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Black culture is not a monolith that fits neatly into a narrowly defined box. We are a rich, diverse tapestry of global thoughts, ideas, and perspectives. Sometimes I tap light, sometimes deeper, but the goal of each episode is to make you think and expan

Adrienne C Barr


    • Aug 13, 2023 LATEST EPISODE
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    Growing Forward : Life Learnings from Generations Ahead

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 13, 2023 18:06


    I've had some great conversations lately with amazing women. Real talk conversations about life, about love, about career, about belonging. I've also grown through them. Wisdom is bi-directional. If you are not learning from those around you, you're not growing! This episode is about appreciating wisdom across our generations.

    Work Transitions: How Easy is Your Sunday Morning?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 8, 2022 22:08


    Looking for your next role? Don't forget to take care of yourself as you find endless summer in your journey forward...

    "Honk for Jesus" and Let the Church Say Amen!

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 4, 2022 19:09


    "Honk for Jesus" is a very, very dark comedy about toxic religion and a disturbing and likely triggering subject matter plaguing far too many churches. It gets it right on every single level. And that seems to be upsetting some of the blessed and highly favored in the pews. They'll be alright. Honk for Jesus isn't about the Black church(alone). It's equal opportunity across ALL races, denominations and pulpits.

    Will and Chris, or What's the Oscars Got to Do With Me?

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 12, 2022 23:23


    A slightly different take as we all move forward.

    Persevere: The Indomitable Grace and Brilliance of Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 26, 2022 35:56


    What a week in American history. Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson put on a legal clinic with a side of manners and grace.

    Crime victims: When did they become politically incorrect?

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 12, 2022 19:21


    Think about it: When was the last time your pastor, your legislative representative or even your local DA openly advocated for victims of crime? Does Criminal Justice Reform need a wake up call?

    Cinematic Quick Fix: Do NOT Miss HBO's 2021 Short Film Finalists

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 7, 2022 12:50


    It is a rare thing these days to find content that is well written, well edited and well directed. These short films give you all of that and more.

    Janet's documentary: Appreciating the woman and the artist

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 30, 2022 31:20


    Here are my favorite moments from Janet Jackson's documentary.

    Where You Are Is Not Who You Are: Outtakes from Ursula Burns' phenomenal memoir

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 29, 2021 28:00


    If you haven't had a chance to check out former Xerox CEO Ursula Burns' memoir, you're missing one of the best books of the year! I'll tell you what really stood out for me in this episode.

    Year-End Binging: Whatcha Watching?

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 29, 2021 20:20


    This is such a wonderful time to recharge with some of the best movies and documentaries available. What you watching? Here are my top five!

    Light Play x 3: Weekend Binge with Maid(Netflix), Monogamy(Amazon), and Twenties(BET)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 7, 2021 27:08


    Looking for something great to watch this weekend? Look no further than the relatable perspectives of these 3 shows. Excellent writing and storytelling about navigating complex relationships in this thing called Life!

    An American Tragedy: The Collective Trauma of Sept 11th

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 11, 2021 26:04


    Personal reflections on one of the darkest days in our country's modern history. We will always be in the state of healing, never quite complete again.

    Because It's Love: 8 Vibes on Netflix's "Really Love"

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 31, 2021 20:15


    "Really Love" is the sweet, throwback love story that deserves our attention.

    Modern Language: The Semantics of Truth

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 22, 2021 13:42


    Is her truth the truth? Or is her truth subjective? Can there be alternative truth like alternative facts? Let's talk about it!

    Covid-19 Vaccine Hesitance in Healthcare professionals

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 25, 2021 34:03


    This one has really been weighing heavily on me lately as we see the Delta variant becoming more pervasive. That is deeply concerning for me. What's even more concerning is the hesitance and even resistance in many Healthcare professionals themselves to be vaccinated. This is something that is not getting much coverage in mainstream media, but it needs to be highlighted. Every Healthcare system needs to mandate vaccination for Health Care professionals who have any contact with patients for the safety of the public and other providers. Quite frankly, I'm surprised that the requirement wasn't in place as soon as the vaccines became available. But here we are, several months later and there's no such requirement in most of the country. That's NOT fake news. Sources are cited in this podcast.

    Let's Talk About Sex/Life!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 18, 2021 22:05


    Whether you liked it or not, Netflix's Sex/Life is definitely interesting! But there are also interesting parallels with another hit show Sarah Shahi starred in, The L Word. This episode compares the two.

    Friends and Family hiring: Does it help or hurt DEI efforts?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 11, 2021 12:43


    Friends and family hiring is sacred in many industries including Tech. While it definitely has its benefits, does it help to diversify orgs, or perpetuate inequity?

    The N-Word: Does It Have a Place in Diversity Training Programs?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 25, 2021 21:46


    There are 2 camps in Black America when it comes to the N-word: One embraces it, while the other tries to leave it in America's hateful past. Is it ever okay to normalize its use?

    Self-Care in the Midst of the Madness

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 11, 2021 21:02


    Let's face it. We are in the midst of a perfect storm of complete madness. Psychological safety has taken on a whole new meaning. It is essential for us to keep it together! Let's chat!

    Charitable Giving Tips for All Year Long

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 2021 14:40


    Whether you were making last minute donations for 2020 or you're starting off 2021 with charitable donations, this episode includes a few tips for responsible giving to help ensure that your funds are getting to the people and causes you intend to support.

    365 Days of Affirming Others

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 2021 15:03


    The challenges of the under- and unemployed didn't magically go away with the holidays or the ringing in of 2021. The fact is, they likely got much worse. As we go forward this year, let's challenge ourselves to continually affirm the talents and humanity of others - even more so than we do for ourselves.

    2021: A VERY Different NYE

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 2021 12:50


    No Caribbean beaches. No champagne. No celebrations. Just lots of humility, gratitude and prayer.

    For the Love of "Sylvie's Love"

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 28, 2020 17:17


    Amazon Prime really hit the mark with this beautiful love story filled with so much rich subtext worth some discussion. It may be a lush, powerful love story about a Black couple but their love is truly universal.

    That's What Friends Are For: Still Giving My Best Friend His Flowers

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 14, 2020 20:25


    This episode is a tribute to my best friend who passed away two years ago this week. It's a celebration of our friendship and a reminder to genuinely remember the good times for anyone who's struggling with loss through this holiday season.

    Beautiful Black Skin - Taking Good Care of It

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 14, 2020 15:37


    This episode about my skin which hasn't seen foundation makeup in over 25 years. I often get complimented on my skin so this episode is all about The Break-Up and how others can move toward a "less is more" lifestyle.

    Being Your Parents' Healthcare Advocate

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 15, 2020 27:27


    It is a privilege in the circle of life to be able to help our parents and guardians navigate the healthcare system which can sometimes be as challenging for them as it is for us. This episode provides some tips and lessons learned.

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    Voting on Nov 3rd is NOT optional. Neither is Civic Engagement on Nov 4th.

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 29, 2020 17:56


    Sitting this election out is NOT an option! Whether you vote affirmatively or by default, you are making a choice in this election that will have a long-term impact and very real consequences on your life. That's what this episode is all about. Vote, AND get involved.

    On Pomegranates, Persephone and the Pain of Grief

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 23, 2020 16:55


    Grief is part of the circle of life. The pain can be overwhelming but we can survive and thrive through it. My love of Greek mythology mixed with my religion soothe my soul.

    College to Corporate: Yes, Wells Fargo - We're Ready!

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 6, 2020 17:08


    I love a challenge! Rather than critiquing the comment, this episode explores proactively proving it wrong for today's college students particularly Black students.

    About Gratitude

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 20, 2020 26:32


    This episode is about finding gratitude in 2020. Let's face it, it's hard to find things to be thankful for this year. But, it's possible!

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