Black Women Unfiltered Podcast

Today in the chair we have Farryn Masongale. Farryn is a 34 year old Substance Abuse Counselor who has been an active duty military member for 15 years. In honor of Active Duty Military Member month, I wanted to celebrate farryn and bring awareness to black women in the military. On this episode Farryn shares: The benefits and setbacks of being in the Military How she had to choose her purpose over her Military Career Goals What it is like to be a Black Woman in the Military How to follow your purpose despite the challenges To keep in touch with our guest and podcast see social media links below: Farryn's Instagram:@fay_ivy Black Women Unfiltered- @blackwomenunfilteredpodcast Website: www.blackwomenunfiltered.net

Today in the guest chair we have Ashley and LaToya from Curls No Lye. Curls No Lye was founded in June 2015 by Ashley Anderson. It started as an Instagram page with the purpose of becoming an open forum for the natural hair community. The goal was to learn and grow along with the support of other naturals just trying to learn what works best for their curls. In February 2018, LaToya Pickett joined the team as an administrator with the same vision for the brand. Since 2018, the brand has evolved into product reviews, a YouTube channel, podcast features and brand partnerships. We felt the only thing missing  for our curl friends was apparel. On this episode Ashley & LaToya share: Their desire to build an all inclusive community for Natural Hair What true partnership is when building a business The setbacks they have encountered during their business Their vision for the future of the brand To keep in touch with our guest and podcast see social media links below: Instagram: @curls_nolye Website- www.curlsnolye.com Black Women Unfiltered- @blackwomenunfilteredpodcast Website: www.blackwomenunfiltered.net  

In light of National Infertility Week , I felt that it was important to talk about infertility in the Black Women Community. I know personally that I am not knowledgeable about infertility and because we don't talk about it. It's such a delicate subject. So I felt it was important to have a Black woman come to the chair to talk about infertility. In the guest chair today, on a special episode called Owning Our Truths, I brought Stacey Brown. Stacey Brown was diagnosed at the young age of 25 with Mayer-Rokitansky-Küster-Hauser. MRKH syndrome is a disorder that occurs in females and mainly affects the reproductive system. This condition causes the vagina and uterus to be underdeveloped or absent, although external genitalia are normal. Which means a woman cannot get pregnant and will deal with infertility. On this episode Stacey talks about: Her diagnosis of MRKH The lack of information and compassion she received from a male doctor about her condition How she decided to be an advocate for MRKH What she wants Black women to know about infertility Support Groups mentioned in this episode: Beautiful You Foundation: Beautiful you Foundation Instagram:@beautifulyoumrkh Sistahs Surviving Infertility: @Sistahs Surviving Infertility Stacey's Instagram: stacey_n_thehouse Make sure to tune in to the podcast on Apple Podcast, Google Podcast , Spotify, and Anchor. Don't forget to subscribe, rate and leave a written review! To stay connected between episodes follow us on Instagram and Facebook and check out website: Instagram: @blackwomenunfilteredpodcast Facebook Page: Black Women Unfiltered Podcast Website: www.blackwomenunfiltered.net

Welcome back to another Solo Episode. I was inspired this week to do a solo episode on Blocks and how they can affect your journey to your purpose. I am so excited to share this information with you! A Sneak Peek of what's to come in Episode 15: What are the different types of block How to overcome your block How to truly embrace your block Make sure to tune in to the podcast on Apple Podcast, Google Podcast , Spotify, and Anchor. Don't forget to subscribe, rate and leave a written review! To stay connected between episodes follow us on Instagram and Facebook and check out website: Instagram: @blackwomenunfilteredpodcast Facebook Page: Black Women Unfiltered Podcast Website: www.blackwomenunfiltered.net

Today in the guest chair we have DeVonna Payne. DeVonna is a full-time digital content creator based out of Atlanta, Georgia. She started blogging back in 2017 to get back a sense of creativity from her everyday roles as a mom of two, wife, full-time business owner, and influencer. Fast forward almost 4 years later and she has learned so much as a Digital Marketing Strategist that she continuously applies to her personal career as a digital content creator. On this episode DeVonna shares: How she dropped out of college twice and what that meant to her How to get started as an Influencer How she balances Motherhood and multiple business What a day in the life of a Serial Entrepreneur is like To keep in touch with our guest and podcast see social media links below: MrsPayneBranding:@mrspaynebranding WifeyKnowsBest: https://wifeyknowsbest.com 2021 Digital Content Planner: https://wifeyknowsbest.com/product/social-media-content-calendar-digital/ Black Women Unfiltered- @blackwomenunfilteredpodcast Website: www.blackwomenunfiltered.net

Today in the chair we have Kanani Young, who goes by Nani, started her Event Management and Coordinating Experience as a Special Events Coordinator at one of the largest Wedding/Conference Centers in San Diego, California. After years of experience with weddings and special events, a need for a coordinator was one problem for clients she wanted to help resolve; from a venue standpoint. Once discovering the love for weddings, people, and event coordinating, Nani Events was born in May of 2011. Since then, Nani Events has expanded Coordinating Services to the state of Arizona, established a banquet hall in La Mesa, Ca., and recently added another company under the Corporation called Marry Me SD (a company that provides beautiful proposals set-ups with Marquee Letters and decor). The future of Nani Events is to establish an all-inclusive Luxury Venue in San Diego, California, In hopes of employing her family to pass down for generations to come. On this episode Nani shares: How she got into the Coordinating and Event Planning Industry How scary it was to leave her 9-5 to become an Entrepreneur How hiring a Business Consultant was one of the best decisions she made How attracting the right clients is important To keep in touch with our guest and podcast see social media links below: Nani Events:@nanievents Marry Me: @marrymesd HiddenGem (LaMesa): @hiddengem.lamesa Website: https://www.nanievents.com Black Women Unfiltered- @blackwomenunfilteredpodcast Website: www.blackwomenunfiltered.net

Today in the chair we have Shavonne Winston. Shavonne is a professional organizer and home stager based in Atlanta, GA and the founder of Restyle Living. Shavonne has always had a natural passion for art and design and an appreciation for organization, especially in the home. However, it took years to transform this passion into her career. Her journey has passed through a handful of career paths, from Criminal Justice to Graphic Design, but she found her true calling within the interior and organizing industry! Shavonne's mission is to help create well organized, designed and functional spaces that will give you peace of mind and get rid of the chaos in the process. On this episode Shavonne shares: How she got into the Interior and Organizing Industry How she left her 9 to 5 to become a full-time entrepreneur What her daily schedule is like as an Entrepreneur How to keep the 9-5 mindset when working for yourself To keep in touch with our guest and podcast see social media links below: RestyleLiving:@restyleliving Website: www.restyleliving.com Black Women Unfiltered- @blackwomenunfilteredpodcast Website: www.blackwomenunfiltered.net

Today in the chair we have Raven Hanks. Raven Hanks is a health and wellness coach from Chicago IL. currently residing in Houston Texas. She had an opportunity to find her passion for helping others about 2 years when she began sharing her own weight loss journey on social media. Being uncomfortable about her weight she decided to make some lifestyle changes. It started with working out but ultimately required a change in her nutrition. She found a meal that was simple and easy to follow and continued to incorporate fitness. She was able to drop over 40lbs, gain her confidence back, and now showing others how to do the same. Raven has also launched a residential nutrition club “RR Nutrition” serving protein shakes, lit energy teas, and healthy donuts & waffles. On this episode Raven shares: Her journey of navigating her full-time job and part-time entreprenarial side hustles Her 45lb weight loss story Her passion for helping people in the health and wellness industry How to overcome your negative thought patterns when pursuing entrepreneurship To keep in touch with our guest and podcast see social media links below: Raven Hanks: @thatsmeraven RR Nutrition- @resultswithraven Black Women Unfiltered- @blackwomenunfilteredpodcast Website: www.blackwomenunfiltered.net

Since February is known as the national month of love, I wanted to do an unfiltered episode about Marriage. Today in the guest chair, I have my husband of four years Wesley Sam joining me to talk all things Marriage. A little bit about our journey, we met in 2014 on an online dating app called Plenty of Fish. We got engaged in 2015 and then married November 2016 in beautiful San Diego, CA. On Today's episode we discuss: How We Met What we like about Marriage What we don't like about Marriage Question & Answer section from listeners of the podcast To keep in touch with the podcast see social media links below: Black Women Unfiltered- @blackwomenunfilteredpodcast Website: www.blackwomenunfiltered.net

Today in the guest chair we have Regina Murden. Regina is an educator, inspired Bible teacher, and writer. Her purpose is to encourage women to experience the joy of a fulfilled life. She knows this can only come from a close relationship with God. Because of her involvement in discipleship, she founded the Responsive Soul. This organization is primarily for women who are willing to become aware of their accountability to God. She currently resides in Memphis, TN. She takes long walks, loves horseback riding, and enjoys traveling. On this episode Regina shares: How God called her to be in the Ministry Her journey of transitioning from Teacher to Discipleship Her book Rendered for More The Responsive Soul Community Link in Bio! To keep in touch with our guest and podcast see social media links below: Regina Murden: @reginamurden The Responsive Community- https://reginamurden.com Black Women Unfiltered- @blackwomenunfilteredpodcast Website: www.blackwomenunfiltered.net

Today in the guest chair we have Adrienne Peden, 33 year old black woman from San Diego, Ca who now lives in Nashville, TN. Adrienne received her BA in Health Education from Ashford University and is now working on her Master's from Eastern Michigan University to becoming a licensed Registered Dietician Nutritionist. During the day Adrienne is a document specialist but at night she is working on her passion of nutrition through school and her nutrition business called Peden Nutrition. Adrienne is a huge animal lover and loves to work out. When asked why Nutrition was her passion, she replied, “Nutrition is my passion because I love helping others gain their health back”. On this episode Adrienne shares: Her battle with depression and unhealthy relationship with food Her journey of how she wanted to become a Nutritionist How to balance her full -time job while working her purpose at night How your true purpose shows up time and time again Guest Social Media Info: Adrienne Peden: @adriennepeden Peden Nutrition- @pedennutrition Black Women Unfiltered- @blackwomenunfilteredpodcast Website: www.blackwomenunfiltered.net

Happy New Year! Welcome back to the first episode of 2021. I am pretty sure you guys have been wondering what is going on with the podcast, In this episode, I will be updating you guys on where I have been and what I have been working on behind the scenes. Tune in to hear about all about the new direction! A Sneak Peek of what's to come in Episode 7: New Direction of the Podcast Podcast Moguls My journey to finding my purpose Bonus: I provided six questions for you guys to ask yourself when in search of your purpose. Make sure to tune in the podcast streams on Apple Podcast, Google Podcast , Spotify and Anchor. Don't forget to subscribe, rate and leave a written review! To stay connected between episodes follow us on Instagram and Facebook and check out website: Instagram: @blackwomenunfilteredpodcast Facebook Page: Black Women Unfiltered Podcast Website: www.blackwomenunfiltered.net

This week I'm bringing you the real on how my 2020 went. I'm sure, like everyone else, no one expected 2020 to have a whole world shut down with a global pandemic. I  am coming to the mic to be open and transparent about my journey in motherhood and the development of my podcast and how I navigated through it all during this pandemic. A Sneak Peek of what's to come in this week's episode: My journey into 2020 Imposter Syndrome Motherhood /Postpartum Depression & Anxiety Life lessons of 2020 What to expect from the podcast in 2021 I look forward to sharing this journey with you all and I'll be back in 2021. Enjoy your holiday season. To stay connected between episodes follow us on Instagram and check out our website: Instagram: @blackwomenunfilteredpodcast Website: www.blackwomenunfiltered.net

Ep4: Perspective of a Black Woman in her 40's w/ Dr. Keynon Washington Perspective of a Black Woman Series is a discussion about how black women feel regarding an array of topics and about being in their prospective age ranges from 20's-40's. The topics we will cover include: Areas of struggles and success How Black Women are viewed in society and by their peers Mental Health Taboo topics & myths about Black Women Relationships Advice from older generations of Black Women Today in the chair we have Dr. Keynon Washington, PSYD. Dr. Washington is our third and final guest in our Perspective of a Black Woman Series. She will be speaking on behalf of Black Women in their 40's. Dr. Washington is a 43 year old single woman who was born and raised in San Diego CA. She received a Doctorate of Psychology with a specialization in Executive Coaching from University of the Rockies in 2016.  Washington, also authored a children's book titled the God in Mommy in 2007 and is a member of the Golden Key International Honor Society. Dr. Washington's passion and purpose is to facilitate restoration in the lives of the individuals she encounters.  She currently resides in Tempe, AZ where she enjoys the companionship of her family and loved ones. When asked the question, What does being a black woman mean to you? Dr. Washington responded: “Being a black woman is to be born of a legacy of love, faith, regality, beauty and divinity.” Dr. Washington can be contacted at keynon7@yahoo.com. NOTE: This episode was recorded prior to COVID 19. To stay connected between episodes follow us on Instagram and check out our website: Instagram: @blackwomenunfilteredpodcast Website: www.blackwomenunfiltered.net

 Perspective of a Black Woman Series is a discussion about how black women feel regarding an array of topics and about being in their prospective age ranges from 20's-40's. The topics we will cover include: Areas of struggles and success How Black Women are viewed in society and by their peers Mental Health Taboo topics & myths about Black Women Relationships Advice from older generations of Black Women Today in the chair we have Kiara McCummings also known as Kay Mac by most.  She is the second guest in our Perspective of a Black Woman series, speaking her perspective on black women in their 30's. Kiara is from Hampton,Va and is currently an Engineer. A fun fact about Kiara is up until college, she was very much into the performing arts world and was in everything except acting, not her calling she says . When asked what it means to be a black woman, Kiara said: " It means strength, it means undeniable beauty. It means standing firm in the face of adversity. It means everything. She wouldn't trade her bliggity black womanhood for anything else in this world." If you would like to follow Kiara, her instagram handle is @va_slim25 and her youtube page is Kiara Mac. Topics mentioned in this episode: Documentary on Netflix: SHE DID THAT Therapy websites: Talkspace- www.talkspace.com Therapy For Black Girls: https://therapyforblackgirls.com NOTE: This episode was recorded prior to COVID 19. To stay connected between episodes follow us on Instagram and check out our website: Instagram: @blackwomenunfilteredpodcast Website: www.blackwomenunfiltered.net

Today in the chair we have Erin Nkele, LCPC. Erin is the first therapist in our “Ask a Therapist” series.  She is a native of San Diego, CA and now resides in Maryland.  She received her Bachelor of Science in psychology from Xavier University and her Masters of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from the Chicago School of Professional Psychology. She is the owner and founder of Melanated Wellness, LLC, which is a private psychotherapy and life coaching practice. She is employed as a therapist at the Victim Assistance and Sexual Assault Program Coordinator for Montgomery County Department of Human Health Services. Her responsibilities include: working with survivors of crime and trauma and a contract therapist at COMPASS Mental Health Consultants, LLC.  working with juveniles with sexual behavior problems. One fun fact about Erin, she is OBSESSED with Game of Thrones. She will sit and talk to you for hours about it; even more so, if you have read the books!  When I asked Erin, What does it mean to be a black woman? She responded, “Such a loaded question, as a black woman I feel so complex and so Multidimensional. I am a creator, I have brought life to this world. I am a healer, I make people's lives whole again and I am an individual who if flawed yet loves extremely hard and deeply and is forever growing to be a better human. I love being a black woman and all that it brings to the table.” In this episode we discuss grief and trauma as it relates to the holiday season. Erin mentions the following definition and resources for those experiencing grief and trauma as well as abuse. Seasonal affective disorder (SAD) is a type of depression that's related to changes in seasons- SAD begins and ends at about the same times every year. Grief and loss-wendtcenter.org Sucide Hotline- 1-800- 273-8255 Global Crisis text line-TEXT 741741 crisis text line global DV National HotLINE 1800799 SAFE (7233) RAINN 1800-656-HOPE 4673 National Sexual Assault Hotline/also have a chat option Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration- samhsa.gov You can follow Erin on Instagram @melanatedwellnesstherapy or if you are looking for a therapist you can email Erin at melanatedwellnessllc@gmail.com . To stay connected between episodes follow us on Instagram and check out our website: Instagram: @blackwomenunfilteredpodcast Website: www.blackwomenunfiltered.net

Perspective of a Black Woman Series is a discussion about how black women feel regarding an array of topics and about being in their prospective age ranges from 20's-40's. The topics we will cover include: Areas of struggles and success How Black Women are viewed in society and by their peers Mental Health Taboo topics & myths about Black Women Relationships Advice from older generations of Black Women Today in the chair we have our first guest in our Perspective of a Black Woman series, speaking on behalf of African American women in their 20's. Arionna Dickson a 25 year old, born and raised San Diego, CA native. Her current occupation is a Content Creator. One fun fact about Arionna is , she enjoys cooking dinners on (Instagram TV) IGTV. When asked what does being a black woman mean to her, Arionna's response was: "Being a black woman to me, means that I am not less than; I am more than capable of doing any and everything I set my mind to outside of the social norms. I am a superwoman but I am vulnerable. I have emotions and that is beautiful." If you would like to follow Arionna, her instagram handle is @arithaproducer. NOTE: This episode was recorded prior to COVID 19. To stay connected between episodes follow us on Instagram and check out our website: Instagram: @blackwomenunfilteredpodcast Website: www.blackwomenunfiltered.net

Welcome to the first episode of Black Women Unfiltered Podcast. In this episode you will learn about me, your host Whitney Sam. I share my vision and passion on why I started this podcast. Also, you will get a sneak peak of what is to come in future episodes of the podcast. To stay connected between episodes: Instagram: @blackwomenunfilteredpodcast Website: www.blackwomenunfiltered.net