Black Joy & Bootstraps

In this episode, host Phylicia Jimenez and guests Sabrina and Sylvester Friend teach us the basics of gardening. Do you know how to get started? Do you know what food apartheid is? Do you know how it's in our blood to connect with earth for our sustenance. Let the Friends teach you. You definitely don't wanna miss this.

In this episode, host Phylicia Jimenez and Guest Laverne Mickens try to keep you from going broke with student loans. Laverne shares the different types of scholarships, how to negotiate with schools (didn't know that a thing), and how to get the best bang for your buck. If you, your child or someone you know will be attending school soon or is now, you definitely wanna check out this episode.

In this episode, host Phylicia Jimenez and guest Demario Black discuss income tax, write offs, why errrbody and they mama needs a business, and what you might be missing filing your own taxes and more. All I'm saying is… y'all better listen, book this man and quit playin!!!

In this episode, host Phylicia Jimenez and guest Katy Girlinghouse discuss the pelvic floor and pelvic. Like what even is that, and why is it so forbidden and uncomfortable to talk about. From leaking to sex it's all discussed in the episode and you don't wanna miss it!

In this episode, host Phylicia Jimenez and guest Ezinne Dawson explore all things midwifery. From our ancestors to modern-day practices, you'll enjoy this journey and wealth of knowledge of birth centers, midwives, racial inequalities, birthing plans and more. Tune in to be awed!!

In this trailer, host Phylicia Jimenez explains why she dropped off the face of the earth for a bit, what she's been doing and what you can expect from this season. It's been a min, so you definitely don't wanna miss this update.This season is bringing some valuable info for the community, so kick ya feet up, listen good and get ready, cuz we finna put in work! And by work I mean... we finna gain knowledge and do what we want/need to do wit it.

In this episode, host Phylicia Jimenez and guest Dr. Lashawn Williams dissect why Black folks need mental health services. Spolier: You deserve to be believed. You are loved. You are worthy. You don't want to miss this episode.

In Pt. 2 of We in the Caribbean, Yall!, Phylicia and guests Zandra Vranes, Donnya Negera and Gianfranco Fernandez-Ruiz continue the discussion on the differences in Trinidad, Haiti and the Dominican Republic, while continuing to dismantle our current or past beliefs about other Black ethnicities. It's heavy y'all, but we doing it. Come on this journey with us.

In Season 2, Episode 2, host Phylicia Jimenez talks with Zandra Vranes, Donnya Negera and Gianfranco Fernandez-Ruiz about what Blackness is and means to someone from Haiti, the Dominican Republic and Trinidad. How does nationalism show up and divide us? Why do Black folks not wanna be called Black? Basically... you finna learn a lot during this discussion!

In Season 2 Episode 1, host Phylicia Jimenez, talks the real deal with Ghanaian born Benoni Sowah. Find out why Africans and African-Americans tend to have a beef? How can we resolve that? What do we need to do to unlearn that? What started it? Spoiler alert: white supremacy. Tune in for a real and raw discussion that's long overdue in our community. You gone love this.

In this epsiode, host Phylicia Jimenez and guest Terrviunce "Terry" Riley discuss the history, hilarity, survival methods, benefits and more of codeswitching in the Black community.

In this episode, host Phylicia Jimenez, and guest Krystal King talk ALL things health insurance. If you dont know what HMO or PPO is, you need to check out this episode, If you have no idea how or where to shop for health insurance, you need to listen. Check out this episode to learn, or be taken back to the basics!

In this episode, host Phylicia Jimenez and guest Cameron Butcher, tackle the basics of homeowners and renters insurance. If you need to know if you should have it, what it covers, and how it pays out, you don't want to miss this!

In this episode, host Phylicia Jimenez, and guest, Equity Analyst, Syed Kareem talk about stocks, investing, common mistakes beginner make, what to expect on returns, how to research stock options and the list goes on. You don't want to miss this episode.

In this episode, host Phylicia Jimenez and guest, Jeff Casper discuss the events on Capitol Hill, and what we as a community can do to move forward. The discussion covers local city councils and school boards' roles, responsibilities and how to prepare candidates for these positions. Find out if those that make some of the most important decisions, from city budgets to school curriculum, align with your views or are vehemently opposed. You don't want to miss this discussion!

In this episode, host Phylicia Jimenez and guest, Rashad Muhammad go through the basics of buying a home. From picking a real estate agent, to the vocab needed to succeed to the best programs for first time home buyers. Every BASIC thing you need is in this episode. Rashad, in true educator form, teaches us all the tricks and trades. You definitely need this knowledge in yo life!!

In this episode, host Phylicia Jimenez and guest, Dr. Mica McGriggs, explore the differences between race, ethnicity and nationality and why it's confusing for so many. Dr. McGriggs also drops gems on how individuals, companies and organizations thrive when they focus on inclusion rather than avoid it. Is your company or organization up to par?

In this episode, Host Phylicia Jimenez interviews guest Damon Nash. Damon has been in the flipping and investment property game for over 10 years. Tune in to find out what it means to invest, fix, flip and create passive income from investment properties. Learn how to leave a legacy for your children, family and any other loved ones. This episode is long overdue to help us close the wealth gap in America.

On this episode, host Phylicia Jimenez, interviews teaching guru and Instructional Lead Teacher, Celia Carey. They say teaching is a calling, but during this pandemic, teachers are leaving the profession at an alarming rate. Tune in to find out what's going on this year. Why are teachers, students, parents and admin alike all stressed? Find out why Black folks are leaving public schools to homeschool and un-teach their kids.

On this episode, host Phylicia Jimenez interviews the Honorable Judge Katina Whitfield. From campaigning to COVID evictions to huge courtroom feats, find out why voting in your local elections is so crucial. If you leave with nothing else, leave with the understanding that voting, especially in local elections is vital to building everyday equity within the Black community.

In Part 2 of this two part series, host, Phylicia Jimenez, interviews the bubbly and incredibly informative agency owner and life insurance broker, Gené Traylor. Learn just enough to have even more questions.

In Part 1 of this two part series, host, Phylicia Jimenez, shares why she is so passionate about life insurance, the changes it made in her personal life after her mother passed and why ALL Black Folks EVERYWHERE need it!

In this episode, Tavarikus Warfield, owner of Public Housing Clothing, gives tips on what it takes to run a small business. From the rise and grind of the day to start up fees, Tavarikus shares with us several gems about owning a small, yet growing, business.

In this episode, the brilliant Marvin Arts shares tips on how to update your resume, pivot in your career, and why we should stop telling folks we got skills that we don't! Stop ackinnn like you know Microsoft Excel. It's ok.

On episode 1, host Phylicia Jimenez and Guest Chevota Frazier, dissect the fundamentals of credit; defining it, establishing it, maintaining it, repairing and building it for future generations,

In this introduction of Black Joy & Bootstraps, Phylicia Jimenez explains the name of the podcast as well as the content listeners will receive.