Da Hood Talks Podcast Show

In this episode of our Storytelling Segment we hear from a self published author who takes us through her childhood journey in her words as an "army brat" that landed in Saint Louis in 2007. We hear of her childhood trauma experiences and her sudden health decline, that eventually had her fighting for her life. This story provides insight on how systems can directly be harmful to specifically black people, and how lack of support causes more harm than to just the individual who needs it but can spark a line of generational trauma. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dahoodtalkspodcast/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dahoodtalkspodcast/support

In this episode of our Storytelling Segment we hear from a man who was born and raised in Saint Louis, and served in the Military. We hear of his experience growing up in a home of domestic violence, trying to suppress his desire for men as a young adult to the point of marrying a woman, to now what it's like being a Gay Black Man in this day and time. We learn why he feels being just a black man would be much easier than being a black gay man and how he wishes the black community can move toward a more unified front for the betterment of all black people. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dahoodtalkspodcast/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dahoodtalkspodcast/support

Join Host Vanna and Community Members for Season 3 Final LIVE Show episode of Da Hood Talks Podcast, to talk through health and wealth in the black community. We discussed how our communities have adapted unhealthy behaviors as culture norms for many reasons, such as disparities and racism and how they are harming us. We will also talk about ways to shift the unhealthy cultural mindset and as a community how can we become more healthier. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dahoodtalkspodcast/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dahoodtalkspodcast/support

Join host Vanna as she talks with two women about their thoughts on society's outlook and treatment of plus size women, especially black women. They will also be discussing their own personal experiences as a plus size woman, the culture around body shaming and the movement of body positivity that has flooded social media. So, tell a homegirl and make sure that yo cousin TAP in too, as this conversation is one not to look over! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dahoodtalkspodcast/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dahoodtalkspodcast/support

Join Host Vanna as she talks with the women behind The Clinical Cookout Podcast (Auntie Kesh, Auntie Amber, Auntie Sug, & Auntie Ashley). This conversation dive into everything from mental health in the church, defining the hood and ghetto, mental health evolution and so much more. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dahoodtalkspodcast/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dahoodtalkspodcast/support

Join host Vanna as she talks with representatives from a local STL nonprofit focused on Black Maternal Health (Generate Health STL) & two large local STL Hospitals (SSM Health & BJC Healthcare). They will join her in a conversation about utilizing a more collaborative effort to impact and improve Black Maternal Health in STL. We also learned more about what is Black Maternal Health week and what all the organizations had plan to celebrate it. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dahoodtalkspodcast/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dahoodtalkspodcast/support

They say it's STL vs. ERRBODY!!! Well join host Vanna and another community guest panel to talk about the state of St. Louis against St. Louis. We will talk about the lack of collaboration and collectiveness on all levels plaguing our city. We will talk through ways we can heal this community curse and actions we can take to move the city together in UNITY!!! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dahoodtalkspodcast/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dahoodtalkspodcast/support

Join Host Vanna as she talks with a panel that brings lived experience and a lens of expertise to this conversation. We will discuss the distrust that some of the black community has around this topic, learn the process and uplift what resources are available for families to utilize when navigating an IEP. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dahoodtalkspodcast/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dahoodtalkspodcast/support

Join host Vanna as she talks with a panel of community members around the dynamics of the relationship between Black men & Black women today. Beyond just the romance, they will discuss how they think we can rebuild the strength of the black community by recreating the bond between Black men & Black woman and so much more. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dahoodtalkspodcast/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dahoodtalkspodcast/support

Join host Vanna as she talks with Rev. Charlin Hughes Co-Manager of the Law Enforcement Assisted Diversion (LEAD) Program for St. Louis County Prosecuting Attorney's Office and Co-Founder of Humanity in the Middle Nonprofit Organization. TAP IN to hear how the nonprofit is working to bridge the gap between law enforcement and the community served by engaging youth. And learn about the diversion program they are now offering and how it benefits the community. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dahoodtalkspodcast/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dahoodtalkspodcast/support

Join Host Vanna as she talks with the Bailey Family who lives in a rural area outside of Missouri. Tap in to hear their experiences growing up in a rural town dealing with racism and more, but also as we discuss how the issues affecting urban communities are similar to those affecting rural communities. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dahoodtalkspodcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/dahoodtalkspodcast/support

We kicked off Season 3 with a Live Show Celebration for the 2nd year Anniversary of Da Hood Talks Podcast. Tap in to hear us as we talked with special guest from St. Louis Community College Flo-Valley and hear some Special Announcements about the future of Da Hood Talks Podcast from our Host. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dahoodtalks/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/dahoodtalks/support

In this episode of our Storytelling Segment we hear from a man who was raised up and still living on the Westside of Saint Louis not far from the Wellston Loop. We hear of his experience seeing the changes of a once thriving community diminish. We learn why he feels he now can't turn to the community to help him raise his children even though it was once community who made an impact on his life as a teen and saved him from what has become a normal experience of young black men. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dahoodtalks/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/dahoodtalks/support

Join host Vanna as she talks with Carlos Ball from Cary on the Ball Inc to learn about how he and his family turned a tragic loss into motivation to not only serve their community but also advocate for change in the way police interacts in our community! Listen in to see how the organizations gives back to the community, especially the ones that witnessed and was impacted by the family personal loss on April 24th, 2013. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dahoodtalks/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/dahoodtalks/support

Join host Vanna as she talks with another community guests panelists on being black and just trying to LIVE yo best life! In this conversation, we will explore the barriers preventing black people from being able to thrive and not just surviving. We also will discuss how these guest panelists find joy in their lives and their suggestions on how as a community of people we can get more Black Joy in our lives. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dahoodtalks/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/dahoodtalks/support

In this episode of our Storytelling Segment we hear from a man who experienced the life of the streets and the all so normal circumstances of just trying to survive, even at a young age. We learn of his experience with prison and the struggle to get on his feet when he was released to how he now is feeling like he has finally made it where he wants to be and hopes sharing his story will inspire others. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dahoodtalks/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/dahoodtalks/support

Listen in as Host Vanna talks with Dr. Jason Purnell who has recently taking on the role of Vice President of Community Health Improvement at BJC HealthCare and an associate professor in the Brown School at Washington University. He and his team is doing some dope work that impacts OUR community. He also does work around HEALTH EQUITY WORK you can go visit healthequityworks.wustl.edu to learn more about this work. Listen in to this episode to hear from Dr. Purnell himself on what their team plans to do, what they have done, already are doing and his personal why for doing this unconventional work. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dahoodtalks/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/dahoodtalks/support

Join Host Vanna as she talks with Therapist Gerald Bentley of STL who keeps it REAL & RAW about his experience being a black man therapist, the black men and black women relationships dynamics and the current "simp" culture that is not only denying black men the space to be vulnerable and emotional, but also affecting black mens mental health. This conversation will bring a black mans point of view that we don't get to hear often. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dahoodtalks/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/dahoodtalks/support

Join host Vanna as she talks with the Founder Arriel Bivens-Biggs of Young Biz Kidz and The Mom Boss. We discuss her own personal journey becoming an entrepreneur, raising one and just the importance of entrepreneurship for youth in our communities. She also shares advice on how you can use entrepreneurial skills to help parent your child. Grab your notebook and tune in for this informative conversation that can help bring out the entrepreneur in you and your child! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dahoodtalks/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/dahoodtalks/support

In this episode, Host Vanna and a panel of black women from the community of STL to talk all about black women and sisterhood. We discuss so much in this conversation like how black women can better their relationships with one another and how black sisterhood could better benefit the community as a whole. If you think it is important we uplift sisterhood in our community, then TAP IN! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dahoodtalks/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/dahoodtalks/support

Join host Vanna as she talks with Kevin Harris a Behavioral Health Specialist and Recovered Alcoholic about Addiction. From his professional and personal experience we learn about addiction, the resources that can be helpful and of the support that is needed and not only from professionals. This conversation unveils a lot and we hope it sparks more conversations on the growing issue of addiction in our community but also give light to the solution of recovery! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dahoodtalks/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/dahoodtalks/support

Join host Vanna as she talks with Co-Founder of the Lawrence Strawbridge Foundation to learn about how they formed a great organization that supports Youth going off to College, from an unfortunate incident and more! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dahoodtalks/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/dahoodtalks/support

Join host Vanna as she talks with a variety of Community Guest about Crime in our communities. We discuss the impact it leaves on the community, what we as a community can do to prevent it and much more. Once you listen we hope you send to someone else because the hope is this REAL & RAW Conversation can spark a needed change. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dahoodtalks/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/dahoodtalks/support

Join host Vanna as she talks w/ Monica Peterson the Founder/CEO of Narcissistic Abuse Recovery Center. Listen in to learn all about a Narcissistic, how to identify the behaviors and how you can get help if you have been a victim of someone with this Mental Health disease. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dahoodtalks/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/dahoodtalks/support

Join host Vanna as she not only talk with Staff of Big Brother Big Sister of Eastern Mo, but also met a College Student who has been apart of the program for years and a big sister who explains what her experience is like being in that role. This episode will unpack an unbelievable moment and show the impact of connections and mentoring needed in our community. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dahoodtalks/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/dahoodtalks/support

Da hood talks host Vanna is joined with a panel of community members who all have stepped in the space of entrepreneurship. We dive into their experiences being business owners, learn from their points of views the positive and negatives being in that space and of course get some tips for the next hopeful Entrepreneur. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dahoodtalks/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/dahoodtalks/support

Join us as we talk with the Founder of KHAOS, INC who in this conversation, as she would say "get into it the way you talk" informs us about Traumas, the importance on healing in our community and more. Tap in and make sure you hit share cause our community needs to hear these GEMS!!! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dahoodtalks/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/dahoodtalks/support

In this episode we are joined with Founder of S.H.E.R.A.H, Shante. We learn how they are building sisterhood in the community, providing a safe space for us to heal and overall showing up unapologetically for black women in the STL. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dahoodtalks/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/dahoodtalks/support

A wave of new parents has hit our community and we are geared up to talk all about it. Join us as we bring various community members (i.e. Parents & Educators) to the mic to discuss all things around Conscious Parenting! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dahoodtalks/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/dahoodtalks/support

In this episode of our Storytelling Segment we hear from a single mother dealing with housing issues, her experience navigating homelessness and her mental health journey since childhood. Listen in as we hold space and uplift another community member experience the struggle life that sometimes come with living in the STL. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dahoodtalks/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/dahoodtalks/support

In this episode we are joined with Empowering You 2 Move Founder Kiesha. We learn about the work they do and how they are showing up to support the community. One thing you should appreciate about this episode is we Keep it REAL & RAW in this conversation! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dahoodtalks/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/dahoodtalks/support

Listen in as host Vanna brings together another group of community members to have a conversation on the Black Family Dynamics. This conversations dives into how we can strengthening and support our black families in our communities and so much more! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dahoodtalks/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/dahoodtalks/support

Listen in as our host Vanna is join at the MIC for the second time to have a one-on-one conversation featuring a community member who is a overcomer. We hear in this episode her experiences navigating abuse, homelessness and so much more, but how with the help of community resources and support she is beating the odds. Take this time to see life thru the lens of someone else! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dahoodtalks/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/dahoodtalks/support

As we kick off our NEW Da Hood Heals Segment to talk Mental Health our way, we our joined by Guest Tawyna Davidson MSW, LCSW from The T-side Podcast to discuss feelings & emotions. She also shares some basic knowledge around therapy and we discuss representation in the mental health field. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dahoodtalks/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/dahoodtalks/support

In Season 2 Episode 2 we bringing families to the mic to discuss their very own personal experiences with a birth that was traumatic. Even as a very sensitive topic we want you to tune in because we know these so common stories and experiences bring so much perspective to the CDC report that black women experience maternal mortality at a rate two to three times higher than that of white women! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dahoodtalks/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/dahoodtalks/support

Listen in as we launch our new Storytelling Segment, our host Vanna is join at the MIC to have a one-on-one conversation featuring a community member born in St. Louis and raised in the foster care system. We hear in this episode his experiences navigating the streets of STL at a young age due to unfortunate circumstances and how he feels community could better support those who have similar lived experiences. Take sometime to see life thru the lens of someone else! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dahoodtalks/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/dahoodtalks/support

Join us to learn about the programs NLA (Neighborhood Leadership Academy) & NLF (Neighborhood Leadership Fellows) and how they are making an impact in our community leaders like Dionne Jones Alderperson of Pine lawn, Mo who joins us in this conversation and then uses her journalism skills to put Host Vanna in the HOT SEAT!!! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dahoodtalks/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/dahoodtalks/support

We KICK OFF Season 2 of our Live Shows having a conversation with our Community Elected Officials including Ferguson's First African American Woman Mayor Ella Jones and Ferguson-Florissant School District Board President Dr. Sheila Powell-Walker and others to learn a little about their experience and point of view of being black & in leadership. We also discuss how they think we can improve the relationship with our community and leadership. Listen in as these local elected officials get real! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dahoodtalks/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/dahoodtalks/support

In this episode we speak with Robert White III of NPower and his special guest who both recently graduated from the Npower program. We learn how Npower is supporting community and inspiring youth in the area of technology and more. Listen in to hear how these two recent graduates are success stories of the Npower program and why you should be sharing this info to help someone else or signing up for the program yourself! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dahoodtalks/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/dahoodtalks/support

As we end our First Season of Live shows our host is join with fellow residents of Ferguson, Mo. They will discuss the community of Ferguson past, present and future from their different perspectives and more. Listen in to hear from the people living in a community that impacted the Saint Louis area in a unforgettable way and known all over the world! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dahoodtalks/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/dahoodtalks/support

In this episode, we talk with Nichole Dawsey the Executive Director of Prevent+Ed an learn how they are showing up to support the black community around alcohol and drug concerns, how overdosing numbers are soaring in the black community especially during this Pandemic. Listen in to learn not only how they are assisting but also learn how you even as maybe a bystander can support someone in this area. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dahoodtalks/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/dahoodtalks/support

In this episode we talk with a panel around mentorship, the need for more in our community, the ones that exist, and the benefits of it all. Listen in to this needed conversation that dives into so many levels of experiences from being the mentor to being mentored and the importance of being open and transparent in either position. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dahoodtalks/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/dahoodtalks/support

In this episode we talk with a group of diverse black men of the STL community who have come together to form ABC U (About Us By Us Connecting Us) We learn about them individually, their group and the efforts they are all putting forward to make the Community and families of STL better! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dahoodtalks/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/dahoodtalks/support

In this episode we talk with Cynthia Bennett the founder of JADASA a GEM of an organization that educates, edify and empower survivors of domestic and sexual assault and their families! Listen in to learn how they support community through the services they provide and why they deserve support from us! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dahoodtalks/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/dahoodtalks/support

In this awesome conversation with three amazing STL community supporting women we dive into the depths of superwoman syndrome and how society unrealistic norms have glorified a title that is harming black women. Listen in to hear all the many gems that were dropped and experiences shared like the importance of listening to and loving your body and why we must take care of ourselves before it's to late! So much was provided in this conversation you must TUNE IN and Tell A Friend to listen too! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dahoodtalks/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/dahoodtalks/support

In this episode of Da Hood Needs segment, we talk with Jennifer llardi the founder of Simple Positive Play and learn about this awesome spot in Ferguson that provides access to clean safe fun for all children and families! Listen in to learn how you can not only visit this awesome organization, but why you should definitely support the work they do for the Community! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dahoodtalks/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/dahoodtalks/support

In this episode, we have a conversation with three local urban farmers to learn about urban farming and get some gardening tips. As the conversation goes on we learn the challeges black farmers have had and currently are facing, how urban farming developement could impact the city and so much more. Check out this video, share and remember to show support to local Urban Farmers! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dahoodtalks/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/dahoodtalks/support

In this episode, the Host sits down with Fathers and Families Support Center employees and Fathers to have a conversation around addressing stereotypes of black fathers in society, normalizing and supporting fathers to be all around healthy and to learn how their organization serves fathers in the STL, MO and East STL, IL areas. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dahoodtalks/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/dahoodtalks/support

In this episode, the host sits down with a panel of Black Men in the STL area who have various experiences including personal in the category of mental health. We discuss normalizing self care and mental health care for black men, how to support black men in taking care of their mental health, addressing the barriers that prevent black men from accessing proper mental health support and so much more! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dahoodtalks/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/dahoodtalks/support

In this episode we have a conversation with three STL area Certified CHWs and the instructor of the CHWs program at Saint Louis Community College about the role of CHWs, how they are beneficial to the community, why and how you can become a CHW if interested. Tune in to this episode and learn all about Community Health Workers! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dahoodtalks/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/dahoodtalks/support

This episode we are join by three Mothers of the STL area and Kim sexton of the MOMs line. These women elaborate on their personal journeys and experiences being mothers the good, bad and in between. We discuss how the moms line has been a support to them and give the REAL on why Motherhood is tough but still so very amazing! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dahoodtalks/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/dahoodtalks/support