Podcasts about Brown Girls

Send us Fan MailFor a debut novel, Brown Girl, Brownstones by Paule Marshall sure is a tour de force. Our protagonist, Selina Boyce is caught between her hopeless dreamer father, Deighton, and resilient yet hard-edged mother, Silla, as she navigates adolescence. With the fraught tension between her parents as a backdrop, Selina struggles with feeling unlovable, the complicated feelings of hating and admiring her mother and how best to carve out a space for herself.  In this episode, we learn that sadly…Hawa did not finish this book BUT she promises to finish it in the indeterminate future. We'll hold her to it. Heather lets us know her feelings about Deighton (spoiler: he's worthless). And Heather and Hannah get sucked into the possible local connections to the cult Marshall took inspiration from for the novel. Be on the look out for that deep dive! These Books Made Me is a podcast about the literary heroines who shaped us and is a product of the Prince George's County Memorial Library System podcast network. Stay in touch with us via #TheseBooksMadeMe on socials, follow us on Instagram @TheseBooksMadeMe or reach out by email at TheseBooksMadeMe@pgcmls.info. For recommended readalikes and deep dives into topics related to each episode, visit our blog at https://pgcmls.medium.com/.

South Asians remain one of the most underrepresented groups within football due to systemic issues. However, a new generation is challenging this and becoming role models for themselves and others. We sat down with Brown Girl Sports founder Miriam Walker-Khan to discuss the importance of visibility, the challenges faced by the South Asian community, and how one idea has created a community so many people once lacked. The VERSUS Podcast brings you into our world as our team tackles the conversations others avoid — challenging the game and exploring where football and culture go next. Got something you want us to discuss? mailbag@versus.uk.com Host: Mayowa Quadri (@mayowaquadri_) Guest: Miriam Walker-Khan (@ mimzara)

I think there's something to be said about things left unfinished… I've left this episode unfinished because in real life there is no closure … no satisfying ending … my life recently has been so tumultuous that in every single of those situations I didn't get closure … I didn't get the ending I wanted … the ending I would write if I was the narrator of my life. I really didn't have the heart to finish this episode … and if I did my views would be different now - knowing what I know. Sometimes the only thing we can do is move on knowing that we did everything we could - I wish I could have done more maybe even been more. But for now I am just me and existing…

Being a brown girl (or South Asian girl) means celebrating how far we've come but also feeling like there is still so much left to achieve. With International Women's day coming up, I sat down with Rhea Somaiya, the host of a South Asian Feminist podcast called Unapologetic by Silver Jay to have a honest girl talk of what it means to be a modern day Asian girl living in the UK or the global west.  We talk about being the first generation with financial freedom, the pressure to succeed, the history of women's rights and lack of funding when it comes to women's health research. In the episode:00:00:00 Introduction00:04:37 What does it mean to be a modern woman?00:09:08 What do you love about being a girl?00:11:23 Vogue article: Is having a boyfriend embarrassing? 00:13:15 Women advocating for themselves 00:14:40 Female friendships 00:18:41 The feminist movement 00:20:05 What I love about being a girl: getting ready 00:23:40 The story of Suffragette Princess Sophia Duleep Singh00:26:45 Women who inspire us 00:31:51 Women's safety 00:37:26 Female health 00:38:37 What we don't like about being a girl 00:39:37 The pressures we face as women 00:42:25 Girboss culture and corporate girls 00:45:55 Historical facts about women's right in the UK 00:47:54 The importance of allyship 00:49:43 South Asian FeminismDon't forget to follow or subscribe to It's Preeti Personal and leave a 5★ review as it helps other South Asian girls find the podcast and feel a little less alone

Healthy skin starts with knowledge. Kayla shares skin-care tips, common myths, and the importance of caring for melanin-rich skin from the inside out. Glow season is here! #BrownGirlSkincare #MelaninMagic #SelfCare #WomensHistoryMonth

In this episode, we are joined by Mishika Narula and Srisruthi Ramesh, founders of Brown Girl Bookshelf, during their recent trip to London. We talk about how what started as a passion project has since grown into a global community of over 40,000 readers, all united by a love of literature and a curiosity to discover a diverse range of stories.Chapters:(00:00) Introduction(02:35) How Brown Girl Bookshelf began(07:35) Navigating co-founder dynamics(14:52) A foolproof system (20:20) How guest reviewers are selected(29:25) Beyond South Asian stereotypes in literature(32:20) How books are selected for reviews on BGB(34:30) On the risk of burnout(42:20) Handling co-founder disagreements(45:00) Being the go-to platform for South Asian readers and authors(51:30) How to get back into reading after a hiatus(01:00:18) What Sri and Mishika are currently reading(01:03:04) What do Mishika and Sri have strong game in?Find Brown Girl Bookshelf (BGB) on: Website: https://browngirlbookshelf.org/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/browngirlbookshelf/

This episode of Perimenopause: Head to Toe features Dr. Sameena Rahman, an OB-GYN and specialist in sexual medicine and menopause. She is also the founder of the GYN and Sexual Medicine CollectiveDr. Rahman highlights that women in their mid-40s often experience confusing bodily changes. Symptoms include: Menstrual Changes: Unpredictable periods, with some becoming heavier or stopping for months. Physical & Emotional Symptoms: Intimate dryness, reduced libido, sleep issues, hot flashes, brain fog, and irritability.Systemic Issues in Women's HealthcareThe conversation addresses challenges within the medical system. A Patriarchal System: The doctors agree that the healthcare system is historically patriarchal, resulting in a lack of research and understanding of women's health. Medical Training Gap: The doctors note that medical school training often overlooks the significant emotional and cognitive effects of perimenopause, focusing instead on hot flashes and irregular periods. The "Double Whammy": They point out that because the OB-GYN field is largely female, there's an unspoken expectation to manage all aspects of women's health with limited resources, leading to provider burnout and inadequate patient care.Cultural Differences and BiasDr. Rahman, who is South Asian, discusses unique challenges for women of color. Earlier Onset: Women of color, including Black and South Asian women, often experience perimenopause and menopause earlier. This is linked to allostatic load, the cumulative "wear and tear" from chronic stress. Stigma: Cultural factors like stoicism and taboos around sex lead to a reluctance to seek medical help. Health Disparities: The episode notes higher rates of heart disease and diabetes in the South Asian population.About Dr. Rahman's Practice and BookDr. Sameena Rahman is a board-certified OB/GYN, sex-med gynecologist, menopause specialist and a clinical assistant professor of OB/GYN at the Northwestern Feinberg School of Medicine. She is the founder of the Gyn & Sexual Medicine Collective, a successful concierge practice that emphasizes evidence-based medicine and an affiliate of Ms. Medicine. Dr. Rahman is dedicated to evaluating and treating each patient with compassion, trauma-informed care, and an awareness of personal bias. Additionally, she hosts the podcast Gyno Girl Presents: Sex, Drugs & Hormones.Her upcoming book, "Brown Girls Disease? A Guide to Sexual Health and Empowerment Through a South Asian Lens," explores sexual health issues from a unique cultural and religious perspective.

We finish Nalo Hopkinson's Brown Girl in the Ring. Content warnings for: racism, misogyny, torture, body horror, child death. On the next episode, we're talking about 10.5 Apocalypse. You can go to patreon.com/rangedtouch to support the show and access the bonus episode feed. The show is hosted by Cameron Kunzelman, Michael Lutz, and Austin Walker.

Show Notes: Reverend John H. Finley starts the conversation with a nod to family connections and some good news. He also mentions working at the Unilu Shelter, and how it was a transformative experience for him. Throughout the conversation, the importance of recognizing and valuing the contributions of individuals to the institution is mentioned. The Priesthood and Nativity Prep John describes his experience working at the shelter and how it led to the decision to work with younger people. He decided to become an Episcopal priest, but the bishop wouldn't ordain him since he was openly gay. After college he got involved in building a school and decided that he eventually wanted to open his own. John stayed at Nativity Prep for five years, living in a convent. After applying to Harvard Divinity School, a new  bishop approached him and encouraged him to re-consider priesthood. After John applied to Harvard Divinity School, the same priest encouraged him to open a school. He spent a year at HDS, raising money, hiring teachers, and building a facility to start the Epiphany School. The school is similar to the first Jesuit school. Becoming a Priest and Opening a School John explains the difference between the Epiphany School and Nativity Schools. Nativity Schools serve  low-income kids from homeless, abused, neglected, and poverty-stricken backgrounds, but they look for kids of academic promise and engaged parents, and John explains how this influenced how he structured Epiphany School.  In addition to opening the school,  John also became a priest. He has a parish in Boston and is the summer pastor at Trinity York Harbor in Southern Maine, but his main job is running the Epiphany School, and he explains how it has grown with many locations around the world. It has also grown from a middle school to five components: the Middle School, Early Learning Center, Middle School, Graduate Support, Teaching Fellow Program, and Epiphany Impact. After Epiphany and Extra Curricular Activities John talks about succession planning and projects outside of running the school. He  is currently a trustee of a college scholarship foundation that awards several million dollars a year in college scholarships. He is involved in a program that gives grants to people with projects, and he works with others who want to build schools, helping them replicate the Epiphany model. In addition to running Epiphany School, John also preaches, marries, baptizes, and buries people.  The Nature of the Epiphany School John explains that the core principles of the school are non-merit based admission, tuition-free tuition, extended school days, and graduate support. The school also aims to move every family out of poverty while the kids are in the school. John emphasizes the importance of tracking every graduate every year to improve the program and understand where they are succeeding and where they could improve. He also emphasizes the importance of evaluating the efficacy of the school's interventions. He shares a story of a philanthropist who took 1000 boys at risk and provided 500 with free summer camp and weekend mentoring. John emphasizes the importance of looking at long-term outcomes and holding oneself accountable for social justice work. For Epiphany, 90% of its funding comes from private donors, and the school's graduates have an unemployment rate of less than 1%, whereas the national average is around 20%. This makes it a great way to attract investment and funding. The Epiphany Investment in Families  John talks about the school's curriculum improvement system, which involves yearly assessments by outside experts and feedback from faculty. This Kaizen approach ensures that every aspect of the school is being evaluated and critiqued by experts. John emphasizes the importance of working with families, as studies suggest that 30 to 50% of Head Start gains are lost within three to five years due to perverse incentives in the social system. John explains how the school aims to help families, including  offering an escrow program for families. This program grew out of the school's work on employment and helps families move towards independence from social programs. John also mentions that every child born in the Epiphany system receives a $3,000 or 529 plan, which is invested in a conservative mix of equities and bonds. This investment message is sent to families early on, ensuring that the funds are for their child.  Personal Values and Super Powers                                                                  John takes stock of his good traits, including his ability to thank people. He believes that he has a decent work ethic and has a decent radar of what is feasible. John acknowledges that he has had an amazing education, including Harvard, Groton School, and a private elementary school. He has also been successful in cultivating a diverse group of people around him, with his team and founding teachers being with him for 20 years. John enjoys raising money and bringing resources to things, which has helped him sustain his success. John believes that his ability to lead by example are key factors in his success.   The Finley Family Legacy The conversation turns to John's family legacy and the role it played in his life and world outlook. His great grandfather built City College, a tradition that has been passed down through generations. He left Harvard with no debt and enough income to live a modest life. However, he faced pressure  to find his passion and pursue his dreams. John's father encouraged him to pursue his passions, even when he didn't make any money. He eventually realized that he needed more time to pursue his passions. He now enjoys working with his former students and seeing them grow into happy, productive lives. Social and Emotional Aspects of School John discusses the importance of social and emotional aspects in a school setting, focusing on rewards for conduct and effort. They use a software program called Class Dojo, which allows teachers to track students' thoughtful choices and courage. This system is tied to parents' phones, allowing them to recognize their child's efforts. John emphasizes the importance of group therapy for all students, with 70% being in individual therapy. Therapists and teachers work together to ensure no one falls through the cracks. The school also has a group called the Brotherhood and Sister Sister, older graduates who provide social and emotional support to students. Another tool used is the holistic student assessment, developed with McLean's and MGH. This self-assessment helps teachers understand a child's progress on social and emotional issues and helps capture the child's heart. The school never gives up on a child, ensuring that they make the school work for them. This discipline is important as it prevents teachers from making excuses for not meeting the full needs of their students.  Influential Harvard Professors and Courses John discusses his experiences with various individuals, including Carrie Welch, Peter Gomes, Memorial Church, and the Signet Society. He mentions that the shelter work at Harvard changed his life, as it gave him a sense of making a difference in the world. Many graduates of the shelter went on to interesting careers, such as Katia Falls, who founded a program called On the Rise, which works with women who don't come into the shelter because they don't feel safe. Another example is a recent college graduate who realized the need for a youth homeless shelter in Massachusetts and built a youth homeless shelter in Harvard Square. John believes that Harvard's advantages were ridiculous, but he hopes they are being used in different ways to do good things in the world. The book "Where Harvard meets the Homeless" examines the impact of the shelter work on many people's lives. Timestamps: 03:13: John's Journey Post-Harvard 07:49: Establishing and Expanding the Epiphany School  14:56: Challenges and Successes of the Epiphany School  20:55: Social-Emotional Support and Financial Sustainability  44:53: Personal Life and Future Plans 47:08: Impact of Harvard and Shelter Work  Links:  www.epiphanyschool.com Featured Non-profit: The featured non-profit of this week's episode is recommended by Julie Mallozzi who reports: “This is Julie Mallozzi, class of 1992. The featured non-profit of this episode of The 92 Report is Brown Girls. Doc Mafia. Brown Girls. Doc, Mafia works to disrupt inequity in the film industry by nurturing, amplifying and investing in the creative capacity and professional success of its members. I've been a member of Brown Girls for several years, and find them very well organized and effective. They do a lot to support the documentary community, without huge resources. You can learn more about their work at browngirlsdocmafia.org and now here is Will Bachman with this week's episode. To learn more about their work, visit: browngirlsdocmafia.org.

We read the first 7 chapters of Nalo Hopkinson’s Brown Girl in the Ring. Content warnings for: racism, misogyny, drugs and addiction, body horror, medical horror. On the next episode, we're discussing the rest of Nalo Hopkinson's Brown Girl in the Ring. You can go to patreon.com/rangedtouch to support the show and access the bonus episode feed.… Continue reading Brown Girl in the Ring – Part 1

BGN interviews TV director Sam Bailey of Marvel Studios' Ironheart. From co-creating the Emmy-nominated web series Brown Girls to directing and producing Dear White People, Sam's work has consistently centered Black voices in ways that feel intentional, resonant, and bold. Ironheart continues that legacy — following Riri Williams, a young Black woman genius from Chicago who builds a suit more advanced than Iron Man's and steps into her power. Ironheart is currently streaming on Disney+ Host: Chalice Music by: Sammus Edited by: Jamie Broadnax

We finish Philip K. Dick's Dr. Bloodmoney. Content warnings for: misogyny, racism, ableism. On the next episode, we're discussing the first seven chapters of Nalo Hopkinson’s Brown Girl in the Ring. You can go to patreon.com/rangedtouch to support the show and access the bonus episode feed. The show is hosted by Cameron Kunzelman, Michael Lutz, and Austin… Continue reading Dr. Bloodmoney – Part 2

This episode originally aired on February 8, 2021: The power of storytelling gives us a way to cope with the uncertainty of our climate future. This week on Terra Informa we're exploring those stories about the future worlds that are not so different from our own. While you may be familiar with science fiction, genres like speculative fiction, climate fiction, or cli-fi, Afro-futurism, and Indigenous futurism are reimagining oppressive realities and re-envisioning our climate future. In this discussion episode, Terra Informers Hannah Cunningham and Elizabeth Dowdell are joined by special guest and Terra Informa alum, Chris Chang-Yen Phillips to share why they find themselves reaching for these books, and what these genres mean to them. A reading list of the books mentioned in this episode plus some of our other favourites can be found here.Some of our favourite voices sharing visions of Indigenous futures include Cree poet and author Billy-Ray Belcourt, Cree author Larry Loyie, and Chelsea Vowel, Metis writer and host of a Terra Informa team podcast favourite, Métis in Space.In this episode, we highlight the recent lifetime achievement of speculative fiction author Nalo Hopkinson, who is the first Black woman to be honoured with the Damon Knight Grand Master Award by the Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers of America (SFWA). Hopkinson is the author of the acclaimed 1998 work Brown Girl in the Ring.You'll also hear about a climate fiction short story contest launched by Grist Magazine, Imagine 2200: Climate fiction for future ancestors. Story submission closes on April 12th.Download the program log here. ★ Support this podcast ★

Our first book for May's prompt to read a dystopian or post-apocalyptic novel is Brown Girl in the Ring by Nalo Hopkinson. Set in a Toronto that has been abandoned by the government and anyone with means, Ti-Jeanne has to learn how to survive and how to protect the ones she loves. Content warning: mentions of violence, suicide, drug addiction Our next book discussion will be I Who Have Never Known Men by Jacqueline Harpman. You can find it at your local bookstore or library and read along with us. If you want to read along with The Bookstore Challenge 2024, you can join us on The StoryGraph to see what others are reading for each month and get ideas for your TBR: The Bookstore Challenge 2025. Get two audiobook credits for the price of one at Libro.fm when you sign up using the code BOOKSTOREPOD. Website | Patreon

Today's book discussion is on Underground Barbie by Maša Kolanović, translated from Croatian by Ena Selimović. We get slightly off-topic talking about the top news stories from the 90s and reminiscing about playing with Barbies. Content warning: war (mentions of bombing and snipers), swearing Our next book discussion will be Brown Girl in the Ring by Nalo Hopkinson. Find it at your local library or bookstore and read along with us! If you want to read along with The Bookstore Challenge 2024, you can join us on The StoryGraph to see what others are reading for each month and get ideas for your TBR: The Bookstore Challenge 2025. Get two audiobook credits for the price of one at Libro.fm when you sign up using the code BOOKSTOREPOD. Website | Patreon

On today's episode, Jessica chats with Trish Fernandez (Founder and Principal at InContext). Jessica and Trish discuss Trish's journey into archaeology, including working in CRM as a mother of a young child. Trish describes her Masters research looking at Mexicans in the gold rush and how themes found in that work continue to resonate today. Next Trish describes her path to founding InContext and the culture she wanted to provide for her employees. Finally, she describes an large important excavation project in NAPA, what she learned from working on a controversial ethnography project during COVID, and the importance of advocating for the rights of workers in archaeology.LinksHeritage Voices on the APNContactJessicaJessica@livingheritageanthropology.org@livingheritageA@LivingHeritageResearchCouncilArchPodNetAPN Website: https://www.archpodnet.comAPN on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/archpodnetAPN on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/archpodnetAPN on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/archpodnetTee Public StoreAffiliatesMotion

On today's episode, Jessica chats with Trish Fernandez (Founder and Principal at InContext). Jessica and Trish discuss Trish's journey into archaeology, including working in CRM as a mother of a young child. Trish describes her Masters research looking at Mexicans in the gold rush and how themes found in that work continue to resonate today. Next Trish describes her path to founding InContext and the culture she wanted to provide for her employees. Finally, she describes an large important excavation project in NAPA, what she learned from working on a controversial ethnography project during COVID, and the importance of advocating for the rights of workers in archaeology.LinksHeritage Voices on the APNContactJessicaJessica@livingheritageanthropology.org@livingheritageA@LivingHeritageResearchCouncilArchPodNetAPN Website: https://www.archpodnet.comAPN on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/archpodnetAPN on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/archpodnetAPN on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/archpodnetTee Public StoreAffiliatesMotion

Fearless Brown Girls, empowers underserved and underrepresented high school girls to achieve financial confidence and independence, working to bridge the racial wealth gap, starting with our future leaders. Host Pam Escobar talks with FBG Executive Director Diana Williams, and Ayre Cupid, a FBG mentee and program participant.

Poppy & Rubina from Brown Girls Do It Too the award winning sex and relationship podcast are on the chaise longue and they're spilling all the sexy tea - from best bedroom stories, Would You Rather's and new sex trends of 2025.

Poppy and Rubina are joined by Brown Girl royalty, Jameela Jamil, to discuss many things: like, how to have good sex, how your body image impacts your libido and the concept of being a “Girl's Girl”.What makes someone a “Girl's Girl”? Who decides who makes the cut? And does Jameela consider herself one?Jameela first caught Poppy and Rubina's attention while presenting T4, she was the cool and aloof girl everyone wanted to be - and now she's the cool and not-so-aloof Hollywood star everyone wants to be. Why was she, in her own words, a misogynistic slut-shamer? And how did she grow from her mistakes?Have a message for Poppy and Rubina? If you're over 16, you can message the BGDIT team via WhatsApp for free on 07968100822. Or email us at browngirlsdoittoo@bbc.co.ukIf you're in the UK, for more BBC podcasts listen on BBC Sounds: bbc.in/3UjecF5

Whether you're looking for a great novel or some nonfiction to get you thinking, our panel has some great suggestions for books that they loved in 2024. Reset learns more from owner of Semicolon Bookstore Danielle Moore, poet, author of Brown Girl, Brown Girl Leslé Honoré, and romance writer, author of Free Fall Khushi Saha. For a full archive of Reset interviews, head over to wbez.org/reset.

This week we are so excited to invite Sri Ramesh of Brown Girl Bookshelf to chat with us! Last week, Neha and Shruti got into some of their critiques of The Seven Moons of Maali Almeida, and this week, Sri is here to tell us what she loved about. Will she change our minds?We also talk more broadly about Sri Lankan literature, the Booker prize, book endings, and our reading idiosyncrasies.LinksWhat Makes a Book a 'Classic'? [The Novel Tea Newsletter archive]BooksA Passage North by Anuk ArudpragasamStory of a Brief Marriage by Anuk ArudpragasamBrotherless Night by V. V. GaneshanathanThe Year of the Runaways by Sunjeev SahotaA Little Life by Hanya YanagiharaGoodbye Vitamin by Rachel KhongBird Milk & Mosquito Bones: A Memoir by Priyanka MattooA Fine Balance by Rohinton MistryThe Message by Ta-Nehisi CoatesThe Luminaries by Eleanor CattonThe Inheritance of Loss by Kiran DesaiThe God of Small Things by Arundhati RoyHomeland Elegies by Ayad AkhtarChai Time at Cinnamon Gardens by Shankari ChandranIf you would like to get additional behind-the-scenes content related to this and all of our episodes, subscribe to our free newsletter.We love to hear from listeners about the books we discuss - you can connect with us on Instagram or by emailing us at thenovelteapod@gmail.com.This episode description contains links to Bookshop.org, a website that supports independent bookstores. If you use these links we may earn a small commission at no additional cost to you. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Hey listeners, we're bringing you an episode of another Wonder Media Network show we think you'll love: The Brown Girls Guide to Politics. This season, A'shanti is doing a deep dive into Project 2025. The 920 page document represents a vision for government unlike anything we've seen before. In this first episode, A'shanti speaks with Kimberly Atkins Stohr and Dr. Tammy Greer about the authors and vision of Project 2025, and why former President Donald Trump has been quick to distance himself from it. Plus: how its policy proposals would change the way the U.S. government operates.The Brown Girls Guide to Politics Podcast is all about amplifying the voices of women who are too often forgotten in media coverage. Host A'shanti Gholar leads conversations with women changing the face of politics. In the BGG to Politics blog, A'shanti created a space for women of color to learn about the current state of politics, to support others breaking into the political sphere, and to celebrate incredible women changing the course of the country. A'shanti founded the blog in 2018 and Wonder Media Network is thrilled to extend her platform to audio.Follow The BGG:WebsiteTwitterInstagramFollow Wonder Media Network:WebsiteTwitterInstagram

This episode of the Brown Girl Guilt Podcast is a deep conversation with self love and dating coach Sandeep Gill @she_writes_herstory. After having done her Worth the Wait Love program, host Harpo @harpodidi asks Sandeep why so many wonderful brown women in her life are experiencing blockages to finding lasting romantic love. Produced by Harpo Edited by Simran Dale

This week, we share another one of our favorite interviews from Latinas in the art world. Her poems have gone viral and reached millions. Now the writer behind "Brown Girl, Brown Girl" opens up about finding her way out of an abusive marriage, the decade where her kids became her poems, and the power of putting what you want into words.Find Leslé's latest book here and follow the author on IG @leslehonore. If you loved this episode, listen to How Coco Illustrator Ana Ramírez González Extends Herself with Her Art and How Writer Karla Cornejo Villavicencio Maintains Control of Her Narrative. 

In this episode we are joined by theologian and author, Khristi Lauren Adams. Speaker, writer and youth advocate, Rev. Adams is an ordained Baptist Minister. She is the award winning author of Parable of the Brown Girl, as well as Unbossed: How Black Girls Are Leading the Way. Khristi was invited to join us on Freedom Road to explore the value of children, particularly Black girls, in all of our process of knowing God. We'd love to hear your thoughts. Thread or Insta Lisa @lisasharper or to Freedom Road @freedomroad.us. We're also on Substack! So be sure to subscribe to freedomroad.substack.com. And, keep sharing the podcast with your friends and networks and letting us know what you think! www.threads.net/@lisasharper www.threads.net/@freedomroad.us freedomroad.substack.com khristilaurenadams.com

Host Wendie Veloz unpacks finding motivation after job loss. Wendie takes a first-hand deep dive into the emotional and mental struggles that come with job loss, the significance of self-belief, and how she harnessed her skills and knowledge to thrive as an entrepreneur. She emphasizes the importance of finding joy, setting a vision, and continuously learning and evolving.  Key Takeaways: Don't feel ashamed, more people than you know experience job loss. Trust that your network is here to help.  Start with your services and what you're planning to offer as an entrepreneur.  New entrepreneurs, finding job loss motivation may require the external push from a coach to guide you through the process of structuring your business properly so you don't lose time making money on your own.  Inspirational Moments: [00:00] Winning at Losing Your Job [01:52] My Personal Journey [05:54] Building a New Path [10:40] The Importance of Self-Belief [16:20] Balancing Work and Personal Life Meet Our Host- Wendie V. Wendie Veloz is a social impact strategist, coach, and consultant with over 20 years of experience helping communities and entrepreneurs create sustainable change. As the founder of Wendie Veloz Enterprises, LLC she empowers businesses and nonprofits to drive meaningful, lasting impact. Wendie combines her background in government funding, nonprofit services, and social entrepreneurship to develop innovative solutions aligned with her clients' missions. With over 15 years in federal leadership roles, Wendie managed programs totaling over $35 million, securing her reputation as a thought leader in social entrepreneurship. She also founded the Social Impact Level Up Collective, a community supporting changemakers in scaling their impact. Beyond consulting, Wendie hosts the Social Impact Level Up Podcast, sharing insights on entrepreneurship, personal growth, and social impact. She's committed to helping others lead with authenticity and purpose, using her expertise to create positive change in the entrepreneurial and nonprofit sectors. Our website: https://wendieveloz.com/podcast LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/wendieveloz Instagram: https://instagram.com/wendieveloz Sister Armor Book on Amazon: https://amzn.to/4emnbyd Inside Scoop:  In this heart-rending and insightful episode of the Social Impact Level Up Podcast, host Wendie Veloz, shares her personal journey of recovering from job loss and transitioning into a successful entrepreneurship career. Wendie provides practical advice for those considering entrepreneurship as a path forward, encouraging listeners to seek social connections, maintain a balanced life, and celebrate small successes along the way.  Read more about Wendie's journey after she transformed from a federal government worker to a thriving social impact entrepreneur in the book Sister Armor: Healing in Community Chapter 21 “Now What? A Brown Girl's Guide to Breaking Free.” Important Links: Join the Social Impact Level Up Collective for community and support: https://wendieveloz.com/collective  DIYers dream- hop in our University for templates and FREE resources: https://wendieveloz.com/university  Podcast audio/video management by Podcast Abundance. Find out more at www.podcastabundance.com/services --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/social-impact-level-up/support

Cullen's exact birthplace is unknown, but in 1918, at the age of 15, Countee LeRoy was adopted by Reverend Frederick A. Cullen, the minster to the largest church congregation in Harlem.Cullen kept his finger on the pulse of Harlem during the 1920s while he attended New York University and then a graduate program at Harvard. His poetry became popular during his student years, especially his prize-winning poem “The Ballad of a Brown Girl.” In 1925, he published his first volume of poetry entitled Color. Within the next few years, Cullen became well-known, publishing several books and winning a Guggenheim Fellowship in 1928 (to write poetry in France).At first, Cullen was critical of Langston Hughes' poetry, writing that, in using jazz rhythms in his poetry, Hughes was erecting barriers between race instead of removing them. In his own poetry, Cullen sought to erase these boundaries and took traditionalist poets, such as Keats and A.E. Housman, as models for his own poetry. However, despite his criticisms of other black poets, the majority of Cullen's own verses confront racial issues.By the 1930s, Cullen's influence had waned, though he continued to publish prolifically, including novels, a collection of poems for children, the autobiography of his cat, and an adaption of his novel God Sends Sunday into a Broadway musical.-bio via Song of America Get full access to The Daily Poem Podcast at dailypoempod.substack.com/subscribe

In this week's episode, Prisca Dorcas Mojica Rodriguez joins us to discuss her highly anticipated book, Tías and Primas: On Knowing And Loving The Women Who Raise Us.  In this book, Prisca provides us with a guide on how to understand the various Latina archetypes in our families and how we can break free from some and embrace others.  Prisca founded the digital platform, Latina Rebels in 2013. She is a feminist, theologian, storyteller, and advocate. This is Prisca's second time on Locatora Radio. Listen to Capítulo 105 to hear her discuss her debut book Brown Girls with Sharp Edges and Tender Hearts AND her experience with Christianity and Satanism.   Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/locatora_productionsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, host Harpo chats with her nutrition coach Meagan Chhokar. Meagan has dedicated her life to helping girls navigate their gut health issues and hormonal imbalances. This illuminating conversation unpacks why so many brown women and girls in masses experience gut health and digestive issues. Produced by Harpo Edited by Simran Dale

Pablo Lozano (⁠@itspablolozano) regresa a Baraja Eso, recordando las raíces de este podcast que lo vio nacer como co-anfitrión en sus inicios. Este prolífico productor de cine y DJ, que recientemente ha dado el salto a la dirección, nos comparte su evolución personal y profesional.  Enfrentar el desafío de pasar a la dirección no fue fácil, especialmente al encontrarse con la falta de financiamiento para sus proyectos iniciales. Sin embargo, con la experiencia que ha acumulado como productor, Pablo reflexiona ahora desde una perspectiva más madura sobre aquellos primeros obstáculos. La terapia, por su parte, ha jugado un papel fundamental en su vida, ayudándolo a explorar y comprender sus sombras, desentrañando el origen de sentimientos de abandono que influyeron en comportamientos autodestructivos y afectaron tanto su salud mental como física.  Estas dificultades lo llevaron a enfrentarse al abuso de sustancias en un intento por evadir su realidad, incluso llegando a poner vida en riesgo en varias ocasiones. Aceptar cuán cerca estuvo de la muerte en múltiples momentos lo impulsó a embarcarse en un camino de espiritualidad, buscando sanar y reconstruirse desde adentro. Hoy, Pablo se ha reinventado completamente. Su reciente participación en el Taller de Cine Fantástico en Bogotá, donde ganó el concurso y también fue ponente junto a reconocidas figuras del cine latinoamericano, es testimonio de su resurgimiento y determinación para seguir creando arte y permanecer en un camino de autoconocimiento. Recomendaciones: Libros: Ladrona de medianoche de Nalo Hopkinson, Brown Girl in the ring de Nalo Hopkinson, La deseada de Maryse Condé ¡Continuemos la conversación en Instagram! Síguenos en @mslauragomez y @barajaesopodcast. ¿Te gustó el episodio? Si te gustó déjame un rating ★★★★★ y un comentario.

As you've been hearing, we're taking the best of the best of our past episodes for you this summer, some interviews and some solo with just me. Today, I'm sharing an interview I aired in 2022 with one of my first mentors early on, Ali Brown. This episode with Ali is really two women coming together to catch up and talk about feminine entrepreneurship, creation energy, what we see in the world right now, and the challenges that so many of us are facing as we live our Beautiful Soul-Led Life. However, despite these challenges, you'll hear about the massive amounts of opportunities that exist for each and every one of us today! As you listen to each of these Summer Series episodes, I invite you to feel into how you want to enjoy your summer, while allowing your FemmeTypes to help you in creating a FemmeVision for what it is you desire this season. If you happened to miss our big milestone Episode 100 with Melanie Ann Layer you can click here to listen, and Episode 02 and Episode 03 can support you even more with your FemmeTypes. I want to thank you for being a part of the Elegant Femme community and for joining us here on the Beautiful Soul-Led Life Podcast, and even more than that, for being a woman that's devoted to remembering who she is.  Enjoy this summer series, and I'll be back in the fall with a brand-new season for you.  If you feel called to experience the live energy of Elegant Femme, right now we are hosting Chic 365, our guide to A Course In Miracles! I'll be going live on our YouTube Channel every day, Monday through Friday at 8 am EST. We are easily and gracefully moving through this unique  spiritual self-study program. If you'd like additional support this summer as you move through it, I would love for you to join us.  Ways Elegant Femme can support you now. CHIC365 https://elegantfemme.com/chic365  Femme Flow List (the bookends of my day and how I activate my desires) https://elegantfemme.com/ffl  Live You Fully program (special running right now!) https://elegantfemme.com/livefully   

In this wide-ranging conversation, Khristi Lauren Adams, author of "Womanish Theology," discusses her personal journey of discovering God through the lens of black girlhood. She reflects on the importance of integrating one's lived experiences with theological study, and how viewing Scripture and theology through diverse cultural perspectives can deepen our understanding of the divine. Adams shares insights from her interviews with young black girls, highlighting their unique perspectives on salvation, prayer, and the presence of God in the face of suffering and evil. She emphasizes the need for empathy, openness, and a willingness to learn from marginalized voices, rather than imposing one's own agenda or beliefs. We explore themes of identity, community, and the universal truths found in Jesus' teachings, underscoring the potential for reconciliation and redemption when we approach theological inquiry with humility and a spirit of curiosity. Join us as we discover God through the lens of black girlhood. Khristi Lauren Adams is a speaker, author, youth advocate and ordained Baptist minister. Khristi is the author of Parable of the Brown Girl, Unbossed: How Black Girls Are Leading the Way and its middle grade version Black Girls Unbossed: Young World Changers Leading the Way. The books are published by Broadleaf and Beaming Books. Parable of the Brown Girl has received awards for Best Young Adult Book from The African American Literary Awards and the New York Black Librarians Caucus. Unbossed was a 2023 runner up for the Los Angeles Book Festival and Black Girls Unbossed is a 2023 finalist for a Foreword INDIES Book of the Year award in the Juvenile Nonfiction category. Khristi is the Executive Director of Community and Belonging for the St. Paul's School's, a family of independent schools in Baltimore County, MD. She previously worked as Dean of Spiritual Life & Equity and instructor of Religious Studies at the Hill School. Khristi is a graduate of Temple University with a degree in Advertising and a graduate of Princeton Theological Seminary where she obtained a Master of Divinity degree. Khristi's Book:Womanish TheologyJoin Our Patreon for Early Access and More: PatreonConnect with Joshua: jjohnson@allnations.usGo to www.shiftingculturepodcast.com to interact and donate. Every donation helps to produce more podcasts for you to enjoy.Follow on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, or Threads at www.facebook.com/shiftingculturepodcasthttps://www.instagram.com/shiftingculturepodcast/https://twitter.com/shiftingcultur2https://www.threads.net/@shiftingculturepodcasthttps://www.youtube.com/@shiftingculturepodcastConsider Giving to the podcast and to the ministry that my wife and I do around the world. Just click on the support the show link belowRegister for the Further Together and Identity Exchange events at allnations.us Support the Show.

Bedford-Stuyvesant is perhaps one of Brooklyn's most iconic neighborhoods. Its tree-lined streets and grand brownstones have been here for over 150 years. This episode, a re-broadcast from 2019, tells the story of Bed-Stuy through the lives of three women who set down roots here in different ways: activist Hattie Carthan, writer Paule Marshall, and novelist Naomi Jackson. Read a transcript of this episode here.Further resources:Check out our list of books curated for this episode.Learn more about Hattie Carthan on our Brooklynology blog, or check out the Magnolia Tree Earth Center archive at the Center for Brooklyn History.Visit Magnolia Tree Earth Center. You can also attend their new art exhibition opening on September 7th.Read Paule Marshall's Brown Girl, Brownstones, or her 1983 essay, "From the Poets in the Kitchen."

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In this episode, host Harpo chats with Groundwork founder Amrita Ahuja about life in survival mode, life outside of survival mode, the roots of brown girl guilt, and what a life of clarity and ease can look like for high achievers. Produced by Harpo Edited by Simran Dale

Surbhi is a therapist and the creator of Healing Lotus Mental Health, a therapy practice in New Jersey. She's comes on to chat all things brown girl mental health from generational trauma, to brown girl/mom guilt, emotionally immature parents, etc. www.healinglotusmentalhealth.comFollow her on IG: @healing_lotus_mental_healthSupport the Show.BWWPS Book Club Form share your thoughts on what we're reading!BWWPS Guest ApplicationAnonymous Suggestion/Request Box DishaMazepa.comSHOP: Disha Mazepa Designs on Etsy Code FESTIVE6 (buy 5 get 1 free)Be sure to SUBSCRIBE & LEAVE US A REVIEW if you enjoyed the show. Follow me on Instagram @Disha.MazepaLike the show on FB here. Music by: Crexwell Episodes available on iTunes, Spotify, Google Podcast, Stitcher, and Overcast.

Our individual upbringing and the culture we were raised in impact the way we show up as parents and the way we approach our own mental health. It's important to listen to voices in this area who understand firsthand the nuances of culture and mental health, breaking cycles, and carving out individual paths as moms. One of those voices is Sahaj Kaur Kohli, founder of Brown Girl Therapy—the first and largest mental health and wellness community organization for adult children of immigrants. This week on The Momwell Podcast, Sahaj joins us to unpack the relationship between culture and mental health and its impact on parenting.Show Notes: https://bit.ly/4clFL8zBook a Free 15 min Consult with a mom therapist: momwell.com Follow Momwell on Instagram: instagram.com/momwell Sign up for our weekly VIP Newsletter: momwell.com/newsletter Register for one of our popular workshops and courses: momwell.com/shop Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Learn how to navigate the cultural dynamics of traveling the world full-time as a Pakistani-American digital nomad.   _____________________________ Subscribe to The Maverick Show's “Monday Minute” Newsletter where I personally send you an email with 3 short items of value (all personal recommendations) to start each week that you can consume in under 60 seconds: www.TheMaverickShow.com/Newsletter _____________________________ Dr. Nabila Ismail joins Matt from Houston and starts off talking about her parents experience immigrating from Pakistan to the U.S..  She then opens up about her experience growing up in a homogenous, white area of upstate New York, and being the only Desi Muslim girl in her school.  Nabila talks about traveling back to Pakistan as a kid, then being an exchange student in Europe, and later going to college and Pharmacy school in the more diverse city of Buffalo, New York.  She reflects on her clinical rotation in Zimbabwe, the reasons she eventually quit her job, and how she continues to integrate public health into her travels.  Nabila then explains how she got 250,000 followers on social media, built a fully remote 6-figure business, and navigated the social, cultural and family pressure when traveling the world a full time digital nomad.  She reflects on her travels to East Africa, discovering Desi culture there, and on her experience re-connecting with Pakistan as an independent adult.  Nabila then talks about her book “The Brown Girl's Guide to Traveling the World Solo”, her “Dose of Travel Club” for South Asian Travelers, and the small group trip she led to Iraq. Matt and Nabila then talk about using their platforms to advocate against the genocide in Palestine, and what you can do to help.  Finally, Nabila reflects on the impact travel has had on her, and offers tips for BIPOC, Desi and Muslim women who want to travel the world.  FULL SHOW NOTES INCLUDING LINKS TO EVERYTHING DISCUSSED ____________________________________ Subscribe to The Maverick Show's “Monday Minute” Newsletter and get a super-short email from me to start each week with 3 personal recommendations that you can consume in under 1 minute. See My Top 10 Apps For Digital Nomads See My Top 10 Books For Digital Nomads See My 7 Keys For Building A Location-Independent Business (Even In A Space That Is Not Traditionally Virtual) Watch My Video Training on Stylish Minimalist Packing so you can join #TeamCarryOn  See The Travel Gear I Use And Recommend See How I Produce The Maverick Show Podcast (The Equipment, Services And Vendors I Use) Follow The Maverick Show on Instagram ENJOYING THE SHOW? Please Leave a Rating and Review.  It really helps the show and I read each one personally.  You Can Buy Me a Coffee. Espressos help me produce significantly better podcast episodes!  :)  

For children of immigrants who are straddling two worlds, mental health can be a unique struggle. According to a 2020 study, children of immigrants had nearly double the rate of psychological distress than their immigrant parents. And this population is only growing, with one in four children in the U.S. currently being a child of immigrants, according to a survey by KFF and the LA Times. Therapy is bound by many Western ideas and rooted in whiteness. How to deal with the expectations, guilt, and dialogues of the bicultural experience can be a difficult road. That's where Sahaj Kaur Kohli comes in. She's the creator of Brown Girl Therapy, an online mental health space for children of immigrants and those in BIPOC communities. She's also the author of the new book, "But What Will People Say? Navigating Mental Health, Identity, Love, and Family Between Cultures." In it, she writes about her own experiences while giving guidance and tools to others navigating their bicultural identity.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

Relive some of the highest-rated, most listened-to episodes of That Desi Spark on The Greatest Hits! Brown Girl Therapy, created by Sahaj Kohli, has become synonymous with immigrant mental health. Sahaj offers compassion, understanding, and validation for hundreds of thousands of South Asians on Instagram, through her workshops, conversations, events, and with her new book, "But What Will People Say?" which came out in May of 2024. In fact, the Amazon blurb of her book offered a near-perfect description of her work: "Sahaj offers advice and tools for everything from navigating generational trauma, guilt, and boundaries, to breaking down stigmas around therapy and celebrating cultural duality. Democratizing and decolonizing the way we think about mental health and self-help, Sahaj's incredible work is nothing short of a revolution." Listen now to this interview with Sahaj, conducted during Season 4 (then The Woke Desi). Go to https://betterhelp.com/thatdesispark for 10% off your first month of therapy withBetterHelp and get matched with a therapist who will listen and help! #sponsoredFollow TDS on Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, and Twitter, and catch up with the hosts, Annika and Asana Voices on IG. Until next time, keep lighting That Desi Spark!

Today we sit down with Sahaj Kohli, a practicing therapist, writer, and speaker on a mission to make mental health care more diverse, equitable,accessible, and inclusive. As the first in her family to do a lot of things — be born in the West, go to therapy, and marry outside of her religion/race/culture — Sahaj has a unique understanding regarding the struggles of children of immigrants and uses her personal experiences to create original resources and content for this underserved population. She is the founder of Brown Girl Therapy, the first and largest mental health and wellness community organization for children of immigrants. Sahaj takes her role as a community advocate seriously, and through her career development, she has taken on additional roles as speaker, consultant, and educator. With a background in journalism, Sahaj continues to write as a freelancer in the weekly advice column with The Washington Post.  Her new book  But What Will People Say? is out now, which she beautifully discusses with us in today's episode. You can follow along with her @browngirltherapy and find her book wherever books are sold. This episode is sponsored by Better Help. Get it off your chest, with BetterHelp. Visit https://www.betterhelp.com/cwpod today to get 10% off your first month. This episode is brought to you by MindHappy. Save 15% when you visit MindHappy.com, and use the code COURAGE15 at checkout. All MindHappy phone free activities, from music box building to coloring, are selected based on science–  restoring mental clarity, energizing connections, reducing anxiety and facilitating fulfilling moments. This episode is brought to you by Sprout Living. If you want to try Sprout Living Protein, you can save 20% with code: courageous while shopping at https://sproutliving.com/  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

a submission box request with some strategies on how we can be kinder to ourselves and improve our self worth =) Support the showBWWPS Book Club Form share your thoughts on what we're reading!BWWPS Guest ApplicationAnonymous Suggestion/Request Box DishaMazepa.comSHOP: Disha Mazepa Designs on Etsy Code FESTIVE6 (buy 5 get 1 free)Be sure to SUBSCRIBE & LEAVE US A REVIEW if you enjoyed the show. Follow me on Instagram @Disha.MazepaLike the show on FB here. Music by: Crexwell Episodes available on iTunes, Spotify, Google Podcast, Stitcher, and Overcast.

Joy interviews Vasavi Kuymar (@_Daniellevates) about her experiences as a Brown girl, divorcee, dater in her 40s and voice actor/author! The two really get into what it's like to grow up as immigrant kids in the U.S. with a media landscape that makes them feel Othered, with blonde white girls as the mold and parental criticism as the fire under their feet. They react to Joy's video about her voices in her head and self-talk, and chat about how you can re-frame dating woes. Say It Out Loud Using the Power of Your Voice to Listen to Your Deepest Thoughts and Courageously Pursue Your Dreams https://vasavikumar.com/orderthebook Follow the show and DM me your requests for bonus episodes! www.DatingUnsettled.com YouTube: JoyOfodu IG: @datingunsettled TikTok: datingunsettled Twitter: @datingunsettled Connect with Joy www.joyofodu.com IG: @joyofodu TikTok: joyofodu Twitter: @joyofodu

The Academy Awards are this weekend and Steve Kornacki is breaking down the favorites and nominees that could make Hollywood History. Also, the women behind the fragrance brand Brown Girl Jane and how they're helping other women enjoy the sweet smell of success. Plus, Awkwafina joins the 3rd hour to fill us in on her new role as a sneaky fox in “Kung Fu Panda 4”. And, Craig is out in Tucson, Arizona at the Cologuard Classic Golf tournament to raise awareness during this colorectal cancer awareness month. 

Hina is a 31 year old doctoral student from Canada/Pakistan who joins me this week to chat long distance relationships, interracial relationships, and the burden of being the eldest daughter in an immigrant family. Follow Hina on IG @HealingWithHina Support the showBWWPS Book Club Form share your thoughts on what we're reading!BWWPS Guest ApplicationAnonymous Suggestion/Request Box DishaMazepa.comSHOP: Disha Mazepa Designs on Etsy Code FESTIVE6 (buy 5 get 1 free)Be sure to SUBSCRIBE & LEAVE US A REVIEW if you enjoyed the show. Follow me on Instagram @Disha.MazepaLike the show on FB here. Music by: Crexwell Episodes available on iTunes, Spotify, Google Podcast, Stitcher, and Overcast.

This week our ladies brought in another woman that is not scared to talk back! She goes by the name of  Loren Larosa, who is a entertainment news correspondant branching out and dominating storytelling and content creation with her buisness "Brown Girl Grinding".  In this episode they went over the S.I.N.S of the week which included Chris Brown calling out Ruffles sponsorship at the All Star Game, and a woman's 50 part tik tok series, that has everyone shaking her head, but makes a great story for their "Dumb Bitch story" segment. Later in the episode Loren discusses her experience, challenges and even spill some gems about navigating in enterainment business. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.