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I Hate It Here...and there's hope

12 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 1 year ago - ★★★★★ - 14 ratings

Join host Franecia Jay as she goes on a journey of self-discovery and liberation. From unpacking societal baggage and challenges to celebrating the heights of Black culture and influence, this trip is one you don't want to miss!

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Episodes

Ep.10 | Eight, Nine, Ten

October 29, 2022 03:24 - 31 minutes - 37.8 MB

eight...nine...ten In this episode, FraNecia is joined by her good friend Jai Stewart and they have an honest conversation about the challenges of staying the course and finishing a "set".  You can find Jai Stewart and her community @itsjaistew and @theaudaciouscrew on all platforms! For more information on Black Productivity visit the link in my instagram bio @franeciajay  

Ep.10 | Eight, Nine, Ten

October 29, 2022 03:24

eight...nine...ten In this episode, FraNecia is joined by her good friend Jai Stewart and they have an honest conversation about the challenges of staying the course and finishing a "set".  You can find Jai Stewart and her community @itsjaistew and @theaudaciouscrew on all platforms! For more information on Black Productivity visit the link in my instagram bio @franeciajay  

Ep. 9 | #Disrespectfully

October 15, 2022 04:00 - 13 minutes - 17.3 MB

In this short episode, FraNecia talks about respectability politics and the importance of understanding that you do not get to dictate how others respond or react to your disrespect. 

Ep.8 | Embrace It All

October 01, 2022 04:00 - 27 minutes - 33 MB

It's been a long time coming...Join host FraNecia Jay as she recaps the last year and change and how "embracing it all" led her through life transitions and right back to recording. FraNecia details the different personal and professional transitions she made and also talks about the anxiety and emotions that come along with those experiences.

Ep.7 | Back On My BS

June 15, 2021 09:00 - 13 minutes - 17 MB

It's been a minute since we've buckled up. Hop in with me and let's discuss what I've been up to and where we're headed. If you are looking for some encouragement to step back, reflect and recharge this is an episode you don't want to miss!⁠

Ep.6 | The Verdict

April 20, 2021 22:56 - 8 minutes - 11.6 MB

Even with a guilty verdict, the system remains intact and unharmed. In this episode, Franecia shares her initial thoughts of the final verdict of the trial of the murderer who took George Floyd away from his family and his community.  

Ep.5 | Meet Me in the Trails

February 24, 2021 22:01 - 42 minutes - 59.7 MB

In this episode, Franecia (Boodah to close family and friends) interviews one of her favorite people Raniesha "Ra" W. Raniesha, a full-time entrepreneur, is the founder of VendHer and Co-Founder of Compass. The pair share things that they are being intentional about unlearning this year and take on the viral "Meet Me in the Trails" TikTok challenge created by user @_iwani Tap in to Raniesha's businesses on Instagram! Founder, VendHer: @_vendher

Ep.4 | Say Her Name

February 05, 2021 06:00 - 34 minutes - 40.9 MB

In this episode, Franecia interviews a fellow Omaha-native Beaufield Berry. Impressive playwright and arts education careers aside, Beaufield is co-founder of Culturewerks Media, a pro-Black, pro-femme digital media company. This Sunday, February 7th, Beaufield will launch the Say Her Name Podcast, breaking down some of the most vile, controversial and unjustified state-sanctioned killings of Black women in the United States. A vulnerable and uncomfortable topic that requires our attention...

Ep.3 | Goodnight B****

January 01, 2021 06:35 - 41 minutes - 48.7 MB

In this episode, Franecia is joined by her best friend Kia as they list things to be left behind in 2020. This is a glimpse of the light-hearted, fun side of host Franecia Jay. Grab your beverage of choice and enjoy. We hope you have a very Happy New year!

Ep.2 | Humble Beginnings

January 01, 2021 01:31 - 13 minutes - 17.3 MB

In this episode, Franecia takes the first step to learning about her family genealogy. She touches on the limitations to Census data for African Americans and how pleasantly surprising a conversation with family members about your family's history can be. U.S. Census website: https://2020census.gov/en/what-is-2020-census.html Brief history of African Americans and the federal census: https://www.archives.gov/files/research/census/african-american/census-1790-1930.pdf

*BONUS* No Nuance November

November 29, 2020 10:00 - 7 minutes - 10.1 MB

In this short bonus episode Franecia joins the No Nuance November trend. No Nuance November has two simple rules, drop your hot takes each day and provide no context. Use the comment section to let me know if any of the takes resonated with you, or if you would like to hear more context!  Franecia Jay on IG: @franeciajay Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/IHateItHerePodcast Trend creator: @abolish_ice on TikTok To see more hot takes search #nonuancenovember on TikTok or Twitter!

Ep.1 | A Hateful-ish Intro

November 18, 2020 17:37 - 12 minutes - 15.6 MB

Welcome to the I Hate It Here...and there's hope Podcast, a personal journey to self-discovery and liberation! In the first episode, I (Franecia) share a bit about the origin story of this podcast, who I am, and what I want this podcast to be for others. Thanks for listening!