Podcasts about Black women

For years, Black women have used synthetic braids to help style their hair. But a recent study by Consumer Reports found that these fake hair strands can contain dangerous chemicals that pose a health threat. Ali Rogin reports on the history of braiding in Black culture and speaks with Adana Llanos, co-leader of the Cancer Population Science Program at Columbia University, to learn more. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

For years, Black women have used synthetic braids to help style their hair. But a recent study by Consumer Reports found that these fake hair strands can contain dangerous chemicals that pose a health threat. Ali Rogin reports on the history of braiding in Black culture and speaks with Adana Llanos, co-leader of the Cancer Population Science Program at Columbia University, to learn more. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

For years, Black women have used synthetic braids to help style their hair. But a recent study by Consumer Reports found that these fake hair strands can contain dangerous chemicals that pose a health threat. Ali Rogin reports on the history of braiding in Black culture and speaks with Adana Llanos, co-leader of the Cancer Population Science Program at Columbia University, to learn more. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Jotaka Eaddy. She is an award-winning strategist, advocate, host and connector who Forbes Magazine describes as the“Olivia Pope of Silicon Valley.” Jotaka is the Founder and CEO of Full Circle Strategies and the Founder of #WinWithBlackWomen, an intergenerational, intersectional group of Black women leaders representing business, sports, movement, politics, entertainment, and beyond who come together within their personal capacities to stand united in support of Black women. She is a proud member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated. Company Description *Win With Black Women (WWBW) is a collective of intergenerational, intersectional Black women leaders from across the nation—spanning business, politics, tech, faith, labor, academia, the arts, and social movements. We come together in our personal capacities to stand united in support of Black women, driven by a shared commitment to justice, equity, and representation. Our network has grown to over 200,000 members, and our impact spans elections, judicial appointments, and cultural shifts. From championing the nomination and confirmation of Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson to advocating for Black women in the Senate to supporting the first Black woman nominated by a major party for the presidency of the United States, WWBW has grown into a powerful force advancing the leadership, visibility, and policy priorities of Black women nationwide. Talking Points/Questions *1. I believe one person can create a wave of change: My mother taught me that you can be a pebble that makes a ripple, that creates a wave, that becomes a tsunami. That belief grounds everything I do—personally, professionally, and politically. 2. I’ve spent my career connecting worlds that were never meant to stay separate: Whether it’s politics, tech, or movement work—my work is about uniting people, building bridges, and turning moments into movements. 3. Win With Black Women didn’t start as a campaign—it started as a declaration: We came together in 2020 to reject a toxic narrative about Black women in power. What started as one call became a community, a coalition, and a cultural force. 4. WWBW is proof that when Black women organize, we don’t just participate—we transform: From helping confirm Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson to pushing for Brittney Griner’s release—we’ve seen what’s possible when we move in unity. 5. WWBW is a force. But it’s also a family: We gather on Sundays. We raise millions. We elevate each other. What we’ve built is bigger than any election—it’s a sisterhood ready to shape the future. 6. The 2024 election changed history—again: For the first time, two Black women serve in the U.S. Senate. That matters. It’s not just symbolic. It’s strategic. It’s structural. It’s overdue. 7. This is a defining moment—not just for the country, but for us: A second Trump presidency threatens our rights, our communities, and our progress. But we’ve never waited for someone to save us. We organize. We show up. We lead. 8. The question is not ‘what now?’ The question is ‘what are we willing to do?’: This moment is asking something of all of us: to vote, to stay engaged, to hold power accountable—not just once every four years, but every day after. 9. Leadership isn’t about position—it’s about motion: Sometimes leadership looks like being out front. Other times, it looks like building space for others to shine. Either way, it’s movement. It’s momentum. It’s power. 10. Connection is my superpower: I’ve built my work—and my success—on authentic relationships. Not transactions, but real trust. That’s how we build lasting coalitions that win. #BEST #STRAW #SHMSSupport the show: https://www.steveharveyfm.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Jotaka Eaddy. She is an award-winning strategist, advocate, host and connector who Forbes Magazine describes as the“Olivia Pope of Silicon Valley.” Jotaka is the Founder and CEO of Full Circle Strategies and the Founder of #WinWithBlackWomen, an intergenerational, intersectional group of Black women leaders representing business, sports, movement, politics, entertainment, and beyond who come together within their personal capacities to stand united in support of Black women. She is a proud member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated. Company Description *Win With Black Women (WWBW) is a collective of intergenerational, intersectional Black women leaders from across the nation—spanning business, politics, tech, faith, labor, academia, the arts, and social movements. We come together in our personal capacities to stand united in support of Black women, driven by a shared commitment to justice, equity, and representation. Our network has grown to over 200,000 members, and our impact spans elections, judicial appointments, and cultural shifts. From championing the nomination and confirmation of Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson to advocating for Black women in the Senate to supporting the first Black woman nominated by a major party for the presidency of the United States, WWBW has grown into a powerful force advancing the leadership, visibility, and policy priorities of Black women nationwide. Talking Points/Questions *1. I believe one person can create a wave of change: My mother taught me that you can be a pebble that makes a ripple, that creates a wave, that becomes a tsunami. That belief grounds everything I do—personally, professionally, and politically. 2. I’ve spent my career connecting worlds that were never meant to stay separate: Whether it’s politics, tech, or movement work—my work is about uniting people, building bridges, and turning moments into movements. 3. Win With Black Women didn’t start as a campaign—it started as a declaration: We came together in 2020 to reject a toxic narrative about Black women in power. What started as one call became a community, a coalition, and a cultural force. 4. WWBW is proof that when Black women organize, we don’t just participate—we transform: From helping confirm Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson to pushing for Brittney Griner’s release—we’ve seen what’s possible when we move in unity. 5. WWBW is a force. But it’s also a family: We gather on Sundays. We raise millions. We elevate each other. What we’ve built is bigger than any election—it’s a sisterhood ready to shape the future. 6. The 2024 election changed history—again: For the first time, two Black women serve in the U.S. Senate. That matters. It’s not just symbolic. It’s strategic. It’s structural. It’s overdue. 7. This is a defining moment—not just for the country, but for us: A second Trump presidency threatens our rights, our communities, and our progress. But we’ve never waited for someone to save us. We organize. We show up. We lead. 8. The question is not ‘what now?’ The question is ‘what are we willing to do?’: This moment is asking something of all of us: to vote, to stay engaged, to hold power accountable—not just once every four years, but every day after. 9. Leadership isn’t about position—it’s about motion: Sometimes leadership looks like being out front. Other times, it looks like building space for others to shine. Either way, it’s movement. It’s momentum. It’s power. 10. Connection is my superpower: I’ve built my work—and my success—on authentic relationships. Not transactions, but real trust. That’s how we build lasting coalitions that win. #BEST #STRAW #SHMSSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Jotaka Eaddy. She is an award-winning strategist, advocate, host and connector who Forbes Magazine describes as the“Olivia Pope of Silicon Valley.” Jotaka is the Founder and CEO of Full Circle Strategies and the Founder of #WinWithBlackWomen, an intergenerational, intersectional group of Black women leaders representing business, sports, movement, politics, entertainment, and beyond who come together within their personal capacities to stand united in support of Black women. She is a proud member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated. Company Description *Win With Black Women (WWBW) is a collective of intergenerational, intersectional Black women leaders from across the nation—spanning business, politics, tech, faith, labor, academia, the arts, and social movements. We come together in our personal capacities to stand united in support of Black women, driven by a shared commitment to justice, equity, and representation. Our network has grown to over 200,000 members, and our impact spans elections, judicial appointments, and cultural shifts. From championing the nomination and confirmation of Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson to advocating for Black women in the Senate to supporting the first Black woman nominated by a major party for the presidency of the United States, WWBW has grown into a powerful force advancing the leadership, visibility, and policy priorities of Black women nationwide. Talking Points/Questions *1. I believe one person can create a wave of change: My mother taught me that you can be a pebble that makes a ripple, that creates a wave, that becomes a tsunami. That belief grounds everything I do—personally, professionally, and politically. 2. I’ve spent my career connecting worlds that were never meant to stay separate: Whether it’s politics, tech, or movement work—my work is about uniting people, building bridges, and turning moments into movements. 3. Win With Black Women didn’t start as a campaign—it started as a declaration: We came together in 2020 to reject a toxic narrative about Black women in power. What started as one call became a community, a coalition, and a cultural force. 4. WWBW is proof that when Black women organize, we don’t just participate—we transform: From helping confirm Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson to pushing for Brittney Griner’s release—we’ve seen what’s possible when we move in unity. 5. WWBW is a force. But it’s also a family: We gather on Sundays. We raise millions. We elevate each other. What we’ve built is bigger than any election—it’s a sisterhood ready to shape the future. 6. The 2024 election changed history—again: For the first time, two Black women serve in the U.S. Senate. That matters. It’s not just symbolic. It’s strategic. It’s structural. It’s overdue. 7. This is a defining moment—not just for the country, but for us: A second Trump presidency threatens our rights, our communities, and our progress. But we’ve never waited for someone to save us. We organize. We show up. We lead. 8. The question is not ‘what now?’ The question is ‘what are we willing to do?’: This moment is asking something of all of us: to vote, to stay engaged, to hold power accountable—not just once every four years, but every day after. 9. Leadership isn’t about position—it’s about motion: Sometimes leadership looks like being out front. Other times, it looks like building space for others to shine. Either way, it’s movement. It’s momentum. It’s power. 10. Connection is my superpower: I’ve built my work—and my success—on authentic relationships. Not transactions, but real trust. That’s how we build lasting coalitions that win. #BEST #STRAW #SHMSSteve Harvey Morning Show Online: http://www.steveharveyfm.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What does it look like when Black women stop adapting to work—and make work adapt to them? This week I'm in conversation with Dr. Kimani Norrington-Sands, co-creator behind the 2025 Job Liberation Virtual Summit for Black Women. We're talking freedom, fulfillment, and how to design work that actually works—for your life, your values, and your next chapter. We also touch on the unique challenges midlife women face and why this moment is ripe for reinvention. And don't miss my invite to Pivot with Power—my live masterclass for women over 50 who are ready to ditch the rut and reimagine what's next. Click below to find out more and register to secure your spot at the 2025 Job Liberation Summit For Black Women https://2025jobliberationsummit.heysummit.com/?ac=7lreSDbj   You can watch my earlier conversation with Dr. Kimani, where discuss her experience of working in a toxic environment here: https://youtu.be/0sgbkK0S0Z4 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Feeling unsure about your next career move? Take my FREE quiz, "Mid-Career Fearlessness: Is Your Confidence Compass Pointing True?"—designed specifically for Black women over 50 ready to embrace their second act with confidence. Click here to begin:  https://gsiqwgep.forms.app/midcareerfearless ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ You deserve a career—and a life—that excites you, challenges you, and aligns with your values. And you don't have to figure it out alone. Join us for 50 Forward, Fearless Future and take the first step toward the life you've been dreaming about. Spots are limited to ensure a personalized and impactful experience. Find out more here: https://www.janicesutherland.com/50-forward-fearless-future ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Are you a mature Black woman feeling stuck in your career? Discover how to plan your next chapter with confidence and clarity. Subscribe to my FREE newsletter for exclusive career tips for the mature Black woman: https://www.janicesutherland.com/subscribe-to-twc-newsletter I'm Janice Sutherland, a Career and Life Strategist passionate about helping mature Black women navigate their midlife journeys. I help you discover your own answers, cultivate confidence, gain clarity, and effectively self-advocate for success. Connect with Janice: Web: https://www.janicesutherland.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iamjanicesutherland/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/iamjanicesutherland YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@thiswomancan

Though Eoin (@EoinDaily) is gone this week, the rest of the reality TV and soaps rewatch crew has returned. Join Chels (@Chels725), Jesse (@speakupjesse), and Paige (@thoughtsbypaige) as they recap their favorite unscripted and scripted dramas.The queens are tasked with recording and performing songs based on iconic Drag Race monologues a la "Now That's What I Call Music!" commercials. The drag delusion is thick with Joella as she pays homage to Doctor Who's Lady Cassandra on the runway. Plus, Onya Nurve continues to snatch the podcasters' hearts. Elsewhere, the Traitors continue to get messy and target each other. Is Danielle playing a messy game coming for Carolyn instead of Boston Rob? Did the three bro gamers ruin the game? Plus, Chrishell gives a Daytime Emmy-worthy performance after she targets a fellow Bambi. Mentioned in this episode:RuPaul's Drag Race season 17, episode 4The Traitors U.S. season 3, episode 5Beyond the GatesGeneral Hospital Doctor Who The Challenge All Stars Love Island UK All StarsFollow Paige:InstagramBlueSkyTikTokFollow Jesse:InstagramBlueSkyFollow Eoin:InstagramLetterboxdBlueSkyFollow Chels:The Q Division: A James Bond Movie Marathon PodcastSerializd LetterboxdGlitterjawFollow us on Bluesky, Instagram, and Twitter for more fun content. Support the Loveland Therapy Fund for Black Women and Girls, and donate if you can to the ACLU Drag Defense Fund.

How do we, no matter what our cultural lens may be, embrace a gospel vision in conversations around racial healing and justice? How do we root our understanding of our own experiences in the truth of Christ? Author, speaker, Bible teacher and counselor Dr. Sarita Lyons has been seeking the answer to these questions as she walks besides those in her church and local community and as she helps the broader Church have conversations around race, identity, and how we can heal individually and collectively. In her new book, Church Girl: A Gospel Vision to Encourage and Challenge Black Christian Women, she explores what it looks like for Black Women to find their identity in Christ, heal from the hurt of racism and other pain, and how to flourish in faith with integrity and conviction. And yet, her message is for all--that when we begin to allow believers in Christ to share their hurt, their pain, their struggles, and their challenges, we can learn ways to love one another better. In this thought-provoking episode, Davey and Dr. Lyons talk about how the power of the Gospel and our Christianity is meant to inform all areas of our lives, what we can do when we recognize feelings of prejudice or racism in ourselves, and why proximity to others who don't look like us is so important as we heal the racial divide in our churches and communities. If you've ever wondered where the Gospel intersects in the conversation about racial healing and justice or if you've found yourself wrestling with feelings of prejudice or racism towards others, this episode will encourage you to see these topics through Christ and be a part of the healing and hope that we need more than ever in this generation. Website: saritalyons.com Instagram: instagram.com/drsaritalyons Facebook: facebook.com/drsaritalyons Book: Church Girl: A Gospel Vision to Encourage and Challenge Black Christian Women https://a.co/d/6s0QN18 Looking for a tangible gift for a friend who is hurting? The restorbox is a beautifully curated gift box that will show your loved one you care: nothingiswasted.com/restorbox Would you love to help those in your church partner with God to take back their stories of pain and trauma? Bring the Pain to Purpose course to your church and let the healing begin: nothingiswasted.com/churches Get your copy of the Nothing is Wasted Book today: nothingiswastedbook.com

If you've ever felt like you're doing all the “right” things—showing up for work, taking care of everyone, checking all the boxes—but inside, you feel numb, disconnected, or just... not okay, this episode is for you.This week on Be Well, Sis, I'm joined by the brilliant Dr. Judith Joseph, a board-certified psychiatrist and researcher, to talk about something that doesn't get nearly enough attention: high functioning depression.We often associate depression with what we see—sadness, withdrawal, tears. But what happens when it looks more like achievement, perfectionism, and over-functioning? When the pain hides behind productivity? That's where this conversation begins.Dr. Judith breaks down what high functioning depression actually is, why it's often missed in clinical settings, and how trauma, societal pressure, and internalized expectations can all contribute to emotional burnout, anhedonia (the loss of joy), and disconnection.She also introduces her powerful framework, the Five V's to Thriving—a model that prioritizes validation, venting, values, vitals, and vision to support true emotional well-being.In this episode, we explore:What high functioning depression really looks and feels likeThe link between trauma, anhedonia, and collective numbnessHow societal expectations can mask mental health struggles in high-achieving womenWhy validation and venting are essential for healingThe Five V's to Thriving and how to use them as tools for personal growthWhy joy is an experience, not an achievementHow to stop chasing external validation and start doing the inner work of self-careDr. Judith also speaks candidly about how mental wellness is deeply connected to relationships, rest, and reimagining what success and happiness truly mean—especially for Black women and women of color who are often taught to suppress their feelings to survive.This episode is for you if:You feel emotionally drained, even when everything looks “fine” on the outsideYou've normalized burnout and high stress as your baselineYou're curious about new ways to think about healing and emotional regulationYou're doing the work, but still feel like joy is just out of reachYou want to understand your mental health through both a clinical and compassionate lensAbout Dr. Judith Joseph: Dr. Judith Joseph is a board-certified psychiatrist, media expert, and mental health advocate whose work bridges the gap between clinical research and culturally competent care. Her mission is to empower people—especially those in marginalized communities—to prioritize their mental wellness with evidence-based, heart-centered tools.

TRIGGER WARNING: This conversation includes discussion about sexual violence, rape, medical examinations after assault, sex, and sexuality. Unfortunately most listeners will have had some interaction with sexual trauma. We hope this conversation helps you move through difficult feelings and find new understanding of what it can mean to heal and/or be liberated from sexual trauma, and empowers you to define what justice means for you in such situations. However we understand the topic of sexual violence is difficult to engage in. Please take care of you and know this is a resource if needed!------------------This conversation is maybe best described as a journey to better understanding sexual liberation and justice for survivors of sexual violence and their loved ones. In this deep and transformative episode of Impostrix Podcast, host Whitney Knox Lee is joined by Leah Forney, an advocate, consultant, and influential speaker who specializes in sexual health and assault prevention within BIPOC communities. One of her specialties is addressing the need for cultural sensitivity in sexual violence response. As they discuss healing from sexual trauma, Whitney and Leah reflect on their personal experiences seeking justice after surviving sexual violence. And Leah shares her insights on how black women are uniquely affected by such trauma. In this episode, we also touch on the idea of "purity culture" and the stigmatization of menstrual health. We share cultural myths that we grew up with regarding the use of tampons and the miseducation of young girls regarding how to care for their changing bodies. Important themes include reparenting one's self, redefining justice, and finding sexual liberation. Key takeaways revolve around the significance of internal healing rather than external punishment, and the role of cultural and historical nuances in the healing journey. They also touch on societal expectations, faith, and the importance of creating safe spaces for survivors. Essential resources mentioned during this episode:Sexual Assault Advocacy for Victims Everywhere (S.A.A.V.E. Me)Sensual Faith: The Art of Coming Home To Your Body by Lyvonne BriggsI Planned For This: Life Organizer for When It's Needed by Whitney Knox LeeJoin the WhatsApp group!Support these charities to help advance culturally sensitive advocacy for survivors of sexual violence, to end period poverty for incarcerated women, and to promote menstrual and reproductive health education. The Courage Couture Gala raising awareness and celebrating the voices of survivors of sexual violence.The Thurman Perry Foundation Girl Code Program aiming to end period poverty for incarcerated women in the United States.Scrub Life Cares nonprofit promoting menstrual and reproductive health education and supply donation to girls and women. 00:00 Introduction and Trigger Warning00:58 Welcome to Imposter Podcast Season Four01:48 Focusing on Black Women's Healing02:39 Introducing Leah Forney04:32 Understanding Sexual Trauma in Black Women06:40 Historical Context of Sexual Trauma10:15 The Impact on Black Men and Families14:06 Hypersexuality and Healing22:24 Sexual Liberation and Healthy Sexuality26:31 Faith, Religion, and Sexuality31:09 Tampons and Cultural Taboos33:04 Purity Culture and Public Shaming34:43 Gender Disparities in Upbringing37:18 Healing from Sexual Trauma39:01 Redefining Justice for Survivors47:54 Reparenting and Inner Child Work51:12 The Power of EMDR Therapy54:45 Final Thoughts and Takeaways

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Feeling burned out, stuck in survival mode, or constantly on edge? In this vulnerable solo episode, Dr. Cassandre shares the moment she realized that what she had accepted as “normal” was actually survival mode. High-functioning. Always “on.” But beneath the surface? Exhausted, disconnected, and stretched way too thin.We explore:What survival mode really looks like (even when you're "doing fine")The science of chronic stress and how it affects your body and brainSymptoms of a dysregulated nervous system you might be ignoringSmall but powerful ways to begin feeling safe, soft, and regulated againWhy joy, rest, and boundaries are essential—not indulgentIf you've been stuck in go-mode for way too long, this is your invitation to breathe deep, unclench, and begin your journey back to yourself.

Dr. Wylin D. Wilson talks to us about the disparity of healthcare when it comes to Black Women's bodies and how womanist theology can show us a way forward.

In this episode of the Confident Woman Lead Podcast, Anita dives into the importance of having a corporate brand, especially for black and brown women in leadership roles. She explains that a strong corporate brand goes beyond titles and LinkedIn banners; it's about building a clear, consistent, and compelling reputation that sets you apart in your career ecosystem. Anita also discusses the dangers of allowing others to define your brand and shares examples of powerful corporate brands, such as that of coach Don Staley. The episode serves as a call to action to start building a corporate brand that makes your value undeniable and unlocks new opportunities.

NYT Article About The Enrollment Gap At HBCUs; The Lack Of College Enrollment From Black Men; Reflecting On My Conversation With Mentorship/Peer Group About The Article And Their Experience As Young Black Men At A HBCU; The Gender War Conversations Coming From The Article; My Experience As A Black Man With Education And College; Anthony Edwards And Paternity Suits; Thoughts On Backlash From Women On Phylicia Rashad's Breakfast Club Interview Commenting On The Way Women Dress; Cory Booker; TK Kirkland On Not Becoming A Man Until You're 42

Subscribe on Patreon and hear this week's full patron-exclusive episode here: https://www.patreon.com/posts/126159598 Beatrice speaks with Micah Khater about her award winning article on the intersection of race, disability, and incarceration in the southern US in the early 20th century, and her work documenting the history of how Black women experienced and theorized disability from within Alabama prisons. Read Micah's full article, “No Use to the State: Phrasing Escape and a Black Radical Epistolary of Disability in Early Twentieth-Century Alabama Prisons” (winner of the 2024 Toni Cade Bambara Article Prize from the Black Women's Studies Association) here: https://dsq-sds.org/index.php/dsq/article/view/9662/8007 Get Health Communism here: www.versobooks.com/books/4081-health-communism Find Jules' new book here: https://www.versobooks.com/products/3054-a-short-history-of-trans-misogyny Runtime 1:31:04

Welcome back to the Confident Women Lead Podcast with Anita. In this episode, we delve into the importance of leading with the outcome in leadership communications. Anita emphasizes starting with the most important point, be it the solution, decision, or key takeaway, and provides a practical example from her coaching experience. This approach ensures clarity and maintains audience attention, setting you apart as a strategic leader rather than just a subject matter expert. Join us to learn how this effective tactic can help you gain recognition and drive decisions in your professional interactions.

Show Overview: Black Maternal Health Week is recognized each year from April 11-17 to raise awareness and improve Black maternal health outcomes. According to the CDC, Black women are three times more likely to die from a pregnancy-related causes than White women. It is crucial for us to take collective action to address systemic issues affecting Black mothers and their families. This show will look at the Black Maternal Health Project, a community partnership that is doing just that in the New Haven area. Co-Hosts: Reverend Dr. Leroy O. Perry, Jr. Pastor, St. Stephens AME Zion Church and Cultural Ambassador to the Yale Clinical Research program Reverend Elvin Clayton Pastor, Walters Memorial Bridgeport, CT and Cultural Ambassador to the Yale Clinical Research Program Irene Saunders Registered Nurse, Community Advocate and Cultural Ambassador to the Yale Clinical Research Program Guests: Jenell Lawson Deputy Director and Vice President of Human Resources at Community Action Agency of New Haven, Inc. (CAANH) Lorraine Gibbons Executive Director, Cardinal Shehan Center and President of the New Haven Chapter of the National Coalition of 100 Black Women

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If we are to believe that our current society can be transformed into one where everybody can experience respect, equity and safety, then we must also believe that the first steps must be creating a world where Black women's voices are heard, their leadership is followed, and their lives are protected.

After bringing about the legal action that struck down Affirmative Action, Edward Blum is back, going after grants and fellowships that support marginalized people, especially Black women. Bridget Todd breaks down what's going on and what the future may hold in this classic episode.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

When J Finley arrived at UC Berkeley as a graduate student in 2006, she planned on studying reparations and the legacy of slavery. But after a fellowship in South Africa, where she studied the Zulu language and culture, Finley says she realized Black people were never going to get reparations. Switching gears, she started thinking: “How else do Black people make do? Well, we laugh.”In Berkeley Talks episode 223, Finley, an associate professor of Africana studies at Pomona College who earned her master's degree and Ph.D. from UC Berkeley in 2008 and 2012, discusses her 2024 book Sass: Black Women's Humor and Humanity. During the talk, Finley shares how Black women have used and continue to use humor and, more specifically, sass, to speak back to power and assert their own humanity. Black women's humor, she contends, is “rooted in the racist, patriarchal and, many times, degrading conditions from which it developed” and is “an embodied expression of resilience at the moment of crisis that has come to be the hallmark of Black women's humor.” It's not that sass is merely for show, she argues, but there's an internal process that happens first that is then expressed gesturally and vocally. “If you are a Black woman, and you don't understand yourself as empowered, to have the agency to speak back within those relations,” she says, “in what world can you be free?”This UC Berkeley event, which took place March 18, was sponsored by the Department of African American Studies.Read more about J Finley, and her research on the use of Black women's humor as a form of resistance.Listen to the episode and read the transcript on UC Berkeley News (news.berkeley.edu/podcasts).Music by Blue Dot Sessions.Pomona College photo. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, Amber delves into the realities and implications of reality TV dating shows, specifically focusing on the latest season of 'Temptation Island.' She critiques the show for capitalizing on entertainment over everything by promoting harmful stereotypes and predatory tropes, such as the 'boys will be boys' mentality, the double standards between men and women and how these shows are particularly detrimental to black women, who are often marginalized and fetishized. Amber analyzes the behavior of various participants exploring themes of infidelity, emotional intelligence manipulation, and societal expectations, as well as the producers involvement and intention in manipulating situations for drama and ratings. While the show and shows like it are incredibly entertaining, they also serve to normalize a continuous lowering of the bar when it comes to expectations of romantic relationships. Amber concludes by reflecting on the broader implications of seeking love through reality TV and advises listeners on healthier alternatives for finding meaningful relationships.TIMESTAMPS:00:00 Welcome to The Pleasure Priority Podcast00:11 The Reality of Reality TV: Temptation Island01:43 Boys Will Be Boys: Gender Expectations02:52 Double Standards in Relationships03:25 The Role of Producers in Reality TV08:21 Toxic Masculinity and Emotional Manipulation20:53 The Struggles of Black Women on Reality TV30:29 Final Thoughts and AdviceRESOURCES:How to be Happy in Any Relationship Quiz -⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.ambertaylorcoaching.com/quiz⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Work With Me -⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.ambertaylorcoaching.com/workwithme⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠CONNECT WITH AMBER:Ask Amber: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://forms.gle/kqcHJ741jKsDPvAb6⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Email: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠amber@ambertaylorcoaching.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  Website:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.ambertaylorcoaching.com/⁠⁠⁠

Is coaching just hype - or could it be the support Black Women actually need in leadership and life?Dr. Rahman speaks with Ms. Desiree Cocroft, a certified executive coach to talk : what coaching is, what it's not, and why it might be a game-changer for Black Women navigating burnout, bias and the constant pressure to be the strong one.You'll hear:The difference between coaching, mentoring and consultingWhen to seek a coachThree practical tips to help you find the right oneA powerful reminder: you don't have do it alone

Zach sits down with multi-hyphenate superstar Aniesia Williams to talk her journey, the landscape of tech, and her latest venture. Learn more about Aniesia https://www.linkedin.com/in/iamaniesia/ Check out our merch! https://living-corporate-shop.fourthwall.com/ Learn more about Living Corporate's offerings and services. https://www.living-corporate.com/about Join our Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/livingcorporate

Black people, and especially Black women, suffer and die from diseases at much higher rates than their white counterparts. The vast majority of these health disparities are not attributed to behavioral differences or biology, but to the pervasive devaluation of Black bodies. Womanist Bioethics: Social Justice, Spirituality, and Black Women's Health (NYU Press, 2025), by Dr. Wylin D. Wilson, addresses this crisis from a bioethical standpoint. It offers a critique of mainstream bioethics as having embraced the perspective of its mainly white, male progenitors, limiting the extent to which it is positioned to engage the issues that particularly affect vulnerable populations. This book makes the provocative but essential case that because African American women—across almost every health indicator—fare worse than others, we must not only include, but center, Black women's experiences and voices in bioethics discourse and practice. Womanist Bioethics develops the first specifically womanist form of bioethics, focused on the diverse vulnerabilities and multiple oppressions that women of color face. This innovative womanist bioethics is grounded in the Black Christian prophetic tradition, based on the ideas that God does not condone oppression and that it is imperative to defend those who are vulnerable. It also draws on womanist theology and Black liberation theology, which take similar stances. At its core, the volume offers a new, broad-based approach to bioethics that is meant as a corrective to mainstream bioethics' privileging of white, particularly male, experiences, and it outlines ways in which hospitals, churches, and the larger community can better respond to the healthcare needs of Black women. Our guest is: Dr. Wylin D. Wilson, who is associate professor of theological ethics at Duke Divinity School. Her work lies at the intersection of religion, gender, and bioethics. Her academic interests also include rural bioethics and Black church studies. Prior to joining Duke Divinity School in 2020, she was a teaching faculty member at the Harvard Medical School Center for Bioethics and a senior fellow at the Center for the Study of World Religions at Harvard Divinity School. She is the theologian-in-residence for the Children's Defense Fund and is a member of the American Academy of Religion's Bioethics and Religion Program Unit Steering Committee. Among her publications is her book, Economic Ethics and the Black Church. Our host is: Dr. Christina Gessler, who is the creator and producer of the Academic Life podcast. Welcome to Academic Life, the podcast for your academic journey—and beyond! You can support the show by downloading and sharing episodes. Join us again to learn from more experts inside and outside the academy, and around the world. Missed any of the 250+ Academic Life episodes? Find them here. And thank you for listening! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/african-american-studies

In this conversation, Laura welcomes Lauren Dike to explore the importance of attuning to one's body wisdom, particularly for Black women. Lauren shares her journey from corporate America to becoming a nervous system resilience expert They discuss the significance of understanding one's nervous system, the impact of societal expectations on Black women, and practical steps for self-regulation. The conversation highlights the importance of professional support in the healing process and the need to reconnect with our body's sensations, while emphasizing the need for self-awareness and emotional processing. With regard to workplace experiences, they explore the themes of fawning and people-pleasing, particularly among Black women in the workplace. They discuss the historical context of these behaviors, the impact on mental health, and the importance of self-awareness and self-advocacy. The dialogue emphasizes the need for healing, understanding one's body, and the significance of self-care in navigating personal and professional challenges.    About Lauren Lauren Dike is a certified somatic practitioner, nervous system resilience expert, and DEI consultant dedicated to fostering safety, openness, and connection within organizations and individuals. Her work helps organizations evolve by witnessing behaviors rather than shaming them, understanding that behaviors incongruent with compassion, openness, and connection often stem from stress, trauma, or a lack of capacity. By addressing these root causes, Lauren enables transformative behavior change, making authentic connection and collaboration more accessible. She specializes in working with Black women, focusing on the disproportionate workplace and racial trauma they face. Lauren partners with collectives like IKONI Collective, CRIADO Studios, and the Center for Black Women's Wellness to create spaces for healing and empowerment through somatic practices, workshops, and speaking engagements. Connect with Lauren Website: www.harmonna.org Instagram @harmonnawellbeing LinkedIn   Resources: Event: Join us for the 2025 Black Woman Leading LIVE! Conference +Retreat, May 27-30, 2025 in Virginia Beach! Learn more at bwlretreat.com Full podcast episodes are now on Youtube.  Subscribe to the BWL channel today! Credits: Learn about all Black Woman Leading® programs, resources, and events at www.blackwomanleading.com Learn more about our consulting work with organizations at https://knightsconsultinggroup.com/ Email Laura: info@knightsconsultinggroup.com Connect with Laura on LinkedIn Follow BWL on LinkedIn Instagram: @blackwomanleading Facebook: @blackwomanleading Youtube: @blackwomanleading  Podcast Music & Production: Marshall Knights  Graphics: Téa Campbell Listen and follow the podcast on all major platforms: Apple Podcasts Spotify Stitcher iHeartRadio Audible Podbay

In this episode of the Confident Women Lead Podcast, host Anita Miller delves into the importance of building meaningful relationships in the workplace. Anita contrasts the surface-level networking often promoted in professional environments with the depth and trust required to form genuine relationships that lead to opportunities and career advancement. She emphasizes the need for quality over quantity in connections and offers practical advice on how to cultivate these relationships effectively. Whether you're looking for your next promotion, a new job, or simply tired of unproductive networking, this episode provides essential insights for navigating the age of relationships.  

In this episode of the Confident Women Lead Podcast, host Anita Miller discusses the role of AI in the future workforce and its potential impact on jobs. As AI evolves, many positions that involve repetitive tasks are at risk of being replaced. Anita emphasizes the importance of shifting from being doers to leaders, especially for black women who have traditionally been overworked and undervalued. She advises listeners to focus on developing leadership, communication, and strategic skills to remain indispensable. This episode calls for a re-evaluation of career paths and the importance of positioning oneself to lead in a changing job marke

Black people, and especially Black women, suffer and die from diseases at much higher rates than their white counterparts. The vast majority of these health disparities are not attributed to behavioral differences or biology, but to the pervasive devaluation of Black bodies. Womanist Bioethics: Social Justice, Spirituality, and Black Women's Health (NYU Press, 2025), by Dr. Wylin D. Wilson, addresses this crisis from a bioethical standpoint. It offers a critique of mainstream bioethics as having embraced the perspective of its mainly white, male progenitors, limiting the extent to which it is positioned to engage the issues that particularly affect vulnerable populations. This book makes the provocative but essential case that because African American women—across almost every health indicator—fare worse than others, we must not only include, but center, Black women's experiences and voices in bioethics discourse and practice. Womanist Bioethics develops the first specifically womanist form of bioethics, focused on the diverse vulnerabilities and multiple oppressions that women of color face. This innovative womanist bioethics is grounded in the Black Christian prophetic tradition, based on the ideas that God does not condone oppression and that it is imperative to defend those who are vulnerable. It also draws on womanist theology and Black liberation theology, which take similar stances. At its core, the volume offers a new, broad-based approach to bioethics that is meant as a corrective to mainstream bioethics' privileging of white, particularly male, experiences, and it outlines ways in which hospitals, churches, and the larger community can better respond to the healthcare needs of Black women. Our guest is: Dr. Wylin D. Wilson, who is associate professor of theological ethics at Duke Divinity School. Her work lies at the intersection of religion, gender, and bioethics. Her academic interests also include rural bioethics and Black church studies. Prior to joining Duke Divinity School in 2020, she was a teaching faculty member at the Harvard Medical School Center for Bioethics and a senior fellow at the Center for the Study of World Religions at Harvard Divinity School. She is the theologian-in-residence for the Children's Defense Fund and is a member of the American Academy of Religion's Bioethics and Religion Program Unit Steering Committee. Among her publications is her book, Economic Ethics and the Black Church. Our host is: Dr. Christina Gessler, who is the creator and producer of the Academic Life podcast. Welcome to Academic Life, the podcast for your academic journey—and beyond! You can support the show by downloading and sharing episodes. Join us again to learn from more experts inside and outside the academy, and around the world. Missed any of the 250+ Academic Life episodes? Find them here. And thank you for listening! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

Black people, and especially Black women, suffer and die from diseases at much higher rates than their white counterparts. The vast majority of these health disparities are not attributed to behavioral differences or biology, but to the pervasive devaluation of Black bodies. Womanist Bioethics: Social Justice, Spirituality, and Black Women's Health (NYU Press, 2025), by Dr. Wylin D. Wilson, addresses this crisis from a bioethical standpoint. It offers a critique of mainstream bioethics as having embraced the perspective of its mainly white, male progenitors, limiting the extent to which it is positioned to engage the issues that particularly affect vulnerable populations. This book makes the provocative but essential case that because African American women—across almost every health indicator—fare worse than others, we must not only include, but center, Black women's experiences and voices in bioethics discourse and practice. Womanist Bioethics develops the first specifically womanist form of bioethics, focused on the diverse vulnerabilities and multiple oppressions that women of color face. This innovative womanist bioethics is grounded in the Black Christian prophetic tradition, based on the ideas that God does not condone oppression and that it is imperative to defend those who are vulnerable. It also draws on womanist theology and Black liberation theology, which take similar stances. At its core, the volume offers a new, broad-based approach to bioethics that is meant as a corrective to mainstream bioethics' privileging of white, particularly male, experiences, and it outlines ways in which hospitals, churches, and the larger community can better respond to the healthcare needs of Black women. Our guest is: Dr. Wylin D. Wilson, who is associate professor of theological ethics at Duke Divinity School. Her work lies at the intersection of religion, gender, and bioethics. Her academic interests also include rural bioethics and Black church studies. Prior to joining Duke Divinity School in 2020, she was a teaching faculty member at the Harvard Medical School Center for Bioethics and a senior fellow at the Center for the Study of World Religions at Harvard Divinity School. She is the theologian-in-residence for the Children's Defense Fund and is a member of the American Academy of Religion's Bioethics and Religion Program Unit Steering Committee. Among her publications is her book, Economic Ethics and the Black Church. Our host is: Dr. Christina Gessler, who is the creator and producer of the Academic Life podcast. Welcome to Academic Life, the podcast for your academic journey—and beyond! You can support the show by downloading and sharing episodes. Join us again to learn from more experts inside and outside the academy, and around the world. Missed any of the 250+ Academic Life episodes? Find them here. And thank you for listening! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/gender-studies

Black people, and especially Black women, suffer and die from diseases at much higher rates than their white counterparts. The vast majority of these health disparities are not attributed to behavioral differences or biology, but to the pervasive devaluation of Black bodies. Womanist Bioethics: Social Justice, Spirituality, and Black Women's Health (NYU Press, 2025), by Dr. Wylin D. Wilson, addresses this crisis from a bioethical standpoint. It offers a critique of mainstream bioethics as having embraced the perspective of its mainly white, male progenitors, limiting the extent to which it is positioned to engage the issues that particularly affect vulnerable populations. This book makes the provocative but essential case that because African American women—across almost every health indicator—fare worse than others, we must not only include, but center, Black women's experiences and voices in bioethics discourse and practice. Womanist Bioethics develops the first specifically womanist form of bioethics, focused on the diverse vulnerabilities and multiple oppressions that women of color face. This innovative womanist bioethics is grounded in the Black Christian prophetic tradition, based on the ideas that God does not condone oppression and that it is imperative to defend those who are vulnerable. It also draws on womanist theology and Black liberation theology, which take similar stances. At its core, the volume offers a new, broad-based approach to bioethics that is meant as a corrective to mainstream bioethics' privileging of white, particularly male, experiences, and it outlines ways in which hospitals, churches, and the larger community can better respond to the healthcare needs of Black women. Our guest is: Dr. Wylin D. Wilson, who is associate professor of theological ethics at Duke Divinity School. Her work lies at the intersection of religion, gender, and bioethics. Her academic interests also include rural bioethics and Black church studies. Prior to joining Duke Divinity School in 2020, she was a teaching faculty member at the Harvard Medical School Center for Bioethics and a senior fellow at the Center for the Study of World Religions at Harvard Divinity School. She is the theologian-in-residence for the Children's Defense Fund and is a member of the American Academy of Religion's Bioethics and Religion Program Unit Steering Committee. Among her publications is her book, Economic Ethics and the Black Church. Our host is: Dr. Christina Gessler, who is the creator and producer of the Academic Life podcast. Welcome to Academic Life, the podcast for your academic journey—and beyond! You can support the show by downloading and sharing episodes. Join us again to learn from more experts inside and outside the academy, and around the world. Missed any of the 250+ Academic Life episodes? Find them here. And thank you for listening! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/medicine

Join us for an impactful session with Naturopathic and Medical Doctor Dr. A, who will return to our classroom to engage with your health questions. Dr. A will provide insights from both holistic and traditional medical perspectives, along with an important discussion on the ongoing measles outbreak that you won’t want to miss. Before Dr. A speaks, Dr. Stephanie Myers from Black Women for Positive Change will share highlights from the group’s recent conference and delve into the critical elections this week. Community activist Kwabena Rasuli will also give you the latest updates on the fight against the remake of the iconic Good Times TV show.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Navigating the healthcare system as a woman, especially as a Black woman, can feel like a battle. A battle to be heard, believed, and treated with the care and respect we deserve. In this affirming and eye-opening episode of Be Well, Sis, I'm joined by Dr. Bayo, a physician and patient advocate who's using her voice to challenge bias in medicine and close the gap on maternal health disparities and healthcare inequities.Together, we dive into what it really takes to build trust in healthcare- not just between patient and provider, but within ourselves as we learn to speak up, ask questions, and challenge the harmful systems we've been taught to accept.Dr. Bayo shares her own journey into medicine and advocacy, including the influence of family, personal experience, and generational knowledge that shaped her commitment to making healthcare safer and more human.We explore the power of self-advocacy, the necessity of community, and why curiosity is one of the most powerful tools we can bring into any medical setting. This episode is for you if:You've ever felt dismissed or gaslit in a medical settingYou're curious about how to become a stronger advocate for yourself or your familyYou're a provider seeking to understand and confront your own biasesYou believe in the power of community-based healing and generational wisdomYou're ready to reclaim agency over your body, your choices, and your careWhether you're a patient trying to make sense of conflicting medical advice, a new mom seeking support, or a provider looking to serve with more empathy and equity—this conversation is your reminder that you deserve to be seen, heard, and cared for.Mentioned in this episode:Why Black patients don't trust the healthcare system | Bayo Curry-Winchell | TEDxRenoDo No Harm | Dr. Bayo Curry-Winchell | TEDxRutgersAbout Dr. Bayo: Dr. Bayo is a physician and passionate advocate for health equity, especially within maternal health. Her work centers around patient empowerment, provider accountability, and breaking cycles of harm in medicine. She believes in treating the whole person—body, mind, and spirit—with intention, respect, and curiosity.

This week Kellie and I discuss body types in porn from what the Black Culture pushes to main stream porn ( white people). Then Mr. Nuttz joins the conversation and we discuss Nina Deponca using Annette Black for her black roles and the other name for Latina roles. We discuss the Porn awards and some of the politics behind them and what is Onlyfans style of shooting porn versus Studio style. We discuss why more Black Women don't do gangbangs and this discuss got deep plus Kellie shows off her cold nipples thru out the show.Note: 1 episode a month is for the followers to watch. The rest you will have to be a Premium Smoker to watch.Watch The Video Version In The Premium Smoke Room⁠⁠https://www.loyalfans.com/PremiumSmokeRoom⁠⁠Host: Ms. Kellie Shin⁠⁠⁠https://x.com/MsKellieShin⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://mskellieshin.com/⁠⁠⁠Special Guest: Mr. NuttzThis episode is Sponsored byPassdat Inhalation Partnershttps://www.teepublic.com/user/the-inhaling-potnas

It's the penultimate episode of Mythic Quest this season, and that means a lot of characters are coming to terms with their next steps. There's a lot of FaceTime involved. It's time to discuss "Telephone"!Jenn (@notajenny) and Chels (@chels725) are back to discuss David's frazzled energy in this episode, the entire episode being an actual game of "telephone," a cliffhanger decision for Poppy, what Jo, Dana, and Rachel are going to do now, and the decision for Brad between love and money.Plus, they end the episode by Jenn putting on her best poker face when she asks Chels for her finale predictions/wishlists for each of the characters.Enjoy the episode!Our recommended media:Get Millie Black (HBO Max)Picture This (Amazon Prime)Starstruck (HBO Max)If you're a Community fan and want to get some exclusive merch, scripts, etc., you can check out Megan Ganz's auction items on her Linktree. All proceeds go toward supporting the Wrexham Miners Project. You can also donate to her marathon.Follow us on Bluesky, Instagram, and Twitter for more fun content. Support the Loveland Therapy Fund for Black Women and Girls, and donate if you can to the ACLU Drag Defense Fund.

"You call me a lot of things, but ignorant I'd disagree on." Andrew Schulz Comedian and Actor Comedy is all about pushing boundaries, but what happens when the joke lands differently than expected? Over the past few months, Ryan Clark and Andrew Schulz have had a public disagreement stemming from comments Andrew made in jest about Black women and their influence on men's appearance. His remarks led Ryan to respond, emphasizing a commitment to defending his culture and refuting Andrew's insinuations of seeking attention. From their viral exchange about clout-chasing and defending black women to messages exchanged privately to the two finally deciding to hash it out face to face. Although tensions were high, the depth and tone of this discussion displayed respect, even in uncomfortable moments, the guys navigated the conversation through the many challenges and misconceptions to try and find a common ground. On this episode of The Pivot Podcast with Ryan, Channing and Fred—Andrew's authenticity shined through, bringing humor, honesty and humility as the men had an unfiltered discussion, where no topic was off limits. Andrew and Ryan don't shy away from tough dialogue, sensitive topics and tackling the fine line between making people laugh and making them uncomfortable. In an effort to separate impact of words from the intent, Andrew explains how his jokes can sometimes be misinterpreted and how comedy, at its core, is about perspective. As the convo furthers, the guys get in-depth about the weight of words, racism, reactions to jokes. the changing nature of comedic responsibility, social media and how the internet can twist context into controversy. Andrew admits that his approach to comedy has matured over time, and he's become conscious of never wanting to hurt anyone and feels his humor is now diversified and united by cultural impact of all people. Buried in the deep revelations, Andrew comes prepared with lots of one liners and fun jabs at Ryan, Fred and Channing, showing a glimpse of the wit, edge and quickness that has yielded his extraordinary success. Beyond the laughs, Andrew opens up about his personal life, from his father's role in his career to getting his start in comedy to his struggles with starting a family and how his fanbase transcended into one of the most diverse audiences in comedy. At the core of this discussion is proof that people, even those who have differences and seem on total opposite sides of something, may be more alike than different afterall. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this reflective and heartfelt episode, Roberta and Sonia dive into all the things they wish they'd known back in their 30s—a decade Sonia's calls "The Great Unlearning." It was Inspired by Søren Kiekegaard's quote, "Life can only be understood backwards, but it must be lived forwards." Sonia and Roberta share relatable stories of divorce, motherhood, career pivots, and self-discovery, they wonder aloud how much smoother life might've been with some timely wisdom from women who've been there.Like. Follow. Share. Website: grownandgrowingpodcast.comFacebook: @GrownandgrowingpodcastInstagram: @GrownandgrowingpodcastYouTube: Grown and Growing PodcastEmail: grown.growingpodcast@gmail.com

In this engaging episode, Vanessa Codorniu holds a heartfelt discussion with Hattie B. McCarter, exploring her remarkable journey in the field of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). Hattie recounts her transformative move from Alabama to Pennsylvania, a shift that not only marked a personal evolution but also shaped her professional trajectory towards becoming a stalwart in DEI initiatives. Listeners gain insights into the personal experiences that awoke her passion for fostering inclusive environments, highlighting the pivotal role of storytelling and empathy in bridging cultural divides and mending hearts. Through enlightening anecdotes, Hattie illustrates her unique approach as a "cultural strategist" in cultivating authentic connections and inspiring change within organizations. The conversation delves into the challenges and rewards of integrating a humanity-centered ethos into leadership and organizational culture. This episode is a testament to the power of vulnerability and understanding, inviting audiences to appreciate the social and cultural dynamics that shape individual and collective identities. Vanessa and Hattie emphasize the ongoing journey toward breaking barriers and creating equitable spaces for all. Some Key ideas along the way... Purpose-Driven Work: Hattie's work in DEI stems from a deep-seated belief in connecting with others' hearts to evoke meaningful change. Storytelling as a Tool: The power of storytelling is emphasized as a means of fostering empathy, understanding, and breaking down barriers. **Personal and Professional Growth**: Hattie's transition from Alabama to Pennsylvania was a turning point that underscored her commitment to addressing racism and inclusion. Emotional Intelligence in Leadership: The importance of emotional awareness and leading with vulnerability is highlighted as crucial for effective leadership. Recognition of Internalized Racism: Hattie discusses the journey of embracing her identity as a Black woman and how it paved the way for her current DEI initiatives. BIO: Hattie B. McCarter is a seasoned cultural strategist and thought leader specializing in diversity, equity, inclusion, accessibility, and belonging. With over 17 years of experience in DEI and 25 years of public speaking expertise, Hattie has profoundly impacted the human resources and recruitment sectors. Originally from Enterprise, Alabama, she holds a master's degree in rehabilitation counseling from Alabama State University. Her exemplary work has earned her accolades such as the DEI Trailblazer Award in 2023 from the National Coalition of 100 Black Women, Inc. and recognition from Penn Live as a trendsetter and trailblazer. Hattie B. McCarter is dedicated to creating inclusive spaces where individuals can thrive authentically. MEND Solutions, LLC: https://mendsolutionsllc.org/#home Instagram:   / teawithhattieb   V   anessa Codorniu website: https://thebizbruja.com   Improv for Business: https://improv-unleashed.com   BIO: Vanessa Codorniu is a Latina improviser, educator, facilitator and trailblazer in the bilingual wellness space. Born in Peru to Argentinean parents and raised in NYC, she has a background in film, theatre and communications. As a holistic business mentor with over 14,000 sessions and a thriving online business since 2013, she has made a profound impact in developing the next generation of Latinx and BIPOC wellness leaders. Recognizing the lack of diversity in the improv community, she recently created, coaches, and performs with the first Latino improv team in Central PA, LoS CoMpLiCaDos. Vanessa has led Improv for Healing Justice workshops at The People's Convention and teaches Improv for Resilience at Hershey Medical Hospital, along with introductory improv classes at the Harrisburg Improv Theatre. She has two podcasts; the Biz Bruja in English and Nachos Magicas in ESPAÑOL. #podcast #entrepreneurship #strategy #love #mendinghearts #BIPOC Van

Part 2 looks at the Black community's approval of Trump and the Democratic party. New data (brought to us by our guest and President of HIT Strategies Terrance Woodbury) shows the Democratic party losing support from what has historically been its most reliable voting base: Black folks. Meanwhile, Trump’s approval has doubled since 2017. What gives? And where do we go from here? Civil rights advocate Gary Chambers has some answers, as do our hosts Angela Rye, Tiffany Cross, and Andrew Gillum. If you’d like to submit a question, check out our tutorial video: www.instagram.com/reel/C5j_oBXLIg0/ Welcome home y’all! —--------- We want to hear from you! Send us a video @nativelandpod and we may feature you on the podcast. Instagram X/Twitter Facebook NativeLandPod.com Watch full episodes of Native Land Pod here on YouTube. Native Land Pod is brought to you by Reasoned Choice Media. Thank you to the Native Land Pod team: Angela Rye as host, executive producer and cofounder of Reasoned Choice Media; Tiffany Cross as host and producer, Andrew Gillum as host and producer, and Lauren Hansen as executive producer; Loren Mychael is our research producer, and Nikolas Harter is our editor and producer. Special thanks to Chris Morrow and Lenard McKelvey, co-founders of Reasoned Choice Media. Theme music created by Daniel Laurent.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We're passing the mic to another podcast you may like: Say More with Tulaine Montgomery. Each episode features conversations with changemakers who are making the world a better place- while also prioritizing self-care and community support.In this episode, Tulaine sits down with CeCe Olisa, founder of beauty brand Cocoa By CeCe and theCURVYCon, to discuss why self-love is essential, not frivolous. They dive into the ways we can show up confidently for ourselves and our communities.Follow Say More for more episodes! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

*Content warning: death of an infant, infant loss, death, birth trauma, medical trauma, medical neglect, racism, mature and stressful themes. *Free + Confidential Resources + Safety Tips: somethingwaswrong.com/resources Moms Advocating For MomsS23 survivors Markeda, Kristen and Amanda have created a nonprofit, Moms Advocating for Moms, in hopes to create a future where maternal well-being is prioritized, disparities are addressed, and every mother has the resources and support she needs to thrive: https://www.momsadvocatingformoms.org/take-actionhttps://linktr.ee/momsadvocatingformoms Please sign the survivors petitions below to improve midwifery education and regulation in Texashttps://www.change.org/p/improve-midwifery-education-and-regulation-in-texas?recruiter=1336781649&recruited_by_id=74bf3b50-fd98-11ee-9e3f-a55a14340b5a&utm_source=share_petition&utm_campaign=share_for_starters_page&utm_medium=copylink Malik's Law https://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/History.aspx?LegSess=89R&Bill=HB4553 M.A.M.A. has helped file a Texas bill called Malik's Law, which is intended to implement requirements for midwives in Texas to report birth outcomes in hopes of improving transparency and data collection in the midwifery field in partnership with Senator Claudia Ordaz. *Sources:American College of Nurse Midwiveshttps://midwife.org/ American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG)https://www.acog.org/ Electronic Records and Audit Trailshttps://www.millerweisbrod.com/docs/max/Electronic_Records_and_Audit_Trails.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com Intravenous nutrient therapy: the "Myers' cocktail"https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/12410623/ It's dangerous for Black women to give birth in Texas, and it could be about to get worsehttps://www.theguardian.com/global-development/2023/mar/17/texas-black-women-maternal-healthcare-crisis-medicaid March of Dimeshttps://www.marchofdimes.org/peristats/about-us Meconiumhttps://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/body/24102-meconium Midwifery Education Accreditation Council (MEAC)https://www.meacschools.org/ National Midwifery Institutehttps://www.nationalmidwiferyinstitute.com/midwifery North American Registry of Midwives (NARM)https://narm.org/ Oxytocin: The love hormonehttps://www.health.harvard.edu/mind-and-mood/oxytocin-the-love-hormone Racism in the health care system is killing Black pregnant Texanshttps://www.texasstandard.org/stories/racism-in-the-health-care-system-is-killing-black-pregnant-texans/ Racism, Sexism, and the Crisis of Black Women's Healthhttps://www.bu.edu/articles/2023/racism-sexism-and-the-crisis-of-black-womens-health/ State investigating Dallas birth center and midwives, following multiple complaints from patientshttps://www.wfaa.com/article/news/local/investigates/state-investigating-dallas-birth-center-midwives-following-multiple-complaints-from-patients/287-ea77eb18-c637-44d4-aaa2-fe8fd7a2fcef Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR)https://www.tdlr.texas.gov/ Zucker School of Medicine, Amos Grunebaum, MDhttps://faculty.medicine.hofstra.edu/13732-amos-grunebaum/publications *SWW S23 Theme Song & Artwork: Thank you so much to Emily Wolfe for covering Glad Rag's original song, U Think U for us this season!Hear more from Emily Wolfe:On SpotifyOn Apple Musichttps://www.emilywolfemusic.com/instagram.com/emilywolfemusicGlad Rags: https://www.gladragsmusic.com/ The S23 cover art is by the Amazing Sara StewartFollow Something Was Wrong:Website: somethingwaswrong.com IG: instagram.com/somethingwaswrongpodcastTikTok: tiktok.com/@somethingwaswrongpodcast Follow Tiffany Reese:Website: tiffanyreese.me IG: instagram.com/lookiebooSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

With over 3.5 million Black-owned businesses in America, we continue to see the landscape of Black entrepreneurship grow and expand. And as a Black entrepreneur myself, I know firsthand the importance of seeking out support in order to take your business to the next level. That’s why today, I am so happy to have Jewel Burks Solomon on the podcast. She is the managing partner at Collab Capital, an early-stage venture capital fund she launched to close the funding gap for Black entrepreneurs. Prior to that, Jewel was Head of Google for Startups US, where she created initiatives that have deployed over $45M in non-dilutive capital to Black and Latino-led businesses since 2020. She was also the Founder/CEO of Partpic, a startup acquired by Amazon in 2016, which streamlined the purchase of maintenance and repair parts using computer vision technology. Jewel is a seasoned expert in the venture capital space. And whether you are a business-owner looking for funding, a Black woman wanting to fund businesses you believe in, or you just want to make sense of the industry, Jewel drops a ton of gems in our conversation. About the Podcast The Therapy for Black Girls Podcast is a weekly conversation with Dr. Joy Harden Bradford, a licensed Psychologist in Atlanta, Georgia, about all things mental health, personal development, and all the small decisions we can make to become the best possible versions of ourselves. Resources & Announcements We are preparing to launch our Patreon community! Sign up now at therapyforblackgirls.com/joinpatreon to get exclusive updates and be the first to know when we launch. We can’t wait to see you inside! Did you know you can leave us a voice note with your questions for the podcast? If you have a question you'd like some feedback on, topics you'd like to hear covered, or want to suggest movies or books for us to review, drop us a message at memo.fm/therapyforblackgirls and let us know what’s on your mind. We just might share it on the podcast. Grab your copy of Sisterhood Heals. HBCUVC Black VC Consortium - www.bvcc.vc BLCK VC - www.blckvc.org Where to Find Jewel Instagram LinkedIn Collab Capital Stay Connected Is there a topic you'd like covered on the podcast? Submit it at therapyforblackgirls.com/mailbox. If you're looking for a therapist in your area, check out the directory at https://www.therapyforblackgirls.com/directory. Take the info from the podcast to the next level by joining us in the Therapy for Black Girls Sister Circle community.therapyforblackgirls.com Grab your copy of our guided affirmation and other TBG Merch at therapyforblackgirls.com/shop. The hashtag for the podcast is #TBGinSession. Make sure to follow us on social media: Twitter: @therapy4bgirls Instagram: @therapyforblackgirls Facebook: @therapyforblackgirls Our Production Team Executive Producers: Dennison Bradford & Maya Cole Howard Senior Producer: Ellice Ellis Producers: Tyree Rush & Ndeye ThioubouSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As we close out our 400th episode celebration, we wanted to shift focus to how media representation has impacted Black women over the years and how changes in the industry inform how we will continue to see ourselves in the future. Joining me this week are The Cut’s Beauty Editor, Asia Ware, and founder of Black Girls in Media, Tasha McCaskiel. With their separate but interconnected experience as journalist and media strategist we unpack how one begins a career in journalism, how the state of the industry shifts where we find authentic Black stories, and the importance of not skipping out on “the work”. About the Podcast The Therapy for Black Girls Podcast is a weekly conversation with Dr. Joy Harden Bradford, a licensed Psychologist in Atlanta, Georgia, about all things mental health, personal development, and all the small decisions we can make to become the best possible versions of ourselves. Resources & Announcements We are preparing to launch our Patreon community! Sign up now at therapyforblackgirls.com/joinpatreon to get exclusive updates and be the first to know when we launch. We can’t wait to see you inside! Did you know you can leave us a voice note with your questions for the podcast? If you have a question you'd like some feedback on, topics you'd like to hear covered, or want to suggest movies or books for us to review, drop us a message at memo.fm/therapyforblackgirls and let us know what’s on your mind. We just might share it on the podcast. Grab your copy of Sisterhood Heals. Where to Find Our Guests Asia's Instagram: @missasiamilia Tasha's Instagram: @tashjmackk Stay Connected Is there a topic you'd like covered on the podcast? Submit it at therapyforblackgirls.com/mailbox. If you're looking for a therapist in your area, check out the directory at https://www.therapyforblackgirls.com/directory. The hashtag for the podcast is #TBGinSession. Make sure to follow us on social media: Twitter: @therapy4bgirls Instagram: @therapyforblackgirls Facebook: @therapyforblackgirls Our Production Team Executive Producers: Dennison Bradford & Maya Cole Howard Senior Producer: Ellice Ellis Producers: Tyree Rush & Ndeye ThioubouSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.