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A sonic journey across New America with the voices of Black Excellence. Celebrating new conversations on wellness, entertainment and wealth.

Gia Peppers


    • Oct 1, 2023 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 19m AVG DURATION
    • 34 EPISODES


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    Glimpse of the Soul Meditation f. Devi Brown

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 1, 2023 11:39


    Resources:Watch More Than That on TVDevi Brown Well-BeingDevi Brown's Deeply Well Podcast

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    A Journey of Juneteenth f. Sam Collins III

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2023 19:50


    In this country, the history of Juneteenth is skewed, one-sided, and incomplete.For this year's Juneteenth special, we're having an intergenerational conversation with Professor Juneteenth Sam Collins to unveil the hidden history of this newly nationally-recognized holiday.  Listen now as we find the missing pieces of the puzzle, illuminate the stories of our unsung heroes, and celebrate our resilience.Resources:Juneteenth Legacy ProjectNia Cultural CenterUnited States Color TroopsGalveston Historical FoundationAfrican American Civil War Museum

    Safe Spaces for Black Men f. Mike Hill and Kier Gaines

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2023 19:53


    For our Black men that carry the weight of the world on their shoulders and don't have the space to feel vulnerable, this one is for you.In our Season 3 finale, TV Host & Author Mike Hill, and Therapist & Content Creator, Kier Gaines, share what safe spaces can look like, the importance of therapy, and how our community can support Black men as they heal.Resources:Therapy for Black MenJust Heal Bro TourWalkGoodLAVerywell Mind

    Black Futures and Beyond f. Mumu Fresh and Hannah Beachler

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 25, 2023 19:46


    Our current realities inspire us to dream of a future where Black people are seen, honored, and celebrated in our humanity and for our gifts. In other words, Afrofuturism.This week, award-winning production designer Hannah Beachler & Grammy Award-nominated artist Mumu Fresh share how our imaginations bring us closer to this dream, and how artistry open doors of possibilities.

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    Building Communities to Last f. E. Buckles + Chike Ozah and Kimberly Dowdell

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 18, 2023 19:41


    Climate change is no joke, but that doesn't mean there's no hope.Kimberly Dowdell, Edward Buckles & Chike Ozah share concrete disaster preparedness tips we can use to stay ready, and share their thoughts on what our institutions should do to protect those without the means to protect themselves.Resources:Katrina Babies DocumentaryHurricane Preparedness ResourcesSocial Economic Empowerment Design (SEED) Network 

    House Hacking Ingenuity f. Carmeon Hamilton & Jewel Pearson

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 11, 2023 19:52


    These days, everything costs too much. And as the cost of living goes up, more people are looking for creative ways to keep more money in their pockets.Jewel Pearson and Carmeon Hamilton join us on this episode to talk about how DIYing and tiny homes allow us to reimagine where we live, so we can transform them into spaces we love.Resources:Tiny House TrailblazersThe Bohemian BrandWork With Carmeon

    The Creator Culture f. Angela Yee & Rhonda X

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 4, 2023 19:56


    Owning a business has learning curves. But when a person becomes their own brand, it's a whole new ballgame.This week, Angela Yee and Rhonda X share business tips for Black creators, how they can stay ready for the future of social media, and the importance of giving them their flowers. Resources:RXVR BrandsNYC Small Business ServicesMastercard Small Business City

    Black Love f. Jannah Handy + Kiyanna Stewart & Brittany + Reggie Cunningham

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 25, 2023 19:39


    Black love is so much more than affection. It's rebellion, tenacity, and the seeds for joy like no other.This week, Jannah Handy & Kiyanna Stewart from BLK MKT VINTAGE, and Brittany Packnett-Cunningham & Reggie Cunningham join us to talk about the different kinds of Black love, its thriving existence, and more. Resources:Couples Therapist DirectoryTherapy for Black MenTherapy for Black Girls 

    The Crossroads of Career and Parenthood f. Tina Meeks & Erica Campbell

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 18, 2023 19:53


    While juggling career and parenthood may be easy for some, for others it's a constant push and pull.In this episode, guests share how their personal needs shaped their choices, the different roles in parenting dynamics, and how our decisions leave lasting effects on our families. Resources:Her Life Sparkles BlogGet Up Mornings with Erica Campbell

    Legacy in the Making f. DJ Envy & Dr. DeForest Soaries

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 11, 2023 19:49


    Building generational wealth and a family legacy is more of a need than a want for our community.  In this week's episode, we chat with DJ Envy and Dr. DeForest Soaries about what our foremothers and forefathers did to get us where we are today. And what our efforts now will accomplish for our descendants. Resources:DFree Online Academy - https://academy.dfreefoundation.org/Real Life, Real Love: Life Lessons on Joy, Pain & the Magic That Holds Us Together by DJ Envy + Gia Casey - https://www.amazon.com/dp/1419752782Other Money Podcasts:Earn Your LeisureBrown Ambition PodcastBlack Tech, Green Money

    Fueling our Futures f. David Banner & Cari Champion

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 4, 2023 19:46


    HBCUs are a catalyst for our community's progress, and drive us toward positive change.Tune-in as we chat with journalist and TV host Cari Champion and rapper and activist David Banner about the influence of HBCUs, and how they still empower our community.Resources: NNPA, Chevy's "Discovery the Unexpected" Program - https://www.nnpa.org/chevydtu/Brown Girls Dream Foundation - https://www.browngirlsdream.org/

    The Awakening f. Dr. Ben Chavis & Nse Ufot

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 18, 2022 19:54


    Our country has experienced racial reckonings multiple times over — and we're still fighting for change. We've come a long way, but we need more.In the final episode of our 2-part Juneteenth Special, we talk with Civil Rights Activist, Dr. Ben Chavis, and Community Organizer, Nse Ufot.Listen for an impactful discussion about protecting the progress we've made, and how Juneteenth could create dynamic change. Resources: We Are Each Other's Harvest: Celebrating African American Farmers, Land, and Legacy by Natalie BaszileForever Free: The Story of Emancipation and Reconstruction by Eric FonerOn Juneteenth by Annette Gordon-ReedJuneteenth: What You Need to Know | HistoryThe Black Harvest Fund

    The Reckoning f. Young Guru, Lynae Venee, & Mike Muse

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 11, 2022 20:00


    Resources:Stamped From the Beginning: A Definitive History of Racist Ideas by Dr. Ibram X. KendiChevy Real Talk Drives Real Change  Parking Lot Pimpin' ChroniclesA History of the Dogon and their Ancient Science The Warmth of Other Suns: The Epic Story of America's Great Migration by Isabel Wilkerson

    Together: Our Fav Place to Be f. Tanya Sam & Keshia Knight Pulliam

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 9, 2022 19:59


    Somehow we have transcended and kept togetherness alive at home and on the road. In this episode, we talk about how tech, family and joy collide in the digital age.   Hear exciting new frontiers in everyday life, to get you up to speed on what's next — to stay connected in your favorite places to be.    Resources: Keshia's Kitchen  NFT Now Podcast  Women of World Art  ArtLanta Now  Black Code Collective Open Sea  /dev/ color

    Run Me My Money: A Sports Herstory f. Jemele Hill & Angel McCoughtry

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 2, 2022 19:44


    Black women in sports are showing up and showing out.  The energy, intensity, and the talent — in and outside of the arena — is something to witness.  But a lot of us haven't seen all that.   Tune-in as we talk with Emmy Award-winning Journalist, Jemele Hill, and WNBA Legend, Angel McCoughtry.   From media representation, to the history of the WNBA, to empowering young female athletes. We're getting into it all.   Resources: Jemele Hill is Unbothered Podcast Women's Sports Foundation Play it Forward Sport See Her Greatness by Buick

    “Leave That to Rinse!” f. Angel Gregorio & Dominique Drakeford

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 26, 2022 19:56


    Tune-in as we talk leftovers, second-hand clothes, and bringing Black sustainability to the global conversation. It's more than glass jars and mainstream minimalism. It's about working with what you've got. And resourcefulness is in our roots. The Spice Kitchen Founder Angel Gregario and Non-traditional Educator Dominique Drakeford join us this week to talk about the small, big ways to live sustainably.   Resources: The Spice Suite  Zen in a Jar   Sustainable Brooklyn Melanin And Sustainable Style Oak and Acorn Brand The African Lookbook by Catherine McKinley 

    Well-Seasoned f. Mr. & Mrs. KevOnStage and Bren Herrera

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 19, 2022 19:44


    Black love is passionate! It's a commitment to putting in the work. Content Creators Kevin & Melissa Fredericks and Celebrity Chef Bren Herrera join us this week to dish on new ways to add flavor to your love lives. Listen as they share how to make love last, how to spice up date nights, and new ways to cook with creativity.   Resources: Culture Kitchen on CleoTV Black Girl Baking by Jerrelle Guy Soul Food Love

    Growing Our Community f. Styles P & Hannah Wilson

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 12, 2022 19:39


    We make do — but we deserve more than that. We deserve the best.   Yonkers Rapper, Styles P, and Urban Farmer Activist, Hannah Wilson, join us this week to talk healthy eating. Tune-in as they share nuggets of wisdom to shift our mindset and heal our bodies with healthy food.   Resources: Farmacy For Life - Hip Hop's First Health Food Store Happy Cow Black Farmers Collective Soul Fire Farm Reparations Map

    Family Style f. Devale & Khadeen Ellis

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 5, 2022 19:53


    Family means different things to different people. It could be a soul tie, a community, or unconditional love. It's not always blue skies -- sometimes it's resilience and revolution, too.   In this week's episode, we're showing some reverence for family with dynamic duo Devale & Khadeen Ellis. They share fond memories, major parent energy, and family traditions that anchor them in the Black love we love to see.   Resources: Dead Ass Podcast The Ellises and The Time Machine: Why Do We Have to say Black Lives Matter –  Children's Book Son of a Southern Chef Cookbook Ainsley's Caribbean Kitchen Recipes

    Rest is Resilience f. Nedra Tawwab & Chris Spencer

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 26, 2022 20:00


    We all know the grind. Generational perseverance has made us stronger. There's a special kind of strength when we reclaim our rest. Therapist & NYT Bestselling Author Nedra Tawwab, along with Writer & Comedian Chris Spencer, talk to Gia about setting boundaries and listening to our bodies. Tune-in as we talk about delicious naps, the invigorating power of saying 'No', and more.   Resources: Set Boundaries, Find Peace by Nedra Tawwab Set Boundaries Workbook by Nedra Tawwab

    Lift As You Climb f. Valeisha Butterfield-Jones & Angelina Darrisaw

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 19, 2022 20:00


    There's just something about Black women in business. Our infectious passion, our perseverance and our ideas are unmatched. Plenty stands in our way — but that ends here. It's time to knock down barriers and lift as we climb. In this episode, Recording Academy Co-President, Valeisha Butterfield-Jones, and Founder & Career Coach, Angelina Darrisaw, talk about what it takes to cultivate success for Black women entrepreneurs.   Resources:WEEN Academy - Women in Entertainment Empowerment NetworkC-Suite Coach Big Brothers Big Sisters of America Startout

    The Victory Lap f. Angela Simmons & David Gross

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 12, 2022 19:57


    Running a business that succeeds is not a sprint, it's a marathon. It takes grit, tenacity, passion, audacity, and so much more.  Listen in as Business Mogul, Angela Simmons, and Investment Magnate, David Gross, share their come-up, what they've learned, and what it takes to turn your ideas into reality.   Resources: Angela's Angels Foundation Own Your Own Vector 90 Coursera Udemy

    Home/Land f. Green Girl Leah & Master P

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 5, 2022 20:00


    Intersectional environmentalism, caring for our community, and Granny's cookie tins. We're kicking off Season 2 by getting real about climate change with Eco-communicator, Green Girl Leah and Rap Icon, Master P. In this episode we talk climate justice, inclusion, and having integrity when nobody's watching.   Resources: The Intersectional Environmentalist by Leah Thomas Generation Green National Wildlife Federation Jerome Foster II's One Million of Us

    Corner of Freedom Blvd. + Joy Ave.

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2021 39:58


    Today we're showing up for Juneteenth 2021. With Detroit griot Marsha Music, host Baratunde Thurston, and image-activist Michaela Angela Davis. These are the voices of Black expression — told on the front porch with our future at the forefront. Join these icons for a celebration of our legacy as a People. From our family to yours, Happy Juneteenth!

    Black Women's Health ft. Melanie Fiona, Dr. Brandi Jackson, Dr. Brittani James, Dr. Jessica Richardson, & Sasha Mitchell-Fuller

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 10, 2021 19:52


    Black mothers and Black women are the heart and soul of the Black community. It's important that we recognize disparities that are shortening our lives and inevitably taking away from our greatness. On this episode of More Than That, we are taking a microscopic look at Black Women's health and self-advocacy — these systemic challenges must be overcome with the guidance of experts and careful awareness of Black Americans. Resources: The Institute for Anti-Racism in Medicine Helpful Pregnancy Information

    We Got Now ft. Lisa Gelobter, Sherrell Dorsey & Wanona Satcher

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 3, 2021 20:01


    Creativity, problem solving, and the improvement of early technologies have all stemmed from Black history. We now see it in the networks of Black technology entrepreneurs, and in the advent of safe spaces for the development and incubation of emerging concepts. In this cultural moment, Black folks are hyper focused on innovating and building a future that is safer by design — and evermore equitable. Resources: Black Girls Code tEQuitable Engineering Projects for Kids

    The Two Americas ft. Brittany Packnett Cunningham, Jamira Burley, and Mike Muse

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 27, 2021 19:57


    Plans, policy, apology and advocacy are what we need now. In this episode, we're calling it all out. 54 years ago, Dr. MLK Jr.'s powerful speech, The Other America, ignited a new hope for our great nation. On this hard-hitting episode, we're joined by three powerful voices; social advocates reshaping the political landscape. What does the future hold for Black greatness today? Resources: The Other America Dr. MLK Jr. @ Stanford 1967 Brittany Packnett's Harvard IOP Study Notes Jamira Burley's Field Notes Mike Muse's Vote Quadrant  

    The Black Family ft. Kenya Barris and Judge Lynn Toler

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2021 19:56


    There's a beat that permeates the culture, and almost every Black family. Our homes are filled with music, love, soul, food, laughter and faith.   This episode we'll get into the history and the joy with Judge Lynn Toler (also a mother) and Writer-Director Kenya Barris (also a father) of Black-ish— on how our family units have evolved.   Resources: My Mother's Rules: by Judge Lynn Toler Black-ish and more

    Art As Power ft. Kimberly Drew, Larry Ossei-Mensah and BLK MKT Vintage

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 13, 2021 19:42


    Black visual artists elevate the diaspora to surface much of the ingenuity we see in our daily lives. A prismatic vision of possibility — at the intersection of art and culture, we delve into the role art plays in society and how Black people see themselves. Larry Ossei-Mensah, ARTNOIR Founder and an ArtNet 2020 Innovator, plus the Founders of Brookyln's BLK MKT Vintage. Former social media manager for the MET Museum, author of What I Know About Art and co-editor of the Black Futures anthology, Kimberly Drew walks us through the history and future of Black art as a tool for community building.  Resources: Black Futures ARTNOIR BLK MKT Vintage

    Everybody Eats ft. Samantha Foxx, Lauren Ash & Wendell Jones

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 6, 2021 19:50


    The mind • body • soul connection is our greatness. Health and healthy choices are the center of our soulful theme this week. Hear real stories from wellness experts and holistic practitioners like Samantha Foxx from Mother's Finest Urban Farms, Lauren Ash, founder of Black Girl in Om, and wellness coach Wendell Jones.    Resources:  Mother's Finest Urban Farms Black Girl In Om Spotify Podcast Wendell Jones Mango Ginger Green Smoothie Recipe

    Your Body is a Temple ft. Chef Akhi, Pinky Cole & Tasha Turnbull

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 27, 2021 19:47


    How we eat is revolutionary. This week we get into food with celebrity chef and farmer, Chef Akhi, and (!) Pinky Cole from Slutty Vegan in ATL. We've reclaimed our relationship to healthy food and the sustainability of fresh produce. With more and more access to information, the movement to ‘Be More Vegan' is front and center of the social discourse.

    Fearless Finance ft. Arian Simone & Kelle Rozell

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 20, 2021 19:36


    We look through the lens of Black Wall Street with investor Arian Simone into how we should invest, protect and grow our resources to build long-lasting legacy. In the spirit of abundance and with a heart of gratitude, this powerful co-founder of Fearless Fund shares her motivation with us. And there are new horizons for Black generational wealth; as we hear from Kelle Rozell to jumpstart to our financial planning now and into endless possibility. Special thanks to Gia's Dad. Resources: Tiffany Aliche aka The Budgetnista - www.getgoodwithmoney.com The Fearless Fund - www.fearless.fund Arian Simone's book, The Fearless Money Mindset www.ariansimone.com Kelle Rozell's Black Dollar Index - www.blackdollarindex.com Secrets of the Millionaire Mind by T. Harv Eker - https://amzn.to/3bbakzY

    The New Testament f/ Anthony Sparks, Eboni K Williams & Shukree Tilghman

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 13, 2021 19:47


    Join us for gems from The Real Housewives of New York's first Black cast member, attorney and late-night TV host, Eboni K Williams; and talk diversity with producer-writer, Shukree Tilghman, from This Is Us. In our season premiere, we explore perspectives and discuss genre-bending narratives. These inspiring, bold creators propel the culture of Hollywood to represent the Black experience in its fully-formed greatness.

    More Than That with Gia Peppers

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 10, 2021 0:31


    A sonic journey across New America with the voices of Black Excellence. Celebrating new conversations on wellness, entertainment and wealth. Available on Saturday, February 13th 2021.  

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