Open Minded Conversations

Sarah - I'm a Retired wife and mother of four. I am a devout Christian I believe in God, Jesus, the word of God which is the Bible. Nesha - My name is DãNesha Miller but my friends and family call me Nesha. I am 31 years old and I identify As a LESBIAN. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/openmindedconversations/message

This episode Ms. Wanda & Auntie Angel talk to Tee Solo. Tee Solo, also known as Tiffany Solitaire, is a 36 year old, mother of three, entrepreneur and business owner, and free spirited black woman! Tee is originally from Portland Oregon currently residing in California. Life has dealt her a lot of different challenges from being adopted to being incarcerated. Domestic violence and single parenting are all attributes in her story. The person that she is, is an open book because of humanity. Life is different for each individual and Tee won't allow herself to be judged or ridiculed for the path she's taken in life and it frees her of the burdens of appeasing to people, which was a major setback for her for a long time. So sharing her story/testimony is always an honor. Progress is evident and Tee will forever be proud of herself for making it far enough to have a story to tell. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/openmindedconversations/message

Join us as Ms. Wanda & Auntie Angel talk to Stephan Mambazo in the second part of this open minded conversation. Stephan is a professionally certified specialist in The Grief Recovery Method®. He has been in the helping profession for over thirty years, with more than twenty years as a licensed social worker.  His primary focus of practice is helping those with challenges through various grief and loss issues, particularly after a traumatic loss(es), e.g., homicide, suicide, disaster/public emergency, domestic violence, and racial/gender hate. Stephan is subject matter expert in the areas of grief and trauma-informed care. He has significant experience with relationship issues, couples counseling, and domestic/intimate partner violence/abuse in its various forms. I have more than 10 years of disaster mental health experience, and He also is an effective sexual health interventionist with couples and individuals. I am LGBTQ+ affirming and experienced gender and sexual health therapist. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/openmindedconversations/message

On this episode Ms. Wanda & Auntie Angel talk to Stephan Mamvazo, LICSW. Stephan is professionally certified specialist in The Grief Recovery Method®. He hasbeen in the helping profession for over thirty years, with more than twenty years as a licensed social worker.  His primary focus of practice is helping those with challenges through various grief and loss issues, particularly after a traumatic loss(es), e.g., homicide, suicide, disaster/public emergency, domestic violence, and racial/gender hate. He is a subject matter expert in the areas of grief and trauma-informed care. He also has significant experience with relationship issues, couples counseling, and domestic/intimate partner violence/abuse in its various forms. Stephan has more than 10 years of disaster mental health experience, and is an effective sexual health interventionist with couples and individuals. I am LGBTQ+ affirming and experienced gender and sexual health therapist. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/openmindedconversations/message

In this episode talk to Dr. Burns about having conversations with children about sex, and her orgizination, SacPOP and the work she's does educating youth about sex, SIS and more. Dr. Ericka Burns (she/her) is an AASECT Certified Sex Educator and the Founder of Sacramento Peers on Prevention (SacPOP), a non-profit organization dedicated to educating youth about sexual health and reproductive justice. SacPOP utilizes social media, workshops, and community events to educate and empower youth to be advocates for themselves and their community. Dr. Burns is a community activist and focuses her work on creating anti-racist sex education, advocating for the rights of marginalized folks, and specializes in reproductive justice, sexual health, HIV/STI prevention, and peer education. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/openmindedconversations/message

Dr. Ericka Burns (she/her) is an AASECT Certified Sex Educator and the Founder of Sacramento Peers on Prevention (SacPOP), a non-profit organization dedicated to educating youth about sexual health and reproductive justice. SacPOP utilizes social media, workshops, and community events to educate and empower youth to be advocates for themselves and their community. Dr. Burns is a community activist and focuses her work on creating anti-racist sex education, advocating for the rights of marginalized folks, and specializes in reproductive justice, sexual health, HIV/STI prevention, and peer education. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/openmindedconversations/message

In the third episode of our Coming Out series, we continue our conversation with XaXa McQueen. XaXa McQueen is an editor for Salty Magazine, a model and an advocate of equal rights for trans and non-binary individuals. She pursues social equality through her writing, public speaking and philanthropy; devoting her efforts to the Persist 4 Peace Initiative.  She is the Executive Director of Connect+Commune which is the Mental Health Component of Persist 4 Peace. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/openmindedconversations/message

Ms. Wanda & Auntie Angel announce their new podcast on Full Circle. Ms. Wanda's Full Circle is a show that takes a 360-degree look at womanhood, focusing on the issues women face today. The show's purpose is "empowerment through conversation." Each week featured guests offer valuable information that empowers listeners to achieve the desired vision for their lives. To listen to and follow Full circle click the link below.  https://open.spotify.com/show/6dGzKzWL1SX7SFbRdSSJMs?si=d556cd44bbdf4b88 --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/openmindedconversations/message

The second episode in our coming out series is our interview with XaXa McQueen. Remember to answer the question so we can engage with you.  XaXa McQueen is an editor for Salty Magazine, a model, and an advocate of equal rights for trans and non-binary individuals. She pursues social equality through her writing, public speaking, and philanthropy; devoting her efforts to the Persist 4 Peace Initiative.  She is the Executive Director of Connect+Commune which is the Mental Health Component of Persist 4 Peace. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/openmindedconversations/message

We picked up some clips from the "Cutting Room Floor" and put them together into some short bonus episodes we thought our listeners would like. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/openmindedconversations/message

Our guest, Chanda Henry, shares her experience as a 51 year old, married woman coming out as bi-sexual. Hear how her family and friends reacted to her news. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/openmindedconversations/message