHappy, happy new year! We're back with the first episode of 2018 and we're sharing our strategies for setting -- and hopefully keeping -- our intentions for the upcoming year. Neither of us are resolution gals, but we do like to go through Susannah Conway's process of picking a word or theme that will define the new year. We're also All A Twitter about the Golden Globes, the Times Up organization and that electrifying speech from Mama O. Have a listen!
Ep. 33: Hey, 2017, You All Right, Girl
December 14, 2017 08:00 - 50 minutes - 46.6 MBHere we are... the last HSP episode of 2017. Can you believe it? Nah. Same here. Yes, it's been a bumpy road filled with lots of crazy and crazy-making news, but there were also lots of bright spots! We're celebrating one in particular: this heartwarming tale of two unlikely characters (a 21-year-old Black rapper from Harlem and a 81-year-old white lady from Florida) becoming true friends over the game Words With Friends. Aww, how many points does the word "adoraboo" get us? Also, we're ...
Ep. 32: Spreading Christmas Cheer For All To Hear
December 07, 2017 08:00 - 1 hour - 58.2 MBIt's time for another Nsquared episode! 'Tis the season for holiday cheer and this week we're talking all things Christmas -- from holiday traditions to gratitude, believing in Santa Claus to those pesky Elves on the Shelves. We cover it all. Plus, we're All A Twitter about the latest sexual harassment allegations against Matt Lauer. And to keep things a little light, chatting about our favorite sweet treats in honor of National Cookie Day. Lastly, we're giving an air horn salute to the o...
Ep. 31: Chatting With 'Internet Unicorn' Christine Koh
November 30, 2017 17:29 - 56 minutes - 52 MBWe're amped to have Christine Koh as a guest on the show. This woman is doing it all and doing it well. She's a former music and brain neuroscientist turned Internet unicorn. Christine is the creative director at Women Online (a communications firm that specializes in using social media for good), founder/editor of Boston Mamas (a pioneering hyperlocal lifestyle blog), co-host of the Edit Your Life Show (a podcast devoted to helping people edit their lives to make room for awesome), co-autho...
Ep. 30: Actor + Author Robinne Lee Is Bringing Sexy Back
November 16, 2017 08:00 - 1 hour - 68.1 MBWe're hyped to have actor, producer, and author Robinne Lee join the conversation! The daughter of Jamaican parents, Robinne was born and raised in Westchester County, New York. A graduate of Yale University and Columbia Law School, Robinne has spent the past several years acting, writing, and producing.She is best known for her film roles opposite Will Smith in “Hitch” and “Seven Pounds,” and Don Cheadle in “Hotel for Dogs.” Robinne is also recognized for her work in “Deliver us from Eva,”...
Ep. 29: No Sleepovers Allowed?
November 09, 2017 10:00 - 47 minutes - 43.7 MBLet's hear it for another fab episode! This time, it's just us and we're talking about the oddly controversial topic of kid sleepovers. Nicole recently wrote an article in Good Housekeeping outlining her stance on the subject (spoiler: it's a no for her, dawg) but Nailah has a different point of view. Where do you land? Plus we're All A Twitter about the historic results from this week's elections. We're starting to see a glimmer of something we haven't seen in awhile -- Hope! And we're sh...
Ep. 28: Gettin' Spooky With It
October 26, 2017 10:00 - 44 minutes - 40.8 MBIt's another Nsquared episode, and we're keeping it light this time around. Don't we all need a break from the heavy, harrowing and horrible? YES. The answer is absolutely yes. We got into the vibe of the season and talked about Halloween. We get into some of our fave traditions and the ones that need to be thrown in the trash (ugh, trunk-or-treat); "classic" Blades Fam old school costumes; and the candies we always go for first. (Step off, candy corn! Nobody's talking 'bout you, witcho gros...
Ep. 27: Us Too — Calling An End to the Open Secret
October 19, 2017 08:00 - 44 minutes - 40.7 MBWe're back with another Nsquared episode! We tackle some of the tough things happening in the news this week, particularly the continued fall-out from the Harvey Weinstein revelations. We shine a light on the #MeToo campaign and talk more about the harassment, assault and abuse that women suffer through each and every day as well as some of the societal shifts we need to see to achieve real change. We also send a well deserved Air Horn Salute to Tarana Burke, the original founder of the #...
Ep. 26: Author Regina Robertson on How Timing Can Break Your Heart
October 12, 2017 16:34 - 1 hour - 70.1 MBWe're chatting it up with Regina R. Robertson, editor, writer, and author of He Never Came Home: Interviews, Stories, and Essays from Daughters on Life Without Their Fathers. She's the West Coast editor of Essence magazine and her byline has been featured in O, the Oprah Magazine, on TheRoot.com and the Associated Pressnewswire. She has also been quoted in The Los Angeles Times and appeared as a featured guest on AM Joy, The Real, NPR, TV One and KTLA-TV. Recently, Regina has been crafting s...
Ep. 25: On Welcoming Rejection with Author Heidi W. Durrow
October 05, 2017 10:00 - 1 hour - 55.8 MBThis week we're chatting with The New York Times bestselling author of The Girl Who Fell From the Sky, Heidi W. Durrow! She's also the winner of Barbara Kingsolver’s 2008 PEN/Bellwether Prize for Socially Engaged Fiction and a book club favorite. The Girl Who Fell From the Sky was hailed as one of the Best Novels of 2010 by The Washington Post, a Top 10 Book of 2010 by The Oregonian, a Top 10 Buzz Book of 2010 by The Boston Herald, and a Top 10 Debut of 2010 by Booklist. In 2011, Durrow ...
Ep. 24: The Queen of Summer Reads: Taylor Jenkins Reid
September 28, 2017 17:14 - 1 hour - 72.9 MBThis week’s special guest is Taylor Jenkins Reid, author of the books The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo, One True Loves, Maybe in Another Life, After I Do, and Forever, Interrupted. Her novels have been named best books of summer by People, Cosmopolitan, Glamour, InStyle, PopSugar, BuzzFeed, Goodreads, and others. We talked diversity and representation in books, "unlikable" female protagonists, and how to make the perfect iced tea (naturally). Plus, we’re All A-Twitter about the #TakeTheKn...
Ep. 23: We're So Crown! - Talking with CRWN Mag's Lindsey Day
September 21, 2017 11:00 - 1 hour - 56.6 MBWe got right into it talking about the good, bad and what the hell is he doing here of the 2017 Emmy Awards, plus we chatted with our first guest of Season 2: Lindsey Day! She is the co-founder and editor-in-chief of CRWN Magazine, a print publication about natural hair and the women who wear it. A digital marketing strategist by trade, her focus is harnessing digital tools to positively shape culture. Through CRWN, she seeks to immortalize the hairstory of black women in print, shifting the...
Ep. 22: Back on the Scene (Crispy + Clean)
September 14, 2017 14:47 - 34 minutes - 31.5 MBAww, yeah! Season 2 all up in your area. We are back from our month-long hiatus with an extra serving of excitement. Welcome, welcome! In our first episode back, we're talking a bit about what kept us busy through August (spoiler: Color Outside Retreat for Nailah and prepping for the promo of Nicole's forthcoming novel HAVE YOU MET NORA?), plus we get into what's coming up this season. We're All a Twitter about Insecure's finale; Leslie Jones living her very best life; the beauty and fab inc...
Ep. 21: See You in September!
July 27, 2017 05:00 - 48 minutes - 44.7 MBIt's the last episode of HSP Season One! Can you believe it? Nope. Same. It's been a total blast hanging with you for these last 21 episodes, and we hope you've enjoyed the ride. More to come for Season 2, kicking off after Labor Day in September! In this ep, we took a walk down HSP memory lane, highlighting some golden moments and fine lessons we've gathered from our inspiring guests. We were hyped all over again after talking about what we've learned so far doing this show. Definitely trea...
Ep. 20: Wrap Yourself in Deliciousness
July 20, 2017 05:00 - 58 minutes - 53.2 MBSettle in folks, we have another exciting episode coming your way. This time, we're chatting with Jessica Ashley, a content strategist, content creator and coach. She's the founder and voice of Single Mom Nation and its sister podcast, Single Mom Nation Radio. She's an award-winning blogger with more than 40 million page views and 40,000 comments, and now also helps single moms thrive through creative divorce coaching. Jessica wears inappropriately high heels to the playground, and is mom to...
Ep. 19: Summa, Summa, Summertime
July 13, 2017 05:00 - 46 minutes - 42.9 MBWe're back with another Nsquared episode! And it's a good one too, if we do say so ourselves. We dive into some of the craziness that's been happening in politics this past week, including Aussie reporter, Chris Uhlmann's searing takedown of Trump after the G20 Summit and the disturbing Pew Research report on Republican's growing distrust of higher education. We also talk about our favorite Summertime Jams (some of them are on this list) and the Summertime Reads we're looking forward to gobb...
Ep. 18: Home Again, Home Again
July 06, 2017 05:00 - 42 minutes - 38.7 MBIt's another Nsquared ep, y'all! We haven't done one of these in a while since we've been so fortunate to have a fab run of guests these last few weeks. #praisehands But what makes this one even more special is that we are coming to you from Montreal, our beloved hometown. So this means we're also sitting next to each other. Always a treat! We talk about how these MAGA supporters continue to show out, plus we sing our hometown praises. (Montreal was kind of the guest on this episode.) Then ...
Ep. 17: No Shame, But Plenty of Grace
June 29, 2017 08:00 - 1 hour - 62 MBWe were happy to have Bassey Ikpi sit in on our chatfest. Bassey is a Nigerian born, American raised writer and mental health advocate. She has been featured in international publications and media outlets from fashion magazines to profiles chronicling her work and life as a mental health activist. Bassey has written for several media platforms from digital to print on the topic of mental health and pop culture. With social commentary being a focus of her work, Bassey has recorded original ...
Ep. 16: Clean Your Plate...If You Want
June 22, 2017 04:30 - 59 minutes - 54.6 MBWe're coming back atcha with another great episode! We're talking to Laura Fuentes, the CEO of Fuentes Media, Founder of MOMables, and a Lifestyle Entrepreneur. She's the Author of 3 cookbooks, Executive Producer of video campaigns, makes television appearances, has competed (and won!) on Food Network, and often partners with brands in digital campaigns in both English and Spanish. With her background in Global Economics, MBA in Business Development, and 7 successful years growing her online...
Ep. 15: On Controlling Your Place, Pace and Space
June 15, 2017 09:00 - 54 minutes - 50.2 MBAre you ready to get pumped up? You need to be, friends, because this conversation with Morra Aarons-Mele is going to set you right! We're talking autonomy, lift each other up, and trying to live without jealousy with this wise woman. She's the founder of the award-winning social impact agency Women Online and The Mission List, a social change influencer database. She is an internet marketer who has been working with women online since 1999, when she helped Hillary Clinton log on for her fir...
Ep. 14: Living Our Best Lives (For Real, Tho)
June 08, 2017 11:00 - 54 minutes - 50.4 MBWe're sharing our fourth and final interview from our Mom 2.0 Summit series with the one and only Erika Nicole Kendall. Erika is the writer behind the blog A Black Girl’s Guide to Weight Loss, where she chronicles her journey from 330-lb couch potato to nutritionist and personal trainer. Erika has partnered with brands from Microsoft and Asics to the U.S. Army to inspire people to live healthier lives in a positive and uplifting way. Listen in!
Ep. 13: Thinking Big For the Wee Ones
June 01, 2017 11:00 - 48 minutes - 44.1 MBWe're rolling through our Mom 2.0 Summit series and chatting with Julie Clark, a full-time mom and former teacher best known for founding The Baby Einstein Company, a start-up business that was born in her basement and became an internationally acclaimed, multimillion-dollar company in less than five years. Julie’s new business is WeeSchool, a media company that gives parents fun, positive ideas for play with their wee ones and helps them understand child development. We also share our take ...
Ep. 12: Make Like Nike and Just Do It!
May 25, 2017 13:02 - 53 minutes - 49.3 MBWe're continuing our Mom 2.0 Summit series with Rachel Hofstetter, a former food editor at O, the Oprah Magazine and the author behind the best-selling book Cooking Up a Business. Rachel is the co-founder of guesterly, a software platform that enables anyone to create a custom who's who directory for events and groups and now serves as the Chief Marketing Officer for Chatbooks, the super-easy subscription photo book company.