Interrupting Racism

Happy 1 year anniversary to Interrupting Racism Podcast!! If you have listened one of the many episodes of this show, you know that the segment, What Does Interrupting Racism Mean To You is one of my faves. People are always happy to answer and I have never gotten the same response. This episode is the epitome of that question as I look back on all of my guests' response. Because we've hit so many topics I thought it would be nice to hear the many ways in which we can continue to disrupt the status quo by Interrupting Racism everywhere we go. Please tune in for a Season 1 recap of what it means to Interrupt Racism! Huge thank you to every person who has graced this show with their presence (in order of episode appearance). Thank you to: Ellie, Lorice, Taylor, Bernetta, Kat S., Gertrude, Eghosa, Taniqua, Ricky, Alexa, Rodney, Melanie, Jas, Kat G., Tosin, Cynthia, Denise, Nate, Alana J, Colleen & Emily Rose!! The 21 of you have helped to make this season all that it was! Recommendation of the Week Alexandria suggests - advice- Catch up on the episodes you missed of Interrupting Racism!! I know time flies and its hard to keep up but now is the time to binge listen to all the episodes as we prepare for Season 2 of the show! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/interruptingracismpodcast/support

It's the moment you've been waiting for, another podcast crossover! This time I linked up with Colleen and Emily Rose who co-host the You Sound Like A Girl Podcast. I worked with both of these talented and amazing women in the theatrical piece for this project of You Sound Like A Girl. They both have a theater background and are using their art as activism making a platform to explore and uplift all women's and femme's voices. Recommendation of the Week This week's recommendation comes in conjunction with You Sound Like A Girl Podcast's segment about centering women and femme's voices. Colleen chose to lift the voice and work of Imani Barabarin who created crutchesandspice.com speaks to the intersections of race, gender and disability. Emily Rose chose to lift Sabrina Strings and the book, Fearing the Black Body: The Racial Origins of Fat Phobia Alexandria chose to lift Ava DuVernay and work that combines art and activism as a way to bring awareness to social injustices that plague Black and Brown communities Support this podcast! Check out the website www.InterruptingRacismPodcast.com/support-this-podcast Please be sure to subscribe/follow this podcast on your streaming service so that you are always first to know when new episodes arrive! You can follow Interrupting Racism Podcast on Instagram with the handle @interruptingracismpodcast on Twitter @IntruptinRacism on the Facebook page Interrupting Racism Podcast, on Tik Tok @InterruptingRacismPod or email at interruptingracismpodcast@gmail.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/interruptingracismpodcast/support

The effects of burnout are real. I have been dealing with a lifelong struggle in a cycle of perfectionism and burnout. Over the last few months I have been recovering from my most recent burnout as I overworked myself trying to complete this first season. Does this sound relatable? I know I'm not the only one who lives like this. In this episode I mentioned two sources; the first is a YouTube video by Dr. Tracey Marks, Pathological Perfectionism Explained! What it Means and How to Cope & an article by Amy Morin via Forbes, 9 Signs You're A Perfectionist (And That's Not A Good Thing) Support this podcast! Check out the website www.InterruptingRacismPodcast.com/support-this-podcast Please be sure to subscribe/follow this podcast on your streaming service so that you are always first to know when new episodes arrive! You can follow Interrupting Racism Podcast on Instagram with the handle @interruptingracismpodcast on Twitter @IntruptinRacism on the Facebook page Interrupting Racism Podcast, on Tik Tok @InterruptingRacismPod or email at interruptingracismpodcast@gmail.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/interruptingracismpodcast/support

In this episode I got a chance to catch up with a fellow Jane-of-all-trades, Alana J. She is an actress, comedienne, writer amongst other things. She is co-creator, director and executive producer of the BET Digital Series, Two Grown. We sat down to catch up post the height of the pandemic and all that it brought. As creatives, we are thinking about how it affected our lives and the future of our work. Its always a good time catching up with like-minded folks and this was no exception! Recommendation of the Week Alana suggests - movie - Blindspotting - It stars Daveed Diggs, Rafael Casal and Janina Gavankar. It reflects on current events including police brutality and racial dynamics. Alexandria suggests - book - Heavy: An American Memoir by Kiese Laymon. This book is a look back on the author's life and includes the struggles he came across and overcame. Support this podcast! Check out the NEW www.InterruptingRacismPodcast.com/support-this-podcast Please be sure to subscribe/follow this podcast on your streaming service so that you are always first to know when new episodes arrive! You can follow Interrupting Racism Podcast on Instagram with the handle @interruptingracismpodcast on Twitter @IntruptinRacism on the Facebook page Interrupting Racism Podcast, on Tik Tok @InterruptingRacismPod or email at interruptingracismpodcast@gmail.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/interruptingracismpodcast/support

I'm back! Did you miss me? The month of May was full of episodes and I released them all while traveling about, I was exhausted! I took a much needed break from it all and I'm back to close the loop on our healing conversations. Tune in for an original poem and some other information about season 1 of Interrupting Racism Podcast! Recommendation of the Week Alexandria suggests - advice - Follow @PullForThePeople on Instagram, this is series created by Alexandria & TJ where every Sunday, Wednesday and Friday they go LIVE to pull affirmation and oracle cards to deliver positive messages and advice. Also, get yourself an affirmation cards deck and create this positive ritual for yourself and your daily routine. Support this podcast! Check out the NEW www.InterruptingRacismPodcast.com/support-this-podcast Please be sure to subscribe/follow this podcast on your streaming service so that you are always first to know when new episodes arrive! You can follow Interrupting Racism Podcast on Instagram with the handle @interruptingracismpodcast on Twitter @IntruptinRacism on the Facebook page Interrupting Racism Podcast, on Tik Tok @InterruptingRacismPod or email at interruptingracismpodcast@gmail.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/interruptingracismpodcast/support

The mental health conversation continues! Today we are joined by Nathaniel "Nate" Turner, MFT (Marriage and Family Therapist) who is a functional family therapist. You can follow Nathaniel on IG @_NateCultivates. In this episode, Nate and I touch a number of topics but a common thread is that of how his spirituality, faith and his mental health journey came together. This conversation was fun and real AF. If you grew up in the church and are estranged for whatever reason you may want to tune in to this relatable conversation. Maybe you are trying to find your way back to your relationship with your God or other entity, either way, I found Nate's story relatable and I hope you do as well. Please join us for the conversation. **CONTENT WARNING** Please note there may be mention or discussion of broken families, at risk youth, separation from Church/religion/Christ/Christianity. Recommendation of the Week Nate suggests - videos - The Gift and Power of Emotional Courage (TED Talk) by Susan David and Please Give 30 Minutes to Learn What The Bible, Jesus and Christianity Are All About by Tim Mackie Support this podcast! Check out the NEW www.InterruptingRacismPodcast.com/support-this-podcast Please be sure to subscribe/follow this podcast on your streaming service so that you are always first to know when new episodes arrive! You can follow Interrupting Racism Podcast on Instagram with the handle @interruptingracismpodcast on Twitter @IntruptinRacism on the Facebook page Interrupting Racism Podcast, on Tik Tok @InterruptingRacismPod or email at interruptingracismpodcast@gmail.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/interruptingracismpodcast/support

The mental health conversation continues! Today we are joined by Denis Osorto, LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) and Reiki Master. You can follow Denise on IG @ReikiwithDenise, she's also a co-founder of The Bad Witch Coven on IG @TheBadWitchCoven you can check out their website www.TheBadWitchCoven.com. There is so much to get to know about Denise! In this episode, we are talking about some approaches to therapy, anxiety and stress as well as holistic ways to cope with mental health issues by way of Reiki, mindfulness and stretching. Join us for the fun and candid conversation around all of the above. **CONTENT WARNING** Please note the mention or discussion of anxiety, various traumas including PTSD, from poverty, molestation and rape will be in this episode. Recommendation of the Week Denise suggests - book - The Body Keeps The Score by Bessel Van der Kolk; Trauma and Recovery by Judith Herman; The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho Support this podcast! Check out the NEW www.InterruptingRacismPodcast.com/support-this-podcast Please be sure to subscribe/follow this podcast on your streaming service so that you are always first to know when new episodes arrive! You can follow Interrupting Racism Podcast on Instagram with the handle @interruptingracismpodcast on Twitter @IntruptinRacism on the Facebook page Interrupting Racism Podcast, on Tik Tok @InterruptingRacismPod or email at interruptingracismpodcast@gmail.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/interruptingracismpodcast/support

The mental health conversation continues! Today we are joined by Oluwatosin "Tosin" Akindele, LMSW (Licsensed Master's Social Worker) on IG: @therapy4usbyus. You can find Tosin on various websites such as therapistsforblackmales.com, menhealing.org and therapyforblackmen.org which can all be great resources for men of color to find a therapist to work with. In this episode, Tosin and I are talking about the healing of men of color with a strong focus on Black men and some of the societal barriers they face when it comes to seeking mental health care. One of the topics in particular is that of male survivors of sexual trauma which is not address enough in our society. Statistically, 1 in 7 males/boys/men have been molested in their lifetime yet we do not often see conversation around this issue. Trauma shows up differently in everyone but in a society where hyper-masculinity is prevalent, this conversation is quite taboo. Please join us for our conversation as we move through various topics. Again, its candid, conversational and real AF. Within the episode, Tosin mentions the Weekend of Recovery retreat offered to male survivors of sexual assault. It is a private weekend led by a team of facilitators, including Tosin.  **CONTENT WARNING**  Please note that the discussion of sexual trauma, PTSD, poverty and racial traumas come up in this episode. Recommendation of the Week Tosin suggests -  Support this podcast! Check out the NEW www.InterruptingRacismPodcast.com/support-this-podcast Please be sure to subscribe/follow this podcast on your streaming service so that you are always first to know when new episodes arrive! You can follow Interrupting Racism Podcast on Instagram with the handle @interruptingracismpodcast on Twitter @IntruptinRacism on the Facebook page Interrupting Racism Podcast, on Tik Tok @InterruptingRacismPod or email at interruptingracismpodcast@gmail.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/interruptingracismpodcast/support

The mental health conversation continues! Today we are joined by Cynthia Branch, LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker), mindset and emotional healer. You can find out more about Cynthia's work on her website www.TherapywithCynthia.com Cynthia offers a FREE e-book for people who join her mailing list, its 10 pages long teaching ways to "Beat the Blues Like A Boss"!. She also created a guided journal for you to purchase and use for your mental and emotional healing. You can follow Cynthia on IG @TherapywithCynthia and on Twitter @CynthiaBranchNY In today's episode we are talking about a lot of things but one of those things is the "Mother Wound", what that means and how it can show up. Cynthia joins me for a candid and vulnerable conversation about how we both have handled our mother wounding and other struggles. Cynthia offers great advice on a number of topics and is just an all around good conversationalist. Please enjoy! **CONTENT WARNING** Please note there is mention or discussion of substance abuse, abortion, coping with the passing of loved ones and of course strained relationships with caregivers; particularly mothers. Recommendation of the Week Cynthia suggests - books - A Happy Pocket Full of Money by David Cameron Gikandi; The Untethered Soul by Michael A. Singer; Stamped From the Beginning by Dr. Ibram X. Kendi Support this podcast! Check out the NEW www.InterruptingRacismPodcast.com/support-this-podcast Please be sure to subscribe/follow this podcast on your streaming service so that you are always first to know when new episodes arrive! You can follow Interrupting Racism Podcast on Instagram with the handle @interruptingracismpodcast on Twitter @IntruptinRacism on the Facebook page Interrupting Racism Podcast, on Tik Tok @InterruptingRacismPod or email at interruptingracismpodcast@gmail.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/interruptingracismpodcast/support

We're continuing our conversation around mental health in the Black and Brown community! Today we are joined by our first LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker), Katiuscia Gray, LSCW-R, CYT (Certified Yoga Therapist). You can find out more about Katiuscia's work on her website www.mindmovementcounseling.com. You can also follow her work on IG @MindMeetsMovementHS and on her Facebook Mind Meets Movement Counseling Services. Kat has also made a FREE e-book available for everyone who joins her mailing list! Its 3 pages and talks about the mind & body and offers some strategies for coping and healing. In this episode we are talking about the weight and the effects of family secrets and trauma, how we carry it in our way of thinking, living and in our bodies! Our conversation is vulnerable and candid, be warned we are not holding our tongues in this one. **CONTENT WARNING** Please note that the mention and discussion of anxiety, depression, sexual trauma and other forms of trauma take place in this episode. Recommendation of the Week Katiuscia suggests - book - The Body Keeps The Score by Bessel Van der Kolk it is all about the mind and body connection. Support this podcast! Check out the NEW www.InterruptingRacismPodcast.com/support-this-podcast Please be sure to subscribe/follow this podcast on your streaming service so that you are always first to know when new episodes arrive! You can follow Interrupting Racism Podcast on Instagram with the handle @interruptingracismpodcast on Twitter @IntruptinRacism on the Facebook page Interrupting Racism Podcast, on Tik Tok @InterruptingRacismPod or email at interruptingracismpodcast@gmail.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/interruptingracismpodcast/support

In this episode, we're kickstarting the Take Care Mental Health Miniseries with stories from me. I'm getting a little vulnerable and talking about my journey to therapy. Black people, and other people of color seek therapy too; don't let anyone convince otherwise! Join me for a candid conversation about my experiences and some stats about mental health in the U.S. I'm not diving too deep into the statistics but I wanted to lay out some numbers for you all. Thank you for joining me on this journey, I hope you enjoy this and all of the episodes to come in this mental health miniseries. Recommendation of the Week Alexandria suggests - advice - Do your research and start seeking the help you require! If you have been thinking about getting a therapist it is time to go and do so. And if you are not yet ready to go that route, try getting in touch with your emotions by journaling each day and writing what's going on around you and in your head. Support this podcast! Check out the NEW www.InterruptingRacismPodcast.com/support-this-podcast Please be sure to subscribe/follow this podcast on your streaming service so that you are always first to know when new episodes arrive! You can follow Interrupting Racism Podcast on Instagram with the handle @interruptingracismpodcast on Twitter @IntruptinRacism on the Facebook page Interrupting Racism Podcast, on Tik Tok @InterruptingRacismPod or email at interruptingracismpodcast@gmail.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/interruptingracismpodcast/support

May is Mental Health Awareness Month and all month long we are normalizing and destigmatizing mental health issues, therapy and holistic care. The sad truth is that mental health is just not taken as seriously as it should be. As a member of the Black community, I am all too familiar with the ways in which these issues get written off, dismissed or simply not believed. My aim is to interrupt the notion of "just get over it". We need to be addressing the issues that affect us and working through them to become stronger, more whole individuals able to better navigate this world. Join me for a month long adventure with 5 mental health professionals as we dive into mental health. Support this podcast! Check out the NEW www.InterruptingRacismPodcast.com Please be sure to subscribe/follow this podcast on your streaming service so that you are always first to know when new episodes arrive! You can follow Interrupting Racism Podcast on Instagram with the handle @interruptingracismpodcast on Twitter @IntruptinRacism or email at interruptingracismpodcast@gmail.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/interruptingracismpodcast/support

In this episode we are closing out our A Leap of Faith conversation and miniseries! This is a 2 in one episode as I talk about getting centered and recapping the steps you may need to take the leap! Thank you for tuning into the first miniseries of Interrupting Racism Podcast and look out for the next one dropping May 2nd! Recommendations of the Week Alexandria suggests - advice - Figure out the thing(s) that bring(s) you back to center and create a work, grind, inspiration or other playlist that gets you going in order to get things done! Support this podcast! Check out the NEW www.InterruptingRacismPodcast.com Please be sure to subscribe/follow this podcast on your streaming service so that you are always first to know when new episodes arrive! You can follow Interrupting Racism Podcast on Instagram with the handle @interruptingracismpodcast on Twitter @IntruptinRacism or email at interruptingracismpodcast@gmail.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/interruptingracismpodcast/support

In today's episode, I have again invited my best friend Taaniqua IG: @MissT_213, to talk about finances! Taniqua is a recent graduate with a degree in Accounting and a long time budgeter and financially savvy person who continues on her financial freedom journey. In this conversation we speak about our own relationships with money and how they have evolved over the years, advice to those who want to whip their money into shape and more. Join us for this fun but informative conversation amongst friends. And hit us up in the DMs with any questions you may have so that we may follow up on another episode. Recommendations of the Week Taniqua's suggestion - book - Suzie Orman's The Road To Wealth Alexandria's suggestion - book + advice - Dave Ramsey's The Total Money Makeover & find one or a few people's resources about obtaining and maintaining wealth and find what works and resonates for you and your personal goals. Support this podcast! Check out the NEW www.InterruptingRacismPodcast.com Please be sure to subscribe/follow this podcast on your streaming service so that you are always first to know when new episodes arrive! You can follow Interrupting Racism Podcast on Instagram with the handle @interruptingracismpodcast on Twitter @IntruptinRacism or email at interruptingracismpodcast@gmail.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/interruptingracismpodcast/support

The A Leap of Faith miniseries continues! In today's episode, we are linking up with Jas Tot (IG: @Jas.Tot, skate page @TotLocknDropIt, crochet page @Stitched.Philly, food page @tastes.with.tot ) who is a photographer, painter, rollersk8r, crochet creator and foodie! We are talking about what its like to make a living off of your talents and live a life you cultivate and create for yourself outside of "traditional" norms of what it means to be successful and financially stable. Jas talks about her journey into being a full-time creative and we both speak about the barriers placed in front of us, the naysayers, the grind and the joys of being a creative person and stepping into your purpose. Recommendation of the Week Alexandria's suggestion - Book - My Voice: A Memoir by Angie Martinez Jas' suggestion - Book - The 4 Agreements by Don Miguel Ruiz Support this podcast! Check out the NEW www.InterruptingRacismPodcast.com Please be sure to subscribe/follow this podcast on your streaming service so that you are always first to know when new episodes arrive! You can follow Interrupting Racism Podcast on Instagram with the handle @interruptingracismpodcast on Twitter @IntruptinRacism or email at interruptingracismpodcast@gmail.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/interruptingracismpodcast/support

Welcome to the 3rd episode of the A Leap of Faith miniseries! In Today's episode, we're talking about getting organized! I'm explaining several organization tools and methods that work for me. The goal is to get the various parts of our life in order so that we may continue leveling up and preparing ourselves to really take the Leap of Faith towards our dreams. Support this podcast! Check out the NEW www.InterruptingRacismPodcast.com Please be sure to subscribe/follow this podcast on your streaming service so that you are always first to know when new episodes arrive! You can follow Interrupting Racism Podcast on Instagram with the handle @interruptingracismpodcast on Twitter @IntruptinRacism or email at interruptingracismpodcast@gmail.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/interruptingracismpodcast/support

In today's episode we're joined by Laney of Laney Belle Inc., a Talent Strategy Consultant, talking about work/life integration (#worklifeintegration), prioritizing yourself, health & wealth, your family and becoming a leader in your career. We're talking about all the things! Come through and join us for the conversation. Feel free to hit us up on social media with responses we'd love to hear what you think. You can find Laney on IG: @LaneyBelleInc and on her website www.LaneyBelleInc.com Laney mentions her use of Planoly for social media content creation and posting. She's got me into it as well, you should check it out! Recommendations of the Week Laney suggests - Video - The Director's Room conversation from Avengers Endgame. This may be a movie exclusive, I haven't found it on YouTube yet. This conversation was heavy on leadership and collaboration vibes and was very inspiring. Support this podcast! Check out the NEW www.InterruptingRacismPodcast.com Please be sure to subscribe/follow this podcast on your streaming service so that you are always first to know when new episodes arrive! You can follow Interrupting Racism Podcast on Instagram with the handle @interruptingracismpodcast on Twitter @IntruptinRacism or email at interruptingracismpodcast@gmail.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/interruptingracismpodcast/support

If you've ever had a dream or simply an idea for yourself that you have possibly tried and failed at, maybe you have convinced yourself it was impossible before you ever even started; this miniseries is for you! Over the next several weeks, I am releasing mini episodes related to following your heart, pursuing your dreams and preparing yourself to do so. In order to see results you've never seen, you've gotta do things you've never done. Its time to take A Leap of Faith! Today we're going to start with where to place your bets---on yourself! You're Your Best Bet is a glimpse at some of my experiences, times where I have conformed to "traditional" work but my creative pursuits have always pulled me back. I hope you join me on this journey and that you too decide to take A Leap of Faith. Recommendations of the Week Alexandria's suggestions - Advice - First, get to making some lists about your goals, what is standing in the way of those goals and how to get around those obstacles. Second, listen to your intuition and the signs around you. Are you ignoring what you're being called to because it seems unconventional or out of reach? What is the universe, or God or spirit trying to tell you? Listen harder. Support this podcast! Check out the NEW www.InterruptingRacismPodcast.com Please be sure to subscribe/follow this podcast on your streaming service so that you are always first to know when new episodes arrive! You can follow Interrupting Racism Podcast on Instagram with the handle @interruptingracismpodcast on Twitter @IntruptinRacism or email at interruptingracismpodcast@gmail.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/interruptingracismpodcast/support

If you've ever had a dream or simply an idea for yourself that you may have tried and failed at, or maybe you convinced yourself it was impossible before you ever even started; this miniseries is for you! It can be extremely difficult to move from dreaming of a new life to making it a reality. Everything in society teaches us to "play it safe", and for good reason. You shouldn't just up and quit your job with no real vision for how to pay bills and keep a roof over your head. But you should however create a plan for such a transition. Over the next several weeks, I am releasing episodes related to following your heart, pursuing your dreams and preparing yourself to do so. In order to see results you've never seen, you've gotta do things you've never done. Its time to take A Leap of Faith! Join me for the first of many miniseries! Support this podcast! Check out the NEW www.InterruptingRacismPodcast.com Please be sure to subscribe/follow this podcast on your streaming service so that you are always first to know when new episodes arrive! You can follow Interrupting Racism Podcast on Instagram with the handle @interruptingracismpodcast on Twitter @IntruptinRacism or email at interruptingracismpodcast@gmail.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/interruptingracismpodcast/support

I have been in "the working world" for quite some time. Along the way, I've come to understand the way "professionalism" is perceived and used for better or for worse. In this episode, I got together with my friend Ellie to talk about this, the unwritten and unspoken rules we come across in the workplace and why I personally am no longer invested in this way of life. At its core, professionalism is based in whiteness--white ideals about what is considered "proper", "respectable", "acceptable" and so on. The way we are expected to dress, wear our hair, color our nails, speak, interact with others--all of this is influenced by rules set forth by white, cis people, mostly men who created these standards. Join us for our conversation and hit me up on social media or email if it resonates with you. Recommendations of the Week Ellie's suggestion - Advice - Set yourself up to be in a better position to elevate your title and pay at work by taking note of the various ways you bring value to your company. They won't know what you do unless you tell them! Alexandria's suggestion - Advice - Start or get back into a hobby of yours. This will help you break up the mundane of your everyday and have something to look forward to. Support this podcast! Check out the NEW www.InterruptingRacismPodcast.com Please be sure to subscribe/follow this podcast on your streaming service so that you are always first to know when new episodes arrive! You can follow Interrupting Racism Podcast on Instagram with the handle @interruptingracismpodcast on Twitter @IntruptinRacism or email at interruptingracismpodcast@gmail.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/interruptingracismpodcast/support

In this episode we are talking about the anticipated sequel Coming 2 America. Join me and Ellie for our takes on what we felt the movie had to offer. Much respect goes out to this project that created over 6,000 jobs during the production of this film which to me is yet another reminder of how many people it takes to create and how many job options and opportunities their are within this industry. Spoiler alert! We go into detail about the film so don't listen if you intend to watch. Support this podcast! Check out the NEW www.InterruptingRacismPodcast.com Please be sure to subscribe/follow this podcast on your streaming service so that you are always first to know when new episodes arrive! You can follow Interrupting Racism Podcast on Instagram with the handle @interruptingracismpodcast on Twitter @IntruptinRacism or email at interruptingracismpodcast@gmail.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/interruptingracismpodcast/support

In this episode, me and my guest Rodney, Creator and Host of Welcome To AR House chopped it up for a crossover show to post on both of our respective podcasts! I'm so excited to have been able to sit down with another childhood friend to talk about our feelings, the struggle of understanding and being allowed to explore your emotions while growing up in many Black homes and neighborhoods, relationships and more. Rodney is the first guy I've brought to the show, I'm excited for you all to hear his perspective on things. Please join us for this crossover event as we continue to Interrupt Racism! Be sure to check out Rodney's show when you get a chance. Recommendations of the Week: Rodney's suggestion - Book - The 48 Laws of Power by Robert Greene Alexandria's suggestion - Book - The Last Black Unicorn by Tiffany Haddish Support this podcast! Check out the NEW www.InterruptingRacismPodcast.com Please be sure to subscribe/follow this podcast on your streaming service so that you are always first to know when new episodes arrive! You can follow Interrupting Racism Podcast on Instagram with the handle @interruptingracismpodcast on Twitter @IntruptinRacism or email at interruptingracismpodcast@gmail.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/interruptingracismpodcast/support

In this episode I've invited two of my fellow performing arts friends, Alexa and Ricky to chat with me about All Things Bridgerton! Have you watched the new Netflix series? If you haven't I wouldn't dare listen to this episode until you've finished HUGE spoiler alert! We're talking about the plot, the set, actors, characters---All Things Bridgerton. We're also talking about what its like to be actors, how the industry needs to start making bigger strides towards true diversity and equity and so many things in between. This was a very fruitful conversation, I hope you enjoy listening as much as we enjoyed recording. **Content Warning** we're talking about consent or the lack thereof in an infamous scene within the show Recommendations of the Week Alexa's suggestion -Books - Any Jasmine Guillory book & Year of Yes: How To Dance it Out, Stand in the Sun and Be Your Own Person by Shonda Rhimes Alexandria's suggestion - Songs - The Bridgerton official playlist, specifically: "thank u, next", "Girls Like You" and "In My Blood" classically covered by Vitamin String Quartet Ricky's suggestion - Book- The Namesake by Jhumpa Lahiri Support this podcast! Check out the NEW www.InterruptingRacismPodcast.com Please be sure to subscribe/follow this podcast on your streaming service so that you are always first to know when new episodes arrive! You can follow Interrupting Racism Podcast on Instagram with the handle @interruptingracismpodcast on Twitter @IntruptinRacism or email at interruptingracismpodcast@gmail.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/interruptingracismpodcast/support

Its Black Futures Month and I am celebrating by dropping additional episodes! In this episode we are talking about anti-blackness, how it shows up in all aspects of our lives, some anecdotes of some of my experiences, and ways we can check in with ourselves about our participation in anti-black thought. **Content/Trigger warning** In remembrance of the Black, Latinx, Trans and or Non-Binary folks whose lives have been stolen in recent times, I name "say their names". You can skip to the 4:00 minute mark to pass this portion if you feel it necessary. Information for these people was pulled from an interactive Aljazeera post Know Their Names, from Them.us a community platform where they address a range of topics "through the lens of today's LGBTQ community and from Out.com a "Gay and lesbian perspectives on style, entertainment, travel, fashion, arts, politics, culture, music, film, celebrities and the world at large". Sites Mentioned Formal definitions of Anti-Blackness by Urban Dictionary and Merriam-Webster You can view the real size of the continent of Africa at TheTrueSize.com The Am I Anti-Black Checklist via @CafeConAzucarShop on Instagram Quotes from Dr. Tamura Lomax author and professor of African Studies at Michigan State University and Nikita Haynie author, educator and assistant editor of The Pedestal Project were used in this episode via the article, From Gorilla Glue to 'The Bachelor': Why is it so hard to give Black women grace? by Kamilah Newton Recommendation of the Week Alexandria's suggestion - advice- Create your 5-year plan, be specific, and begin to manifest what you want out of life. Support this podcast! Check out the NEW www.InterruptingRacismPodcast.com Please be sure to subscribe/follow this podcast on your streaming service so that you are always first to know when new episodes arrive! You can follow Interrupting Racism Podcast on Instagram with the handle @interruptingracismpodcast on Twitter @IntruptinRacism or email at interruptingracismpodcast@gmail.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/interruptingracismpodcast/support

Issa movie review! I hope you've had a chance to watch Netflix's Malcolm & Marie. If not, you may want to go and watch before you listen to this episode unless you love spoilers. I'm giving my 2 cents about the film, the actors, characters, relationships and more. Later in the show, Taniqua will join to continue the conversation about relationships, vulnerability, boundaries, codependency, Black love, how society sees Black art--and we're getting personal. Tune in! Black business mention of TasteofGrace.com by @Chef_Chrissy (Instagram) who is an Atlanta based personal chef/caterer. Support this podcast! Check out the NEW www.InterruptingRacismPodcast.com Please be sure to subscribe/follow this podcast on your streaming service so that you are always first to know when new episodes arrive! You can follow Interrupting Racism Podcast on Instagram with the handle @interruptingracismpodcast on Twitter @IntruptinRacism or email at interruptingracismpodcast@gmail.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/interruptingracismpodcast/support

In this episode, I've brought another two of my fave Black women together to chat with me about the virtual high school they founded, Making Us Matter. This school is very important to me because I believe in the mission and I am an educator with the program! Within this episode we are speaking about the school they started, what is taught, the importance of Black educators, breaking the stigma about therapy in the Black community, reprioritizing Black knowledge, beauty standards and much more! Recommendations of the Week: Eghosa's suggestions - book - Parable Of The Sower by Octavia E. Butler; documentary - The Black Power Mixtapes; movie - The Forty-Year-Old Version (you won't hear these in the audio due to tech issues. Gertrude's suggestions - advice- Seek therapy and heal your traumas. If you are Black, do your best to find a Black therapist who understands your position in this world. Eghosa mentions Foresight Therapy as an affordable option to seek a therapist if you don't already have one. Alexandria's suggestion - Celebrate Black History month by thanking a Black educator or influential person in your life for their contributions to your success. Words are powerful but only if they are heard. If you would like to support Making Us Matter or even become an educator, check out their website www.MakingUsMatter.com where you will find lots more information. Also, follow @MakingUsMatter on all the socials! Support this podcast! Do you like what you hear? Consider becoming a listener supporter a one of 3 supporter levels so that I may continue to bring you fun and informative episodes, invite new guests and increase the quality of this podcast https://anchor.fm/alexandria-j-smalls/support Please be sure to subscribe/follow this podcast on your streaming service so that you are always first to know when new episodes arrive! You can follow Interrupting Racism Podcast on Instagram with the handle @interruptingracismpodcast on Twitter @IntruptinRacism or email at interruptingracismpodcast@gmail.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/interruptingracismpodcast/support

The insurrection that happened at the Capitol on January 6, 2021 was nothing short of terrorism committed by racist, white supremacist, and white nationalist terrorists. The actions of this group affected the entire nation, put the safety of elected officials, officers and quite frankly, our national security at risk. I sat down with my good sis Taylor to talk about what it felt like to see everything unfold on the 6th and there after. Our conversation takes a casual tone, speaking about our experiences and personal opinions about what took place, what it feels like living in the U.S. following this event and some good recommendations for all of you listeners to get into. This episode is entitled Domestic Terrorists because while some may see it as an inflammatory name, we know this to be the truth of what took place on that day. The same people whose delusional aim was to "stop the steal" of a fair election and "uphold law and order" in this country, are the same people who attempted to bring it to the ground by way of violence and numerous other criminal acts. Recommendations of the Week: Alexandria's suggestions - Book: White Fragility: Why It's So Hard for White People to Talk About Racism by Robin DiAngelo. This book was suggested for white people to engage with white studies and to understand the power and damaging effects of white supremacy, racism, white guilt and more. It is also a recommended as a tool to BIPOC (Black, Indigenous and People of Color) people to offer their white counterparts when they have exhausted themselves trying to teach others about these topics. Music: Please Mr. Postman by The Marvelettes, I Heard It Through The Grapevine by Marvin Gaye, A Change Gone Come and Chain Gang by Sam Cooke Taylor's suggestions - Book: Kindred by Octavia Butler Mentioned in this episode is a news article from The Guardian via Yahoo News, "I had no qualms": The people turning in loved ones for the Capitol attack The Culture Segment mentions 2 Instagram posts, one by Amanda Seales and the other by The Daily Show. Support this podcast! Do you like what you hear? Consider becoming a listener supporter a one of 3 supporter levels so that I may continue to bring you fun and informative episodes, invite new guests and increase the quality of this podcast https://anchor.fm/interruptingracismpodcast/support Please be sure to subscribe/follow this podcast on your streaming service so that you are always first to know when new episodes arrive! You can follow Interrupting Racism Podcast on Instagram with the handle @interruptingracismpodcast , on Twitter with the handle @IntruptinRacism or email me at interruptingracismpodcast@gmail.com. The interruptingracismpodcast.com website is coming soon! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/interruptingracismpodcast/support

In this episode I'm speaking with Bernetta and Kat, two women that I met during my academic career. They are both currently PhD candidates at different stages in their journey. We're talking about the good, the bad and the ugly of The Academy. You'll get to understand why they chose their graduate program, what keeps them going, how it affects their personal life, the obstacles that stand in their way and so much more. I hope you learn to love them as much as I do. Both of these women are working on so many creative projects outside of their academic pursuits. As soon as those projects drop, I'll be sure to update this description with the information to their work! Recommendations of the Week: Bernetta's suggestion - book: Black Feminist Thought by Patricia Hill Collins Kat's suggestion - music: Anything that connects you to your people and your heritage. Some of hers included Bob Marley and other artists that take her back to her Afro-Guyanese roots. Support this podcast! Do you like what you hear? Consider becoming a listener supporter a one of 3 supporter levels so that I may continue to bring you fun and informative episodes, invite new guests and increase the quality of this podcast https://anchor.fm/interruptingracismpodcast/support Please be sure to subscribe/follow this podcast on your streaming service so that you are always first to know when new episodes arrive! You can follow Interrupting Racism Podcast on Instagram with the handle @interruptingracismpodcast , on Twitter with the handle @IntruptinRacism or email me at interruptingracismpodcast@gmail.com. The interruptingracismpodcast.com website is coming soon! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/interruptingracismpodcast/support

This week's episode is a continuation of our conversation with myself and my 3 college sista friends Ellie, Lorice and Taylor. In this Part B episode we will talk a bit about some of the stereotypes and barriers standing in Black women's way of career, relationships and life in general. Ellie mentions her company, Autipacha Studios which "is one bean shop based in Providence, RI specializing in digital and print design for every application. Mentioned and explained in conversation is a meme/flowchart adapted from: "The Chronicle of the Problem Woman of Colour in a "Non-Profit" by the Safehouse Progressive Alliance for Nonviolence Recommendations of the Week: Lorice's suggestions - books: No Disrespect by Sister Souljah; The Midnight Series by Sister Souljah; A Moment of Silence by Sister Souljah (and any book written by Sister Souljah) Taylor's suggestion: - book: all about love by bell hooks Ellie's suggestion - album: The Oracle by Angel Bat Dawid Support this podcast! Do you like what you hear? Consider becoming a listener supporter a one of 3 supporter levels so that I may continue to bring you fun and informative episodes, invite new guests and increase the quality of this podcast https://anchor.fm/interruptingracismpodcast/support Please be sure to subscribe/follow this podcast on your streaming service so that you are always first to know when new episodes arrive! You can follow Interrupting Racism Podcast on Instagram with the handle @interruptingracismpodcast , on Twitter with the handle @IntruptinRacism or email me at interruptingracismpodcast@gmail.com. The interruptingracismpodcast.com website is coming soon! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/interruptingracismpodcast/support

Even when the world gets crazy; even though Black people are being attacked on so many fronts, I wouldn't change being Black for anything in the world! In this episode, I invited 3 of my close friends to chat with me about the joys and struggles of being Black in general, being a Black woman in particular, and all things in between. Part A of "Black Girl Magic" is where you will learn a bit about who these incredible women are, how we all met, what makes them tick, our thoughts on self-care, the uplifting of seeking therapy and more. Ellie mentions her company, Autipacha Studios which "is one bean shop based in Providence, RI specializing in digital and print design for every application. Lorice mentions her use and success with Taraji P. Henson's mental health services with the Boris Lawrence Henson Foundation and recommends it to others. "Henson founded the Boris Lawrence Henson Foundation in 2018, focusing on providing options for therapy to Black men in particular; [Tracie] Jenkins leads the Foundation. And this winter, they're launching a Facebook Watch show, Peace of Mind, to share candid conversations about mental health. During the pandemic, they've seen how critical this work has become." - Raisa Bruner [Time]. "The impact of the pandemic has really brought more people to the forefront...If you're Black in America—you're Black anywhere, really—you're feeling this.” -Tracie Jenkins. Recommendation of the Week: Eloquent Rage: A Black Feminist Discovers Her Superpower by Brittney Cooper Support this podcast! Do you like what you hear? Consider becoming a listener supporter a one of 3 supporter levels so that I may continue to bring you fun and informative episodes, invite new guests and increase the quality of this podcast https://anchor.fm/alexandria-j-smalls/support Please be sure to subscribe/follow this podcast on your streaming service so that you are always first to know when new episodes arrive! You can follow Interrupting Racism Podcast on Instagram with the handle @interruptingracismpodcast or email me at interruptingracismpodcast@gmail.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/interruptingracismpodcast/support

Welcome to my podcast! In this short episode, I will tell you all about myself, what I plan to talk about and why I have decided to start this podcast where I interrupt racism. Look out for the first official episode dropping December 13th featuring 3 of my fave people and sista friends! Recommendation of the Week: Why Are All The Black Kids Sitting Together In The Cafeteria by Beverly Daniel Tatum Support this podcast! Do you like what you hear? Consider becoming a listener supporter a one of 3 supporter levels so that I may continue to bring you fun and informative episodes, invite new guests and increase the quality of this podcast www.interruptingracismpodcast.com/support-this-podcast Please be sure to subscribe/follow this podcast on your streaming service so that you are always first to know when new episodes arrive! You can follow Interrupting Racism Podcast on Instagram with the handle @interruptingracismpodcast, on Twitter @IntruptinRacism, on Facebook @InterruptingRacsm or email at interruptingracismpodcast@gmail.com. The interruptingracismpodcast.com website is now LIVE! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/interruptingracismpodcast/support