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The mission of The Building Black Podcast is to empower the Black community with tools and information that will enable us to elevate as a community. Join hosts, Kaity Rodriguez and Marvelyn Brentum-Shivers, as they sit with experts and engage in conversa

Kaity Rodriguez, Marvelyn Shivers


    • Dec 19, 2020 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 50m AVG DURATION
    • 12 EPISODES


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    Black love and finances

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 19, 2020 51:10


    From money mindset, to couples goals, to how to get started in the stock market, Dana and Anquin Gant, of the Free Game Finanacial Web Series covered it all for us. This black millennial couple have cleared all of their student loan debt in their ten years of marriage and are on the road to building generational wealth through the stock market. If you want the same for yourself and your family, tune in! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/buildingblack/message

    Building Black Health Through Nutrition

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 5, 2020 50:02


    Ancestral diets. Vegan diets. Intermittent fasting. Immunizations. There's seem to be new information and approaches emerging daily as it pertains to our health in the black community. So what do you need to know to keep yourself and your family healthy? In this episode of the Building Black podcast, we tackle all of the above. Our guest, certified nutritionist and wellness consultant, Steven Christopher, has not only tremendously shifted his own physical health, but he has built an entire company promoting health and wellness to his community. 360 Love features sustainable wellness products, as well as cannabis brands that facilitate holistic health. If you've struggled with shedding fat or have experienced respiratory issues, you'll want to check out this episode! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/buildingblack/message

    Career level ups and microaggressions

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 14, 2020 55:29


    Today we chat with Rachel Ramsey, HR consultant and founder of Measured HR. Whether you're currently in the job market and can't land an interview or you're a veteran, wanting to move up the ladder, Rachel shares tips on how to navigate leveling up, as well as some of the common pitfalls black people run into. She also shares insight on how deal with microaggressions in the workplace. https://www.measured-hr.com/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/buildingblack/message

    Building Black Wealth with real estate

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 2, 2020 52:48


    Speak with any serious investor and they will tell you they have real estate in their portfolio. Today, we sit with realtor and investor, Irving Cham and discuss how to purchase your first home, investment ideas, and how to navigate discriminations in the housing industry. https://thechamgroup.com/ https://www.biggerpockets.com/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/buildingblack/message

    Getting the Love (and Life) You "Deserve"

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 24, 2020 34:27


    Do you believe you're getting what you deserve out of life? Whether it be love, friendships, or career, we've found that you never quite get what you think you "deserve". In this episode, Marve and Kaity go back to chat with the Building Black Facebook Community and share tips on how to truly get what you want in life. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/buildingblack/message

    Let's Talk About Sex!

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 15, 2020 58:58


    Mamie, Jezebel, and the Great Mandingo — all sexual stereotypes imposed upon black people due to oppression. In this episode, we sit with Certified Sex Therapist, Chanta Blue to explore how oppression, religion and stress impact our sex lives and relationships. Www.bluewellnesscenter.com https://www.facebook.com/groups/450875702322552/?ref=share --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/buildingblack/message

    Government, Politics, and Black Folk: what really matters?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 10, 2020 51:36


    Were you enraged by the outcome of the Breonna Taylor case? Perhaps you're not sure what to say to a relative who plans not to vote, or maybe if YOU should even vote? If so, then today's episode is for you. Our guest and host of the James Carrington Podcast, Kofi, teaches us about how the democratic process impacts our community and why we can't afford to sit this one out. Resources: The James Carrington Podcast --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/buildingblack/message

    Building Black Health

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 1, 2020 44:11


    Diabetes. High blood pressure. Cancer. Heart disease. You name the illness, we tend to have the highest rates of mortality. Why is that and more importantly, what can we do about it? Today, we speak with fitness expert and gym owner, Derron Flood, of Fitness First training Services in Norfolk, Virginia about our health as a community. From veganism and intermittent fasting, to Keto diet and conditioning your body for change, we explore how to build black health. Find Flood on IG @Flooddr --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/buildingblack/message

    Tackling Our Debt

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 20, 2020 45:48


    In this episode, we discuss debt in the Black community. From the mindset, to the mantra and some methods, we challenge our listeners to explore how they can tackle their debt and move towards generational wealth. Resources: Black Married and Debt Free Tiffany The Budgetnista Leo The Money Coach Dave Ramsey Budget Forms --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/buildingblack/message

    Building Black Mental Health

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 12, 2020 55:19


    For many of us, 2020 was a major mental health trigger. From COVID fears, to racial trauma, to grief, we've seen it all. In this episode, we jump into practical tips to manage your mental health, as well as how mental health issues like PTSD impact us differently. Resources: http://www.therapyforblackgirls.com/ https://openpathcollective.org/ https://www.therapyforlatinx.com/ To catch our recording live and participate in the conversation, join The Building Black Community on Facebook! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/buildingblack/message

    Protecting Black Women

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 4, 2020 62:04


    Are black women unprotected? This episode dives into the history of how black women became the most unprotected of people, statistics that back up this claim, and most importantly HOW the Black community can do a better job of protecting black women. We want to hear from you! You can become a part of our podcast next week by joining The Building Black Facebook Community https://www.facebook.com/groups/554685728542713 where you can listen live Wednesdays at 8pm and participate in the discussion! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/buildingblack/message

    Welcome to Building Black!

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 1, 2020 41:36


    Welcome to the Building Black live-stream and podcast! In this first episode, we share with our audience exactly what to expect in the Building Black community. If you're looking for a podcast and community that will focus on Black people, Black issues, and most importantly Black SOLUTIONS, you've come to the right place! We also review 2020 thus far from the black perspective. Covid, protecting black women, losing black leaders- we discuss it all! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/buildingblack/message

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