Venus Clapback

Muse and Coco talk about the pandemic, the uprising for Black lives, and how 2020 can become the year that Black women finally BREATHE. This episode we discuss: • How we're experiencing the coronavirus pandemic • Special spotlight: Clapback Queen – www.shikatheauthor.com • J. Cole vs. Noname – https://theundefeated.com/features/noname-uses-song-33-to-remind-us-she-has-her-own-weight-to-carry/ • The tragic murder of Oluwatoyin Salau – https://www.vogue.co.uk/arts-and-lifestyle/article/breonna-taylor-toyin-salau-racism • How Black men can truly protect Black women • How Black women can find healing in these difficult times Like what you hear? Get more episodes on iTunes, Google Play, YouTube and venusclapback.com.

Beautiful sistas grace our screens every day as members of media profession. But what's it REALLY like for them? Spoiler: It's not all flashing lights and fame. Meet our friends Charity Bailey and Elizabeth Montgomery, joining Venus Clapback to share how they've built careers in news media. See what it's like to break barriers, chase dreams and find your path in the high-stakes field of journalism. MORE EPISODES: ► Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/venus-clapback/id1438978504 ► Google Play: https://play.google.com/music/listen?u=0#/ps/Ikxqvhcbmu5pvstr24q5nkchn3m ► Instagram: instagram.com/venusclapback/

Let's get to the bag, y'all.

Mars has been bugging Venus for a platform so we finally sit down with some of the homies to discuss what's really going on in these dating streets! Check out this episode of He Said, She Said as we get into the pressing dating topics and attempt to navigate a baseline of understanding between the sexes! Episode 7 might just have the key to communicating and understanding each other more effectively: Watch now on YouTube. Join us as we sit down with Coco, Muse, Shika, Aaron, Producer Brian, and Carranza! We are keeping it real and speaking real truths to power! So pour a glass of wine and watch NOW with your partner, your girlfriends, or your-self...

Are you your requirements requirement? Are you having trouble talking about money with your partner? Does your family need help planning out the future of your legacy? Episode 6 might just have the key to a more financially secure and fulfilling life: Watch now on YouTube. Join us as we sit down with the incredible Angelica Prescod ! Angelica gives us the keys to love, finances, and dating!! In a world of coffee dates let’s chat about how we can get our money up! So pour a glass of wine and watch NOW with your partner, your girlfriends, or your-self...

Are you experiencing a lackluster sex life? Are you having trouble connecting physically with your partner? Does your partner need to learn how to please you? This woman may have the answer... She's back! The Village Auntie a.k.a. Angelica Lindsey Ali returns as a guest on Venus Clapback bringing her unique blend of sexual health education and Black woman magic. Pour a glass of wine and watch NOW to save your sex life — and maybe, your life. Get more episodes at www.venusclapback.com

Black women suffer from higher rates of diabetes, hypertension, cancer and other chronic illnesses. How can we take back the narrative of our health? What's available to us beyond pharmaceuticals? In this episode, Madinah Simpson channels her expertise as a registered nurse, dietitian and health coach to teach us about "Ecotherapy" - the practice of healing the body and mind by fostering a connection to nature. Madinah explains how adopting an alkaline electric lifestyle can heal us on a mental and physical level — and steps we can take toward beginning the healing journey. Get more episodes at www.venusclapback.com.

Are you feeling isolated where you live? Trying to figure out how to find, connect and build with Black folks? This is reality in much of the U.S. Check out some helpful advice from Coco and The Muse. Get more episodes at venusclapback.com.

Are you a serial people-pleaser? Do you find it hard to say "No?" Muse and Coco break down the importance of setting boundaries and provide specific tips for drawing the line. By the end of the episode, your new answer to every choice will be "Yes lawd!" or "Hell nah!" and you'll feel NO regrets about it.

Is your child being over-disciplined or harassed in school simply because of the color of their skin? You're not alone. Find out what you can do to protect children in your community from biased teachers, principals and school boards when they try to push them out. Janelle Wood of Black Mothers Forum delivers POWERFUL advice in episode 1, season 2 of Venus Clapback. Share with the parents and guardians in your community! You might just save a life. Get more episodes of Venus Clapback now: www.venusclapback.com #BlackWomanJoy

The movement will not be televised — but Black women will definitely be leading the way. Special guest Lola explains how our sisters are fighting for justice, joy and liberation on a variety of fronts. Learn more about what's happening — and what every single one of us can do. MORE EPISODES: ► iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/venus-clapback/id1438978504 ► Google Play: https://play.google.com/music/m/Ikxqvhcbmu5pvstr24q5nkchn3m?t=Venus_Clapback ► Instagram: https://instagram.com/venusclapback/

You don't have to work hard - work smart! Listen up as special guest Cyn a.k.a. C.C. of "Black On the Job" shares advice on how to get the what you want at work. Includes great advice for maximizing your resume, interview, evaluation, promotion and career! MORE EPISODES: ► iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/venus-clapback/id1438978504 ► Google Play: https://play.google.com/music/listen?u=0#/ps/Ikxqvhcbmu5pvstr24q5nkchn3m ► Instagram: instagram.com/venusclapback/

You asked, and now we're answering! Muse and Coco respond to listener-submitted questions on a variety of topics including mental health, co-worker jealousy, marriage, and our favorite topic: "How to be a good ally to Black women." MORE EPISODES: ► iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/venus-clapback/id1438978504 ► Google Play: https://play.google.com/music/listen?u=0#/ps/Ikxqvhcbmu5pvstr24q5nkchn3m ► Instagram: instagram.com/venusclapback/ SIGN UP FOR THE EMAIL LIST: www.venusclapback.com

What is sexy? What is “intimidating?” What’s the best place to find a romantic partner? Is something keeping Black women from finding love? Dig into the realness with Muse and Coco, two thirty-something Black women from the Deep South with unique perspectives on love, dating and the ever-mystifying search for bae. MORE EPISODES: ► iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/venus-clapback/id1438978504 ► Google Play: https://play.google.com/music/listen?u=0#/ps/Ikxqvhcbmu5pvstr24q5nkchn3m ► Instagram: instagram.com/venusclapback/

Life gets better after 30! Why? Because you learn sooo many lessons. Muse and Coco share 30 of the biggest things they’ve learned in this decade of their lives in this episode of Venus Clapback. What one of your favorite things you learned in Thirties-land???????? MORE EPISODES: ► iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/venus-clapback/id1438978504 ► Google Play: https://play.google.com/music/listen?u=0#/ps/Ikxqvhcbmu5pvstr24q5nkchn3m ► Instagram: instagram.com/venusclapback/

Houses of worship are a central part of many Black women's lives and communities. But is church culture helping or hurting us? Are some of us clinging to traditions that have nothing to do with God and spirituality? Let's talk about it with Venus Clapback hosts Muse and Coco. NOTES FROM THE SHOW • Seven Signs It Might Be Time to Find A New Church Home - https://madamenoire.com/64393/7-signs-it-might-be-time-to-find-a-new-church-home/ • The Black Church is Still Policing Black Women's Bodies - https://www.bitchmedia.org/article/sex-and-spirituality-in-the-black-church MORE EPISODES: ► iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/venus-clapback/id1438978504 ► Google Play: https://play.google.com/music/listen?u=0#/ps/Ikxqvhcbmu5pvstr24q5nkchn3m ► Instagram: instagram.com/venusclapback/

Good sex is critical to your health, but 75% of women never reach orgasm from intercourse alone. That means it's time to get creative... and our special guest the Village Auntie has got you covered. This episode covers sex and intimacy in a way you might not have heard it before: with a foundation in East and West African tradition. NOTES FROM THE SHOW • Angelica Lindsey-Ali, the Village Auntie - https://www.muslimwellness.com/villageauntie • Village Auntie on Twitter - www.twitter.com/villageauntie • Female Orgasm May Be Tied to 'Rule of Thumb' - https://abcnews.go.com/Health/ReproductiveHealth/sex-study-female-orgasm-eludes-majority-women/story?id=8485289 • Mystery of the waist beads and modern sexuality - https://www.vanguardngr.com/2014/12/mystery-waist-beads-modern-sexuality/ ► iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/venus-clapback/id1438978504 ► Google Play: https://play.google.com/music/listen?u=0#/ps/Ikxqvhcbmu5pvstr24q5nkchn3m ► Instagram: instagram.com/venusclapback/

Some of us proudly call ourselves “strong Black women.” But many of us are dying on the inside due to this stereotypical role. Talk about it with Coco and Muse, the hosts of Venus Clapback podcast and web series. NOTES FROM THE SHOW • Put Down Your Cape: Solving the Black Superwoman Syndrome - https://www.ebony.com/wellness-empowerment/black-women-healing-sisterhood-relationships Our favorite carefree Black womxn: • Get to Know Mysterious Islands' Kellee Edwards - https://www.travelchannel.com/shows/mysterious-islands/articles/get-to-know-mysterious-islands--kellee-edwards • Let’s Talk About Sex Baby With Sexpert Tyomi Morgan - https://nekianichelle.com/lets-talk-about-sex-baby-with-sexpert-tyomi-morgan/ • Meet the First Trans Woman of Color to Write, Direct, and Produce for TV - https://www.mydomaine.com/janet-mock-interview • syd tha kyd: the most brilliant of accidental popstars - https://i-d.vice.com/en_us/article/vb3ja3/syd-tha-kyd-the-most-brilliant-of-accidental-popstars ► Listen: http://soundcloud.com/venusclapback/ ► Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/venusclapback/ ► Instagram: https://instagram.com/venusclapback/