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Sandrine Etienne is a medical social worker based in Queens, NY. She’s also the founder of the podcast Miss Guided Notions. She’s a Black woman who has intentionally used her platform to tackle and create dialogue surrounding racial disparities in health care, self-advocacy, education and empowerment. To learn more about: Food banks in NYC:https://www.foodbanknyc.org/ The East Brooklyn Mutual Aid: https://www.eastbrooklynmutualaid.org/ http://instagram.com/eastbrooklynmutualaid To donate: https://ioby.org/project/east-brooklyn-ocean-hill-brownsville-mutual-aid-network Additional info related to the other food resources for NYC residents are available here: https://www1.nyc.gov/assets/dsny/contact/services/COVID-19FoodAssistance.shtml Follow Sandrine's podcast at: http://instagram.com/missguidednotions And check out her new podcast “Perfect Strangers” with Anita Flores discussing health and financial obstacles that people go through. Coming soon!

We're back! Kamari and Jo sit down with the fabulous writer and author Arianna Davis, Digital Director at Oprah Magazine and author of What Would Frida Do: A Guide to Living Boldly. Arianna is truly a humble queen with tons of promise for her career. Learn how she arrived as a Black author and her tips on publishing a book while Black. Pre order her book here: https://www.sealpress.com/titles/arianna-davis/what-would-frida-do/9781541646322/

Learn more about our guests: Ysanet Batista Founder, Woke Foods Co-Facilitator, GWC Co-op Academy Yadira Garcia Founder, Happy Healthy Latina

Learn more about Stephanie Flor at https://www.instagram.com/stephanieflor/ Learn more about Around the World Beauty at https://www.instagram.com/ATWBeauty/

To learn more about Chinae, head to www.instagram.com/chinaealexander

Thank you to Delina Medhin for joining us on the show! You can find her at www.instagram.com/delinamedhin. For more on how to market your business on Instagram, follow https://www.instagram.com/travelingfro

*Warning: Parental discretion is strongly advised* Kamari and Jo sit down with Gris and Migue of The Brujas of Brooklyn and it gets real fast! Learn everything from how to properly clean a vagina, to understanding what it actually means to be Latinx, Afro-Latinx, and Black, to what it takes to achieve womb wellness. Find out more at: www.brujasofbrooklyn.com www.instagram.com/brujasofbrooklyn Pedagogy of the Oppressed: https://www.amazon.com/Pedagogy-Oppressed-Anniversary-Paulo-Freire/dp/0826412769

On this special "live" episode, Kamari sits down with two of her friends in The Wing D.C. for a discussion about what it means to be a woman in a position of power supporting and often times, guiding, the decisions of some of the top, A-list athletes in the NBA and NFL. Alexandra Meaza is the Director of Marketing and Media Relations for The Sports and Entertainment Group, representing some of the top players in the NFL. You can find her online at https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexandra-meaza-629421a/. Alexys Feaster is the Senior Director of Player Development for the NBA. You can find her online at https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexysfeaster/.    

Sandrine Charles is one of the leading publicists behind some of the top men's streetwear brands that have launched in the past decade. Known for launching cult brands, Sandrine is laser-focused on getting the job done and creating a legacy. And that means she's often... furious. Listen to our hilarious and refreshing conversation, where she gives new life to the term "fury" as a driving force for her success. Find more of Sandrine at: https://www.instagram.com/sandrinecharles https://www.instagram.com/sandrinecharlesconsulting https://www.sandrinecharles.com  

From rabbits to fashion, music to mental health, there are many ways to practice wellness. Corey Harbison and Tony Vidal, two Brooklyn-based fitness influencers, break down some very shocking realities about the wellness industries and what it means to "be well."

Brooke Devard, the host of the Naked Beauty Podcast, shares how she developed her own sphere of influence and a community of women around sustainable/clean beauty. She breaks down the truth about everything from how to clean up your shopping habits to how to build a platform and community of followers around a topic you care about. About Brooke Devard: Brooke DeVard Ozaydinli is a Product Marketing Manager for Partner Marketing at Instagram and creator and host of Naked Beauty - a podcast where she discusses beauty, self-care and wellness with the women she admires most. Prior to Instagram, Brooke worked at Viacom overseeing digital marketing and content strategy and before that, at Ralph Lauren as a social media manager, overseeing social strategy for their luxury brands. Brooke started her career in London as a product marketing manager for Nokia’s entertainment team, after graduating from Stanford University. Find her @brookedevard on Instagram. About Naked Beauty: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/naked-beauty/id1131628553 and https://www.instagram.com/nakedbeautyplanet/

This episode contains sensitive material related to mental health, violence, sexual assault, and other potentially triggering topics. Please engage at your own pace and at a level that feels comfortable to you. Kamari and Jo sit down with psychologist Angelina Morales (who happens to be Jo's therapist) to talk all things therapy and to explore how mental health influences everything. Jump to specific topics using the guide below:   The Basics — Therapy + Trauma   10:30 | Why therapy is important   18:00 | How recent news of shootings and other traumatic events can affect the public   25:10 | Angelina explains what trauma is and how to know if you’re triggered/traumatized   On Society’s Influence on Mental Health   28:25 | Angelina explains what the traumatic impact could be on migrant children separated from their parents   40:00 | Why a mental illness diagnosis does NOT define a person   42:14 | How society can do more to engage MEN in therapy and healing   1:20:05 How to balance religion and spirituality with therapy   1:24:30 When to layer therapy on top of religious or spiritual practices   Learned Behaviors to Watch   57:30 | On whether physically disciplining children is “abuse”   1:02:00 What is generational trauma? And examples of it in your life   1:07:00 Emotion-focused therapy. How does the way you attach to potential mates says about your anxiety and attachments?   1:11:20 How it affects your relationships when you continuously go to the same partner, family member or friend with your problems   1:15:00 What healthy boundaries in relationships look like   How Influencer Culture Affects Mental Health   1:27:25 On whether self-care is therapy   1:28:40 Jo shares what she learned from hyper-sharing on social   1:30:20 Why taking breaks from social media is necessary   1:32:00 The toxic things to beware of on social media   1:34:45 What happened to Kamari’s mental health when she started comparing her Instagram self to her real self   1:36:45 How to know when your Instagram ego is taking over   1:40:17 What is the psychological impact of being a “public figure”   1:41:38 Why we all have influence   1:44:55 Kamari shares a personal story about one of the most influential people in her life   IMPORTANT   1:48:30 Options for people looking for therapy who may not be able to afford it.  

This week, Kamari sits down with Kristin Lee of KLMB to discuss what it looks like to be a celebrity business manager. And, guest host Janell Hickman joins her. About Kristin Lee:Kristin Lee, owner of KLBM, is an international business manager focusing on intricate tax and business structures for artists, entertainers, and athletes all over the globe. Kristin has over 18 years in entertainment and athletic industries, and has worked at some of the top business management firms in the world throughout her career. With her team at KLBM, Kristin works to provide her clients with a wide range of support services for their universal business operations. She strives to help foster their growth and continued success in the ever-changing and multifaceted entertainment industry as well as expanding their brands beyond that sphere. Find Kristin Lee at https://www.klmbllc.com www.instagram.com/misskristinleewww.instagram.com/klbmllc Kristin's Feature in The Cut: https://www.thecut.com/2018/06/how-do-celebrities-spend-their-money.html Hot Takes from Kristin Lee: Check out Xero for managing your personal books at Xero.com Check out Richard Branson's Book (https://www.amazon.com/s?k=richard+branson+book&hvadid=78340256267313&hvbmt=be&hvdev=c&hvqmt=e&tag=mh0b-20&ref=pd_sl_71nvj53msi_e) More on Nicolas Cage (https://www.cnbc.com/2018/01/19/how-nicholas-cage-once-blew-his-entire-150-million-fortune.html) Hot Takes from Kamari + Janell: Kamari's favorite budgeting tool: https://www.YNAB.com Janell's financial planner: https://www.yfsacademy.com/join?utm_campaign=Theresultsarein&utm_medium=Theresultsarein&utm_source=Theresultsarein&utm_content=Theresultsarein&utm_term=Theresultsarein  

This week, Kamari and Jo sit down with founder of The Girl Mob and The Wing's Senior Manager of Culture and Diversity, Yari Blanco. Yari shares what it means to be someone who holds space for marginalized groups and schools us on everything from how to negotiate for your worth to how to respectfully show up when you're the most privileged person in the room. Find Yari at www.instagram.com/theyariblanco Read theGirlMob at www.instagram.com/thegirlmob Joing TheWING at www.the-wing.com

This week, we sat down with Chris Raybon of The Action Network + Ryan Merchant two "male influencers," to talk about their take on the culture of influence. Find Chris at https://twitter.com/ChrisRaybon or https://actionnfl.podbean.com/e/nfc-player-projection-preview/ Find Ryan at https://www.instagram.com/ry_mcfly_/ HOT TOPICS: 9:49: Chris' take on the term "influencer" and why Twitter beats Instagram for promotion 11:18 Ryan talks about people who assume he's modeling for attention and why he really got in the game 17:20 Chris talks about how he got into the world of sports and ultimately landed a show on Sirius. "Your thoughts are your most valuable asset." 25:05 Jo asks Chris straight up how he negotiated well enough to start earning good money doing what he loves. "Beanie Sigel once said..." 33:30 Ryan explains why he doesn't need to flex for the 'gram. "I like to live in the moment." 38:37 Chris explains why he might... and why tweeting when he ran into Colin Kaepernick added value to his followers 40:22 Chris talks about the first time he got cancelled by his followers and why he adamantly disagrees with the cancel culture 49:05 We talk the Central Park 5 and people who are cancelled when they shouldn't have been 53:15 The guys respond to the phenomenon of some women getting work done for Instagram 1:00:01 We talk about their least favorite things about influencer culture. "It's not being clear on your value proposition." 1:06:25 The guys share who they are following and who influences them 1:13:49 Chris and Ryan "shoot their shot" GIVEAWAY WINNER announced at the end of the episode

"Success in real life is a true thing. What are you doing offline to ensure your legacy? Anyone who has a good thing going on Instagram needs to take it offline."We sat down with one of our favorite girls, Janell Hickman - an iconic beauty editor and creative consultant who has been on the scene for over a decade and worked with every major media outlet and brand from Birchbox to Gilt to Elle to Essence to Cosmo and on and on. She talks about the power and access of being a role that allows her to dictate trends and the products women worldwide consume -- and gives her insights into how she uses that power to speak up for her community (both on and offline). This one is full of gems and there will be a giveaway so you do NOT want to miss it. ****ABOUT OUR GUEST****Janell M. Hickman is a beauty editor and creative consultant based in Brooklyn, New York. Keep up with her (if you can) by following @jmargaretbeauty across all social media channels. http://www.janellmhickman.com****GIVEAWAY****Follow us at instagram.com/thetruthreport to find out how you can win our giveaway of our guests' fave things! Some of Janell's favorite things include:Vintner's Daughter: https://vintnersdaughter.com/Melissa Butler's The Lip Barr https://www.thelipbar.com/Lauren Napier's makeup wipes https://www.laurennapier.com/Brooklyn Blooms https://www.brooklynblooms.com/Brooklyn Tea https://brooklyntea.com/The Fit In Brooklyn https://www.thefitinbedstuy.com/*****EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS****Defining the terms: "Double AA" = African AmericanIntro:(3:00) Janell explains how to get perfect skin(10:50) Kamari explains why doing PR is painful -- until you meet content creators like Janell (and how to bag them when you do meet them!)(14:31) Why Kamari is salty about the timing in which she met her husband ...and "26 Female Celebrities With Big Noses Who Are Totally Rocking Their Classic Beauty" https://www.bustle.com/articles/73595-26-female-celebrities-with-big-noses-who-are-totally-rocking-their-classic-beauty (15:00) Janell puts us on to Dr. Ourian for non-surgical nose jobs (!!!) and Estee Laundry for exposing beauty brands www.instagram.com/simonourianmd1 and instagram.com/celebfaceSetting Your Own Beauty Standards:(16:07) Janell explains how to balance telling people about the improvements you done on yourself (Botox) with setting realistic expectations for youself. "Instagram ruined everyone because they think they're a celebrity. Why do you need to have flawless skin for your selfie? Me going to work, I don't need to look like I'm going to a red carpet."(19:04) Janell tells us the truth about what beauty influencers and creators have access to (and why they have next level skin others are going broke to achieve)(20:00) Janell discusses the responsibility of putting out stories and recommending products to women(21:32) Janell explains how to save money and achieve the look you want(23:08) The danger of trying EVERYTHING to achieve physical perfection or perfect skin(24:40) We discuss the idea that you have to be rich to be "conventionally beautiful." https://www.theatlantic.com/health/archive/2019/01/skin-care-secret-wealth/579337/(28:40) Janell talks about the responsibility of editors to not make their content completely classist and exclusively. "More media outlets need to recognize that not everything is for everybody." (29:15) Janell reveals the surprising media outlet that gets it right when it comes to speaking to your audience and building for your audience ONLY(29:54) Janell explains why it is important for creators (especially those representing marginalized groups) to be unafraid to speak to their audience -- even when you're in more "inclusive" spaces(34:23) Janell tells the truth about being a freelancer and what it takes to maintain peace of mind(36:44) Janell explains how to get your money right if you decide to be an entrepreneur -- especially in media(39:23) Janell talks about what it took behind the scenes to be someone who travels, is well connected, and works for herself(42:35) How to flex on people once you're in control of your schedule(43:06) Why you have to sell yourself and network -- in real life, off Instagram. "Some of the best editors who have the greatest pieces have no Instagram followers. Successful in real life is a true thing."(45:35) Janell issues a real warning to content creators: "What are you doing offline to ensure your legacy? Anyone who has a good thing going on Instagram needs to take it offline."(47:35) Why blogs aren't dead (!!!) thanks to Google search(49:10) The maintenance required when one decides to become an influencer and why access does not equal money(53:57) Janell explains why Instagram is not a way to maintain relationships(1:07:30) We shoot some surprising shots... including at Blac ChynaMusic: by KC Bandz (c) Black Jacket Entertainment

In this episode we talk to documentary filmmaker Marissa Pina about her film, Black Girl Church (www.blackgirlchurch.com), which zooms in on a cultural institution for Black women -- the beauty supply store.We learn from Marissa what it takes to dedicate your time and talent to exploring a topic that most others would not and the personal and professional sacrifice one must make to be a storyteller on behalf of mariginalized communities.****GIVEAWAY****Follow us for a chance to win our guests' fave products at instagram.com/TheTruthReportPrize will include products from Marissa's favorite things at Honey Baby Naturals and Botanika Beauty!****ABOUT OUR GUEST*****Find Marissa Pina at instagram.com/MarissaPinaFind Black Girl Church at BlackGirlChurch.com or instagram.com/BlackGirlChurch****EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS****(8:10) Why many Black women are so sensitive about their hair. "Black hair is art..."(17:00) Why Marissa has to talk about her identity daily(24:29) How Marissa reckons with the "n word" as a biracial person(30:05) We break down the concept of "thirst traptivism" and the GOAT of it instagram.com/kendricksampson(32:20) On Black Girl Church and what inspired it(47:20) What creators should think about when telling Black and Brown people's stories and owning their narratives(57:41) Why Black ownership is critical and Nipsey Hussle ("If you don't love him, get off my dam--just stop listening.")(1:00:30) Why Koreans dominate the Black hair market(1:08:15) Marissa checks Kamari (!!!!) and straightens her out(1:11:55) "Bitch stop accepting free work."(1:15:00) What it really takes to produce a successful, highly-profiled film(1:17:55) Lightning Round(1:26:39) Marissa talks about being called a Rachel Dolezal(1:32:12) Marissa shoots her shot at Elaine Welteroth, Ava Duvernay and more... Music: by KC Bandz (c) Black Jacket Entertainment