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Open Minded Conversations

14 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 1 year ago - ★★★★★ - 1 rating

Open Minded Conversations features Ms. Wanda and Auntie Angel, two girlfriends who are passionate about empowering people. Ms. Wanda and Auntie Angel invite everyday people and experts to go deep and keep it real on topics like Sex and Religion (why can’t we talk about it?), Healing from Sexual Trauma (why won’t we talk about it), Masturbation (why aren’t we talking about it), and Finding your Sexy after baby, divorce, empty nest, and more.

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Changes to Open Minded Conversations and Tyre Nichols

January 30, 2023 16:28 - 47 minutes - 43.1 MB

Hi Family, Followers and Friends,  It's been toooo long since we've dropped an episode. We've made some changes to the hosts of our podcast in that we have added Stephan Mambazo as a co-host. This is our first episode with him hosting. We talk about him joining the OMC family and what Ms. Wanda is working on. She's not gone but taking some time to work on her business, Speak Her Consulting. We absolutely support her in this endeavor and want you to as well.  Leave your questions, comments ...

Coming Out to Mom - Nesha & Sarah

December 14, 2021 08:00 - 55 minutes - 50.7 MB

Sarah - I’m a Retired wife and mother of four. I am a devout Christian I believe in God, Jesus, the word of God which is the Bible. Nesha - My name is DãNesha Miller but my friends and family call me Nesha. I am 31 years old and I identify As a LESBIAN. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/openmindedconversations/message

Coming Out Homosexual - Tee Solo

December 07, 2021 17:09 - 46 minutes - 42.7 MB

This episode Ms. Wanda & Auntie Angel talk to Tee Solo. Tee Solo, also known as Tiffany Solitaire, is a 36 year old, mother of three, entrepreneur and business owner, and free spirited black woman! Tee is originally from Portland Oregon currently residing in California. Life has dealt her a lot of different challenges from being adopted to being incarcerated. Domestic violence and single parenting are all attributes in her story. The person that she is, is an open book because of humanity. Li...

Stephan Mambazo - part 2 🚨TRIGGER WARNING - this episode deals with abandonment of a child

December 02, 2021 18:12 - 1 hour - 73.5 MB

Join us as Ms. Wanda & Auntie Angel talk to Stephan Mambazo in the second part of this open minded conversation. Stephan is a professionally certified specialist in The Grief Recovery Method®. He has been in the helping profession for over thirty years, with more than twenty years as a licensed social worker.  His primary focus of practice is helping those with challenges through various grief and loss issues, particularly after a traumatic loss(es), e.g., homicide, suicide, disaster/public e...

Stephan Mambazo - part 2 🚨TRIGGER WARNING - this episode deals with the injust justice system

December 02, 2021 18:12 - 1 hour - 72.9 MB

Join us as Ms. Wanda & Auntie Angel talk to Stephan Mambazo in the second part of this open minded conversation. Stephan is a professionally certified specialist in The Grief Recovery Method®. He has been in the helping profession for over thirty years, with more than twenty years as a licensed social worker.  His primary focus of practice is helping those with challenges through various grief and loss issues, particularly after a traumatic loss(es), e.g., homicide, suicide, disaster/public e...

Stephan Mambazo - 🚨 TRIGGER WARNING this episode deals with sexual trauma and abandonment of youth.

November 23, 2021 20:00 - 58 minutes - 54.2 MB

On this episode Ms. Wanda & Auntie Angel talk to Stephan Mamvazo, LICSW. Stephan is professionally certified specialist in The Grief Recovery Method®. He hasbeen in the helping profession for over thirty years, with more than twenty years as a licensed social worker.  His primary focus of practice is helping those with challenges through various grief and loss issues, particularly after a traumatic loss(es), e.g., homicide, suicide, disaster/public emergency, domestic violence, and racial/gen...

Dr. Ericka Burns

November 16, 2021 20:00 - 50 minutes - 46.6 MB

In this episode talk to Dr. Burns about having conversations with children about sex, and her orgizination, SacPOP and the work she's does educating youth about sex, SIS and more. Dr. Ericka Burns (she/her) is an AASECT Certified Sex Educator and the Founder of Sacramento Peers on Prevention (SacPOP), a non-profit organization dedicated to educating youth about sexual health and reproductive justice. SacPOP utilizes social media, workshops, and community events to educate and empower youth to...

Dr. Ericka Burns - part 2

November 16, 2021 20:00 - 49 minutes - 45.4 MB

In this episode talk to Dr. Burns about having conversations with children about sex, and her orgizination, SacPOP and the work she's does educating youth about sex, SIS and more. Dr. Ericka Burns (she/her) is an AASECT Certified Sex Educator and the Founder of Sacramento Peers on Prevention (SacPOP), a non-profit organization dedicated to educating youth about sexual health and reproductive justice. SacPOP utilizes social media, workshops, and community events to educate and empower youth to...

Dr. Ericka Burns - part 1

November 10, 2021 05:39 - 51 minutes - 46.9 MB

Dr. Ericka Burns (she/her) is an AASECT Certified Sex Educator and the Founder of Sacramento Peers on Prevention (SacPOP), a non-profit organization dedicated to educating youth about sexual health and reproductive justice. SacPOP utilizes social media, workshops, and community events to educate and empower youth to be advocates for themselves and their community. Dr. Burns is a community activist and focuses her work on creating anti-racist sex education, advocating for the rights of margina...

Coming Out Transgender - XaXa McQueen (part 2)

November 02, 2021 19:00 - 51 minutes - 47.5 MB

In the third episode of our Coming Out series, we continue our conversation with XaXa McQueen. XaXa McQueen is an editor for Salty Magazine, a model and an advocate of equal rights for trans and non-binary individuals. She pursues social equality through her writing, public speaking and philanthropy; devoting her efforts to the Persist 4 Peace Initiative.  She is the Executive Director of Connect+Commune which is the Mental Health Component of Persist 4 Peace. --- Send in a voice message: ...

Announcing Open Minded Conversations

October 29, 2021 23:40 - 58 minutes - 53.2 MB

Ms. Wanda & Auntie Angel announce their new podcast on Full Circle. Ms. Wanda's Full Circle is a show that takes a 360-degree look at womanhood, focusing on the issues women face today. The show's purpose is "empowerment through conversation." Each week featured guests offer valuable information that empowers listeners to achieve the desired vision for their lives. To listen to and follow Full circle click the link below.  https://open.spotify.com/show/6dGzKzWL1SX7SFbRdSSJMs?si=d556cd44bbdf4b...

Coming Out Transgender with XaXa McQueen -Part 1

October 26, 2021 08:00 - 1 hour - 57.7 MB

The second episode in our coming out series is our interview with XaXa McQueen. Remember to answer the question so we can engage with you.  XaXa McQueen is an editor for Salty Magazine, a model, and an advocate of equal rights for trans and non-binary individuals. She pursues social equality through her writing, public speaking, and philanthropy; devoting her efforts to the Persist 4 Peace Initiative.  She is the Executive Director of Connect+Commune which is the Mental Health Component of P...

BONUS - Listen to Children

October 19, 2021 08:00 - 5 minutes - 4.86 MB

We picked up some clips from the "Cutting Room Floor" and put them together into some short bonus episodes we thought our listeners would like.  --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/openmindedconversations/message

Coming Out Bi-Sexual with Chanda Henry

October 12, 2021 08:26 - 55 minutes - 51.2 MB

Our guest, Chanda Henry, shares her experience as a 51 year old, married woman coming out as bi-sexual. Hear how her family and friends reacted to her news. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/openmindedconversations/message