The Unconventional Woman with Summer Martin

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A podcast featuring conversations with a few cool people (mostly women) I know discussing different topics. Welcome to the world of the unconventional woman.


    • Aug 4, 2021 LATEST EPISODE
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    TUW Ep.73: F**** You, Pay Me!

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 4, 2021 31:44


    On this episode, I'm saluting the employees of America. Shout out to you for standing up for better wages and working conditions. We demand better from our employers. Items I Mentioned on the Show: Naomi Osaka's Documentary- Netflix Brown Ambition- Podcast  The Prince- HBO Max How to Find Me: Twitter @summergory Instagram: unconventional_woman Email me: summermartin@tuwpodcast.com Don't forget to subscribe and write a review. Like the podcast, please share the show!  Charlie has an Insta account: charlie_the_scottish_terrier      

    TUW Ep.72: Happy Juneteenth 2021!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2021 28:46


    On this episode, I'm celebrating Juneteenth. I'm overjoyed with love, admiration, and respect for this holiday that will become an American tradition.  Happy Freedom Day!   How to Find Me: Twitter @summergory Instagram: unconventional_woman Email: summermartin@tuwpodcast.com Don't forget to subscribe and write a review. Like the podcast, please share the show!   

    TUW Podcast Episode 71: Marieke and I Have A Few Things to Say!

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 25, 2021 86:27


    On this episode I'm chatting with my girl Marieke Van Der Maelen. We're talking about everything from themed entertainment, anti-hate within the Asian community, and more.  Find Marieke's work here  She's on LinkedIn How to Find Me: Twitter @summergory Instagram: unconventional_woman Email me: summermartin@tuwpodcast.com Don't forget to subscribe and write a review. Like the podcast, please share the show!  

    TUW Podcast Episode 70: Here We Go Again 2021 Edition

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 13, 2021 23:26


    4/13/21: I had to record my thoughts on the repeated pattern of devaluing Black lives in America.    How to Find Me: Twitter @summergory Instagram: unconventional_woman Email me: summermartin@tuwpodcast.com Don't forget to subscribe and write a review.  Like the podcast, please share the show!  

    TUW Podcast Episode 69: To 2020!

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 24, 2020 13:59


    On this episode, I closing out the year with some final thoughts. We made it this far and for that we celebrate.  How to Find Me:   Twitter @summergory Instagram: unconventional_woman  

    TUW Podcast Episode 68: I Needed A Break But I'm Back!

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 19, 2020 51:51


    It's been a while but I'm back.    How to Find Me: Twitter @summergory Instagram: unconventional_woman

    TUW Podcast Episode 67: The Kids Are Alright Part II

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 3, 2020 60:47


    On this episode, I'm chatting with Vitali. He's a pretty cool 14 years old with a lot on his mind.  How to Find Me: Twitter @summergory Instagram: unconventional_woman Email me: summermartin@tuwpodcast.com Don't forget to subscribe and write a review.  Like the podcast, please share the show!

    TUW Episode 66: The Kids Are Alright

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 5, 2020 46:43


    On this episode, I'm chatting with Adisyn. She's 11 years old and already a; business owner, author, athlete, and podcaster to name a few. BUY HER BOOK- "Cloud, Stop Your Crying" Check out her podcast- "Little Bit of Everything" How to Find Me: Twitter @summergory Instagram: unconventional_woman Email me: summermartin@tuwpodcast.com Don't forget to subscribe and write a review.  Like the podcast, please share the show!    

    TUW Episode 65: Let's Talk About Independence Day

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 10, 2020 79:26


    My good friend Jeanne and I are discussing what Independence Day meant and means to us.  #BlackLivesMatter How to Find Me: Twitter @summergory Instagram: unconventional_woman Email me: summermartin@tuwpodcast.com Don't forget to subscribe and write a review.  Like the podcast, please share the show!

    TUW Episode 64: Meet My Uncle Sam

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2020 72:21


    On this episode, I'm talking to my Uncle Sam who is a retired LAPD officer. We're talking about his experience as well as thoughts on reform within law enforcement.  #Black Lives Matter How to Find Me: Twitter @summergory Instagram: unconventional_woman Email me: summermartin@tuwpodcast.com  

    TUW Episode 63: Quarantine Chronicles featuring Todd

    Play Episode Listen Later May 31, 2020 39:38


    This is the last installment of the Quarantine Chronicles. Initially, I was excited and full of joy to share with you a conversation between my husband and I but then the weight of our society weighed heavily on my heart. It took me a little longer to release this episode because mentally I am drained. America, we need to talk about our problem(s) and that's systemic racism.  This episode is lighthearted in content but going forward, it's time to talk about the heavy topics on my mind. Black Lives Matter. I made monetary donations to the following: Black Visions Collective Minnesota Freedom Fund Reclaim The Block How to Find Me: Twitter @summergory Instagram: unconventional_woman Email me:summer.gory@gmail.com Don't forget to subscribe and write a show review.  Like the podcast, please share the show!  

    TUW Episode 62: The Quarantine Chronicles featuring Calisha

    Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2020 38:03


    Welcome to the Quarantine Chronicles! This episode features Calisha and I discussing how she is keeping sane during these crazy times.    How to Find Me: Twitter @summergory Instagram: unconventional_woman Email me how you're surviving these tough times: summer.gory@gmail.com  Don't forget to subscribe and write a show review.  Like the podcast, please share the show!

    TUW Episode 61: The Quarantine Chronicles featuring Tani Lamb

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 28, 2020 48:20


    Welcome to the Quarantine Chronicles! This episode features my friend Tani and I discussing how she is keeping sane during these crazy times. We're talking; haircare, traveling and staying true to your creative self.  You can find all of Tani's work here. How to Find Me: Twitter @summergory Instagram: unconventional_woman Email me how you're surviving these tough times: summer.gory@gmail.com  Don't forget to subscribe and write a show review.  Like the podcast, please share the show!

    TUW Episode 60: The Quarantine Chronicles featuring Taylor

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2020 58:02


    Welcome to the Quarantine Chronicles! This episode features my friend Taylor and I discussing how she is keeping sane during these crazy times. She's also planning a wedding set for October 2020. Taylor's Instagram How to Find Me: Twitter @summergory My Instagram: unconventional_woman Email me how you're surviving these tough times: summer.gory@gmail.com  Don't forget to subscribe and write a show review. Like the podcast, please share the show!  Charlie has an Insta account.

    TUW Episode 59: Quarantine Chronicles featuring Jen

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 7, 2020 38:27


    Welcome to the Quarantine Chronicles! This episode features my friend Jen Edds talking about how she is keeping sane during these crazy times.   Jen's Instagram How to Find Me: Twitter @summergory  Instagram: unconventional_woman Email me how you're surviving these tough times: summer.gory@gmail.com  Don't forget to subscribe and write a show review.  Like the podcast, please share the show!  Charlie has an Insta account 

    TUW Episode 58: Quarantine Chronicles featuring Brianna

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 30, 2020 52:38


    Welcome to the Quarantine Chronicles! This episode features my dear friend Brianna talking about how she and her family are keeping sane during these crazy times.   We're loving Demi Moore's Inside Out, you should check it out! How to Find Me: Twitter @summergory Instagram: unconventional_woman Email me how you're surviving these tough times: summer.gory@gmail.com  Don't forget to subscribe and write a show review.  Like the podcast, please share the show!  Charlie has an Insta account: charlie_the_scottish_terrier  

    TUW Epsiode 57: Love Is Blind?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 16, 2020 52:57


    On this episode, I'm talking about the hit Netflix show Love Is Blind? But is it really?     How to Find Me: Twitter @summergory Instagram: unconventional_woman Charlie's Instangram: charlie_the_scottish_terrier   Email Me: summer.gory@gmail.com  Don't forget to subscribe and write a show review.  Like the podcast, please share the show! 

    TUW Episode 56: Happy Black History Month!

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 10, 2020 46:55


    In this episode, I'm sharing some black history facts and talking about Kobe Bryant.  Happy Black History Month!  Book and TV shows I mentioned in this episode: The Alchemist Paulo Coelho  Muse Kobe Bryant on Showtime  Dear White People on Netflix She Did That on Netflix 13th on Netflix How to Find Me: Twitter @summergory https://twitter.com/summergory Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/unconventional_woman/ Email Me: summer.gory@gmail.com  Don't forget to subscribe and write a show review.  Like the podcast, please share the show! 

    TUW Episode 55: New Year, New Me (You)!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 16, 2020 33:01


    Welcome to the first episode of The Unconventional Woman for the new year. I'm looking forward to a new and exciting year for both the show and personally.  TV shows I mentioned in this episode: Shine On w/Reese Witherspoon  Tamron Hall Show How to Find Me: Twitter @summergory Instagram: unconventional_woman Email Me: summer.gory@gmail.com  Don't forget to subscribe and write a show review.  Like the podcast, please share the show!

    TUW Episode 54: She Podcasst Live Recap

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 22, 2019 35:53


    She Podcasts Live was a conference held in Atlanta for women who love to podcast. Words can't describe how magical this conference was but I try my best to tell you about my experience.  Learn more about She Podcasts. 

    TUW 53: Birthday Episode

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 19, 2019 27:05


    I'm 40!!! I'm celebrating the blessing of seeing a new year and looking forward to my new decade/chapter.   

    TUW Episode 52: "Class of 2019"

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 5, 2019 52:36


    On this episode of The Unconventional Woman I'm talking about HBCUs. Also, shout to everyone who is a graduating class of 2019!

    TUW Episode 51: " Shout Out to L.A."

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 26, 2019 64:52


    RIP @NipseyHussle Stay Connected: Twitter: Summer Martin Instagram: The Unconventional Woman

    TUW Episode: 50 "Let's Talk About Blackface"

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 16, 2019 61:53


    I'm Back!!   It's been way too long but I'm back with a new episode for you.  There's a lot on my mind so it's time to talk.   Stay Connected: Twitter: Summer Martin Instagram: The Unconventional Woman

    TUW Episode 49: "Women of Color Podcast Too"

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 7, 2018 67:03


    On this episode, there's a lot on my mind. You've been warned, enjoy!  How to Find Me: Twitter @summergory Instagram: unconventional_woman Don't forget to subscribe and write a show review. Like the podcast, tell a friend (or two).

    TUW Episode 48: "If Blacks Would Only Try Harder."

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 23, 2018 53:23


    On this episode, I'm sharing my recent joys of having a dog and things go another direction once I talk about a recent survey regarding black people. Check it out! Some light readings I reference during the show: Pets Are Not Children, So Stop Calling Them That 40 Percent Of Whites Think Black People Just Need To Try Harder, Poll Finds How to Find Me: Twitter @summergory Instagram: unconventional_woman   Don't forget to subscribe and write a show review. Like the podcast, tell a friend (or two).

    TUW Episode 47: Wakanda Forever

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 1, 2018 30:24


    On this episode, I'm talking about my puppy Charlie, Black Panther and who's running for office. Stuff I mentioned during the show... Netflix series Dirty Money Meet Sema Hernandez How to find me: Twitter: @summergory Instagram: unconventional_woman Share the show with your friends Subscribe so you never miss a show    

    TUW Episode 46: Our Love Stories

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 6, 2018 78:51


    On this episode, I'm sharing the stories of a few women kind enough to record with me.  Love is a wonderful, challenging and beautiful thing. Unconditional love will see you through the good and bad times. I hope our stories inspire you to love and be loved.  Enjoy! Tweet me your thoughts.  

    TUW Episode 45: Happy 2018!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 10, 2018 17:45


    I wish you a wonderful new year. I'm excited to share the new content and vision of the show for 2018. Stay tuned. How to find me: Twitter: @summergory Instagram: unconventional_woman Now share the show with your friends (please).  

    TUW Episode 44: Puerto Rico and a Knee

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 2, 2017 77:05


    On this episode, I'm talking about my recent trip to D.C., why we're talking about players taking a knee and hear about what's going on in Puerto Rico.    Some items mentioned in this episode:  Safety Pin Box Kapernick7.com  Ways to help Puerto Rico: Hurricane Maria Community Recovery Fund Hispanic Federation- UNIDOS Disaster Relief Fund Help the West coast of Puerto Rico- gofundme One America Appeal          

    TUW Episode 43: About Ms. Janet Jackson

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 19, 2017 39:51


    On this episode, I'm talking about my upcoming birthday celebration (which includes seeing Janet Jackson live in concert) and more.  Links to the things I mentioned: Fenty Beauty  Edith Windsor      

    TUW Episode 42: Back to Cali

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 2, 2017 56:57


    On this episode, I talk about my trip to L.A., share a conversation w/my Mom and more. Here are links to a few things I mention: CAAM Joe Arpaio Salvation Army  Trusted World Texas Diaper Bank  Airbnb Coalition for the Homeless  Send comments and questions to summer@summercmartin.com   

    TUW Episode 41: 8.12.2017

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 13, 2017 20:04


    This episode is an unedited recording of my feelings about Charlottesville, VA.   

    TUW Episode 40: Let's Talk About Healthcare

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 2, 2017 46:56


    On this episode, I'm sharing my thoughts on the importance having access to healthcare. Here are links to some items mentioned in this episode. Insecure  Black Women's Equal Pay

    TUW Episode 39: Vegas Goes Green

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 25, 2017 46:00


    On this episode, I'm talking about my recent trip to Vegas and OJ.  Here are links to a few items I mention. Women's March Queen Sugar Brassy Broad 

    TUW Episode 38: The Self-Righteous

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 11, 2017 47:04


    On this episode, I have some words for Mr. Bill Cosby and Hobby Lobby.  Question of The Day: Is it More Important to do what you love or to love what you are doing? Some of the topics i referenced during the show. ADAPT Protest  Br'er Cotton Play

    TUW Episode 37: You Can't Say The "N-word"

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 18, 2017 33:16


    On this episode, I'm discussing why the n-word will always be a double-standard card for blacks folks to hold forever.    Question of The Day: What Gives Your Life Meaning?   Here are a few items I referenced during the show. Check out Vox. Master of None

    TUW Episode 36: Meet Cristen

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 1, 2017 58:38


    You may know Cristen from this season's Basketball Wives TV Show but learn more about her on this episode.  Question of Day Is it more important to love or be loved?     You can find Cristen Metoyer here.     Don't forget to check out Basketball Wives on VH1. #bbwla     

    TUW Episode 35: Freedom of Speech and Whatnot

    Play Episode Listen Later May 24, 2017 30:43


    On this episode, I'm sharing my view on freedom of speech and some other things on my mind.    Here are a few items I referenced in this episode. Kalief Browder Documentary Kheris Rogers awesome shirts  

    TUW Episode 34: Meet Tani Lamb

    Play Episode Listen Later May 16, 2017 33:10


    On this episode, I'm chatting with my friend Tani. We're talking about her new book 'T Sees An Island' and more. You can buy your copy here. You can also visit her website here.   

    TUW Episode 33: Meet Candace

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 28, 2017 42:39


    On this episode, I'm chatting with my friend Candace. We discuss her journey of running for office and more.  Please visit her website. Not sure how or where to vote, check out this website for info.  

    TUW Episode 32: My School's Band is Better Than Yours

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 23, 2017 32:53


    On this episode, I'm talking about taking a trip of a lifetime, HBCU bands and more.    Links to things I've mentioned on this episode.  6 Continent Cruise HBCU Bands Escape Your Bubble   

    TUW Episode 31: Be Happy & Have Serious Meetings w/ Women

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 12, 2017 39:07


    On this episode I'm talking about; my disgust for Frontier, how to be more happy and more. Here are a few links I promised: 15 Scientifically Proven Ways to Be Happier 5 Ways to Stay Educated on Social Issues  

    TUW Episode 30: Spring Forward

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 28, 2017 41:23


    On this episode I'm talking about Ms. Ivanka Trump, the biggest lie I once believed was true and more. 

    TUW Episode 29: Do You Boo

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 28, 2017 29:21


    This is episode is a reminder to myself (and you) that you can do anything with a little faith and grind.    

    TUW Episode 28: Happy 2017!

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 9, 2017 37:01


    I'm back for the new year. I know it's been awhile but I hope it's worth the wait.  Let's Talk!  

    TUW Diary: My Journey Towards Pregnancy

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 19, 2016 20:35


    On this episode, I'm discussing my second round of fertility treatment.   

    TUW Episode 27: Mrs. Black & Mr. White

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 6, 2016 26:51


    This episode was inspired by seeing the movie the Loving. I share my experience within my interracial marriage.  Let's Connect: I'm on Twitter Send me an email: summer@summercmartin.com   

    TUW Diary: My Journey Towards Pregnancy -Cycle 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 14, 2016 12:55


    This episode concludes this fertility treatment cycle.  It's been an insightful journey and I am grateful for the support and love from my Hubby.   

    TUW Episode 26: Post Election

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 9, 2016 22:51


    I had to record my thoughts on this post election. Lord help us all.    Twitter: @summergory

    TUW Episode 25: G0 Vote!

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 3, 2016 26:33


    On this episode I'm talking about our upcoming election and why we need to vote (even though it's painful).    Shout Outs: John Oliver Last Week Tonight   Great Read: Essence's Voter's Guide  7 Ways to Survive The Last Week of The Election   Let's Connect: Twitter: @summergory Email: summer@summercmartin.com 

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