Nay With The Narrative

If Issa Rae came to you and told you to keep going with that project you are working on (YouTube, Podcast, Influencing, etc.) because it was YouTube videos that ultimately led her to where she is today, would you continue? Well, good news! Issa Rae came to The Narrative to drop some gems about: * Believing in yourself * Defining your metric of success * Time limits And of courseeee AUTHENTICITY!! Issa Rae has impacted the entertainment industry in a number of nuanced ways, while still remaining AUTHENTIC to Issa Rae-- clearly shown in her show on HBO Insecure! If you do "the Issa" in the mirror like Nay, tune into this episode! As always, do not forget to leave a comment, a 5-STAR rating, subscribe to my YouTube channel @ Nay With The Narrative, and of course DM ME AT ANY TIME IF YOU WANNA CHATTT! IG: Thee.Narrative

There comes a point in time where you realize you cannot please everyone and if loving yourself is too much for someone, that is not YOUR problem. Too often people try to knock people's confidence and tell those who practice self-love they "do too much." In this episode, Kam and Nay explore whether or not "too much" is actually a thing or If it's a response from people who are actually insecure. The conversation also led to formulating distinctions between cocky and confident. More specifically, posing this question: are cocky people even confident? Or are they overcompensating?! While there is no concrete solution, Kam and Nay underscore the importance of continuing to practice self-love and spread the love! ❤️

As we digest our emotions and think about all that is happening throughout the African contient and the Diaspora, it is important that we also think about our individual contributions. In this conversation Nay has a discussion with two Nigerian college students from Syracuse University. They acknowledge and digest their differences in perspectives and experiences, their contributions to all the movements, and call out where viewpoints diverge between Africa and the African diaspora. But to end it off, they also discuss Black Joy and the importance of finding your peace/joy in the movement. Please be aware of some audio malfunctions because of the virtual platform. Thank you for listening and don't forget to leave a comment and check out my YouTube channel @ Nay With The Narrative for the visual component. *Instagram:* @thee.narrative

Join Nay and Selam for this episode discussing humility, elitism, mental health, and college as a whole! This episode starts off discussing the difference between being humble and undermining your experiences and privilege. Then, we take a deep dive into what we are reaping from our college experience, positive and negative. If you have been questioning your identity outside of college, now's the time to start reflecting!

What started off as a conversation about "high maintenance" and being "boujee," soon after turned into a conversation about confidence, creativity, and empowering those around you. In this episode, special guest Kaya Coleman (founder and host of the podcast "Speak,") and Nay go on a journey of exploring the root of terms like "high maintenance" and the importance of liberating yourself enough to empower and support those around you. If you are ready to reflect on more than just the term "high maintenance," listen to this episode-- you may get a part 2, too!

In this episode, Ni & Nay explore the ways in which “Cancel Culture” is problematic! Especially because of the selectivity and the ostracism. They explore crucial questions such as the following: Is there a solution? Why do we forgive corporations before we forgive members of our community? And is ANYONE even benefiting from Cancel Culture? While they do not have all the answers, they suggest that the community works to stop exercising this problematic, selective Cancel Culture that limits the opportunity for people to learn and evolve.

In this episode, Ni & Nay discuss their relationships with the word "strong," particularly stemming from childhood trauma and their resulting "strong" personas.

Welcome to The Narrative! In this episode, we discuss the sociopolitical climate that sparked our initial conversations and discoveries about our similarities, including being multidimensional/multifaceted.

As the end of the year approaches and the end of Season 1, this episode granted me the opportunity to do some deep introspection! I have learned so much about myself in 2020 and I apply all the lessons to my everyday experiences. As I walk into 2021, I hope to continue to remind myself of my growth and the journey I am on! Some of the lessons include knowing I am enough, how to get out of toxic relationships, and separating overachieving and overcommitting. Listen to my 20 lessons learned in 2020 and keep a look out for my IG page @thee.narrative for more gems about the lessons I learned in 2020.

Controlling your narrative. This week, Roxanne Shante joined The Narrative to discuss her journey owning all aspects of her story. Through hardships, career changes, and dynamic times, she still rises! Ready for her new business venture and all. Listen to this conversation to hear about the importance of owning your truth, staying authentic (as per usual), and being your own source of inspiration. If you don't know Roxanne Shantae, you do not know Hip-Hop!! Make sure you stream her movie "Roxanne Roxanne" on Netflix too! This episode is filled with gems about feeling supported and coming to terms with supporting yourself-- even when others don't believe in the vision.

After a long day of school and work, I decided to sit down and reflect on my week! And with this weekly reflection came reminiscing on family ties that needed to be cut in order for me to become an individual and embrace who I am outside of their gaze. Sometimes in order for you to make new self-discoveries, you have to re-establish boundaries with the people that once aided the suppression of your individualism. This is my first solo podcast episode and I am excited that I was able to be vulnerable with you all once again, because that is one of the main reasons I started this! Stay authentic and do not forget to like, comment, and subscribe! IG: Thee.Narrative Twitter: @theenarrative YouTube: Nay With The Narrative

Founder of Black Voices On The Hill, Daniel James, joins Nay this week to discuss Black Excellence. Black Excellence can be defined differently by many, but generally is used to describe Black people who "make it to the top" of the institutions that were not made for us. But is Black Excellence *sometimes* synonymous with getting closer to whiteness? If you are ready to question what you view as "excellence" and why, listen to this episode. Daniel and Nay draw on their personal experiences and hint at the importance of redefining Black Excellence. How are you contributing to systems of oppression by wanting to achieve Black Excellence? We may all be guilty!

Being ’Type A’ comes with a lot of great qualities, but also some that can HINDER your success. During Pamela’s time at Harvard, she learned that her high-anxiety personality may not always help her. And, as she moved into tech post-graduation, letting go of some of her Type-A qualities helped her “level-up.” On Nay's journey, she has been redefining productivity and her metric of success; success no longer looks like getting a 100 on a test, but becoming her best self and tuning into her talents. They both mention the cloudiness of their brains, the unrelenting anxiety, and over-consuming perfectionism that comes with being Type A— and for a long time they both accepted that is just 'who they are.' If you’re Type A, you may feel like you will NEVER be satisfied and are never doing enough. But… That gives little space to celebrate your success.

Over quarantine, the tantalizing skinntyqueen became famous for being her true self and making funny tik toks! We have @theskinntyqueen here this week! Join Melissa and Nay in a conversation about balancing your passion and your "white collar" career aspirations. This conversation starts off with a series of questions posed by Nay to Melissa but quickly turns into a discussion about the need for change in many spaces and how their skill sets will aid the advancement of institutions. Melissa highlights the power in everyone and how channeling this power can open many doors filled with possibilities and opportunities and reminds us of how by challenging what is "expected" we are all working to redefine what it means to "be" especially in particular professions. She also claims Nay is the Oprah, Wendy William hybrid. Do you agree?

“Becoming the YOU, you desire also requires you to know the YOU, you can no longer be” - Jahnay GoIn this episode, MHA candidate and student leader, Juan Clarke reveals his journey in dismantling the cycles that were holding him back from developing and constructing sustainable, growth-promoting cycles.Honing in on his locus of control, Juan underscores the importance of giving yourself grace + shifting how you respond when things go “wrong” (WE KNOW A LOT OF US NEED THAT!)Oftentimes, cycles are viewed as negative, yet Juan welcomes us to challenge that; are all cycles really detrimental?Thank you for spending your #selfcaresunday with us!See you next week!___________________________________________________________Continue to find YOU by building community with us on other social media platforms:Follow @thenarrativevod on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/thenarrativevod/) and on Twitter!Finish watching this episode on YouTube!(https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFhAy3xzNwBmfiiuWxPEBvA?view_as=subscriber)ORContinue listening to this episode on all podcast platforms, then leave a 5-star review to tell us what The Narrative means to you!( https://open.spotify.com/show/6vlO45Q1tYoxP3JajKbYKXO)For additional info or access to all links, click here: https://beacons.ai/the.narrative-Jahnay Go

Friendship is the foundation of everything, yet instead of nurturing platonic relationships, romantic relationships are often the priority.In this episode, Skyla joins @thenarrativevod with Jahnay Go to discuss many aspects of becoming a better friend including:- Friend dating- Compartmentalizing Friendships- Seeing your light in others- Giving Grace- Not being a friend therapistAnd the list goes on. Watch this episode on YouTube or listen on any podcast platform (Spotify, Google, Apple, etc.) for an hour filled with GEMS for introspection.Finish watching this episode on YouTube!(https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFhAy3xzNwBmfiiuWxPEBvA?view_as=subscriber)ORContinue listening to this episode on all podcast platforms, then leave a 5-star review to tell us what The Narrative means to you!( https://open.spotify.com/show/6vlO45Q1tYoxP3JajKbYKXO)Be encouraged to find YOU by building community with us on other social media platforms:follow The Narrative Vodcast @thenarrativevod on Instagram and Twitter! (https://www.instagram.com/thenarrativevod/)If you enjoyed this video, leave a review!Thank you for sharing your #SelfCareSunday with us.For additional info or access to all links, click here: https://beacons.ai/the.narrative-Jahnay Go

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Originally titled “How to be satisfied,” “Becoming Satisfied” is an episode that sheds light on the harsh realities of being satisfied while fearing stagnancy. In this episode, Jennifer Martin, co-founder of Beauty and Brains Org., shares her truth about becoming a more satisfied, grateful individual even as she continues to strive for more. Jennifer teaches us about integrating gratitude into our daily routines to lead a more satisfied life; however, she is very honest about her struggles with satisfaction in different aspects of her life. Listen to this episode on all podcast platforms and/or watch this episode now available on YouTube. Leave a 5-star review and tell us what The Narrative means to you. Thank you for sharing your #SelfCareSunday with us.Continue to find YOU by building community with us on other social media platforms:Follow @thenarrativevod on Instagram and TwitterSubscribe to The Narrative Vodcast on Youtube

What does it really mean to grow into you? Haven't you been yourself this whole time?Well, not necessarily. Constantly being shaped and re-defined by labels, perceptions, and expectations, many grow out of themselves and never grow back in. Yup, many grow out of themselves and never grow back in.In recognition of Minority Mental Health Awareness Month, episode 17 illuminates the multitude of ways the ecosystem (friends, family, experiences) you grow up in pre-determines your self-love journey.If you're looking to learn about the impact identity has on self-love, self-esteem, communication style, and the act of growing into oneself, this episode is for you. Thank you @4MahoganyGirls for being vulnerable, for being a representation. Thank you for providing a space for dark-skinned women to feel comfortable being.Thank you for sharing your truth.Authenticity starts with us. ** The Narrative Vodcast (formerly The Narrative/@thee.narrative) is currently rebranding and has changed social media handles to the following:IG: TheNarrativeVodTwitter: TheNarrativeVodYouTube: The Narrative Vodcast **Be sure to follow us on all social media platforms, and join our Instagram community. Leave a 5-star review, and tell us what The Narrative Vodcast means to you!

Being an entrepreneur/creator often means playing every role on your team including the first of the fan club.Reality is: Friends won't support Rejection/failures will feel personal You may be your only source of hope So what does this successful college-aged, entrepreneur teach us about navigating these uncomfortable situations, authentically?Find out on Season 2, Episode 16 featuring the founder of Ethossphere, Rumbidzai Mangwende! This episode is now available on all podcast platforms (Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and Google podcasts) and coming soon to YouTube! Leave a 5-star review and tell us what The Narrative means to you!