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Highkey Woke is curated from the minds of @noopaa_ and @monejuice; two Black Professionals interested in sharing their Black Experience as well as that of others. This podcast brings a fun melanated twist to all things pop culture, corporate america, and the government takeover. Grab a drink and a s…

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    • Oct 18, 2022 LATEST EPISODE
    • monthly NEW EPISODES
    • 46m AVG DURATION
    • 69 EPISODES

    4.9 from 42 ratings Listeners of Highkey Woke that love the show mention: dope, black, relatable, content, listen, love, y all sound great.



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    Latest episodes from Highkey Woke

    What's the Deal with Climate Change (w/ Dr. Equisha Glenn)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 18, 2022 51:29


    On this episode, we're joined by Dr. Equisha Glenn, Civil Engineer, Climate Scientist, and Climate Change Thought leader, as we get an understanding of climate change, sustainability, and why we should be in the know

    Blockchain & Web3 (w/ Talisha Shine)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 4, 2022 40:29


    In this episode we're joined by Talisha Shina, Blockchain Expert and Advocate and we dig deeper into Blockchain, Web3, and how the two work together.

    A Seat at the Table

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 19, 2022 42:17


    In this episode, we're getting into a very popular topic in the working world. What is a seat at the table, what's the table, how to get a seat and make seats?

    You Should Care About Cybersecurity (w/ Niya Lester)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 12, 2022 53:07


    On this episode, we are chatting it up with Cybersecurity professional, Niya Lester. We're getting into what Cybersecurity is, what it means for our daily lives, and why you should care about it.

    Another Ghetto Day In The US

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 5, 2022 55:25


    In this episode, we're getting into all the craziness that's been happening, from Roe v Wade, gun violence, a potential recession, etc. Buckle up, it's a long one!

    Blockchain & Cryptocurrency

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 29, 2022 58:59


    In this episode, we are joined by Blockchain enthusiast and Crpt00ps founder, Walter Pinson. We're getting into Blockchain, Cryptocurrency, and how the two work together.

    Juneteenth: Critical Race Theory (w/ Garrison Hayes)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 14, 2022 52:35


    On this special Juneteenth episode, we are joined by DEI Professional and content creator Garrison Hayes as we discuss Critical Race Theory. What is CRT, why is it so controversial, and why should you know about it.

    Real Estate During a Panny (w/ Cimmarron Carter)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 31, 2022 59:54


    On this episode, we're joined by Realtor Cimmarron Carter, as we discuss the effects of the Pandemic on the Real Estate market and what the future looks like for home buyers/sellers and investors

    What in the World?!

    Play Episode Listen Later May 24, 2022 62:24


    On this episode, we're getting into all the craziness that has been happening in Corporate, Politics, and Culture.

    Welcome Back!

    Play Episode Listen Later May 17, 2022 21:54


    After a long hiatus, Highkey Woke Podcast is back! Why did we pause?  What's been happening in our lives? What's in store for this season? That plus more on this episode!

    "Juneteenth: Back to the Basics"

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 18, 2021 39:29


    Join us for our Juneteenth episode as we discuss the meaning of Juneteenth, where we are 1 year post the death of George Floyd and the 100 year anniversary of the Tulsa Race Massacre

    "Are Things Back to Normal Yet?!"

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 8, 2021 30:18


    Join us for our first episode of Season 4 as we catch up on what we've been up to, getting scammed, the panoramic and what's to come for the season. Are we back to normal yet?!

    Farewell Season 3

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 13, 2021 24:56


    We're at the end of Season 3 and we had to take a moment to reflect on the season, share our plans for Season 4 as well as what we will have going on during the break.

    "The World of A.I." (w/ Darius Gant)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 16, 2021 58:16


    On this episode, we were joined by Tech entrepreneur and founder of Tesoro AI, Darius Gant @dariusgant to talk about all things Artificial Intelligence: why we need to know about AI, how its changing the world, and what the future of AI looks like.

    "First 50+ Days For the Biden/Harris Administration"

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 9, 2021 43:26


    We had to put on out political analyst hats and take a look at how the Biden/Harris administration is doing so far. Covid, stimulus checks, immigration; we're getting into all of it.

    "White Privilege Personified" (w/ Amy & Mike)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 3, 2021 53:32


    On this episode, we are joined by Amy and Mike of the White Privilege Personified podcast as we discuss our perspectives on white privilege, racial injustice, and allyship.

    "Modern Day Abolitionism" (w/ Chelsea Jackson"

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 23, 2021 73:30


    On this episode, we're joined by Abolitionist Chelsea Jackson as we discuss what Abolition is and what it looks like modern day.

    "The Covid Vaccine" (w/ Dr. Edje and Dr. Kwakye)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 16, 2021 55:16


    On this episode we're joined by Family Physician, Dr. Louito Edje  who is also a participant of the Moderna Vaccine Trial, and Internal Medicine Resident, Dr. Derek Kawkye, as we have a much needed in depth discussion about the Covid Vaccine and hesitancy associated with it. 

    "Working While Black" (w/ Tosca Davis)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 9, 2021 44:43


    On this episode, we are joined by the CEO of TO BE US Productions, Tosca Davis, as we discuss her journey into the film industry, her film TO BE US: To Work and unpacking the black experience in the workplace.

    "Public Relations for the Underrepresented" (w/ Danielle Bayard Jackson)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 2, 2021 34:28


    On this episode, we are joined by the founder of Tell Public Relations, Danielle Bayard Jackson, as she shares her journey into the Public Relations space, the inspiration behind Tell Public Relations and her experience as a black woman in the world of PR.

    "Keys To Success"

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 26, 2021 38:17


    Join us as we kick off the new year sharing some tips on setting yourself up for success this year and crush your goals

    Company Responses to Insurrection

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 21, 2021 32:42


    On this episode we're talking about the responses we've seen from companies/organizations to the Jan 6th Insurrection and why it's so important for them to speak up.

    Buh Bye 2020!

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 29, 2020 37:32


    On this last episode of 2020, we're reflecting on the ups and downs of 2020 and sharing our hopes and plans for 2021. 

    "Redefining Healthcare" w/ Kimberly Barrow

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 22, 2020 49:39


    We're joined by Family Nurse Practitioner, Navy Veteran, and founder and owner of Kimberly Cares LLC as she shares her inspiration behind opening her own clinic using a low cost model.

    "#BlackGirlMagic Meets Tech" (w/ Teneika Askew)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 1, 2020 58:08


    On this guest episode, we are joined by Teneika Askew, a social entrepreneur who has a passion for data and analytics to talk about tech, why representation matters, and creating tables.

    "Is Feminism For White Women?" (w/ Kaitlin Byrd)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 24, 2020 41:12


    On the first guest episode of season 3, we are joined by Kaitlin Byrd to get to the bottom of the age old question; is Feminism for White Women?

    "Election Day 2020: Electoral College, Popular Vote & Battleground States"

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 3, 2020 24:59


    Today is the day we've all been waiting for in 2020, the Presidential Election. We felt it was only right to bring some insight onto some key factors that play into general elections: electoral college, popular vote, battleground states and why each of these pieces are critical to an election.

    "A Covid World: The Short and Long Term Effects"

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 27, 2020 45:42


    We've been living in a Pandemic world for close to a year now. Outside of the rising cases and death tolls, we're all wondering what are the short term and long term effect of this virus. We did some digging to understand the depth of what we're looking at. Join us as we discuss. !

    "Biden vs Trump: The Circus Dumpster Fire"

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 6, 2020 39:26


    Join us as we give a debrief and share our thoughts on the dumpster fire that was the first Presidential Debate.  America...we're in trouble.

    "Back At It Like We Never Left"

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 29, 2020 16:42


    Greetings and salutations family! We are officially BACK! Join us as we kick off Season 3 with some exciting news and discussing what's in store in the coming weeks.

    "Racial Bias in Tech"

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 21, 2020 55:31


    What better way to end the season than to discuss a topic that’s near and dear to us! We’re getting into our personal journeys with tech and areas of interest while also diving into opportunities for innovation and improvement in tech as it relates to race. And of course we have to take moment to highlight our favorite moments of season 2 and things to come for season 3!

    "To Defund or Keep Funding the Police"

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 14, 2020 47:41


    On this episode, we’re continuing the dialogue on racial injustice and accountability/moving forward by exploring the topic of Defunding the Police in order to set the record straight on what it is and isn’t. We also have to take a moment to circle back on what “the ask” is based on the action or lack thereof we’ve been seeing from Corporate America, local governments, and the like.

    "Political Deep Dive: Congress Edition"

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 23, 2020 36:56


    Given that it is primaries season and we're getting closer and closer to the November elections. A lot of attention is given to the presidential candidates but many times voters neglect to understand the make up and election process of Congress when voting. This episode is a deep dive on Congress. Getting right to the basics.

    “Juneteenth: A Way Forward“

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2020 61:48


    On this special Juneteenth episode, we are continuing the discussion on the recent events surrounding police brutality, systemic racism, and the black community. We are exploring the different perspectives on what moving forward looks like. We are joined by two friends who add their points of view and perspectives to the discussion.

    "Redefining Education" (w/ Mike Yates)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2020 53:19


    On this episode, we are joined by Mike Yates @justmikeyates where we talk about the current state of the education system, it's impact to our communities, how COVID-19 has morphed the traditional form of education and what the future of education should look like.

    "Black Bodies Under Attack"

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 2, 2020 51:09


    In recent events, we felt it necessary to use our platform to discuss the uproar our country as it pertains to the recent loss of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, and Amhaud Arbery. Innocent black lives gone too soon taken by the force of white supremacy and police brutality. Being black shouldn't be this exhausting... #BlackLivesMatter #NoJusticeNoPeace

    "Exiting the 9-5" (w/ Candace Spears)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 26, 2020 41:56


    On this episode, we're talking the exit from 9-5 to full time entrepreneurship. @candacespears Candace Spears, entrepreneur and host of the Ambition, Honey, & Hustle podcast, is sharing her experience, tips, and advice as someone who made the exit.

    "1 Year Later"

    Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2020 27:08


    1 year later.... Reflections, lessons learned, and the future.

    "The Basics of Investing" (w/ DeAngelo Watson)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2020 34:08


    On this episode, we're joined by @ello_theplug DeAngelo Watson, CEO of Financially Fit Blueprint, LLC. as we talk about the basics of investing, the options available to you, as well as what investing can look like during these Covid-19 times.

    "Building Generational Wealth" (w/ Calvin Williams Jr.)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2020 40:33


    On this episode, we’re joined by Calvin Williams Jr., of Freeman Capital, as we talk about building Generational Wealth and Wealth Management. Calvin dropped some really good gems! Be sure to checkout Freemancapital.co for more on financial planning, getting debt free, investing, etc. You can also sign up for a free consultation to get the financial advice you need! https://freemancapital.co/due-to-covid-19-freeman-capital-offers-free-financial-advice-for-new-clients/

    "Career Check" (w/ Latesha Byrd)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 28, 2020 59:39


    On this episode, we are joined by career & business coach Latesha Byrd where we discuss reassessing your career and knowing when to pivot, how to handle unexpected feedback during reviews, the impact COVID-19 has on the job market and what this means for the job seeker.

    "Surviving Social Distancing"

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2020 38:17


    Join us on as we discuss how we're surviving social distancing, maximizing our productivity with this additional time on our hands along with tips and tricks to stay focused during this time

    "The Future of Work" (w/ Tim Salau)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 7, 2020 52:33


    On this episode, we are joined by Tim Salau (bka Mr.Future of Work & CEO of Guide) @timsalau to discuss what the Future of Work means, its implications our professional careers, education system, and impacts COVID-19 has on the Future of Work.

    "Double Consciousness"

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 31, 2020 51:30


    Join us as we talk Double Consciousness and how it affects us in Corporate America, our thoughts on the Trails of Gabriel Fernandez and our updates as we experience social distancing and quarantine life.

    “Pandemic: COVID-19” (w/ Yomi Adeyemi)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 24, 2020 65:12


    On March 11th, the World Health Organization declared COVID-19 (aka novel coronavirus) a Global Pandemic. There have been drastic measures across the globe to combat this virus but doesn't it feel like we aren't getting the right information? On this episode, we are joined by Student Doctor Yomi Adeyemi to talk about all things COVID-19. 

    "We Hear You Black Man" (w/ Jason Phillips)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 17, 2020 37:14


    In the continued spirit of discussing mental health, this episode is focused on the Black Man. We’re joined by Life Coach and Clinical Social worker, Jason Phillips as dive into Mental Health and the Black Man, effective communications, and safe spaces.

    "Lets Talk About It"

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 10, 2020 40:17


    On this traditional episode, we're getting up to speed on the current 2020 Democratic candidates and much more.

    "#MentalHealthMatters" (w/ Melissa Ifill)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 3, 2020 50:43


    On this episode, we're joined by Therapist, Melissa Ifill, as we discuss how Racial Trauma affects Mental Health, Mental Health stigma in the Black Community, and identifying and vetting a therapist.

    "The Black Exit" (w/ Christopher Townsend)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 25, 2020 51:38


    On this episode, we're joined by Black Conservative, Christopher Townsend as we discuss his views as a Black Conservative, his views on the Democratic and Republican parties, BLEXIT, and the state of the Black community.

    "Blackity Black, We Back"

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 18, 2020 31:44


    Highkey Woke Podcast is back! Season 2 is gonna be bigger and better. On this short episode, we want to give you all an update on our lives since we left, the reason for the new intro, and an overview of new merch.

    “Reviews? What Reviews?!” (w/ Lyric Flood)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 29, 2019 32:23


    On this episode, we are joined by seasoned professional and Managing Director, Lyric Flood, as we talk about Performance Reviews and the three major aspects of Performance Reviews; Preparation, Self-Assessment, and Advocacy.

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