Melanated Diaries

Doing social impact work is never easy and can be taxing on our bodies. This week Jermey J. Edmondson and Dr. CI discuss their intersections and the process for healing each individual intersection. Come vibe with us and share your experiences regarding your healing processes while doing this work.

Have you ever had a moment when you were reminded by your surroundings like you were the only Black person in the room? This week Jermey J. Edmonson and Dr. CI take you on a journey to discuss instances where this happens to us in our everyday spaces. They get you all the way together by providing real life examples that relate to everyday Blackness!

This week's episode is Part 1 of the conversation between Dr. CI and Jermey J. Edmonson discuss the challenges they face and see others facing (as Black People) due to the normalization of cultural expression in educational and professional workplaces.

In today's episode Jermey J. and Dr. CI discuss the difference between equity and equality. The topics go into the intersections of business, dance, and even dating life. Come get it all the way together with us this week and learn about the differences between equity and equality.

On today's episode Jermey and Dr. CI describe the process of healing. We address topics such learning to heal as a Black business owner through such practices as isolation, madness, meditation, reading, journaling.

Episode 3 brings to life the journey of finding authenticity in your blackness. This episode discusses the challenges in our identities, intersections and what it means to have a safe space that supports your identities, especially your blackness.

This week we discuss oppression and its impact on forgiveness for marginalized and oppressed populations.

Melanated Diaries is a podcast hosted by two Black CEOs, Cheryl Ingram of Diverse City and Jermey Edmonson of Conscience, that uses a holistic lens to discuss various issues of oppression, discrimination, and their intersections in marginalized and oppressed communities.