The Intersection

It's been a minute I know, but like we've all watched the news right? The Corona Virus has rocked many of our lives, so I hope you are washing your hands, staying inside, drinking your water, and hopefully, you have checked on all your people. That's what I've been up to, hence why this took a week and a half to get out. I did want to share this episode and let y'all know, this may be the last episode for a bit. I don't know how long a bit is, to be honest. We all are just playing it by ear at this point, but I love y'all this has been a great fourth season, and I will be back as soon as I can with more amazing guests, do not fret.In the meantime, I did want to give you one parting episode and guess what, it's all about great music and two great shows that you can watch during this time of social distancing. Also, it's with one of my favorite people and podcast host, Christina Utley. Christina runs a podcast called Recaps and Receipts (Apple & Spotify) all about the first episodes of tv shows you should be watching, so go check that out.Today's featured shows and albums are:Hoax by Kevin Garrett (Apple & Spotify)Black Cat Neighborhood by Fallulah (Apple & Spotify)On My Block (a new season just dropped on Netflix so you're welcome!)Please Like MeLet us know if you love these shows or albums too and what you are watching listening to during this small bit of isolation. I can't wait to bring you more episodes in season 5, hopefully, no pandemics will be going on during that time. Stay indoors, safe, and healthy yall, Peace!

We made it to episode 30! This week we're back with a little review of The Photograph, but also how photographs and tangible memories tell stories that shape a legacy. My guest this week is, at this point a regular, Brittany Bellinger. We really go in-depth about our own attachments to tangible memories and storytelling, so this is one you don't want to miss. If you haven't seen the movie and you don't want spoilers you should skip from about minute 20 to minute 50. If you want to follow Brittany, and you should you can find her on Instagram and Twitter or you can follow her book tube on Instagram, Twitter, and YouTube. You may or may not some a familiar face on there, who knows hehe. Enjoy!

This week I'm hanging with my guy Ish aka Ish, Ya Cousin, the Brooklyn rapper. I loved this conversation because Ish is one of the most brilliant people We talk about balance, what it means to seek success in life, how he feels as an artist in the current landscape of hip-hop, and how he thinks of Stevie Wonder and Lil' Wayne as virtual mentors. Also in this episode, we chat a bit about Pop Smoke. It's crazy to think since this recording he is gone. Rest easy Pop Smoke. Get into it and if you want to check him out on Apple or Spotify or see him live, hit up on Instagram and Twitter.

Happy Valentine's Day! This week I thought why not share a little of what's been on my heart and also give y'all something short to go with a full playlist (Apple & Spotify) of my favorite love songs because honestly I miss making music content. So here is little ol' me reminding you love comes in all the forms and should always start with you loving you because you're amazing! Enjoy the day and celebrate with those you love.

Happy February! We are back with something for the month of love, a highly requested episode on…DATING! My guest today is a friend of the show Josh Dickens (Twitter & Instagram) is back! We had a nice long conversation (starts around 19 minutes) and he lets us know how he feels about the current dating scene. To me, it's a little bleak, but I'm hopeful, to him, he's ready. We also both were doing the Unleashed 2020 21 days fast with our church that I mentioned last week with Clarence, and we give a little update on that. Listen, enjoy, and share. Let us know what you think, how do you feel about the state of the dating scene in 2020? Also, how are you spending your Valentine's Day? Give us some ideas!

This week I sit down with my friend Clarence and talk about all things creativity and art. Clarence is an art dealer, creative strategist and is even about to make his own zine, which may or may not feature ya girl. I've known him now for almost 10 years and worked with him on some of his creative ventures. He's brilliant trust me. You will really enjoy this talk all about his creative process with artists and how he even entered into this industry. To find out more on him and his work follow him on Instagram.

This week I got to sit down with the homie Rafael and talk about one of our favorite things, hip-hop. I've debated this dude and trust me he knows his stuff. We got into it about Kanye, the Big 3 (Drake, Kendrick, and J. Cole), and the new school. You can catch up with Rafael on Instagram and Twitter. I hope you enjoy!

This week on The Intersection I am giving you part 2 of my conversation with two of my favorite women, Brittany Bellinger and Whitley Jackson, MFT to talk about the Andre 3000 and Rick Rubin episode on the Broken Record Podcast. Check out my guests:Brittany and The Lit Stoop: Instagram Twitter YoutubeWhitley and Speak With Whit: Instagram

This week on The Intersection I hang out with two of my favorite women, Brittany Bellinger and Whitley Jackson, MFT to talk about the Andre 3000 and Rick Rubin episode on the Broken Record Podcast, I know that's meta. For all of us, it was a very interesting conversation about creativity, mental health, and the state of the culture. This conversation was so good, it had to be two parts, so check out part one right now.Check out my guests:Brittany and The Lit Stoop: Instagram Twitter YoutubeWhitley and Speak With Whit: InstagramAlso, Whitely has an amazing vision boarding event coming up here on January 11th! Interested? RSVP here!

Happy New Year!Welcome to Season 4 of The Intersection! We made it through 2019 and we are starting off swinging. I'm so excited I have three of my friends, Christa, Kayla, and Josh on the podcast talking about Queen & Slim. There are spoilers from about 34 minutes so beware, if you haven't seen it by now I don't know what to tell you except, don't listen past that point! There is even an alternate ending idea in this episode. All of our views are opinions so we may not all agree but Queen & Slim is definitely a conversation starter, so we hope you enjoy it.Book Recommendations:Black Theology and Black Power - James H. ConeEnabled - Ceci & Lucy SturmanShoe Dog - Phil KnightBetween the World and Me - Ta - Nehisi CoatesNeed some new music? Here are my end of year articles on my favorite music of 2019:My Top 10 Albums that Shaped 2019My Top 9 EPs and Songs that Shaped 2019Want to follow my guests check out their social media pages here :Christa: InstagramKayla: Instagram TwitterJosh: Instagram Twitter

This week we are talking about purpose with our guest, writer, educator, show host, and so much more, Lourdes Anita. Lourdes has dedicated this year and her entire brand to focusing on her purpose and sharing the stories of others doing the same. It is truly inspiring to see her new endeavors like her show, The Purpose Talks, on Youtube. The show is shot and produced by Ashley Dorce and was staged and set by Amanda Davis. The first episode featuring Kendra Cusic of Cue Design Studio. You can also learn more and follow Lourdes on her Instagram.We also talk about what we are watching, reading, listneing to and here are a few of our recommendations to fill out the end of your summer:Eyes- What we are watching and reading:Marriage at First SightLove After Lock UpGood TroubleBetween the World and Me by Ta-Nehisi CoatesBrown Girl Dreaming by Jacqueline WoodsonEars - What we are listening to:Tasha Cobbs Leonard watch her Tiny Desk hereJuly's Spotify PlaylistAdulting Podcast with hosts Michelle Buteau and Jordan CarlosCheck out all the things and I cant wait to hear what you thought of the episode. Rate, comment, subscribe, share, and if you have any questions or have things you want me to cover, don't hesitate to reach out on Instagram or Twitter and you can email me at theintersectionpodcast@gmail.com.

Welcome back to The Intersection podcast! On this weeks episode I talked with my guest, Dr. Anica, about her event, Race Talks with Dr. Anica, happening this Saturday, July 13th, at the Langston Hughes House. The conversation is all around intent versus impact, and how we can better navigate conversations around race. If you are interested in going please visit here for tickets. You can also follow Dr. Anica on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, and Youtube.While this episode doesn't have all my typical segments it is full of heart. I hope this interview inspires you to create both positive impact and intentions in your community but also that invites you to have the hard conversations. Also fun fact, this is my first Skype episode so I am still getting the hang of the audio, so bare with me! Please rate, comment, subscribe, share, and if you have any questions or have things you want me to cover, don't hesitate to reach out on Instagram or Twitter and you can email me at theintersectionpodcast@gmail.com.

We are back with another episode of The Intersection. I got to sit down with my friends Alto and Kendolyn and talk about black music month and all things black black girl magic. We explore our favorite old school artists and new school. We also talk a lot about women in Hip-Hop and there is a glaring thing i noted we didn't talk about the trailblazers for the new women in hip-hop, so I made a playlist with just the women in hip-hop that paved the way for this new group of women in the game. This is not a playlist that you should listen to with kids around. I REPEAT THERE IS EXPLICIT CONTENT IN THAT PLAYLIST!In terms of some the links we talked about during Eyes, Ears, Heart, section you should check out Julie Adenuga's Top 5, The Warmth of Other Suns by Isabella Wilkerson, and season 5 of Black Mirror is our and ready for y'all. For the updated version of my monthly playlist click here.I hope you have an amazing week celebrating during World Pride and Black Music month. Go follow my guests Alto on Instagram and Twitter and Kendolyn on Instagram and her radio show, City Love on the Radio. Rate, comment, subscribe, share, and if you have any questions or have things you want me to cover, don't hesitate to reach out on Instagram or Twitter and you can email me at theintersectionpodcast@gmail.com.

This week's episode honors Pride month and is all about going deeper into self- exploration. I am joined by the brilliant, Brittany Bellinger, who unpacks her process of self-exploration, specifically during the Saturn Return. If you don't know what that is, that is okay Brittany explains it. She also gives us a peek into what means to heal and grow into your identity. You can follow and reach out to Brittany on both twitter and instagram.Currently on our reading list are: They Cant Kill Us Until They Kill Us by Hanif Abdurraqib, Pleasure Activism by adrienne maree brown, Queenie by Candice Carty-Williams, and Communicating for Change by Andy Stanley.Currently we are listening to this months playlist and Saturn by NAO. If you haven't you should definitely take a listen to both of those.I hope you have an amazing week celebrating yourself and I cant wait to hear what you thought of the episode. Rate, comment, subscribe, share, and if you have any questions or have things you want me to cover, don't hesitate to reach out on Instagram or Twitter and you can email me at theintersectionpodcast@gmail.com.

We are back for another episode of The Intersection Podcast and it is a deep one y'all! I'm so excited to have the talented poet and co-host of the So Story Podcast, Christina Utley, on this weeks episode talking about self censorship and vulnerability. We talk about all the things on this weeks episode such as holding ourselves back, connecting, being different or other, healing, and speaking your truth. It is honest and I hope you enjoy it. Go check out Christina's personal writing on her Instagram and her blog Christina from the Midwest as well.This episode didn't have my usual Eyes, Ears, Heart section, but do not fear here they are!Eyes: I just finished the Brene Brown special, The Call to Courage, and if you haven't seen it yet on Netflix, I NEED YOU TO FIX YOUR LIFE! It is so good, and also is very connect to this topic.Ears: This month I have a whole new playlist for y'all! I am literally in love with all the new R&B that is coming out this year so here is another playlist with my favorites on it like Ari Lennox and Lucky Daye.Heart: Vulnerability and putting myself out there have obviously been something I am studying and unpacking so they have been heavy on my heart but also the way women's reproductive health is being controlled and politicized is so absurd right now. People shouldn't be policing peoples bodies and if you are going to be pro-life there needs to be some consistency so when you see schools getting shot up and police brutality you cannot be silent and say you are pro-life. We need to make the world safer all around and eliminating something that will happen regardless is not only cruel but shows the lack of concern you have for peoples lives.I hope you have an amazing week and I cant wait to hear what you thought of the episode. Rate, comment, subscribe, share, and if you have any questions or have things you want me to cover, don't hesitate to reach out on Instagram or Twitter and you can email me at theintersectionpodcast@gmail.com.

Oh my goodness y'all!! It's Season 3 of The Intersection! We in here! I'm super excited to give you a new episode from the heart. All about acknowledging and working through your valleys even when you don't want to. I also share some things to look forward to and some of my favorites.Speaking of favorites, I am doing monthly playlists this year, so if you want some new jams check out April's playlist here. If you would like to check this month's book pick, here is Queenie by Candice Carty-Williams. Also I shared a bit about my new side hustle of doing make up, and who my biggest inspirations are. If you want to check them it you should go watch Jackie Aina on her Youtube channel, Katie Jane Hughes on her instagram, and Delina Mehdin on her instagram.I cant wait to share more fun stuff soon, but if you have any questions or have things you want me to cover don't hesitate to reach out on Instagram or Twitter and you can email me at theintersectionpodcast@gmail.com.

Y'all we made it!! We are here at the finale and the one year anniversary of this podcast, and I'm so thankful to all of you for hanging out and listening to season 2! This week I bring back my girl and former co-host Lauren to hang out and reflect how we've both grown this past year. If you are in the middle of your reflection season hopefully this encourages you.If you want to listen to the the tunes I talked about in this weeks episode, check out this weeks Intersection Playlist! And as a bonus I just found out that Jojo is re-releasing her first two albums and I'm unable, so her album is on the playlist too. Also we talked about my favorite Youtuber Terrell so I'm going to link his Youtube page here. Head to the podcast page on iTunes or on Stitcher to download, rate, review, subscribe, and share this weeks episode. If you have any questions, or ideas about what you'd like me to talk about next, email me at theintersectionpodcast@gmail.com or hit me up on Instagram and Twitter. Happy holidays everyone! I'll catch yall in the April 2019 for season 3!

This week I reflect on a huge moment for me, my first event Culture and Connections event. It was a success! I talk through what it was like to realize that my community was a big part of why it came to be and why I enjoyed it so much. Community can change everything, find your people.If you want to listen to the the tunes I talked about in this weeks episode, check out this weeks Intersection Playlist! I added one of my favorite Christmas album's to give y'all a taste.Head to the podcast page on iTunes or on Stitcher to download, rate, review, subscribe, and share this weeks episode. If you have any questions, or ideas about what you'd like me to talk about next, email me at theintersectionpodcast@gmail.com or on Instagram and Twitter @d_creative. I'll catch y'all in two weeks!

In this week's episode, I talk about so many movies, the past 2 weeks in America, and how I am overcoming doubt in the midst of starting things like my new event series, Culture and Connections. Shameless plug, if you are in NYC, you should come hang out with me!If you want to listen to the the tunes I talked about in this weeks episode, check out this week's Intersection Playlist!Head to the podcast page on iTunes or on Stitcher to download, rate, review, subscribe, and share this weeks episode. If want to come to Culture and Connections or if you have questions or ideas about what you'd like me to talk about next, email me at theintersectionpodcast@gmail.com or on Instagram and Twitter @d_creative. I'll catch yall in two weeks!

This week I talk about new hobbies, my favorites from this year's freshman class in music, voting, and the covenant we have with ourselves before getting in a relationship. So you don't want to miss itIf you want to listen to the the tunes I'm listening to check out this weeks Intersection Playlist!Head to the podcast page on iTunes or on Stitcher to download, rate, review, subscribe, and share this weeks episode. If you have any tips on my new hobbies, questions, or ideas about what you'd like me to talk about next email me at theintersectionpodcast@gmail.com or on Instagram and Twitter @d_creative. I'll catch yall in two weeks!

This week's episode I talk about the movie The Hate U Give and why it is a must see film. I also talk about finding your voice.I also reference some new music I'm listening to, so I made a playlist for yall on Spotify!Download, rate, review, subscribe, and share this weeks episode. If you have questions or ideas about what you'd like me to talk about next email me at theintersectionpodcast@gmail.com or on Instagram and Twitter @d_creative. I'll catch yall in two weeks!

Welcome to season 2! After a bit of time away, I'm getting back into my groove. There is one more quarter left of the year, and I want to make it count. Check out how I'm resetting in this week's episode.

WE'RE BACK!! Sorry about the unexpected hiatus, life happened but we are so excited to bring yall this episode. This is a heavy one! On this episode, Lauren and I explore issues with the social construct of being feminine. We tell stories of times we weren't deemed as the norm. We talk about fashion, space, and voice. Check it out!

Hey everyone! We've been taking a little mid-seaon break for travel and birthdays but we hung out on with City Love On The Radio last month! It was tons of fun so I thought I'd share that episode while we are making new things for you all. Follow them on IG: @citylovespace, Twitter: @cityloveoffice, and Facebook: @cityloveonthereadio. Also here is the playlist for this episode!

I know it's been a minute but we're back! Lauren was out of town speaking at her alma mater like a boss, but on this weeks episode I sit down with two of my friends, Jennifer and Brittany. We reflect back on who we were 10 years ago and look forward to where we are headed. We all are different ages, have different hometowns, and different stories, but we are deciding that we create our normal. Check it out!

This week we sit down with my friend Dave and talk about how Black Panther is all the things! DO NOT LISTEN IF YOU HAVEN'T SEEN IT! We don't scratch the surface on everything the movie is, but we definitely give stuff away in terms of Colonialism, Womanhood, African American vs African culture, and how this movie will shift the culture.

On today's episode, we talk about, the album, Man of The Woods, the Big Game Halftime Show with Justin Timberlake, and the disconnection of speaking up on injustice when it comes to race.

This week we talk about The Grammys (though they were a flop - we were let down), books we're reading, a fabulous song called Lifting You by Michael Bloom and how it connects to our generation's obsession with social media and need for external validation. Books:We Should All Be Feminist by Chimamanda Ngozi AdichieBlack Girl Magic by Mahogany Browne (illustrated by Jess X. Snow)Girl WashYour Face by Rachel HollisAlso referenced Elisabeth Elliot.Check us out on Instagram and Twitter @theintersectpod, and if you have ideas for us email us at theintersectionpodcast@gmail.com!

Today (Jan 13), Lauren and I celebrate historical wins from Queen Oprah and Sterling K. Brown. We discuss 45's lack of understanding in the world yet again, and H&M being in hot water. Lastly, we talk about taking ownership of what is going into your mind and how you can hold both joy and struggle at the same time. We also get way too excited about Black Panther (30 days)!*NOTE* This episode was recorded before news came out on Aziz Ansari.

In today's episode, I sit down with my friend Lauren, a regular on the podcast, to discuss our favorite musical artists and how their most noted work is apart of the resistance.Here's the link to the Post Election Feels Playlist. If you have any favorite tracks you would like to highlight as anthems during these turbulent times tweet us @theintersectpod.

In today's episode, I talk with my friend Lauren about how crazy 2017 was for America, but how personally, for us, it's has been a year of change. We also share some plans for 2018!

Here's a little glimpse of what you can expect from hanging out with us. I can't wait to share more with you soon!