#WeNeedToTalk

For years and neraly 200 episodes, #WeNeedToTalk comes to an end.   Happy Holidays to all of my amazing listeners and supporters. For the last 4 years I have had the opportunity to bring to you some incredible conversations, unbelievable guests, education and knowledge about things that mattered so much to me. And for the last 4 years I've solely done everything on my own! Sometimes people are surprised to hear that but it's true. From producing to editing, to even booking and scheduling. #WeNeedToTalk has been my labor of love and a true passion project. But after nearly 200 episodes and over 130 guests it's time for this iteration of #WeNeedToTalk to end. That doesn't mean #WeNeedToTalk will not come back in some form one way or another. But it does mean that for I must hit the pause button and seek out other ventures that fulfill me the way this show has. I can't begin to tell you that having my show grow from a couple hundred downloads to nearly 5k downloads a month with little to not advertising, and being a one woman operation has been humbling and filled me with gratitude. I doubt myself alot but I do know that I was good at this. I loved having conversations with people and learning. I walked away from these conversations a better person and I hope you did to. If you aren't already following me on social media please do. And pleass share episodes that resonated with you with others. This isn't a good bye but simple a “until next time” Thank you from the bottom of my heart for the last 4 years! And remember, everything begins with a conversation!   FOllow Malynda on Instagram and Threads @malyndahale

On this Episode of #WeNeedToTalk, Malynda chats with Sleuth App startup founder, Sehreen Ali Noor. They discuss parenting, medical care, why she created the app and how parents need more support. Sehreen is the co-founder of Sleuth, an app that enables parents to understand, manage, and predict their child's health. Backed by investors like Gary Vaynerchuk, Sleuth is the first platform to combine crowdsourced health histories with AI to give parents comprehensive, evidence-backed information about their kid's health and development that can be taken to a pediatrician. Sehreen is passionate about supporting founders, serving on the leadership team of VC Backed Moms (300 founders, $2B+ raised) and an EIR at Brown University. The journey to Sleuth is inspired by her struggle navigating her daughter's health and she is a vocal advocate for more inclusive policies towards all kids, especially ones with medical and special needs.   All Listeners of #WeNeedToTalk can use the promo code: Malynda20 for 20% discount. To download the app click here: Sleuth.   #WeNeedToTalk is hosted by singer, songwriter, actress and activist Malynda Hale.  She won “Best Female Vocalist” at the Hollywood Music in Media Awards, “Best Pop Music Video” at the Indie Music Channel Awards, and “Pop Song of the Year” at The Josie Music Awards. She has been a headliner for the NAMM show, has opened for artists such as Tyrone Wells, Ernie Halter, Levi Kreis, OTOWN and Smokey Robinson and sung background for Melissa Manchester, Terron Brooks and Foreigner. She has toured the world as a guest entertainer on cruise lines such as Royal Caribbean, Regent, and Celebrity. She has also  sung the national anthem numerous times for the Los Angeles Dodgers, Los Angeles Lakers, LA Galaxy, and the California Democratic National Convention. She recently had music featured on the CBS hit soap opera, The Bold and the Beautiful as well as the Disney channel TV show Saturdays.  She was also a featured soloist in WhyHunger's: Drum Together version of The Beatles classic “Come Together”. The project featured over 100 drummers and musicians including Ringo Starr and a featured soloist for the San Bernardino Symphony Orchestra. She has appeared in numerous stage productions, national commercials, independent films and TV movies.She hosts the #WeNeedToTalk Podcast that is centered around meaningful conversations, is the owner of JMV Entertainment  and a proud member of AEA, SAG-AFTRA and NARAS. Website: www.malyndahale.com | Instagram: @malyndahale | Twitter & Threads: @malyndahale | TikTok: @malyndahale  

On this episode of #WeNeedtoTalk, Malynda chats with Psychotherapist and Author Matthias Roberts. The two discuss his personal faith journey, the future of the church, reclaming your faith and his new book Holy Runaways. Matthias Roberts (he/him) is a psychotherapist specializing in religious and spiritual trauma and the author of Beyond Shame: Creating a Healthy Sex Life on Your Own Terms. He hosts Queerology: A Podcast on Belief and Being and holds two master's degrees from The Seattle School of Theology and Psychology, one in theology and culture, and one in counseling psychology. His work has been featured by O: The Oprah Magazine, Bustle, Woman's Day, Sojourners, The Seattle Times, and many others. He lives in Seattle.   Website: matthiasroberts.com/  | Instagram: matthiasroberts/ | Twitter:  matthiasroberts | Facebook: matthiasroberts  #WeNeedToTalk is hosted by singer, songwriter, actress and activist Malynda Hale.  She won “Best Female Vocalist” at the Hollywood Music in Media Awards, “Best Pop Music Video” at the Indie Music Channel Awards, and “Pop Song of the Year” at The Josie Music Awards. She has been a headliner for the NAMM show, has opened for artists such as Tyrone Wells, Ernie Halter, Levi Kreis, OTOWN and Smokey Robinson and sung background for Melissa Manchester, Terron Brooks and Foreigner. She has toured the world as a guest entertainer on cruise lines such as Royal Caribbean, Regent, and Celebrity. She has also  sung the national anthem numerous times for the Los Angeles Dodgers, Los Angeles Lakers, LA Galaxy, and the California Democratic National Convention. She recently had music featured on the CBS hit soap opera, The Bold and the Beautiful as well as the Disney channel TV show Saturdays.  She was also a featured soloist in WhyHunger's: Drum Together version of The Beatles classic “Come Together”. The project featured over 100 drummers and musicians including Ringo Starr and a featured soloist for the San Bernardino Symphony Orchestra. She has appeared in numerous stage productions, national commercials, independent films and TV movies.She hosts the #WeNeedToTalk Podcast that is centered around meaningful conversations, is the owner of JMV Entertainment  and a proud member of AEA, SAG-AFTRA and NARAS. Website: www.malyndahale.com | Instagram: @malyndahale | Twitter & Threads: @malyndahale | TikTok: @malyndahale      

WeNeedToTalk Returns next week on October 9th! #WeNeedTo Talk is hosted by MALYNDA HALE. SHE IS A SINGER/SONGWRITER, ACTRESS, ENTREPRENEUR & ACTIVIST.   Malynda was born and raised in sunny Santa Barbara, California where she began singing at the age of 5. At the age of seven she learned to play the piano, and by the age of nine, she was writing her own music. Her love for music and desire to make a difference in the world has led her to be recognized many times for her work. She won “Best Female Vocalist” at the Hollywood Music in Media Awards, “Best Pop Music Video” at the Indie Music Channel Awards, and “Pop Song of the Year” at The Josie Music Awards. She has been a headliner for the NAMM show, has opened for artists such as Tyrone Wells, Ernie Halter, Levi Kreis, OTOWN and Smokey Robinson and sung background for Melissa Manchester, Terron Brooks and Foreigner. Pre-covid she was touring the world as a guest entertainer on cruise lines such as Royal Caribbean, Regent, and Celebrity. She has sung the national anthem numerous times for the Los Angeles Dodgers, Los Angeles Lakers, LA Galaxy, and the California Democratic National Convention and she recently had music featured on the CBS hit soap opera, The Bold and the Beautiful as well as the Disney channel tv show Saturdays.  She was also a featured soloist in WhyHunger's: Drum Together version of The Beatles classic “Come Together”. The project featured over 100 drummers and musicians including Ringo Starr. As an actress she has appeared in stage productions of Once of This Island, Dreamgirls, and Bye Bye Birdie as well as numerous national commercials, independent films and the Lifetime TV Network movie ” A Hunt for Truth” alongside Willa Ford. Most recently she starred in a feature film alongside Loretta Divine and Amy Madigan and a short film with Danielle Beckman and Bobby Moynihan. She also played “Tanta Kringle” in the Troubadour Theatre company's performance of “Santa Claus is coming to Motown” and The Soul Sister Fairy Godmother in Cindy and the Disco Ball, a 70's version of Cinderella at the Garry Marshall Theatre. Past guests on the show have included: Cornel West, John Pavlovitz, Shaun King, Kyla Pratt, Frederick Joseph, Richard Marx, Michelle Williams, Elisa Donovan, Jonah Platt, Sarah Jakes Roberts, Noa Tishby, Grace Semler Baldridge, Angel Parker, Dewayne Perkins, Nick Jones Jr., and more! Because of her love for telling people's stories, in January 2021 she created the Black Voices Heard Project, an ongoing video and photo series that seeks to amplify the experiences of Black Americans. Through this project, it is her hope that the negative perceptions of the Black community will be dismantled and the door will open for more understanding and empathy. Malynda uses her voice through her music and social media presence as an educating activist to effect change within social justice, female empowerment, LGBTQ+ rights, veganism, the Black Lives Matter movement, Antisemitism and Progressive Christianity. Malynda has partnered with many organizations such as ACE For Change, Vocal Media, and Yahoo to spread messaging on voting rights, climate change and world hunger and has been a featured commentator on CNN, ABC News Live & Good Morning America. She currently serves as a curriculum and development consultant for ROC Era, a nonprofit committed to providing arts and mentorship programs to inner city youth,  she is on the board for the Religions Coalition for Reproductive Choice, and for The New Evangelicals Non Profit and is an assistant producer at the Garry Marshall Theatre. She currently resides in Los Angeles with her husband, daughter, and dog. She is the owner of JMV Music Entertainment Agency and a proud member of AEA, SAG-AFTRA and NARAS.. When she's not working she loves to binge watch a good Netflix series.

Malynda offers her thoughts to consider as a final episode for this season of #WeNeedToTalk.

On this episode of #WeNeedToTalk, Malynda chats facilitator, public speaker, and touch specialist, Aaron Johnson. They discuss his important work of healing trauma in the Black community and practices his closeness as a way to break down barriers between people. As co-founder of both Holistic Resistance and Grief to Action, Aaron takes the time to hold the stories of black people around homophobia, transphobia, internalized racism, and those that are Chronically UnderTouched. Because the purchasing, selling, lynching, and commoditization of the sexual energy of black bodies is a part of historical and present American culture, the long term impact of those trauma stories should be acknowledged and held as a map for our collective healing. A beautiful, touching and informative conversation.   Make sure you like, comment and subscribe to #WeNeedToTalk Follow Malynda on Instagram and Twitter @malyndahale and tiktok @malyndahaleofficial

Host of #WeNeedTotalk, Malynda Hale, shares an important Juneteenth message. 

On this episode of #WeNeedToTalk, Malynda chats with Spirtual Leader and LGBTQ Community advocate, Mike Maeshiro. They chat about his personal coming out story, his faith, and what he feels his purpose is. Mike Maeshiro is the founder of Numa, a spiritual intelligence organization that equips people in theology, spirituality, and faith. Mike is gay, an advocate for the LGBTQ+ community, and a queer theology enthusiast. He is the author of the book #themikeboard and also travels the world teaching on queer theology, emotional health, and redemptive deconstruction. He is a social media influencer and thought-leader. Mike loves Japanese food, watching movies, playing volleyball with friends, and has a depth of useless knowledge of X-Men lore

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On this episode of #WeNeedtoTalk, Malynda chats with activist and founder of #WeWalkWith Shawn, Shawn Dromgoole. They talk about how his journey and fear of walking alone in his neighborhood, became a movement that has now created community and conversation, a foundation called #MoreThanAWalk. Such an inspiring story, you want to hear!  Follow #WeNeedToTalk on instagram: @weneedtotalkthepodcast Follow Malynda on Twitter & Instagram: @malyndahale and TikTok, @malyndahaleofficial

On this episode of #WeNeedToTalk, Malynda chats with her mom about parenting and the current education system. As a retired educator and academic counselor Diane Hale provides her perspective and some nuggets of knowledge. Enjoy this endearing conversation between mother and daughter.    Follow #WeNeedToTalk on Instagram. Subscribe wherever you get your podcasts! 

We are back to finish up Season 7 of #WeNeedToTalk.    8 more episodes to round out this season of the podcast!   Follow Malynda on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook: @malyndahale #WeNeedToTalk- @weneedtotalkthepodast

We will be taking a few months off and will return with a great summer series of conversations and a brand new season in the fall!   Thank you for your support! Make sure to subscribe, like, comment and share!

On this episode of #WeNeedToTalk Malynda chats with Certified Personal Trainer, Group Fitness Instructor and Fitness Writer Brittany Hammond.   They discuss what culture within the fitness industry how it affects the Black community, and how racial discrimination can show up in the gym environment. They aslo discuss solutions, the role of corporations and lack of access to healthier lifestyles.    Follow Malynda on Twitter and Instagram- @malyndahale and on tiktok- @malyndahaleofficial    

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On this episode of #WeNeedToTalk, Malynda chats with Comedian, Actor and Filmmaker Anastasia Washington. they talk about her journey being bi-racial, using comedy to get through hard times, and being a multi-hyphenate.   Anastasia Washington is the comedic voice of the future. The ‘bi-racial boss lady with curves, curls and sass' is utilizing her many talents for good by breaking down barriers and giving a voice to those who need it. As a Los Angeles native, she began professionally acting and singing at just 3-years-old and has since done everything under the show biz sun. Her lengthy list of award-winning talents have given her many titles including: Actress, Comedian, Podcaster, Writer, Director, Singer, Curvy Model, Comic Con Panelist, and Dance Hall Queen. She's seen the industry at its best and worst throughout her career, and is now working to be the change she wishes to see in the world.     Anastasia utilizes her platform to educate her audience about topics such as Police Brutality, Eating Disorders, and Colorism. She incorporates her advocacy into her award-winning shorts including “What are you?” which touches on the struggles of expressing one's identity as a person of mixed races, and “He Said, She Said” which tackles the topic of sexual assault. Anastasia constantly strives to take on these difficult topics and make the big changes needed through creative expression.   Her work can be seen on-screen in productions such as The Addams Family Movies and Die Hard 2, as well as previous hosting opportunities for WonderCon, San Diego Comic Con, LA Comic Con, Red Carpet Report, and more. She has also modeled for big-name brands such as: Nordstrom, NYDJ, Dickies, Mod Cloth, and Marvel. Throughout the pandemic alone, Anastasia was able to produce, write and star in a one-woman-show that played at the Black Voices Festival and Solo Fest called “50 Shades of Mixed: Confessions of your Ethnically Ambiguous Best Friend” and a web series called “Disordered”.   Currently, Anastasia is working on creating more stand-up specials, podcasts, feature films, and a self-help book. With the hopes of furthering the conversation of colorism, discrimination, and even bring attention to true crime stories. Noting, she is a member of SAG/AFTRA, WIF, and WOC Unite.

To kick off Black History Month Malynda site down with musician, filmmaker and activist Rob Young. The two talk about his committment to social issues, his organization Excus my accent and his advocacy for Deported Veterans.  Rob Young is an award-winning filmmaker, music artist, social entrepreneur, and humanitarian from Tacoma Washington. As the CEO of Young World Media and founder of Excuse My Accent and CEO of Dream Roots Creative, he focuses on creating platforms that invoke change through music and film, while spearheading inner cultural non-profit inititiatives.  Born and raised in Tacoma Washington to a family who owned the largest African art museum in the North West covering Africans from the diaspora, social entrepreneurialism, advocacy and the talent of writing thought-provoking lyrics is a birthright.   Follw Malynda Instagram & Twitter- @malyndahale | TikTok- @malyndahaleofficial INSTAGRAM | @officialrobyoung TIKTOK| @youngworldmedia YOUTUBE | @robyoungmusic

Today we celebrate the legacy of a man committed to change. Committed to truly making the world a better place. A man who at one point was considered to be the most hated man in America. Malynda gives updates on #WeNeedToTalk and reflects on MLK's legacy. For tickets to MLK Fulfilling the Dream for our Children please visit: www.fccla.org/mlk Follow Malynda on Instagram & Twitter- @malyndahale Facebook: @malyndahaleofficial Visit her website: www.malyndahale.com  

Happy Holidays to everyone who listens to and supports #WeNeedToTalk! We will be back Mid-January with a brand new episode!   Follow Malynda on Twitter & Instagram- @malyndahale   Maek sure to like, comment and subscribe to #WeNeed ToTalk

On this Episode of #WeNeedToTalk, Malynda chats with the President and CEO of The Jewish Federation of Greater Los Angeles. They chat about compassion for the Jewish community, his resonsibility as a leader, Black and Jewish Unity, antisemitism, the holocausts and more. This is a beautiful conversation that addresses many of the tropes and stereotypes plaguin the Jewish community today. Listen for understanding, education and awareness. Rabbi Noah Farkas serves as the Federation's President & Chief Executive Officer. Named by The Forward as one of America's most inspiring rabbis, Noah served from 2008 to 2021 as a clergy member of Valley Beth Shalom, the largest Jewishcongregation in the San Fernando Valley, where he led successful innovations in synagogue life through social action, mental health, and next-generation spiritual initiatives. Previously, Noah served Congregation Beth Israel in Biloxi, Mississippi, where he helped rebuild the Gulf Coast Jewish community after Hurricane Katrina. Noah is a proven civic leader in Southern California. In addition to his work as an appointed commissioner and former Chair of the Los Angeles Homelessness Services Authority over a two-year campaign, he mobilized a broad coalition of synagogues, churches, and other organizations to pass historic legislation that invested over $5 billion into housing and services for the vulnerable. Noah is also a third-generation veteran and served as a United States Navy Reserve chaplain during Operation Iraqi Freedom. Noah's core values include that the Federation support the entirety of Jewish life bycreating foundations for Jewish learning, supporting Jewish social welfare, protecting Jews from antisemitism, and standing with Israel. Additionally, Noah believes Jewse verywhere must be inclusive and commit to building bridges to other communities,join and convene diverse coalitions, and raise up the flag for social justice. A prominent voice helping to define the next generation of American Jewish leadership, Noah has served for several years as scholar-in-residence of the Federation's Rautenberg New Leaders Project and a close partner to the Board of Rabbis. He founded Netiya, an interfaith organization fighting hunger in Los Angeles, as well as the Seminary Leadership Project, which has trained hundreds of Jewish clergy nationwide to create social change. Noah is also a founding board member of Zioness, a pro-Israel organization fighting antisemitism – including anti-Zionism – with the same clarity and intensity used to combat other forms of bigotry. His writing on millennial engagement, spirituality, and Jewish innovation has been published widely and his work has been quoted or featured in the LA Times, The New York Times, Associated Press, Reuters, TIME Magazine, Newsweek, and on NPR. Noah was ordained at the Jewish Theological Seminary of America and earned a BA in Jewish Studies at the University of Judaism (now American Jewish University). He lives in Encino with his wife Sarah and four children. He is on Twitter at @RabbiNoah

On this episode of #WeNeedToTalk, Malynda talks with TV writer, Chas Jackson. They chat about how his path led him to be a writer on the television show Grown-ish, the adversity he faced as a Black male writer and achieving his dreams, the struggle of being a diversity hire versus being hired because you're qualified, and the importance of being able to tell authentic stories from the Black experience.  Chas is an award-winning slam poet from the Bay Area. After completing his studies in Writing for Television at UCLA he lived in Cameroon West Africa creating original content for MTN telecommunications. Chas wroteor the award-winning web series The Mis-Adventures of Awkward Black Girl starring Issa Rae. He was a Napa Valley Writers Fiction Fellow as well as an Official Selection in the New York Television Festival's first script competition. He went on to win a development deal from the competition with One X Studios in 2016. Last year he was selected for the 2021 Disney Writers Fellowship. Chas most recently wrapped as a Staff Writer on the Freeform comedy GROWNISH. Follow Malynda on Twitter & Instagram: @malyndahale Subscribe, Follow and Share #WeNeedToTalk!

On this episode of #WeNeedToTalk, Malynda chats with the creator of The New Evangelicals, Tim Whitaker. they chat about the creation of the group, the church, Christian nationalism, what led Tim to being his deconstruction journey and more. A powerful conversation for people in flux with their faith or that are on the deconstruction journey.    Follow Malynda- @malyndahale (Instagram and Twitter) Join the mailing list- www.malyndahale.com  

On this episode of #WeNeedToTalk, Malynda chats with Social Media Influencer and Youtuber Joshua David Evans. They chat about his journey to sobriety, being liberal in a red state, the pros and cons of social media, and the importance of continuing to educate yourself on social issues. This conversation is important and so needed!  Originally from Georgia, Joshua studied music, acting, and entertainment at the American Musical and Dramatic Academy in New York City. From there he went on to perform professionally in Broadway tours, commercial work, and eventually YouTube where his debut album reached the iTunes top 100. Joshua now works behind the scenes, helping brands and companies establish new media relations.    Follow Malynda on Twitter and Instagram- @malyndahale Subscribe to and Support #WeNeedToTalk- https://linktr.ee/weneedtotalkthepodcast    

On this Episode of #WeNeedToTalk Malynda chats with Activist and Digital Creator Barrett Pall. They share a beautiful conversation about advocacy, activism, antisemtisim and more. Barrett Pall is a Life Coach, Activist, and Digital Creator, who reaches over 2 million people across his social platforms. Throughout his humanitarian work he has traveled to all 7 continents, which lead to him being profiled by the UN at the UNGA in 2019. In 2016 Pall hiked 800 miles on the PCT, and since then his mission is to fully lean into helping the world heal. Barrett welcomes you to join his Love Army where together our purpose is to empower, educate, and inspire as many humans as possible. Follow Malynda on Instagram and Twitter- @malyndahale Tik Tok- @malyndahaleofficial Join her mailing list- www.malyndahale.com Additional links and support for #WeNeedToTalk- linktr.ee/weneedtotalkthepodcast  

We will be back next week with a brand new episode of #WeNeedToTalk!

On this episode of #WeNeedToTalk, Malynda chats with American Idol alum, singer, songwriter and Host Miklaha Gordon. They chat about her using music as a way to cope as a sexual assault survivor, the concept of forgiveness, the loss of her grandmother, how the pandemic affected her as an artist, her growth from American Idol to now and her latest album, "Vivian". A moving, and heartfelt conversation.  Mikalah Gordon knows how to take multifaceted to a whole new level. A Vegas native and proud LGBTQ+ Italian-American, Mikalah channels her love of family, her culture, and entertainment across music, comedy, acting, and as a TV personality/host. At only 17 years old, her time as a Top 12 contestant on American Idol Season 4 kick started her career with a national audience that took to her unique stage presence and powerful vocals. Mikalah would soon after return to Idol as a co-host for “American Idol Extra” and go on to create her own YouTube series, Idolatry, where she interviewed former coaches and contestants.  Comedy is also an integral part of Mikalah's life, getting her stand up start in the LA Comedy scene— headlining The Laugh Factory and The Comedy Store—allowing her to return to TV in a whole new way, starring in the WB sitcom “Living with Fran” alongside Fran Drescher, and serving as a field correspondent for “The Tyra Banks Show” and “The TV Guide Network.” Joining the ranks as YouTube star solidified Mikalah as a comedic triple threat, with her viral portrayal of Melania Trump landing her on a recent sketch for Jimmy Kimmel Live to reprise her role alongside comedian John Di Domenico. Mikalah has also proven herself to be a skilled dramatic actress, previously starring in the CBS hit show “The Unit.” Mikalah currently serves as the host for Channel Q's Morning Beat, discussing the latest in LGBTQ+ news, pop culture, and entertainment.

Malynda offers some thoughts to consider on this bonus mini episode of #WeNeedToTalk. She discusses her thoughts on the artist formerly known as Kanye West,, Antisemitism, Anit-Blackness, Elon Musk and kindness. #WeNeedToTalk full episodes will return next week with special guest Miklaha Gordon.

On this episode of #WeNeedToTalk, Malynda chats with Global Leader and Senior Fellow of the Tel Aviv Institue, Hen Mazzig. They discuss antisemitism, zionism, Black Jewish Unity and White supremacy.    For a decade, Hen Mazzig has been an educator on Jews with a focus on the Middle East and North Africa, and credited by historians as the founder of Mizrahi Heritage Month. Mazzig has appeared as an expert on Jewish issues on four continents, over 500 college campuses, BBC, SkyNews, TEDx, and countless Shabbat dinners. Mazzig's writing has appeared in the Los Angeles Times, Newsweek, NBC News, Haaretz, The Forward, Jewish Chronicle, International Business Times, and numerous other publications. Hen was named in Algemeiner's top 100 people positively influencing Jewish life in 2018 and 2021, the top 50 online pro-Israel Influencers, and Top 50 LGBTQ+ Influencers. For his advocacy, he recently was awarded CAMERA's Portrait in Courage Award. Hen Mazzig's first book, "Bad Jew" will be released in 2022.

On this episode of #WeNeedToTalk, Malynda chats with New York Times Best Selling Author Eleanor Herman about her latest book Off with Her Head. They explore the history of misogyny, how it shows up is everyday society, the hypocrisy of reactions towards men, how participation in one "ism" usually means participation in other, and how we as a society can begin to break down misogyny.  Eleanor Herman is the New York Times bestselling author of Sex with Presidents, Sex with Kings, Sex with the Queen, and several other works of popular history. She has hosted Lost Worlds for the History Channel, The Madness of Henry VIII for the National Geographic Channel, as well as a second season of America: Fact vs. Fiction for the American Heroes Channel. Her latest offering, OFF WITH HER HEAD uses Herman's signature wit and sharp eye to oust the unsettling pattern of misogyny impeding female leadership worldwide.

On this episode of #WeNeedToTalk, Malynda sits down and talks with Actress Tiffany Daniels, about her career growth, struggles of race and misogyny in the industry, how she grew into the Black culture being bi-racial,  and the importantce of being on an all Black sitcom in 2022.   Tiffany Daniels was born & raised in San Diego, CA. She graduated from the San Diego School of Creative & Performing Arts. Tiffany also began working at The San Diego Civic Light Opera at the age of 16, performing in a variety of musical theatre productions. After high school Tiffany attended Cornell University & received a bachelor of science in Hotel & Restaurant Administration. Upon graduation ,Tiffany received a dance scholarship to Edge Performing Arts Center in Hollywood where she trained full time in different areas of dance, voice, & improv. After completing the scholarship program, Tiffany began building a large body of work in multiple commercials, films, television & stage appearances. She has also had the pleasure of dancing for both the NBA & the NFL with the LA Laker Girls in 2005-2006 & the LA Charger Girls in 2017-2018. Currently you can catch her playing “Trish” (the mom) on Nickelodeon's “That Girl Lay Lay!” Tiffany has trained at the Master Level with Anthony Meindl's Acting Workshop, Stan Kirsch Studios, & Christinna Chauncey. She is signed with BRS/Gage theatrically, A3 Artists Agency commercially, & Go2Talent Agency for dance representation. Tiffany is managed by Jeffrey Brooks at Redrock Entertainment. She is a proud member of Actors Equity, & SAG-AFTRA.

Malynda continues her conversation with Tylert Merritt. Tyler is the founder of The Tyler Merritt Project, and author of "I TAKE MY COFFEE BLACK: REFLECTIONS ON TUPAC, MUSICAL THEATER, FAITH AND BEING BLACK IN AMERICA." Throughout his career, Tyler has gained recognition through notable acting projects, including Netflix Outer Banks, NBC's Ordinary Joe, and Marvel's Falcon and The Winter Soldier, and serving as the face of the worldwide teaching curriculum The Gospel Project for Kids. Most recently, Tyler Merritt made headlines with his 2018 viral video "Before You Call The Cops," which has been viewed by over 100 million people worldwide and appeared on Jimmy Kimmel, MSNBC, and the New York Times. As a 6'2'' dreadlocked Black man living in America, where racial injustices continue to plague our society, Tyler has emerged as a steadfast activist in the face of racism. Follow Malynda on Instagram & Twitter: @malyndahale Follow #WeNeedToTalk on Instagram: @weneedtotalkthepodcast Theme song written and produced by Steven James

Season 7 of #WeNeedToTalk Kicks off with a 2 part conversation with Nashville-based actor, activist & cancer survivor, Tyler Merritt. Tyler is the founder of The Tyler Merritt Project, and author of "I TAKE MY COFFEE BLACK: REFLECTIONS ON TUPAC, MUSICAL THEATER, FAITH AND BEING BLACK IN AMERICA." Throughout his career, Tyler has gained recognition through notable acting projects, including  Netflix Outer Banks, NBC's Ordinary Joe, and Marvel's Falcon and The Winter Soldier, and serving as the face of the worldwide teaching curriculum The Gospel Project for Kids. Most recently, Tyler Merritt made headlines with his 2018 viral video "Before You Call The Cops," which has been viewed by over 100 million people worldwide and appeared on Jimmy Kimmel, MSNBC, and the New York Times. As a 6'2'' dreadlocked Black man living in America, where racial injustices continue to plague our society, Tyler has emerged as a steadfast activist in the face of racism.   Follow Malynda on Instagram & Twitter: @malyndahale   Follow #WeNeedToTalk on Instagram: @weneedtotalkthepodcast   Theme song written and produced by Steven James

#WeNeedToTalk returns with a brand new season of meaningful conversations! Save the date and be a part of the conversation on September 26th! #WeNeedToTalk is created and produced by Malynda Hale Theme Song written and produced by Steven James Follow on Instagram: @malyndahale @weneedtotalkthepodcast   Subscribe to #WeNeedToTalk on all streaming platforms!

#WeNeedTotalk wraps up Season 6. A New Season will return in September!   Please subscribe, follow us on social media and remember everything begins with a conversation! Follow Malynda on Instagram and Twitter- @malyndahale   www.malyndahale.com

On this episode of #WeNeedToTalk, Malynda chats with Digital Content Creator, Podcast Host and Advocate Anna DeShawn. They discuss pride month, politics, LGBTQ rights, her new venture to amplify BIPOC and Queer voices and more. Anna, pronouns anything respectful, is a Chicago-born social entrepreneur who builds streaming platforms which center & celebrate BIPOC & QTPOC creatives. Media has always been her passion and in 2009 she turned that passion into a reality when she founded E3 Radio, an online radio station playing Queer music & reporting on Queer news with an intersectional lens. Most recently, she co-founded The Qube, a curated app where you discover the best music & podcasts by BIPOC & QTPOC creatives. Anna is determined to ride media into its next era by utilizing digital media streams to tell the stories and play the music that deserves to be heard.   

On this episode of #WeNeedToTalk, Malynda chats with  award-winning filmmaker, Rachel Myers. They discuss her newest project “BOURN KIND”. A film, social activism project and street art campaign, and built-in activation that explores the theme of connection and kindness, through the power of art and the work of artist Bourn Rich.  Rachel Myers is an award-winning filmmaker, Time-Warner-150 Artist and Tribeca alumni. Her film Wendy's Shabbat qualified for Academy Awards and was broadcast on PBS. She is a winner of Ovation, NAACP, Broadway World and Streamy Awards, and inaugural recipient of the Shondaland-Women's-Directing-Mentorship, Sundance Co-lab, and a nominee for the Lynn Shelton Grant.   Rachel has been creating work in front and behind the camera for over 20 years in the entertainment industry as a director, designer and actor. She has collaborated in the creation of over 150 film, theatre and television productions. Rachel received her MFA from the Yale School of Drama and studied Theatre and Art at Pomona and Scripps Colleges and RADA the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art, London.

#WeNeedToTalk will return next week with a brand new episode!    Please take some time this holiday to remember those who have been lost serving this country and those that have been lost due to gun violence in the last few weeks. Thank you for your support and we will see you next week!   

On this episode of #WeNeedToTalk, Malynda chats with Equity strategist Tara Jaye Frank. The discuss the need for equity in the workplace, what led her to be in the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion space and her new book The Waymakers that invites leaders into a space that will allow for equity.  Tara Jaye Frank is an equity stategist and author. She  has worked with thousands of leaders at Fortune 500 companies to help solve culture-based and leadership problems and is frequently called upon to discuss timely DEI issues by top tier media including Business Insider, Forbes, HerMoney, and more. Here is an example of a recent broadcast interview on Fox4 Dallas and Tara's inclusion on the recent confirmation of Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson in Business Insider. This is a fantastic feature in Worth, which was included in both the print on online version.  

On this episode of #WeNeedToTalk, Malynda chats with Actress, and activist Noa Tishby. The two discuss the common misconceptions about the Israel/Palestine conflicts, the need for truth to be shared on social media, her new role as Special Envoy to combat anti-semitism, and her informative book on Israel.      Author, producer, actress, and mom, Noa Tishby is Israel's first Special Envoy for Combatting Antisemitism and Delegitimization. Noa is a keynote speaker and panelist; she has spoken at the United Nations General Assembly, and was named one of the 50 Most Powerful Jews in the World. In 2021, Noa published her first book, Israel: a Simple Guide to the Most Misunderstood Country on Earth.

#WeNeedToTalk will return next week! Happy Mothers day to all the Mothers! Malynda will be taking this week off to be with her family but we will be back next week!   Make sure you like, comment and share and subscribe!   Follow us on instagram and facebook @weneedtotalkthepodcast!

On this weeks episode of #WeNeedToTalk, Malynda chats with Actor, Singer , Writer & Director Jonah Platt. They talk about the struggles within the Jewish community to be heard, the rise of anti-semitism, being Jewish in the entertainment industry and what he wants from Democrats and progressives when it comes to speaking out for all marginalized groups, including the Jewish community.  Jonah Platt is an American Actor, Film Producer, and Screenwriter. He is a multi-platform creator as well as performer, with an extensive background across many aspects of the entertainment industry. 

On this weeks episode Malynda chats with Christian Investigative journalist Julie Roys. The two discuss her relationship with the church, her faith, what she witnessed in evangelical spaces that led her to her current work, and what she thinks the future of the church is. ---------- Julie Roys is a veteran investigative reporter and founder of The Roys Report. Before that, she hosted a national talk show on the Moody Radio Network called Up For Debate. She's also worked as a TV reporter for a CBS affiliate, and as a newswriter for both WGN-TV and Fox News Chicago. Julie's book, Redeeming the Feminine Soul, published in 2017. She's also written for numerous periodicals, including WORLD Magazine, Christianity Today, Religion News Service, and The Federalist.  For ten years, Julie worked for Moody Radio and hosted a popular talk show on the Moody Radio Network called Up For Debate. Prior to that, she had taken a 13-year hiatus from reporting and broadcasting to raise children. And in the 1990s, she worked as a TV reporter for a CBS affiliate in Indiana, and as a newswriter for both WGN-TV and Fox News Chicago.  Julie holds a bachelor's degree in history from Wheaton College in Wheaton, IL, and a master's degree in broadcast journalism from the prestigious Medill School of Journalism at Northwestern University. 

Malynda welcome back Author and activist, Frederick Joseph. They discuss the personal stories that led to his growth as an advocate and his upcoming book Patriarchy Blues. They also discuss toxic masuclinity, anti-blackness and current events affecting the country. Frederick is a New York Times bestselling author of The Black Friend and upcoming Patriarchy Blues and Better Than We Found It (2022), Forbes Under 30 list-maker for marketing and advertising, an activist, philanthropist, with over 10 years of marketing experience. He is also the sole creator of the largest GoFundMe campaign in history, the #BlackPantherChallenge, which ultimately generated over $43 million dollars in earned advertising and media for Disney and raised over $950K and allowed more than 75,000 children worldwide to see 'Black Panther' for free. He is also the creator of the largest individual Covid-19 support effort, the #RentRelief campaign, which has raised over $2 million dollars.Frederick has been honored as the 2018 Comic-Con Humanitarian of the Year award and a member of the 2018 Root 100" list of Most Influential African Americans.  He was also a national surrogate for the Elizabeth Warren and Bernie Sanders campaigns.Frederick consistently writes about marketing, culture, and politics for the Huffington Post, USA Today, NowThisNews, The Independent, amongst others.

On this episode of #WeNeedToTalk, Malynda chats with Grammy Award Singer/Songwriter & producer, Autumn Rowe. The two discuss her recent Grammy win with Jon Batiste, her experiences of being a Black woman in the music industry and why creating music with a message matters. They also discuss how shes naviagted her identity as a Black Jewish woman and uses her platform for acitivsm and speaking out.    Autumn Rowe is a Grammy Award Winner, for her contributions to Jon Batiste's WE ARE that won “Album of The Year” at Th 64th annual Grammy awards.  The legendary songwriter and woman of color has collaborated with some of music's biggest name such as Dua Lipa, Pitbull, Zendaya, Nicole Scherzinger, The Knocks, Leona Lewis and Avicii! Autumn also wrote the dance anthem behind the 2011 FIFA World Cup “Happiness” featuring Alexis Jordan! Rowe isn't just a talent songwriter, but also a celebrated vocal coach. She has appeared on season 2 of The X Factor, and as the only vocal coach on America's Got Talent for five years, between the show's eight and twelfth seasons. As if all of this wasn't enough to keep her busy, Rowe is a talented DJ who is self-taught on turntables.  

On this episode of #WeNeedToTalk, Malynda chats with Married at First Sight Alumni Ryan Oubre. They chat about race relations in this country, how trust and faith play a factor in his life, what he learned about himself through being on MAFS, the portrayal of Blackness of Reality TV and why understanding someone else's culture and personal journey is important when you enter into a relationship.

On this episode of #WeNeedToTalk Malynda chats with Reverend Katey Zeh. They chat about her spiritual journey from being an evangelical to a progressive Christian, what led her to be an advocate for womens rights and her new book A Complicated Choice that details the truly complicated choice of choosing to get an abortion. Rev. Katey Zeh is an ordained Baptist minister and the Chief Executive Officer of the Religious Coalition for Reproductive Choice. The Center for American Progress named her one of their top justice-seeking faith leaders to watch, and she is a member of the Clergy Advocacy Board of Planned Parenthood Federation of America. She has written for many outlets including the Washington Post, Sojourners, Religion News Services, Rewire and Religion Dispatches, and her advocacy work has been featured in numerous outlets including CNN, The Nation, and VICE News. Katey is the co-host of the Kindreds podcast and the author of two books, A Complicated Choice: Making Space for Grief and Healing in the Pro-Choice Movement and Women Rise Up: Sacred Stories of Resistance for Today's Revolution.  

On this weeks episode of #WeNeedToTalk, Malynda chats with Actress and Author Cerina Vincent. They chat about what sparked her to write her new childrens book about race, skin color and diversity, how it's important to start these conversations with children early, and what she is still learning about herself and how she can make a difference!   Born and raised in Las Vegas, NV, Cerina spent her formative years growing up in a large, loving Italian family and performing in stage productions, musicals and beauty pageants. After hanging up her crown as Miss Nevada Teen USA 1996, she moved to Hollywood and began working in film and television full time. With her radiant beauty, strong work ethic and ever-so charming personality, she was quick to be noticed by major casting directors.   Cerina's first major role was starring in the #1 kid's series in the world during the late 90's – “Power Rangers: Lost Galaxy” as ‘Maya' the Yellow Power Ranger. She quickly went from a TV superhero to a silver screen siren, picking up a Saturn Award Nomination for her performance in the horror sensation “Cabin Fever.” Swiftly becoming a world-renowned on screen ‘scream queen,' she went on to star in the films “Not Another Teen Movie,” “Return to House on Haunted Hill,” “It Waits,” “Monika,” “Tales of Halloween,” a mini-series for AMC's “The Walking Dead,” the short film “Darkened Room” (directed by David Lynch), “Killing Eleanor”, and dozens of other genre fan favorites. Beyond SyFy/Horror, her multi-faceted talent has led to guest roles on dozens of hit comedic shows, such as “Two and a Half Men,” “Mike and Molly,” “Workaholics,” and “Californication.”   Everybody Has a Belly Button is a timeless and delightful book for babies and toddlers that teaches our youngest readers about skin color, equality, and equity in the same way we teach our babies where their belly button, nose, eyes, and toes are. Cerina Vincent's effortless rhymes and Zoi Hunter's digital watercolor designs illustrate that “every body” is the same. And the subtle differences in our bodies' colors (eyes, hair, skin) is what makes us all beautiful and special, “like a rainbow.”

On this Episode of #WeNeedToTalk Malynda chats with Author and Podcast Host Kimberley Johnson. The two talk about womens rights, her journey to becoming an active womens rights advocate, what she hopes for the Biden Administration and powerful women that are doing great work for the country. Born in Baltimore, Maryland and raised in southern California, Kimberley A. Johnson is the host of the Start Me Up podcast, an author, an activist for women's rights and has written for HuffPost. She is the the Director of Media and Public Relations Spokesperson for the national advocacy group We Are Woman. Her first foray into fiction is a Young Adult novel inspired by one of her favorite authors, Judy Blume, and is titled Peyton's Choice.   Follow her at @AuthorKimberley

On this episode of #WeNeedToTalk, Malynda chats with Author, Speaker and Human Rights Activist Asha Dahya.  The two have an indepth discussion about choosing the life of an activist, differences in perception based on where you are from, having your voice heard as a female, why speaking out as Pro-choice is important and how people who want to use their voice can start.    Asha Dahya is an author, TEDx speaker and founder of GirlTalkHQ.com Asha was born in the UK, raised in Australia, and now resides in Los Angeles, California. She has spent the last 16 years creating, producing and hosting content for networks such as MTV, MSN.com, Disney, ABC, Nickelodeon, Fox, Nine Network Australia and more. Considered a voice of authority in the feminist media space, she has delivered keynote addresses for organizations such as Accenture, UCLA and March for Moms. Asha has also moderated panels for UN Women, Mount Saint Mary's University, EmpowHer Institute, Women's Voices Now Film Festival, rePRO Film Fest, and Continuum Collective. Asha is a recipient of the Awesome Without Borders grant from the Harnisch Foundation, and the 2022 Creative Power Award grant. Asha is currently in post production on a short documentary about later abortion, in development on a docu-series about global abortion laws with an award-winning UK production company, and hosts the rePRO Film Podcast interview series for the rePRO Film Fest. Asha is a board member of the Religious Coalition for Reproduction Choice (RCRC) since 2021. Through her work, Asha focuses on reproductive rights, gender equality, and the representation of women in media. She is passionate about empowering women, girls and femmes to take up space, raise their voice and share their story with the world.  

On this episode of #WeNeedToTalk Malynda welcome Senior Pastor of Middle Church New York, Reverend Dr. Jacqui Lewis.    They talk about her journey in affirming ministry, current struggles within the Christian faith,  reconciling with racism and white supremacy within the church being in an interracial relationship, and her new book Fierce love. A powerful conversation that must be heard! Rev. Jacqui Lewis, Ph.D. uses her gifts as author, activist, preacher, public theologian toward creating an antiracist, just, fully welcoming society in which everyone has enough. After graduating with an M.Div. from Princeton Theological Seminary in 1992, Jacqui fell in love with urban ministry, leading two churches in Trenton, New Jersey. Fascinated with how faith heals the soul—so we can heal the world—she returned to graduate school, for a Ph.D. in Psychology and Religion from Drew University (2004). Jacqui came to study Middle Church, received a call, and joined the staff in January 2004. Middle is the church of her dreams and prayers, a multiethnic rainbow coalition of love, justice, and worship that rocks her soul. In her activism, preaching, speaking, writing, and teaching, Dr. Lewis advocates for racial equality, gun control, economic justice, equal rights for all sexual orientations/genders and marriage equality. Because of her dynamic leadership, Middle Church was featured in a national broadcast on CBS. A Bold New Love: Christmas Eve with Middle Collegiate Church aired on December 24, 2018 to more than 1,000,000 viewers. Dr. Lewis has been on the The Today Show, All In with Chris Hayes, AM Joy, The Melissa Harris Perry Show, NY1, ABC, NBC, PBS, CBS and WPIX, where she recently covered the Brooklyn memorial for George Floyd. Dr. Lewis has been interviewed on Through Her Eyes at Yahoo News, 30 Good Minutes, Grit TV, the New York Daily News, Here and Now with Sandra Bookman, and appeared on the History Channel H2 series, The Bible Rules.  

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