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Hi, You Down? fans! We're excited for the launch of the Dominant Stories podcast hosted by culture expert Jess Weiner. It's a brand new show from Shondaland and iHeartRadio and we think you'll enjoy it too. Don't just take our word for it, though. Check out the trailer and decide for yourself! About the podcast: Dominant Stories is a conversation series that reclaims and rewrites the stories we've been told about our bodies, our beauty, our creativity, and our identities. For example, does your inner monologue sound like: “I'm not good enough, pretty enough or thin enough”? How about: “I can't do that” or “I'm not worthy”? These are what Cultural Expert and host Jess Weiner calls our Dominant Stories - the stories we tell ourselves about ourselves (whether they are true or not). This show has stemmed from Jess' personal and professional mission to help people challenge the external (and internal) voices that are holding them back from living the life they desire and deserve. Through witty, curious, and hopeful conversations with celebrated guests, we'll unpack, challenge, and change these Dominant Stories. Listen and subscribe to Dominant Stories with Jess Weiner on the iHeartRadio app or wherever you get your podcasts! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

Hey, You Down? fans! Obviously, you love great podcasts and we think you'd love the new season of Katie's Crib as well. Check out the trailer to decide for yourself! About Katie's Crib: With empathy and a sense of humor about it all, Katie’s Crib keeps it real while providing an indispensable guide for parents trying to find their way. Hosted by actress and mother Katie Lowes, each week the show welcomes guests for open and honest conversations about everything parenting from fertility and postpartum life to the trials and tribulations of raising tiny humans. Listen and subscribe to Katie's Crib on the iHeartRadio app or wherever you get your podcasts! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

hey’ve laughed, they’ve cried, they’ve sang out of tune. After podcasting through the pandemic, Obama’s Other Daughters delivers a very special season finale dedicated to the listeners! Maame-Yaa, Ashley, Shakira, and Yazmin have a host of opinions as they offer four lucky listeners some final words of advice. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

This week OOD speaks with renowned scholar of Africana studies, Dr. Greg Carr. In electrifying prose, Dr. Carr breaks down Pan-Africanism and the African Diaspora, and lays out a vision for a more Afro-centric future. The girls share their feelings towards their own African heritage and the idea of “The Year of Return,” the physical and psychological unification of Black people the world over.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

On this episode the girls have their birth charts read by none other than the illustrious Chani Nicholas! Chani Nicholas is a queer astrologer who weaves social justice and progressive politics into her work. She’s also one of the most famous astrologers alive. You may know her from your email inbox and her daily, weekly, and monthly horoscopes. After a harrowing journey through the stars of their birth, the girls answer an advice letter about a disappointing one night stand. Need OOD’s advice? Send your dilemma to OODpodcast@gmail.com Follow us on social, @obamasotherdaughters on Instagram, @OODimprov on twitter, and @ Obama’s Other Daughters on Facebook. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

When did you know that you had arrived at adulthood? In this episode, OOD discusses what it means to be a modern adult. From growing breasts to getting tattoos to buying health insurance, becoming a “grown-up” isn’t exactly the fantasy they pictured as kids. But it’s not all bills and wrinkles. Wiith age comes wisdom, perspective, and maybe (just maybe) a little more happiness. Plus, a listener writes in to ask OOD if they are appropriating or appreciating black culture, and the girls dish them up some tough love.  Need OOD’s advice? Send your dilemma to OODpodcast@gmail.com Follow us on social, @obamasotherdaughters on Instagram, @OODimprov on twitter, and @ Obama’s Other Daughters on Facebook.   Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

Are you down with the female rap renaissance? This week, OOD discuss the gendered double standards in the rap world and the up and coming artists that should be on your playlist. They also invite “God Save The Queens” author Kathy Iandoli on to speak to the historical legacy of women in hip hop, how to be white and not offend everyone else in the room (Iggy Azalea), and ways women are pushing back on the patriarchy - both on the charts and behind closed doors. Need OOD’s advice? Send your dilemma to OODpodcast@gmail.com Follow us on social, @obamasotherdaughters on Instagram, @OODimprov on twitter, and @ Obama’s Other Daughters on Facebook.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

Are you down to chase your dreams? This week, OOD discuss manifestation, moving to LA, setbacks along the way and more. Plus, a listener writes in about a stubborn ghost. Need OOD’s advice? Send your dilemma to OODpodcast@gmail.com Follow us on social, @obamasotherdaughters on instagram, @OODimprov on twitter, and @ Obama’s Other Daughters on Facebook. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

This week the girls discuss what they’re afraid of, how fear stops us all from living our best lives, and how important it is to do the scary shit anyways. They also give some advice on fur babies and play a game that reveals some interesting phobias. Need OOD’s advice? Send your dilemma to OODpodcast@gmail.com Follow us on social, @obamasotherdaughters on instagram, @OODimprov on twitter, and @ Obama’s Other Daughters on Facebook. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

On this Episode of You Down? the girls talk about death and the afterlife with clinical psychologist, medium, and host of the podcast Life, Death, and the Space Between, Dr. Amy Robbins. They discuss the importance of not avoiding the topic of death, how being a medium shapes thoughts on the afterlife, and the biggest question we all have - what happens when we die? The girls also help a listener who is dealing with an oversized package. And we aren’t talking about Amazon.  Need OOD’s advice? Send your dilemma to OODpodcast@gmail.com Follow us on social, @obamasotherdaughters on instagram, @OODimprov on twitter, and @ Obama’s Other Daughters on Facebook. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

In this day of looks and pictures and keep up culture the ladies sit down to discuss the concept of quality over quantity when it comes to fast fashion. Need OOD’s advice? Send your dilemma to OODpodcast@gmail.com Follow us on social, @obamasotherdaughters on instagram, @OODimprov on twitter, and @ Obama’s Other Daughters on Facebook. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

Most of us will have more platonic relationships than romantic ones in our lives, so why do we only see information on how to find, maintain, and end romantic relationships? Well OOD got you boo. This week the girls are talking about what qualities they look for in friends, how to know when a friendship no longer serves you, and what to do if two of your friends start hanging out without you. Plus, a listener needs help with a not so little problem.  Need OOD’s advice? Send your dilemma to OODpodcast@gmail.com Follow us on social, @obamasotherdaughters on instagram, @OODimprov on twitter, and @ Obama’s Other Daughters on Facebook. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

On this episode of You Down? the girls chat all things self care. From is self care selfish, to their favorite practices, to who inspires them to protect their joy. Plus, one of our listeners needs help with a Karen.  Need OOD’s advice? Send your dilemma to OODpodcast@gmail.com Follow us on social, @obamasotherdaughters on instagram, @OODimprov on twitter, and @ Obama’s Other Daughters on Facebook. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

It’s happened to more people than we think. You go to a meeting and end up devoting your life to a cult. Okay maybe not. This week the ladies discuss their thoughts on cults, experiences they’ve had that may be cultish, and explore some cults that have made an impact on society. Need OOD’s advice? Send your dilemma to OODpodcast@gmail.com Follow us on social, @obamasotherdaughters on instagram, @OODimprov on twitter, and @ Obama’s Other Daughters on Facebook. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

This week, OOD talks financial literacy with lauded wealth advisor, Sara Rajo-Miller. They chat goal setting, taking inventory of your finances and sharing pertinent info to better prepare for your future. Let’s get this schmoney y’all. 

Minimalism is often thought of as simply having less stuff. And while that is definitely a symptom of the lifestyle, minimalism is more about buying things of quality, that matter to you, and that you take into your life with intention. So this week OOD is talking about minimalism - what it is, what it isn't, and how lightening your load can be freeing. Need OOD’s advice? Send your dilemma to OODpodcast@gmail.com Follow us on social, @obamasotherdaughters on instagram, @OODimprov on twitter, and @ Obama’s Other Daughters on Facebook.

On this episode of You Down? OOD talks with public academic, writer, and Karen Wrangler, Rachel Cargle. They discuss intersectionality, knowing your values, staying in your joy, and how the wild wild web can be both a hostile and a rewarding place. Need OOD’s advice? Send your dilemma to OODpodcast@gmail.com Follow us on social, @obamasotherdaughters on instagram, @OODimprov on twitter, and @ Obama’s Other Daughters on Facebook.

Rollerskating is back in a big way! And even though OOD been known the joy of being on wheels, it's about time the rest of the world know what all the hype is about. So this week on You Down? OOD is talking to rollerskating phenom, Abominatrix, about the joy skating brings, the life lessons it can teach, and the history behind its roots. Plus! A listener with a conspiracy theorist for a roommate needs some advice. Need OOD’s advice? Send your dilemma to OODpodcast@gmail.com Follow us on social, @obamasotherdaughters on instagram, @OODimprov on twitter, and @ Obama’s Other Daughters on Facebook.

It's been 20 years since the millennium and OOD wants to get into it! From the bubblegum pop, to the tamagotchi pets, and all the Y2K mania in between, the girls are digging through their blinged out time capsules and honoring the early 2000's. So put on your apple bottom jeans and your plastic Melissa shoes cause we're going back in time in style. Need OOD’s advice? Send your dilemma to OODpodcast@gmail.com Follow us on social, @obamasotherdaughters on instagram, @OODimprov on twitter, and @Obama’s Other Daughters on Facebook.

From strict parents threatening lakes of fire, to bible thumping in high school, to considering becoming a nun, this week, the ladies of OOD chat about their relationship with religion as children, and how they identify with spirituality and the concept of God as adults. Need OOD’s advice? Send your dilemma to OODpodcast@gmail.com Follow us on social, @obamasotherdaughters on instagram, @OODimprov on twitter, and @ Obama’s Other Daughters on Facebook.

This week OOD chats with singer, songwriter, and actress Tayla Parx who has written hits for Ariana Grande, Janelle Monae, and Panic At The Disco. Tayla shares her recipe for making hit songs, talks about defying people’s expectations, and about the heartbreak that led to her sophomore album that’s out now, Coping Mechanisms. Join as OOD tries to start a Nickelodeon Disney child star fight and gives some unverified advice on a lovers dilemma.

In this year of healing, OOD chats about the pervasive effects of colorism in the world and share their own experiences with the issue.

Lets talk about sex, baby. When it comes to intimacy and sex, a lot of us weren’t exactly set up for success. On today’s episode the ladies of OOD talk to Shan Boodram, one of the most sought-after, certified sex educator, dating coach and relationship expert with over 40 million YouTube views alongside mainstream coverage with The New York Times, Forbes and Time Magazine. Are you down with sex?

On today's episode the girls chat about the murderous beginnings of one of our favorite traditions, Thanksgiving! The pilgrims were trash but the turkey be so good. Find out which girl collects plates on Thanksgiving, who starts the political arguments at dinner, and get the answer to the important question we all ask ourselves; how long do the leftovers last? Plus a daughter needs some advice about her mom's irresponsible spending habits.

Black Friday has been known as the best day to find great deals on the year’s hottest toys, games, and electronics. But how the hell did we all agree on this insane ass tradition? Who wants to fight crowds for toys on a full stomach of turkey? Millions of people apparently, and on this episode the girls talk about the origin, evolution, and their personal experiences with Black Friday. Need OOD’s advice? Send your dilemma to OODpodcast@gmail.com Follow us on social, @obamasotherdaughters on instagram, @OODimprov on twitter, and @ Obama’s Other Daughters on Facebook.

This week, trailblazer Gina Prince-Bythewood (@gpbmadeit) joins OOD to talk about all things writing and directing. Fresh off the success of Netflix’s “The Old Guard,” Gina opens up about the pressures that come with being the first Black woman to make a comic-book film, how being an athlete has served her career, her process in creating a story worth telling, and more. Plus, hear some of Gina’s favorite behind the scenes moments while making the cult classic “Love & Basketball”! Need OOD’s advice? Send your dilemma to OODpodcast@gmail.com Follow us on social, @obamasotherdaughters on instagram, @OODimprov on twitter, and @ Obama’s Other Daughters on Facebook.

Show up for Black lives in the ways that are requested! This week the ladies chat with one of the original organizers of the Black Lives Matter movement, Dr. Melina Abdullah. They explore protest, defunding the police, reimagining public safety, ending state sanctioned violence against Black folks and ways to tangibly get involved in Black liberation. We all have the power to topple unjust systems of oppression, You Down to transform the world? Dr. Melina Abdullah (https://twitter.com/DocMellyMel) https://www.speakoutnow.org/speaker/melina-abdullah BLM https://blacklivesmatter.com https://www.blmla.org/ Need OOD’s advice? Send your dilemma to OODpodcast@gmail.com Follow us on social, @obamasotherdaughters on instagram, @OODimprov on twitter, and @ Obama’s Other Daughters on Facebook.

BOO! This week the girls talk about the happiest time of the year! Halloween!? Find out which girl celebrated Halleluween (that’s Halloween with a dash a Jesus), which one would die first in a horror movie, and who’s mom is the most gangster in a haunted house. Plus a visit from some other worldly guests. Happy Halloween!!

The 2020 election is just days away! OOD and Jess Morales Rocketto (Executive Director of Care in Action) unpack how this year’s election goes beyond checking a box for Biden or Trump; ‘down ballot’ issues and black women running for office // on the ballot.  OOD and Jess also share resources for voters such as places you can register to vote on election day, and why you should obsess over your registration status. RESOURCES: Black Women Running for Office via #BlackHer: https://blackher.us/the-black-womans-guide-to-the-2020-election-2/#WHO Same Day Voter Registration: https://www.ncsl.org/research/elections-and-campaigns/same-day-registration.aspx By the Numbers: Black Women and the Election: https://www.higherheightsforamerica.org/by-the-numbers/ Black Women Vote: https://blackwomenvote.com A Case for Why: https://www.law.georgetown.edu/poverty-inequality-center/wp-content/uploads/sites/14/2017/08/girlhood-interrupted.pdf  Fun Scoops of Info: https://www.benjerry.com/whats-new/2020/03/prosecutors-quiz  Voter Bot: https://www.usvotefoundation.org/GoVoteBot She Se Puede: https://twitter.com/she_sepuede Issues Discussed: CAREN ACT: https://www.nytimes.com/2020/07/24/briefing/caren-act-911-san-francisco.html BREATHE ACT: https://breatheact.org/learn-more/ Need OOD’s advice? Send your dilemma to OODpodcast@gmail.com Follow us on social, @obamasotherdaughters on instagram, @OODimprov on twitter, and @ Obama’s Other Daughters on Facebook.

Black culture has repeatedly been taken and commodified, but is there a way to appreciate and not appropriate? Where's the line and who has crossed it? What role does power and intent play? From Halloween costumes to Adele's Bantu knots, the girls get into it. Need OOD’s advice? Send your dilemma to OODpodcast@gmail.com Follow us on social, @obamasotherdaughters on instagram, @OODimprov on twitter, and @ Obama’s Other Daughters on Facebook.

This week the girls sit down with poet, author, and one of their favorite black girls, Mahogany L. Browne. Mo shares her take on Black Girl Magic, why it’s so important, and how black women can protect their joy. The girls also give advice on a juicy letter and share their favorite Black girl magic tricks.  Need OOD’s advice? Send your dilemma to OODpodcast@gmail.com Follow us on social, @obamasotherdaughters on instagram, @OODimprov on twitter, and @ Obama’s Other Daughters on Facebook.

On this episode, OOD unpacks whether or not they are down with “the swirl.” Interracial relationships can be a touchy subject in the Black community and the girls are getting into all the awkward moments; from the repercussions of dating outside your race to the experience of being the only black person at your significant others family reunion. Oh, the trauma!    Need OOD's advice? Send your dilemma to OODpodcast@gmail.com! Follow us on social, @obamasotherdaughters on Instagram, @OODimprov on twitter, and @ Obama's Other Daughters on Facebook.  

OOD talks about the pressures they’ve felt surrounding what they thought their bodies should be and how they combat the constant bombardment of society and the media telling women they aren’t good enough as they are. Get tips on dancing naked in the mirror and partake in an exercise in hyping yourself up. Cause you beautiful boo! We all are, we just have to have the confidence to see it.  Need OOD’s advice? Send your dilemma to OODpodcast@gmail.com Follow us on social, @obamasotherdaughters on instagram, @OODimprov on twitter, and @ Obama’s Other Daughters on Facebook.

OOD chats with creative, marriage and family therapist, Randé Dorn about everything from what to expect when you go to therapy, to tools to ground yourself during these unprecedented times. Bless your water and join the ladies for a mentally therapeutic convo.   Need OOD’s advice? Send your dilemma to OODpodcast@gmail.com Follow us on social, @obamasotherdaughters on instagram, @OODimprov on twitter, and @ Obama’s Other Daughters on Facebook.  

This week OOD is debunking stereotypes one Nickelback record at a time and discussing how stereotypes of Black women affect their lives.  Need OOD’s advice? Send your dilemma to OODpodcast@gmail.com Follow us on social, @obamasotherdaughters on instagram, @OODimprov on twitter, and @ Obama’s Other Daughters on Facebook.

OOD shares their very different college experiences and decide if getting an education was worth the debt of always having Sallie Mae on their backs. They’re talking HBCU homecomings, being young and out of their element, and educated Black folks who twerk.   Need OOD's advice? Send your dilemma to OODpodcast@gmail.com Follow us on social, @obamasotherdaughters on instagram, @OODimprov on twitter, and @ Obama's Other Daughters on Facebook.

Love and life coach Francesca Hogi joins Obama’s Other Daughters to share the dating advice we all need! From how to decipher between chemistry and compatibility to what to include (and not include) in your dating profile, Francesca is here to help single folks find their true match and avoid walking into heartbreak. The ladies also reflect on memorable dates, and one listener’s letter stirs up their own past experiences with “zombies.”   Need OOD’s advice? Send your dilemma to OODpodcast@gmail.com Follow us on social, @obamasotherdaughters on Instagram, @OODimprov on Twitter, and @ Obama’s Other Daughters on Facebook.

We're all spending a lot more time with the roommates in our lives so Obama's Other Daughters is here to talk about setting boundaries and sharing their stories of cohabitation. Find out who gives citations for breaking house rules, who locks their underwear drawer, and listen as the girls give advice about a stinky problem. Need OOD's advice? Send your dilemma to OODpodcast@gmail.com Follow us on social, @obamasotherdaughters on Instagram, @OODimprov on Twitter, and @Obama's Other Daughters on Facebook.

The black hair industry is valued to be over 2.5 billion dollars and is one of the largest beneficiaries of the black dollar. No matter if it’s curly, straight, or anything in between, hair is a huge factor in a black womxn’s life as both a form of expression and self-care. In this inaugural episode of You Down?, Obama’s Other Daughters dish about their hair journeys, worst hair experiences, hair crushes, and give advice to a listener who is having trouble telling their friend the harsh truth. Need OOD’s advice? Send your dilemma to OODpodcast@gmail.com Follow us on social, @obamasotherdaughters on instagram, @OODimprov on twitter, and @ Obama’s Other Daughters on Facebook.