Implicitly Awkward

In this episode we have special guest Sade Kammen on to discus her experience at USC's School of Social Work and her work on Skid Row. We talk equity, we talk academia, and we talk about how not everyone in Social Work School should be treating clients… you don't want to miss it!

This episode we talk about the roller coaster that has brought us to 2022! From self care, goal setting, social media, to some pop news. It's good to be back y'all!

This week we have software engineer @obianachebe on to share his experience pursuing a career in Tech, the influence of his identity & culture on his work, and his journey as an entrepreneur! @fitgenieapp

This week we are continuing the conversation on post grad life and discussing “adulting.” We are speaking about getting older, time management, self-care, having a social life, and brainstorming ways to be fiscally responsible!

We are talking bout POST GRAD LIFE

This week we have @tonijhunt on to speak about The Power She Holds and how she coaches women to find peace within themselves away from societal standards and gender roles. Toni Hunt started The Power She Holds in 2018 after going through a personal journey that lifted her self worth and forced her to never look back.

This week we have Bambi Parker on to speak about bringing Native and Indigenous issues to the forefront! Bambi is a descendant of the Moapa Band of Paiutes and lives on the Moapa Band reservation. She is determined to keep fighting the erasure, mistreatment, and genocide of Native American and Indigenous people.

We have Edgar Lopez to guide us through a conversation about higher education. Edgar is a third year Phd student in the Urban Education Program at USC his research includes (1) college access and equity (2) first generation college students and Latina/o/x issues in higher ed (3) faculty student mentoring relationships.

In this episode we have Dez @_qisum on the show to talk about their music and producing, their experience of becoming and transitions, pronouns, therapy, and much more!

This episode we have Baltimore artist score|swayze on to discuss his ventures with social media & the internet, the power of networking, rap, mental health, and much more! You don't want to miss it.

Happy Herstory and Social Work Month Y'all! On this episode we have the phenomenal Carla Garcia on to speak about founding her own organization(Women's Empowerment Circle), the importance of mentorships for young womxn of color, and mental health in the Latinx Community. You don't want to miss it!

In this episode we sit down with Professor Jody Armour of USC Law to discuss access to equity, equity within academia, and follicle fashion as an act of resistance. You don't want to miss it!

This week we have Lawrence K. Rolle on to speak to us about the Covid-19 vaccine. Lawrence is a 5th year student Physician and MBA candidate at USC. He is currently applying to combined internal medicine & pediatrics for residency training upon graduation. He is also a proud advocate for illuminating and eliminating inequities in medicine and beyond! During this episode Lawrence will be sharing his experience with getting the first dose of the Covid-19 vaccine, answering questions, and demystifying the vaccine. You don't want to miss it!

This week we have special guest Tianna Spears on! She has been featured in the New York Times, ABC News, and NPR (just to say a few). Tianna guides us through her journey of radical self love from her personal experiences & blog, to launching her own storytelling platform. We discuss topics such as colorism, being BIPOC women in the workplace, healing through trauma, and much more! You don't want to miss it.

On this episode we have Portland Thomas on to talk about her experience working on the 2020 elections plus her perspective on acting, religion, and politics! Portland is a NY based actor, model, and creator. She is originally from Philly and holds a BFA from NYU Tisch School of the Arts where she studied African American history, post colonialism and decolonization in addition to acting. She is currently co- creating the play ‘Voices from a Pandemic' and is filming the Short film Whitewashed. Portland seeks to create uplifting, divergent, and thought provoking work that showcases dark skinned black women and people of color in complex, fully developed, contemporary characters through the mediums of film, tv and theatre. You don't want to miss it!

This week we have The ConsciousLee on the show! You may have seen one of his many viral videos on TikTok or Instagram addressing topics like systemic oppression, racism, etc. He is a self proclaimed Edutainer on a mission to elevate through education. In this episode we discuss: content creation, social media, business, intersectionality, and much more! You don't want to miss it.

This week we have special guest Andres Garcia! He currently works in the film industry and has been on projects such as HBO's “Hard knocks,” Netflix's “All the Bright Places,” & has worked the last two Super Bowls! Andres gives us some insight on his experience being Latinx and his career in Film & TV. He also leaves us with some great pieces of advice. You don't want to miss it!

This week we have special guest & mental health professional, Agathe de Broucker! She helps lead us through a conversation about trauma, productivity & privilege during a pandemic, and holding complexities! You don't want to miss it.

This weeks episode we take a break from our usual content and play a little game of 20 questions so our listeners get to know us more personally!

This week we are discussing global slavery in the 21st Century, specifically, regarding human trafficking, sex trafficking, the cobalt and cocoa industries. We have a special guest, Lugine Gray, who helps guide the conversation with his experience through his work with human trafficking.

This week we have Special Guest Carlos @glhfcarlos. In this episode we discuss anti blackness, intentionality, the process of “calling someone out,” and how to have courageous conversations. Check out Carlos' podcast called Race to the Finish!

This week we discuss patriotism, nationalism, being American and it's association with whiteness. We ask the question is the Fourth of July canceled?

This week we are honored to have special guest, Andiver Castellanos, to help guide us in a conversation about Machismo & Hypermasculinity within the Latinx, Black and Queer communities. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

This week we are processing all of the fallout that has occurred this past week from protests to looting to curfews and the police. Also discussed is performative activism and we leave you with some resources to continue the work. ✊

Today we have special guest Megan Castillo to guide us in the conversation on activism, community organization, and policy in light of recent police brutality #justiceforgeorgefloyd #allblacklivesmatter

This week we are talking about our experience with COVID-19, social distancing, the inequities of a pandemic, and some tips & tricks to get you by!

This is our first episode. We are two USC Graduate Social Work students. We are creating a space to talk about social, culture, and race issues. Stay tuned for more content! ✌