Melanated Conversations
94 episodes - English - Latest episode: almost 3 years ago - ★★★★★ - 32 ratingsCelebrating our Melanated Magic through storytelling and candid conversations. Melanated Conversations was created out of the desire for a sisterly community that fosters positive and authentic expression of our voices on various topics that we experience daily.
Every Monday we amplify the voices and stories of black women and share our narrative of personal and professional transformation. We build community and culture through honest dialogue, share our lessons, and celebrate our successes.
This is Our Narrative, from Our Perspective.
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Ep. 87: Season Closer
September 20, 2021 06:00 - 55 minutes - 41.5 MBWelcome to the season 5 wrap-up! We are so thrilled we were able to pull off an amazing season, even during difficult times. In today's wrap-up, we will be speaking about all of the fantastic guests we had on Melanated Conversations including how we were able to talk about Black education, beauty-line systems, pushing boundaries, Black women as the face of hospitality, among so many other subjects! Thank you for another amazing Season! Special Thanks to: Kalish Nesbitt Sable Mensah...
Ep. 86: Journeying Through Grief
September 13, 2021 06:00 - 1 hour - 88.4 MBCOVID has definitely got us thinking about grief, hasn’t it? In today’s episode, we are going to be talking about journeying through grief. Grief is a dark subject to speak about, but it also feels good to talk about it! We tend to relate grief with someone’s passing, but truthfully different types of grief exist. Join us as we speak to your Season 5, Episode 78 guest Adrianne Lind in this important conversation! In this episode, we chat about: What role COVID plays in grief The differe...
Ep. 85: Melanated Conversations on Chatting Over Chowder
September 06, 2021 06:00 - 1 hour - 51 MBThis week, we decided to do something a little bit differently. We are turning our mics over to our sisters in podcasting Bethany and Sharoline. We were a guest on their podcast Chatting Over Chowder. They are also the minority magic behind our podcast! In this episode, we chat about our journey into podcasting, our origins and insight of our joined connection, and so much more! This is such a great conversation and we’re so excited for you to hear it! In this episode we chat about: ...
Ep. 84: An Update On Our Lives
August 30, 2021 06:00 - 1 hour - 117 MBSometimes ya’ll, we just need to take a moment and to just be. That’s what we’re doing in today’s episode. We are settling down for a moment and checking in on our lives and seeing how you are doing in this place we call Earth. It’s been a minute since we have our separation in real life so we’re going to just be today. Sit back, relax, and let’s chill. In this episode we chat about: Our kids and how fast time is flying by If you had the choice to stay at home, would you feel more impact...
Ep. 083: Implementing Functional Automated Systems with Kalish Nesbitt
August 23, 2021 06:00 - 58 minutes - 35.3 MBIn this week’s episode, we amplify the voices of Kalish Nesbitt. Kalish helps beauty and wellness eCom brands scale quickly with ease while leveraging the best systems and team support. Do you have a business that you feel overwhelmed with and need help? In this episode, Kalish is here to help you create automated, functioning systems for your business to run smoothly. With her wisdom, knowledge, and “get shit done” attitude, she will provide all the necessary steps to grow your business. ...
Ep. 81: Equitable Education and Outcomes
August 16, 2021 06:00 - 1 hour - 43.9 MBIn this week’s episode, we amplify the voices of Sable Mensah Fulmore and Brooklynn Pham. Sable is the founder and CEO for Equitable Outcomes, LLC which helps school systems disrupt unconscious bias in instructional decision making to close the opportunity gap and systemize equity for all black children. Brooklynn is a senior managing director of Leadership Development at Teach for America California Capital Valley, which works towards excellence and equality for all. Both women want to ...
Ep. 82: Equitable Education and Outcomes with Sable Mensah Fulmore and Brooklynn Pham
August 16, 2021 06:00 - 1 hour - 43.9 MBIn this week’s episode, we amplify the voices of Sable Mensah Fulmore and Brooklynn Pham. Sable is the founder and CEO for Equitable Outcomes, LLC which helps school systems disrupt unconscious bias in instructional decision making to close the opportunity gap and systemize equity for all black children. Brooklynn is a senior managing director of Leadership Development at Teach for America California Capital Valley, which works towards excellence and equality for all. Both women want to ...
Ep. 81: Clean Beauty For Your Trude Shade
August 09, 2021 06:00 - 1 hour - 37.8 MBIn this week’s episode, we amplify the voice of Dianne Plummer. Growing up in Jamaica, Dianne always knew she wanted to be involved in science. Falling in love with science started when her mom bought her a toy chemistry set. Now as a STEM professional, her passion is to incorporate innovation in energy to help safeguard the environment. While living in Sweden, Dianne ran out of makeup and could not find makeup in her shade anywhere! So what does a STEM professional do? She created her ...
Ep. 81: Clean Beauty For Your Trude Shade with Dianne Plummer
August 09, 2021 06:00 - 1 hour - 37.8 MBIn this week’s episode, we amplify the voice of Dianne Plummer. Growing up in Jamaica, Dianne always knew she wanted to be involved in science. Falling in love with science started when her mom bought her a toy chemistry set. Now as a STEM professional, her passion is to incorporate innovation in energy to help safeguard the environment. While living in Sweden, Dianne ran out of makeup and could not find makeup in her shade anywhere! So what does a STEM professional do? She created her ...
Ep. 80: The Importance of Etiquette Within the Black Community with Trenette Wilson
August 02, 2021 06:00 - 1 hour - 83.1 MBIn this week’s episode, we amplify the voice of Trenette Wilson, professionally known as Lady T. Lady T is a powerhouse of a woman who is all about etiquette. She’s a confidence catalyst, social historian and business booster, ghostwriter, former teen parent and the founder of National Association of Urban Etiquette Professionals (NAUEP). With Lady T’s expertise, she provides in depth knowledge of the etiquette space and her new book, “Royal, Black and Elite”. In this episode we chat abou...
Ep. 79: Creative Eyes Looking at the Future of Black Women with Victoria Timpo
July 26, 2021 06:00 - 1 hour - 47.6 MBIn this week’s episode, we amplify the voice of Victoria Timpo. Victoria is a walking, talking, breathing form of art. As a first generation Ghanaian American, she likes to call herself a curator of experiences! Being a trained artist, she works for a non-profit youth art center as an art coordinator. Victoria also created Kindred Creatives Collectives, a program for empowered black women creatives to retreat into the world of art. In the conversation, you will hear: How the desire for Vi...
Ep. 78: Black Women In Europe with Adrianne Lind
July 19, 2021 06:00 - 1 hour - 53.2 MBIn this week’s episode, we amplify the voice of Adrianne Lind. Adrianne Lind is connecting black women in Europe and Beyond. After moving to Europe in 2000 and to Sweden in 2006, she felt the strong need to make connections to black women in Europe. There, her idea was born: Black Women in Europe (B.W.I.E). After 15 years, B.W.I.E is continuing to shine and now includes an annual Black Women in Europe Power List that features and gives special recognition to black women who set the blue pri...
We're Back and We're Black!
July 12, 2021 06:00 - 1 hour - 47.2 MBWelcome to our first episode of our FIFTH season! We cannot believe we have met with so many amazing women and created so much important content. We could not have done any of this without our listeners and we are grateful! We are going to be diving into a little inside scoop of the wonderful women we’ve had the pleasure of connecting and speaking with during this season. We are also having a solo episode today as we are discussing why we’ve gone our separate ways and what’s been new in our ...
Ep. 76: It's a WRAP...a Seasonal Wrap!
April 12, 2021 06:00 - 1 hour - 51.6 MBSeason Closer by Sophia Lenore Everything has its season – with opportunities to transcend or descend Although every season has it’s beginning and end - by His Grace, each season provides another chance to reascend As we reflect on this past season filled with thoughtful conversations, new collaborations and 2-year milestone celebrations. We continue to embrace, uplift & amplify each other’s voices while pushing the culture forward We do this to inspire & enlighten. To help educat...
Ep. 75: Pushing Our Culture and People Forward
April 05, 2021 06:00 - 1 hour - 67.4 MBPushing The Culture & People Forward by, Sophia Lenore What is Blackness? Is it a state of mind - or, a state of being? Do you love your Blackness? Or, is it just a fleeting feeling? Do you stand proudly in your Blackness? Or, are you quietly Black – not trying to intimidate, or shine too bright Self imposed flatness What is Black culture? Can you identify? Or, have you recused yourself? If so, why? Can you appreciate the beauty & uniqueness of Black culture? Or, do y...
Ep. 74: The Future of Politics with Christina Romelus
March 29, 2021 06:00 - 54 minutes - 25.8 MBDO IT AFRAID! by, Sophia Lenore Where do you find the courage to lead? Is it hidden in the place where you store your passion to succeed? How do you push past fear? Do you simply keep the faith and hope to preserver? Why not stand in that fear – embrace it Turn it into motivation – Face it! We need leaders & politicians who are willing to take the leap – “To Do It While Afraid”. There is no time to waste – our communities are dying. A choice needs to be made. Are we jus...
Ep. 73: Telling Your Story Through Different Art Forms with Taiwo Aloba
March 22, 2021 06:00 - 56 minutes - 32.9 MBIn this week’s episode, we amplify the voice of Taiwo Aloba. Taiwo is an amazing author, poet, model, dancer; y'all, she does ALL.THE.THINGS! In 2016, Taiwo chose to leave Nigeria and move to the United States to follow her dreams. She has written a book of poetry and pose, Surulere Lagos, which encapsulates the essence of the vibrant, heaving city in which she grew up. Listen as we discuss her multi-faceted talents and how she uses them all to express herself. In this episode we chat ab...
Ep. 72: A Mouthful of Wisdom with Sheriese Ferguson
March 15, 2021 06:00 - 51 minutes - 28.2 MBOral Manifestations by, Sophia Lenore To my melanated family My Black and Brown people – My minorities Why are we so misguided and ignorant to what’s really important? Where are our priorities? We must take responsibility for our own health and well being – while simultaneously dismantling the institutional racism within the healthcare system – we must make a fuss! Because ‘the powers that be’ are on a covert mission to kill you, me & us! Dental health disparities continue to...
Ep. 71: Getting Your Writing Game Up with Quiana Darden
March 08, 2021 07:00 - 49 minutes - 26.7 MBDescendants Of Freedom's Journal by, Sophia Lenore Where are our Black voices? Voices of intellectual, financial, and spiritual freedom – for which we bled & fought? Did they just disappear with united Black consciousness and progressive Black thought? Who is writing for us? Where are our Black journalists? Our Black media armies – and brave woke writers that swing their pens like a mighty sword? Where are the descendants of “Freedom's Journal”? The first Black newspaper l...
Ep. 70: Aligning Your Sister Circle with Bethany & Sharoline
March 01, 2021 07:00 - 1 hour - 41.9 MBBetween Us By Sophia Lenore If I fall - she catches me. When I stumble - she grabs my hand. She’s my confidant My safety net My right-hand woman My number one fan When I don’t know the way - she does the research to guide me. Through triumphs and failures During moments of embarrassment or disgrace - she’s right there beside me. When the pain and self doubt becomes too great - she knows just what to say More importantly, she knows just what to do to ward negativity aw...
Ep. 69: Friendship's Paths
February 22, 2021 06:00 - 1 hour - 35.8 MBIn this week’s episode, Sophia Lenore is back! Sophia Lenore was featured in Episode 64 in Persistence, Hope and Thrive. If you didn’t get a chance, go back and listen. In addition to being a recurring guest, she has been dropping all of our poems this season in the beginning of each episode! Sophia Lenore is an Executive Producer, she is also the founder and creative director of Prestige Artists, Prestige Models and Prestige Magazine! Sophia is a true artist from New York who is a celebri...
Ep. 68: Clean Beauty for Black Girls and Women with Hannah McCall
February 15, 2021 06:00 - 1 hour - 32.8 MBIn this week’s episode, we amplify the voice of Hannah McCall. Hannah stumbled into clean beauty when she was introduced to Beautycounter. It exposed her to a world of information about the beauty industry & the lack of regulation surrounding our personal care products. Especially as black women. She created Clean Beauty for Black Girls because more than 75% of the products marketed to black women contain ingredients known to be harmful or potentially dangerous. Hannah McCall has built h...
067: Turning Your Pain onto the Pen with Sarah Carmele McGriff
February 08, 2021 06:00 - 57 minutes - 29.6 MBIn this week’s episode, we amplify the voice of Sarah Carmele McGriff. Sarah is a full-time registered nurse who in addition to having a passion for helping people, she always had a passion for writing. Her aspirations include being a screenwriter as well as a movie director. In her first novel, Mind Under Troubled Waters, Sarah takes you on an adventure with Big T juggling his desire to join the NBA like his dad and his need to understand his autistic brother, Manny. What you'll learn: ...
066: Values, Talents, Passions and Purpose with Tasha Randle
February 01, 2021 06:00 - 50 minutes - 26.2 MBIn this week’s episode, we amplify the voice of Tasha Randle. Tasha is a black woman in corporate America who previously struggled to show up authentically and often felt like she needed to wear a mask to thrive. After taking three months off work to truly dive deep and develop her relationship with herself, her reality and God’s purpose, she found herself drawn to having conversations with Black women who were having remarkably similar experiences. The result: Real Talk Tasha!: a busine...
065: The Conversations We Don’t Talk About with Candle Lockett
January 25, 2021 06:00 - 1 hour - 45.2 MBIn this week’s episode, we amplify the voice of Candle Lockett. When Candle was born, her mother said she was the light of her life. She wants to be that for you: in real estate. In CandeLockett.com, she documents her journey in real estate as an investor, as well as her journey to improve her finances. She is on the quest to start a FIRE (Financial Independence through Real Estate)! Join us in our melanated conversation and see when her passion for real estate began! What you'll learn...
064: Persistence, Hope, and Thrive with Sophia Lenore
January 18, 2021 06:00 - 35 minutes - 20.7 MBSeason 4 is all about deep and powerful conversations! The main theme: finding your voice for ourselves and our culture! Kicking it off is our amazing guest: Sophia Lenore! Sophia Lenore’s superpower kicked into overdrive WAY before December 21, 2020! What doesn’t Sophia have on her resume! In addition to being an Executive Producer, she is also the founder and creative director of Prestige Artists, Prestige Models and Prestige Magazine! Sophia is a true artist from New York who is a celeb...
063: Season 3 Wrap Up & Holiday Episode
December 14, 2020 06:00 - 30 minutes - 24.4 MBIn this week’s episode, we take a moment to reflect on our conversations this season, shed a few highlights of the year, and end with some holiday cheer. 2020 has been a rocky ride but we made it. We look forward to bringing you more beautiful Black voices next season & possibly a few new surprises. Happy Holidays to you and yours. We'll see you on the other side of 2021. [music: "Fly" by Makaih Beats] ...................................................................................
Episode 62: Keeping It Real-- A Conversation with Achea Redd
December 07, 2020 06:00 - 1 hour - 52.7 MBIn this week’s episode, we amplify the voice of Achea Redd. Achea is a Mental health activist and an award winning Author. As the daughter of a pastor and wife of NBA legend and Olympian Michael Redd, Achea suffered from atypical anorexia throughout her teens and was diagnosed with depression and Generalized Anxiety Disorder in 2016. The stigma and shame associated with mental illness led Achea to hide her conditions from the world and her loved ones, which exacerbated her issues to the poi...
061: Thanksgiving 2020 Mini-sode
November 23, 2020 06:00 - 16 minutes - 13.3 MBIn this week’s episode, we take a moment to discuss our plans for the Thanksgiving holiday and give thanks to each of you (our listeners). What you'll learn: What's poppin' in our kitchens this holiday. How to virtually connect with friends and family this Thanksgiving for free with no time limit constraints. How to practice Zoom etiquette with your family and prepare for virtual gatherings. An activity you can do with your family near and far this season. [music: "Fly" by Makaih ...
Epiosode 60: Taking a Moment to Reflect -- A Conversation with Terrian & Yana
November 16, 2020 06:00 - 1 hour - 68.1 MBIn this week’s episode, we check-in with one another to reflect on recent developments this year. We get candid with our feelings and share our personal stories of health, explore our emotional well-being, and offer up a few lessons to encourage you in this season. Listen in as we speak about our journey in amplifying the voices and stories of black women. What you'll learn: Raw feelings around maintaining a podcast. How leading with a service and servant mindset can take you far. H...
Episode 59: Finding Your ID-- A Conversation with Imani Jones
November 09, 2020 06:00 - 1 hour - 56.1 MBIn this week’s episode, we amplify the voice of Imani Jones. Imani is the founder and CEO of Find Your ID NYC. Find Your ID NYC is a global creative agency that specializes in brand development and strategy, talent representation, and content curation. We develop brands for both our clients and our talent by helping them establish their unique voice, competitive advantage and essentially developing how consumers know, feel, and experience their product and/or service in its entirety. Our...
058: Let's Have the Talk -- A Conversation with Dr. Riana Elyse Anderson
November 02, 2020 06:00 - 56 minutes - 45 MBIn this week’s episode, we amplify the voice of Dr. Riana Elyse Anderson. Dr. Anderson is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Health Behavior and Health Education at the University of Michigan's School of Public Health. She earned her PhD in Clinical and Community Psychology at the University of Virginia and completed a Clinical and Community Psychology Residency at Yale University's School of Medicine and a Ford Foundation Postdoctoral Fellowship in Applied Psychology at the Univers...
Episode 57: Transforming Education Equity-- A Conversation with Dr. Kalisha Waldon
October 26, 2020 05:00 - 1 hour - 61.8 MBIn this week’s episode, we amplify the voice of Dr. Kalisha Waldon. Dr. Waldon is the CEO and Principal Consultant at Transformation by Design Consulting, LLC. Dr. Waldon has a Ph.D. in Curriculum & Instruction and is committed to using her expertise to empower and support educators and organizations in the creation of transformative spaces- where self-reflection and action are encouraged and where the voices and experiences of individuals are valued. These transformative spaces create en...
056: Built to Last -- A Conversation with Shauna Smith
October 19, 2020 05:00 - 1 hour - 54.9 MBIn this week’s episode, we amplify the voice of Shauna Smith. Shauna is Founder of TMM360 Marketing or The Marketing Muse 360. TMM360 Marketing is a small branding and business development firm that primarily helps aspiring entrepreneurs. TMM360 assists with jump-starting their business activity through effective marketing and branding strategies. She recently launched a new business called “Virtualocity” with her business partner Joie De Luzuriaga from the Philippines, where they have esse...
Episode 55: Advocating for Black Women in Healthcare-- A Conversation with Dr. Kortney Floyd James
October 12, 2020 05:00 - 1 hour - 77.9 MBIn this week’s episode, we amplify the voice of Dr. Kortney Floyd James. Dr. Kortney is a nurse scientist with research interest in maternal-child health disparities, specifically maternal mortality and maternal mental health. Dr. Kortney Floyd James is a nurse scientist and Pediatric Nurse Practitioner. She holds a Ph.D. in Nursing from the Byrdine F. Lewis College of Nursing & Health Profession at Georgia State University. Dr. Floyd James has an extensive background in leadership, publi...
054: Overcoming Broken Moments to Get Back to Loving Me with Gloria Ward
October 05, 2020 05:00 - 58 minutes - 46.8 MBIn this week’s episode, we amplify the voice of Gloria Ward. Gloria is an Entrepreneur, Revenue Strategist, Author, and New Thought Leader who has been at the forefront of helping Women and Women Business owners learn, grow, and profit. She’s the revenue strategist that small businesses turn to for guidance. For more than 12 years, clients have enjoyed the confidence, humor, and relatable step by step strategies of her business advice and tactics. Her company, The L.E.A.P. Group LLC, is ...
Episode 53: Building a Fearless Beauty Brand-- A Conversation with Chanle Johnson
September 28, 2020 05:00 - 1 hour - 50.3 MBIn this week’s episode, we amplify the voice of Chanle Johnson. Chanle is the CEO and founder of Detroit Kindred. Detroit Kindred curates and sells natural and organic products for hair, skin, and even cosmetics. Monthly Chanle creates a unique box that primarily focuses on a theme. Boxes are distributed monthly then products are moved to Detroit Kindred's online marketplace as they become readily available. The primary function of this beauty brand is to provide affordable beauty without ...
052: The Group Chat Series: Behind the Front lines - A Healthcare Provider Battling a Pandemic
September 21, 2020 05:00 - 1 hour - 79.5 MBIn this week’s episode, we gather around the table for another group chat with our friend and former guest of the show -- Jasmine Berry MSN, APRN, FNP-C, CHC. Jasmine is a Board Certified Family Nurse Practitioner with a background and focus on infectious disease. In this episode, we chat with Jas on the real regarding life behind the scenes as a provider on the front lines battling this pandemic. Jas gets candid about her own mental and physical well-being during this crisis, and we sha...
Episode 51: Taking Life's Lemons and Turning them into Lemonade: A Conversation with Terri Lomax
September 14, 2020 05:00 - 52 minutes - 41.7 MBIn this week’s episode, we amplify the voice of Terri Lomax. Terri Lomax is a globally recognized podcaster, speaker, and brand strategist. The founder and visionary for the Mocha Girls Pit Stop blog and co-founder of the H.E.R Space Podcast, she empowers entrepreneurs to leverage social media and personal branding to grow their audience, impact, and bank account. Her lifelong desire to help others overcome adversity was birthed from a place of hurt and pain. As a child, her resilience enabl...
050: Unintentional Triumphs from Life's Stumbles & Mistakes
September 07, 2020 05:00 - 1 hour - 57.3 MBIn this week’s episode, we amplify the voice of Tershone Phillips. Tershone is the host of the Right Mistake Podcast where she discusses turning accidental decisions into life-changing moments with her guests. The platform highlights different entrepreneurs, millennials, and people of color stories, along with their stumbles and mistakes that unintentionally became their triumphs. Her inspiration for creating this podcast began when she realized her major moments professionally and perso...
Episode 49: The Pursuit of Racial Justice: A Conversation with Leah Watson
August 31, 2020 05:00 - 1 hour - 56.6 MBIn this week’s episode, we amplify the voice of Leah Watson. Leah is a Staff Attorney with the ACLU’s Racial Justice Program, where she focuses on the criminalization of poverty. Previously, she was Senior Counsel in the Criminal Justice Project at the Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights Under Law, where she led litigation challenging debtors’ prisons and excessive fines and fees practices in Arkansas and Oklahoma. Leah co-authored reports, delivered community trainings and developed polic...
Season 3 Return: 1 Year of Amplifying Black Women Voices
August 24, 2020 05:00 - 43 minutes - 35.2 MBIn this week’s episode, we kick off our season 3 with gratitude. MC is now a year old!! Catch up with your favorite cousins as we reflect on our experiences, growth, and gratitude for an awesome season. Listen in as we speak about our journey in amplifying the voices and stories of black women. What you'll learn: What Terrian and Yana have been up to since their hiatus. Things you can expect from this season, including a sneak peek of all the wonderful women that will be guests this ...
Episode 47: Season 2 Wrap and Recap
July 13, 2020 05:00 - 10 minutes - 8.55 MBIn this week’s episode, we recap our season 2 show guests and reflect on our experiences, growth and gratitude for an awesome season. Listen in as we speak about our journey in amplifying the voices and stories of black women. What you'll learn: Our mission of shining light on our melanated queens and sharing our lessons and celebrating our successes. Recap of all the wonderful women that have been guests to the show. Special love and gratitude to all of our listeners. Finding ...
046: Bravely Leading the Scene in International Theatre: A Conversation with Sidonie Smith
July 06, 2020 05:00 - 1 hour - 60.1 MBIn this week’s episode, we amplify the voice of Sidonie Smith. Sidonie is an international leading lady, as well as a violinist and speaker. A multi-lingual artist, she has graced stages all around the world over the past 10 years performing in both English and German. Most recently, she welcomed the reprise of one of her most celebrated roles— Mary Magdalene in Jesus Christ Superstar on the historic Roten Tor stage in Munich. Previous to that Sidonie starred in Switzerland’s Premier run ...
045: Voice-less in the Choice: A Conversation with Terrian Jones
June 29, 2020 05:00 - 1 hour - 64.3 MBIn this week’s episode, we amplify the voice of Terrian Jones. Terrian is a wife of 10 years and mother of 2 beautiful girls. She is also creative in every sense of the word and is an avid world traveler that loves to capture the beauty of life from her lens. Terrian leads every aspect of life with the philosophy that all people were created in the image of God and deserve dignity and respect. Guided by her faith, she strives to serve as a living example of what her faith teaches her and to ...
Bonus Episode: Say Her Name Series Part 3- Rekia Boyd, Yvette Smith, Shantel Davis and Atatiana Jefferson
June 22, 2020 05:00 - 29 minutes - 23.7 MBWhile we stand for justice, dignity and honor of the black life all too often the names of black women senselessly murdered by law enforcement are glazed over. We have a duty and responsibility as Black women and hosts of a podcast that advocate and amplify the voices of black women to bring awareness and shed light on the sisters who are no longer with us. We will always and forever SAY HER NAME. Rekia Boyd Boyd was born on November 5, 1989, in Chicago, Illinois. She moved with her ...
Bonus Episode: Say Her Name Series Part 2- Miriam Carey, Darnisha Harris and Malissa Williams
June 15, 2020 05:00 - 30 minutes - 24.3 MBWhile we stand for justice, dignity and honor of the black life all too often the names of black women senselessly murdered by law enforcement are glazed over. We have a duty and responsibility as Black women and hosts of a podcast that advocate and amplify the voices of black women to bring awareness and shed light on the sisters who are no longer with us. We will always and forever SAY HER NAME.
Say Her Name: Breonna Taylor
June 05, 2020 18:11 - 7 minutes - 5.95 MBIn memory of #breonnataylor we are releasing a special episode today to honor her life. Before she was a hashtag or became a headline Breonna or Bre’ as she was affectionally known to her friends and family was a then 26-year-old woman who loved her work in healthcare and spending quality time with her aunts playing cards. Phase 10 and Skip-Bo were her favs. Breonna Taylor was born June 05, 1993 in Grand Rapids, Michigan to Tamika Palmer and she spent the early part of her life in Grand...
Call to Action
June 03, 2020 13:00 - 2 minutes - 1.82 MBWe are (podcasters/bloggers/youtubers/influencer/etc.) united to condemn the tragic murders of George Floyd and Breonna Taylor and many many others at the hands of police. This is a continuation of the systemic racism pervasive in our country since its inception and we are committed to standing against racism in all its forms. We believe that to be silent is to be complicit. We believe that Black lives matter. We believe that Black lives are more important than property. We belie...
Episode 40: The Group Chat Series-- Let's Chat all things Hair: A Conversation Vanielle Price-Lewis and Lakrisha Toliver of VK Beauty Bar
May 25, 2020 05:00 - 1 hour - 59 MBIn this week’s episode, we amplify the voices of Vanielle Price-Lewis and Lakrisha Toliver Vanielle and Lakrisha are the owners VK Beauty Bar. These ladies are a duo that came together to offer a upscale relaxing environment inside the salon. Their goal and "why" is to educate women inside as well as outside the salon on hair care, catering to the everyday business woman that is on the go. VK Beauty Bars first priority is healthy hair and educating clients on how to care for hair outs...