In This Skin: A Podcast by Braxton Simpson

To be Young, Black, and poLITical!  Host---Braxton Simpson is joined by the young and poLITical Anthony Kenney--- Executive Vice-Chair of Louisiana Leadership Institute, Communications Specialist for the Louisiana House of Reps, Strategic Communications Masters Candidate at LSU,  Legislative Assistant for Rep. Ted James (Chair of the Louisiana Black Caucus) and of course a graduate of Southern University! 

Host--Braxton Simpson, spends some time chopping it up with Mister Tennessee State University-- Naton Smith Jr., about his journey from a boy to a king, and how his HBCU changed the trajectory of his life. Naton speaks boldly about the importance of investing in someone who thinks that they are invisible-- and how he has dedicated his reign to ensuring everyone is seen and heard. 

Host--Braxton Simpson, spends some time speaking with Miss Black Tennessee International--Bre'Yhana Johnson, about her most recent appearance at the Biden-Harris Inaguration, Civic Engagement, and how her platform has evolved in this time of heightened political and civic awareness. 

It's Valentine's Day! Orrrrr Maybe even Galentine's Day? Or maybe just a day of Self Love & Care! Either way, it goes, today is a day where the world stops to show the ones we love...a little extra LOVE & AFFECTION! Enjoy this episode as we dive into relationships, self-care, and some old-fashioned girl talk. 

Long gone are the days when Black women should be made to feel "grateful" for simply existing in a society that seeks to oppress them. On this episode, Host--Braxton Simpson, chops it up with political guru & advocate--Ammria Carter, as they highlight their reality, and the reality of many Black women living "In This Skin." Tune in to discover the disservice of what an expectation of gratitude misdirected, can do to the Black woman. 

Host, Braxton Simpson, reflects on Martin Luther King Day and speaks to how monumental and personal this year's observance felt.  

Do you know what's happening in Georgia? The biggest election of our lifetimes that is! What happens in Georgia on January 5th has the power to determine what happens all across the country for the next 4 years! Tune in w/ Host, Braxton Simpson & her politically active friends to learn more about this election & even a bit about adversity!

A Black woman from Spelman did not give up at the sight of loss, and helped to get out the vote in a city ran by a Black woman from FAMU. They worked collaboratively to turn Georgia from RED to BLUE & helped a Black woman from Howard become the 1st Black, 1st South Asian, and 1st Woman to serve as the Vice President of the United States of America.

Host, Braxton Simpson, takes a shift this week to talk with Community Organizer & Activist-- Mary-Pat Hector, about the implications surrounding voting, and the importance of this election for individuals living "In This Skin."  The November 3rd Election is just 2 days away, if you have not already, Get Out The Vote!

Host, Braxton Simpson, chops it up with Brand Influencer, HBCU Admin, and former HBCU Queen—Darby Smith to get the tea on how to leverage your platform after college!

Host, Braxton Simpson, sips on a Lavender Latte w/ Aubrey Elise of hit podcast—Coffee, Tea, & Everything Between as they touch on moving forward after relationships !

Host, Braxton Simpson, chops it up for girl time with her best-friend, Alexis McKinney! Alexis is the host of “Love Lex” an up and coming podcast & a Broadcast Journalism Student at The University of Alabama! Tune in with your long time best-friend—we are sure you can relate to our journey!

Host, Braxton Simpson, spends time with activist and journalist--Jailen Leavell ! Jailen Leavell, a native of Louisville, Kentucky, has been on the front lines advocating for change and covering the stories pertaining to the Breonna Taylor case. In this episode, Braxton and Jailen dive into the idea of WALLS having more value than Black lives. 

Host, Braxton Simpson, sits down with her mama, Ronnetta Simpson, to tackle life lessons she has taken from her throughout the years.

On this episode of “In This Skin,” host Braxton Simpson sits down with Leader, Advocate, and Engineer—Kasey Coleman! They dive into black womanhood, time management, leveraging one's network, and so much more.

In this episode, Braxton dives into failure & how to overcome it! “Things don't happen TO you, they happen FOR you !” Regardless, keep moving! Fail Fast & Fail Forward !