No Wednesday
73 episodes - English - Latest episode: 18 days ago -Official home of the No Wednesday podcast, founded by Dr. C. Emmanuel Little. No Wednesday is about helping you get through your week - hump days included - with episodes that are equal parts inspiration, affirmation, and education. Every show is full of interesting soundbites and relatable truths and a healthy dosage of joy.
NO WEDNESDAY FORMED AGAINST US SHALL PROSPER is the mantra. Repeat it until it's real for you!
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Episodes
The Outro
October 28, 2020 03:05 - 20 minutes - 17.8 MBIt's the SEASON FINALE OF NO WEDNESDAY! Season 1 has been awesome and Emmanuel reflects upon the "why", the growth, and the future of the show. Be sure to listen until the end for the nice lil' SURPRISE...especially if you participated in the call & response or are a financial supporter! Thank YOU for everything...the best is yet to come. #IncreaseYourLexicon: The word of the week is "Raconteur" (n): [rah-kon-TUR] a gifted storyteller, person who excels at telling good anecdotes. Joyful N...
Affirm Yourself
October 21, 2020 03:30 - 17 minutes - 14.9 MBEmmanuel discusses the importance of affirmations and dealing with impostor syndrome in this penultimate episode of Season 1! Additional show notes below: Tabitha Brown https://www.iamtabithabrown.com/ Dena Simmons' Ted Talk "How Students Of Color Confront Impostor Syndrome": https://ed.ted.com/lessons/Av9dyPkO TIME article about dealing with Impostor Syndrome: https://time.com/5312483/how-to-deal-with-impostor-syndrome/ Affirmations examples: Winnie the Pooh (actually, Christopher R...
4 Life Lessons Inspired By LeBron James
October 14, 2020 03:51 - 17 minutes - 16.5 MBIn this episode, Emmanuel discusses 4 life lessons he's learned by following the career of LeBron James, who recently won a 4th championship (1st with the LA Lakers). Show notes: LBJ. Maverick Carter, Rich Paul, Randy Mims https://theundefeated.com/features/lebron-james-the-four-horsemen-new-series-more-than-an-athlete/ I Promise School https://ipromise.school/ Kiese Laymon essay, via The Undefeated: https://theundefeated.com/features/lebron-james-continues-to-expand-our-concept-of-excel...
In Appreciation Of Eastbay Magazine
October 07, 2020 03:34 - 16 minutes - 15.5 MBIn this episode, Emmanuel shows a little love to Eastbay Magazine as a more lighthearted follow up to a heavy last couple of weeks. A little nostalgia never hurt anybody, right? Current and former sneakerheads unite! Show notes below: Call And Response: Growing up, what is your fondest memory of sales catalogs, whether it’s Eastbay, or Sears, JCpenney, etc.? Send in your response to [email protected] Join the mailing list here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfVlwF4FCTzq...
The Eastbay Magazine Appreciation Episode
October 07, 2020 03:34 - 16 minutes - 15.5 MBIn this episode, Emmanuel shows a little love to Eastbay Magazine as a more lighthearted follow up to a heavy last couple of weeks. A little nostalgia never hurt anybody, right? Current and former sneakerheads unite! Show notes below: Call And Response: Growing up, what is your fondest memory of sales catalogs, whether it’s Eastbay, or Sears, JCpenney, etc.? Send in your response to [email protected] Join the mailing list here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfVlwF4FCTzqXOxH...
Imagining A Different World
September 30, 2020 03:00 - 20 minutes - 18.5 MBThis episode of #NoWednesday is part vent session, part exploration. In the wake of the news that the killers of Breonna Taylor won't be charged for it, Emmanuel gets vulnerable about Blackness in America and wanting to get away, even if just in imagination. Sources: Breonna Taylor case https://www.nytimes.com/2020/09/28/us/breonna-taylor-grand-jury.html Alisha Wormsley - There Are Black People In The Future https://alishabwormsley.com/ Joyful Noise: Outkast - Liberation https://open.s...
Unlearning The Miseducation
September 23, 2020 03:00 - 22 minutes - 20.1 MBIn this episode, Emmanuel discusses the importance of unlearning various lessons he's been miseducated on throughout life. Additional Show Notes: Call and Response: What is one thing you are unlearning, whether it’s about yourself or about life in general? What is one thing you’re unlearning about yourself or life? Again, send the response to [email protected] Gone With The Wind controversy: https://www.nytimes.com/2020/06/10/movies/gone-with-the-wind-controversy.html Song of the Ch...
The Naomi Osaka Appreciation Episode
September 16, 2020 03:25 - 15 minutes - 14.2 MBIn this episode, Emmanuel discusses exactly why we should we be showing ALL the appreciation for Naomi Osaka, a 22 year old tennis superstar who is daring to be great both on and off the tennis court. Additional Show Notes Below: Naomi Osaka 's Activism/Racial Justice https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2020/sep/12/naomi-osaka-racial-justice-activism-facemasks Wikipedia article on Naomi Osaka: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Naomi_Osaka Video where interview excerpt was taken from, via The Undefe...
In Appreciation Of Naomi Osaka
September 16, 2020 03:25 - 15 minutes - 14.2 MBIn this episode, Emmanuel discusses exactly why we should we be showing ALL the appreciation for Naomi Osaka, a 22 year old tennis superstar who is daring to be great both on and off the tennis court. Additional Show Notes Below: Naomi Osaka 's Activism/Racial Justice https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2020/sep/12/naomi-osaka-racial-justice-activism-facemasks Wikipedia article on Naomi Osaka: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Naomi_Osaka Video where interview excerpt was taken from, via The Undefe...
Small Wins Are All Wins
September 09, 2020 03:00 - 23 minutes - 21.2 MBIn this episode, Emmanuel discusses the importance of cherishing the small wins. Every victory counts and we owe it to ourselves to acknowledge the good things we do, no matter how "minor" they may seem. Additional show notes below: Resource: "How To Make Your Small Wins Work For You: https://ideas.ted.com/how-to-make-your-small-wins-work-for-you/ Dr. Blanca Vega, who told Emmanuel one day to cherish the small victories: https://raceworkracelove.wordpress.com/ Phonte Coleman quote "Every...
Protecting My Capacity
September 02, 2020 02:58 - 21 minutes - 20.3 MBIn this episode, Emmanuel discusses the importance of protecting his capacity in order to cherish what's most important, using personal anecdotes, the tragic death of Chadwick Boseman, and key resources to illustrate the topic. Additional show notes; Ryan Coogler's statement on Chadwick Boseman: https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/movies/story/2020-08-30/chadwick-boseman-ryan-coogler-statement-black-panther The Nap Ministry: https://thenapministry.wordpress.com/ "Unpaid labor" twe...
Scared Money Don't Make None
August 26, 2020 04:29 - 20 minutes - 17.9 MBIn this episode, Emmanuel explores the ways how fear manifests itself in his life and discusses ways to control it. References: hooks, b. (2001). All about love: New visions. Harper Perennial https://www.amazon.com/All-About-Love-New-Visions/dp/0060959479 Jay-Z - The Blueprint 2 (“I will not lose for even in defeat, there's a valuable lesson learned so it evens up for me…” - https://open.spotify.com/track/5zkMLiZLve4jFLGyqoKFMt?si=cNkbxl_vQdGrYT5Vvu5ZyQ Mamba Mentality ("Better"): http...
S1:E4 Scared Money Don't Make None
August 26, 2020 04:29 - 20 minutes - 19.4 MBIn this episode, Emmanuel explores the ways how fear manifests itself in his life and discusses ways to control it. References: hooks, b. (2001). All about love: New visions. Harper Perennial https://www.amazon.com/All-About-Love-New-Visions/dp/0060959479 Jay-Z - The Blueprint 2 (“I will not lose for even in defeat, there's a valuable lesson learned so it evens up for me…” - https://open.spotify.com/track/5zkMLiZLve4jFLGyqoKFMt?si=cNkbxl_vQdGrYT5Vvu5ZyQ Mamba Mentality ("Better"): http...
The WNBA Appreciation Episode
August 19, 2020 03:50 - 19 minutes - 17 MBIn the first "In Appreciation Of" episode, Emmanuel spotlights the WNBA. Because its players deserve so much more recognition than they're currently getting. Additional show notes below for further reference: Joyful Noise - Lianne La Havas https://open.spotify.com/album/6JwtB0zzNYy4qANDrJtrJy?si=4Jqbi_UUT1a13u0jKvlAUQ Further reference: Maya Moore & Jonathan Irons: https://www.nytimes.com/2020/07/01/sports/basketball/maya-moore-jonathan-irons-freed.html WNBA players overseas: https://www.theg...
In Appreciation Of The WNBA
August 19, 2020 03:50 - 19 minutes - 17 MBIn the first "In Appreciation Of" episode, Emmanuel spotlights the WNBA. Because its players deserve so much more recognition than they're currently getting. Additional show notes below for further reference: Joyful Noise - Lianne La Havas https://open.spotify.com/album/6JwtB0zzNYy4qANDrJtrJy?si=4Jqbi_UUT1a13u0jKvlAUQ Further reference: Maya Moore & Jonathan Irons: https://www.nytimes.com/2020/07/01/sports/basketball/maya-moore-jonathan-irons-freed.html WNBA players overseas: https://www.theg...
S1:E3 In Appreciation Of The WNBA
August 19, 2020 03:50 - 20 minutes - 18.8 MBIn the first "In Appreciation Of" episode, Emmanuel spotlights the WNBA. Because its players deserve so much more recognition than they're currently getting. Additional show notes below for further reference: Joyful Noise - Lianne La Havas https://open.spotify.com/album/6JwtB0zzNYy4qANDrJtrJy?si=4Jqbi_UUT1a13u0jKvlAUQ Further reference: Maya Moore & Jonathan Irons: https://www.nytimes.com/2020/07/01/sports/basketball/maya-moore-jonathan-irons-freed.html WNBA players overseas: https://www.theg...
Who Taught You To Love Yourself?
August 12, 2020 01:06 - 24 minutes - 22.6 MBIn the second episode of #NoWednesday, Emmanuel gets vulnerable and explores what it means to truly love yourself, using bell hooks' "All About Love" as a springboard and using anecdotes from his own experiences. Show Notes: References Giovanni, N. (1993). Ego-tripping and other poems for young people. Chicago Review Press. Nikki Giovanni's Ego-Tripping specifically: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nx3td1I6fP4 hooks, b. (2001). All about love: New visions. Harper Perennial. Inner Chi...
S1:E2 Who Taught You To Love Yourself?
August 12, 2020 01:06 - 25 minutes - 23.3 MBIn the second episode of #NoWednesday, Emmanuel gets vulnerable and explores what it means to truly love yourself, using bell hooks' "All About Love" as a springboard and using anecdotes from his own experiences. Show Notes: References Giovanni, N. (1993). Ego-tripping and other poems for young people. Chicago Review Press. Nikki Giovanni's Ego-Tripping specifically: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nx3td1I6fP4 hooks, b. (2001). All about love: New visions. Harper Perennial. Inner Chi...
S1:E1 Years That Ask and Answer
August 04, 2020 17:43 - 29 minutes - 26.9 MBIn the DEBUT EPISODE of #NoWednesday, Emmanuel breaks down the "why" of the podcast and its goals, then breaks down key questions and answers that 2020 is bringing, using this famous quote from Zora Neale Hurston's Their Eyes Were Watching God as a starting point: "There are years that ask questions, and years that answer." What questions has 2020 asked or answered for you thus far? Peep the additional show notes below: Citations Baldwin, J., Capouya, E., Hansberry, L., Hentoff, N., Hug...
Years That Ask and Answer
August 04, 2020 17:43 - 28 minutes - 26.1 MBIn the DEBUT EPISODE of #NoWednesday, Emmanuel breaks down the "why" of the podcast and its goals, then breaks down key questions and answers that 2020 is bringing, using this famous quote from Zora Neale Hurston's Their Eyes Were Watching God as a starting point: "There are years that ask questions, and years that answer." What questions has 2020 asked or answered for you thus far? Peep the additional show notes below: Citations Baldwin, J., Capouya, E., Hansberry, L., Hentoff, N., Hug...
The No Wednesday Preview
July 12, 2020 07:05 - 1 minute - 1.59 MBThis is just a brief introduction to the No Wednesday podcast, where NO WEDNESDAY FORMED AGAINST US SHALL PROSPER is the mantra! This will be a fun journey, hosted by Dr. C. Emmanuel Little. Let's go! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nowednesdaypod/support
The Official No Wednesday trailer
July 11, 2020 07:05 - 40 seconds - 636 KBJust a sneak-peek of what this podcast has to offer👀🔥 --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/nowednesdaypod/support
The official No Wednesday trailer
July 11, 2020 07:05 - 40 seconds - 636 KBJust a sneak-peek of what this podcast has to offer👀🔥 --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/nowednesdaypod/support