Thoughts of a Melanated Queen

In episode 8 our Queens will discuss gender roles, whether or not they are a necessity for successful relationships, some gender roles we individually practice, and how they tie into our societal and religious roles. . . . . Remember to like, subscribe, and leave us comments. Be sure to follow us on IG @thoughtsofamelanatedqueen and send us fan mail to thoughtsofamelanatedqueen@gmail.com. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thoughts-of-a-melanated-queen/support

Episode 8 focuses on successful women and their potential fear of having children. Let's get a little personal as each Queen discusses her fear of potentially missing out on money, time, travel, and career opportunities. . . . Remember to like, subscribe, and leave us comments. Be sure to follow us on IG @thoughtsofamelanatedqueen and send us fan mail to thoughtsofamelanatedqueen@gmail.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thoughts-of-a-melanated-queen/support

Episode 7 is a ride down memory lane as we discuss the classic hood film 'Baby Boy'. We provide our individual insight into the main character’s relationship with his mother, her boyfriend, and the mother of his child, Yvette. This episode also addresses Yvette’s willingness to accept Jody’s behavior before finally breaking it off. The two eventually reconnect and it seems as if Jody has grown into a man, or has he? Tune in for our thoughts as we break down the details of this film and the very similar realities we often see today. . . . . Remember to like, subscribe, and leave us comments. Be sure to follow us on IG @thoughtsofamelanatedqueen and send us fan mail to thoughtsofamelanatedqueen@gmail.com. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thoughts-of-a-melanated-queen/support

All of our queens are graduates of an HBCU so you already know we had to engage in the conversation and let the world know why HBCU’s are important to the black culture. In episode 5, we’ll discuss why we chose our respective HBCU’s, how our HBCU changed our lives and prepared us for the real world, and debunking the negative stigmas around our HBCU’s. Remember to like, subscribe, and leave us comments. Be sure to follow us on IG @thoughtsofamelanatedqueen and send us fan mail to thoughtsofamelanatedqueen@gmail.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thoughts-of-a-melanated-queen/support

This episode forces us to address some of the stereotypes that follow us as Black women. Are some of us having issues getting and keeping good Black men because we lack femininity? What is femininity? What is masculinity? Tune in to find out more! Remember to like, subscribe, and leave us comments. Be sure to follow us on IG @thoughtsofamelanatedqueen and send us fan mail to thoughtsofamelanatedqueen@gmail.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thoughts-of-a-melanated-queen/support

Episode 4 focuses on therapy within the Black community and how we have personally taken steps to address some of our deeply rooted concerns. We address why therapy is taboo within our community and how despite this reality it has been effective. . . . . Remember to like, subscribe, and leave us comments. Be sure to follow us on IG @thoughtsofamelanatedqueen and send us fan mail to thoughtsofamelanatedqueen@gmail.com. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thoughts-of-a-melanated-queen/support

On this episode, our queens will be talking about our beautiful black men. We’ll let you all in on what we think of our kings, what we love about them and how we support our brothas! We’ll even tap into why and how society has demonized our men. This is definitely an episode you don’t want to miss! Remember to like, subscribe, and leave us comments. Be sure to follow us on IG @thoughtsofamelanatedqueen and send us fan mail to thoughtsofamelanatedqueen@gmail.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thoughts-of-a-melanated-queen/support

Episode 2 focuses on why my ex is an ex! We will be discussing the downfalls to our past relationships and how past relationships have contributed to our current dating standards. We would love for you to engage in the conversation with us once you’ve listened to the episode! . . Remember to like, subscribe, and leave us a comment. Be sure to follow us on IG @thoughtsofamelanatedqueen for engaging content and feel free to send fan mail to thoughtsofamelanatedqueen@gmail.com Happy listening and don’t forget to tune in every other Thursday for new episodes! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thoughts-of-a-melanated-queen/support

On this episode, our queens will tap into the topic of dating! We’ll be discussing why dating has been hard for us, how we define dating, and our willingness to date differently. We would love for you all to engage in the conversation with us once you listen to the episode