Morning Joy

I chat with author and recent MFA graduate Brian Broome about his upcoming memoir that is set to be released May 18th. We talk about addiction, the writing process, and family. I try not to give anything away from the book. Everyone go purchased his debut PUNCH ME UP TO THE GODS (link below) https://bookshop.org/a/21708/9780358439103 *i do not own the rights to this song

This week I chat with an old friend. Truly! I have known this girl since elementary school. this chat was previously recorded a while back. We talk about the hustle of moving from the south to LA. We talk grief. We talk music. We talk life. Her ep is available here below: https://music.apple.com/us/album/from-me-to-me-ep/1528974037 you can find them on Instagram to keep up to date with what they got coming next https://www.instagram.com/thebrijolieshow/ *i don't own the rights to the song

This week I had a quick chat with Dr. Ade Adamson, a board-certified dermatologist and a professor at Dell Medical School at the University of Texas at Austin We talk skin. we talk med school (kinda). He sheds some light on the myths surrounding some life long tips we may have heard. He is all for engaging in conversations that push the boundaries of race and medicine. follow him on twitter: https://twitter.com/AdeAdamson some of his work can be found: https://www.politico.com/news/2020/03/06/ai-health-care-122730 https://www.nytimes.com/2019/07/26/us/black-skin-sunscreen.html https://www.washingtonpost.com/national/health-science/in-rare-occasions-dark-skinned-people-can-get-skin-cancer-but-sunscreens-wont-help/2019/05/24/539daf8c-7b0d-11e9-8bb7-0fc796cf2ec0_story.html?utm_term=.60b3dfc8fa25 *i do not own the rights to the intro song

This week's episode I sit down in chat with the now NYT Bestselling author of Black Buck, Mateo Askaripour! It was a good time. Yes, we talked a little bit about his book but really set and chatted about life. We talked college, being a creator, growing up, work, and etc. I hope you enjoy You find his book here: https://bookshop.org/books/black-buck-9780358380887/9780358380887 follow him on Instagram Here https://www.instagram.com/askmateo/ *i don't own the rights to intro music

Last May, I set down with Dr. Maricela Becerra. I was so excited she agreed to sit down with me! Many know her from social media as AcademicMami. Her Instagram is all about navigating the academy as a mother and woman of color. I had so much fun chatting with her about her experience, why she turned to social media to start chronicling her journey, and how to deal with imposter syndrome. Also she is a planner like me. *i do not own the rights to this music*

I sit down to chat with the amazing and talented LEGEND Bernice L. McFadden. Author of some of my all-time favorite books, one of which has celebrated its 20th anniversary since the recording of this show--Sugar. We talk about craft, perseverance, bookstagram, and the resurgence of her books making the rounds again with a whole new generation. *episode recorded May 2020 * I do not own the rights to intro music

On this episode, I chat with a friend and fellow graduate student Saria Hawkins-Banda. We chat about the beauty of being honest with yourself and knowing how to determine what you really need. We talk graduate school while being married and how she manages to raise a beautiful Black daughter while working full time. *this episode was recorded a few months ago, before her business launch *i don't own the rights to this music

Aaron Neal, doctoral student, joins me this week! We chat about what its like to move with your advisor to a new Ph.D. program. We joke about him and his love for Androids and my love for iPhones. We even get into imposter syndrome and ego trips. *i don't own the rights to this music*

On this episode, I finally chat with my old college roommate who is now killing the game in the entrepreneur world. We talk about passions and what it looks like to go after them in a world where you still have bills to pay! How can you bring creativity AND chemistry together? You can find her here: https://www.coacowells.com/ We even talk Clark Sister, because: why not! *i do not own rights to intro song*

On this week's episode, I chatted with Dr. Kaye Cole. In honor of Minority Mental Health Month, we chatted mental health, athletics, and all things life and how to not lose yourself in the work. I am ready to hear your feedback

This week we talk with Dr. Sharde Davis. When we recorded this episode, we had not found the twitter hashtag #BlackintheIvory. It is crazy how things work. Anyway, we talk about her journey to tenure track professor as a Black woman. We chat life and being a magical Black girl. We laugh and she gives me life lessons all throughout. You can find her on twitter here: https://twitter.com/DrShardeDavis

This week I chat with a good friend Richard Amagwula. We talk about being a "baby" lawyer and how to reach your goals. We chat how to juggle staying healthy with work and advocacy. You can find him on social media at: https://www.instagram.com/mister_ricardo/

This week, I have a chat with Morgan Jerkins--a NYT Best-selling author. We chatted about her book and what it means to navigate Black joy (no pun intended, okay maybe a little). we also chat about what it is like to speak up for yourself as a Black woman. I really enjoyed this talk and I hope you do. You can find her on twitter @MorganJerkins and you can find her book below: https://www.amazon.com/This-Will-Be-Undoing-Intersection/dp/0062666150/ref=sr_1_fkmrnull_1?crid=3M93TL1UI5LEC&keywords=this+will+be+my+undoing+by+morgan+jerkins&qid=1556637662&s=gateway&sprefix=this+will+be+my+undoing%2Caps%2C268&sr=8-1-fkmrnull * i do not own the rights to this music*

This week I chatted with Jayne Allen. The author of Black Girls Must Die Exhausted. We chat about race, friendship, and dive even get into some more important topics like infertility. We talk like long lost old friends find her book here https://www.amazon.com/Black-Girls-Must-Die-Exhausted/dp/1732696810/ref=sr_1_fkmrnull_1?crid=3T04OKUBQIHGQ&keywords=black+girls+must+die+exhausted+by+jayne+allen&qid=1554730100&s=gateway&sprefix=black+girls+must%2Caps%2C165&sr=8-1-fkmrnull

This week I got to chat with Elle Jeffries the author of Deep Condition. This book is definitely one of my favorite books that I have read this year. We chat about her inspiration behind writing this book We talk about tying your professional work with your personal passions. We laugh a lot. I try not to cry, because this book was just that good.

De'Shawn Charles Winslow joins me this week to reveal all his secrets. Well, not really we talk about his upcoming book In West Mills and what inspired this story. He also gave me the secret to looking young forever and clear skin and how to write for others and not just for you. His book comes out June 4, 2019

I have a chat with fellow Texan and an amazing author and overall person Casey Gerald. His memoir, There Will Be No Miracles Here, was released late 2018. We talk about his writing process, his life, Texas, the Black church, and literally everything in between. be sure to check out his book available where ever books are sold. and follow him on all social media @CaseyGerald

NYT Best-Selling Author, Root's Top 100, and named NYT 100 Most Notable books of 2018 (and many more accolades) Darnell L. Moore joins me on this week's episode. I am honored to have him on as a guest on the show. We chatted about his book, i fangirled, we chatted about the church, sexuality, racism, white folks, and more. I hope you enjoy this episode. And thank you Darnell. find him on his webiste: darnelllmoore.com

Jay Colby is a writer, journalist and entrepreneur. Jay founded The Black Detour to not only change the often negative perception of Black people in mainstream media, but to create a space where Black people can voice their opinion freely. He is also a college graduate and has dedicated his life to helping the disenfranchised.

Raquel Martin, M.S. is from Philly and currently resides in the DMV area. She is a PhD candidate in Medical & Clinical Psychology and a Pre-Doctoral intern at Johns Hopkins, Kennedy Krieger Institute in Baltimore, MD. Raquel received her BA in Psychology from Fisk University and is a proud Fiskite. She also earned a MS in Psychology from Lipscomb University, and a MS in Medical & Clinical Psychology from the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences. Ms. Martin's has worked primarily in community mental health with children, adolescents, and families. She has provided services at juvenile detention centers, residential facilities, hospitals, and schools. Additionally, she has worked in private private practice administering psychological assessments for diagnostic clarification. Her research and clinical interests include child/adolescent mental health, psychodiagnostic assessment, implicit bias, trauma, and minority health disparities.

Doctoral student Marques R. Dexter joined me on this episode to talk about his life as a former student-athlete, coach, and now scholar. How those identities combine. What his passions are and how he found them. What led him from the East Coast to The South. If you want to find out more about Marques, you can follow him on twitter at: @marquesdexter

Miss Iowa, a part of the Miss America Pageant, Mikhayla Hughes-Shaw joins me on the season 2 premiere! We talk about what it is like being a statewide pageant title holder and what emotions surround the national competition. We talk about how she got involved in this pageant life. How did she go from your typical college student to Miss Iowa? And what it means being a Black title holder in the state of Iowa. (She is the 5th Black queen) follow her on twitter @mhughesshaw and read about her on http://www.missiowa.com/

Finally the audio from the live show with Dr. Melissa Shivers. During our recording, she was VP of Student Life, since the recording she has been promoted to VP of Student Life as well as Interim Chief Diversity Officer. We discuss what it means to be in student affairs and how the university works. We also talk about what it means to be the first African American female in the role of VP at the University of Iowa. *i do not own the rights to this song

Who eats grapes when they binge watch Netflix? Anthony Wright, co-founder of the #BlackHooded movement. This week he comes on and discusses how he learned how to change his path with a quickness. He went from wanting to "have money and be cool" to wanting impact students of colors lives as they go through college and enter the workforce. We also talk about long distance relationships while you're in grad school and how to make them work. (that was more for me) follow him at: @ayyoAnt website: https://www.blackandhooded.com/ if you have any questions: morningjoypodcast@gmail.com * i do not own the rights to this song

Curtrelle Rawls, RN joins me this week to discuss her time in the in Peace Corps! Service is in her DNA, but volunteering in a new country for 2 years was going to be a learning experience. We learn about how she coped with culture shock and how she was chased by a baboon one morning. We also get serious and talk about what its like making major decisions and how to cut out the voices that may not support you. *i do not own rights to this song.

Bennie Niles @justrynagrad , founder of justtrynagrad.com, joins me this week. We discuss masculinity and the female body when it comes to sports. What it looks like to survive to your 3rd year in a doctoral program. We also talk about keeping your circle small and trusting the process. check him out on twitter @bennieniles *i do not own rights to this song.

This week graduate student Kat Stephens joins me! We had a really difficult conversation about some really difficult things. And to some it may be a trigger warning but it is a story that needs to be told. We talk about making decisions that are best for us even when it doesnt make sense to others. How to stay authentic to your whole self. And always seek out mental health counselling because life is ever changing. This week she is listening to a mix: Kevin Campbell, Cardi B, and Kanye * I do not own rights to this song

Jena Peevy came on and snatched all of my edges this week!! We talk about reclaiming your purpose and how to walk in it. We also talk about how important it is to tell the story of your journey because a "journey untold is a journey wasted!" She answers questions about going back to graduate school at 35 years old and what that took. * I do not own the rights to this song. "Wake Up" x Aaradhna

Toyin Alli, PhD. joins me this week to discuss what it means to be a millennial graduate student. We talk about the importance of finding opportunities and believing in yourself. She even convinces me that math really isn't that bad. She gives an in-depth look at her website https://www.theacademicsociety.com/ And a secret to her success is the podcast she listens to on the drive to work http://thinkcreativecollective.com/podcast-directory/ * i do not own the rights to this song

Theon E. Hill, Ph.D is an Assistant Professor of Communication Studies at Wheaton in Wheaton, IL. He joins me this week to kick off the year to talk about creating space for yourself. How to critique something you love. The records he is listening to. We also talk about dogs, Amazon Prime, and triathlons. If you have questions, send them to morningjoypodcast@gmail.com

Lance K. Bennet, Ph.D. student from Uiowa who studies interpersonal communication and the sociology of emotions, joins me this week. The Philly native talks about how he ended up in Iowa (spoiler alert, it has a lot to do with adjusting plans to meet your goals) We discuss relationship(ing) while in grad school. (another spoiler alert: he's my boyfriend)

Kenya Crawford, M.A., Ed.M. ( @KenyaTherapy ) joins me this week to have a conversation that is much needed. We talk about interpersonal/interrelational violence and what that does to your mental health. How to seek counseling. We talk about how there is not many resources out there not just for same-sex interpersonal violence, but also how there is not many resources for Queer people of color What it looks like to "age out" of foster care system. Please know that this episode can/may be triggering and below are some resources: national domestic violence hotline 1-800-799-7233 http://www.thehotline.org https://ncadv.org/resources https://www.acf.hhs.gov/fysb/fv-centers http://www.egscf.org/programs/steps/

Associate Professor Darrel Wanzer-Serrano, Ph.D. joins me this week to talk about being a Tenured professor of Color at a Research 1 institution. We discuss code switching when submitting scholarly publications and how to be taken seriously even when some people won't take your research seriously! We chatted his Puerto Rican roots and colonialism. And to my surprise, he talks Wu-Tang Clan, Master Chef, and other "pop culture" find him at: https://clas.uiowa.edu/commstudies/people/darrel-wanzer-serrano the song you hear playing @ the end C.R.E.A.M. x Wu-Tang Clan

The JM Report is a special podcast where its just me talking about an issue. I talk about #takeaKnee and why it was never JUST about sports

Erika Kimberly, MFA joins me this week to talk about how to mix being a creative and an academic. How to write our own history. And how This Is Us & Queen Sugar brought us to tears.

Marquis Taylor, M.Ed. joins me this week to talk about connecting your goals to your values. We talk about drive, passion, and effort. We even talk about its okay not to be okay and to head on over to counseling! We both are ready for Season 3 of Insecure and huge fans of some old school jams. follow him at @mtaylor313 on twitter and his website is http://iam-authenticallyme.com/ the song you're hearing at the end is Joy Inside My Tears x Stevie Wonder

Anthony D. Boynton, the mastermind behind the 4:44 Syllabus, joins me on this episode to discuss his syllabus which can be found in the show notes. We talk about the difference between African American Science Fiction and Star Trek. We talk candidly about masculinity and fragility in the black community. What is healthy and what isnt...And so much more. follow Anthony @ADBoyntonII https://medium.com/@ADBoyntonII/let-us-not-wait-a-black-male-feminist-response-to-4-44-9dadbe7c949a https://issuu.com/adboyntonii/docs/syllabus_final

Priscilla Barbour, MPA a native Texan joins me this week and we talk about life on The Hill, education, and music. We even discuss how to manage your friendships in your busy life and how to not overextend yourself in the process of caring for others. The song you hear playing is Frankie Beverly & Maze- Before I Let Go

On this episode I invite Joy Cox, ABD to join me. We talk about how to be fat black and fabulous! How to love yourself is important, and you should love yourself no matter who small or big you are! Also, we talk about how fine Insecure Daniel is, i mean really he is really fine. find joy at freshoutthecocoon.com

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On this episode, I bring Raven on to discuss Charlottesville and all things microaggressions. The link to the Chronicle story mentioned: http://www.chronicle.com/article/How-Universities-Embolden/240956?cid=wcontentgrid_hp_2 Find raven on twitter @BrilliantBlkGrl also mentioned: #citeasista @citeasista and @joan_nicole