Podcast appearances and mentions of Jennifer R Farmer

Grief is an unavoidable part of life. Whether it's losing a loved one, watching tragedies around the world, or anything else that creates difficulties, it is important to acknowledge and process it. Without processing grief, it will weigh heavy on your shoulders and affect your mental health.With Mental Health Awareness Month starting in May, it's a great time to reflect on the impact of grief on our wellbeing. On this episode of Faith Talks we will welcome Dr. Sabrina N'Diaye to discuss grief and mental health.We will discuss different types of grieving and productive ways to process grief for the benefit of our mental health. For background, Dr. N'Diaye holds a Ph.D. in Mind-Body Medicine from Saybrook University, and acts as an integrative therapist, author, and peace-builder.This conversation will leave you feeling healed and prepared to tackle the difficult feelings that arise throughout life. //Faith Talks is produced by United Women in Faith and hosted by Jennifer R. Farmer.

We are delighted to invite you to join us as we talk with preacher, pastor, author, coach, and soul care minister, Rev. Dr. Kymberley Clemons-Jones. She is a Biblical scholar, a coach, and a leading voice at the intersection of spirituality, Scripture, and social justice.Rev. Dr. Kymberley Clemons-Jones will be leading an interactive two-part Bible Study on Rizpah for United Women in Faith members in May 2025, diving deep into a powerful and under-studied Biblical story that inspires and informs our work to interrupt the school-to-prison pipeline. She will be joining us on Faith Talks to share more about Rizpah's story and her own.//Faith Talks is hosted by Jennifer R. Farmer and produced by United Women in Faith.

On this episode of Faith Talks we will talk with Melissa Bowe and Alba Jaramillo, of the Immigration Law & Justice Network, and Sarah Kolsto from Della Lamb Community Services.Care and concern for immigrants has always been a priority for our community. However, with the recent enforcement actions, we are concerned about how undocumented loved ones are faring. We will discuss the current climate for immigration and impact on our communities.//Faith Talks is produced by United Women in Faith and hosted by Jennifer R. Farmer.

Join us for a special Faith Talks recording with Dr. Marcus Anthony Hunter. Dr. Hunter is a Professor of Sociology and African American studies at the University of California at Los Angeles. While he is the author of several books, we are excited to talk with him about his most recent work, Radical Reparations: Healing the Soul of a Nation.We'll discuss the book and the expansive nature of reparations. When many people think of reparations, they think in economic terms. Dr. Hunter believes there are many forms of reparations, including, racial, spatial, social, and spiritual reparations. We hope you'll join us for what is sure to be an enlightening and uplifting conversation.//Faith Talks is hosted by Jennifer R. Farmer and produced by United Women in Faith.

On this episode of Faith Talks we will discuss Estate and End of Life Planning. While this may be a sobering topic, it is helpful to take heed to the psalmist's words in Psalm 90:12 and “number our days, that we may apply our hearts unto wisdom.”It is quite easy to focus on what is before us. To think about our careers, our hobbies, and temporal things. But we also want to be intentional, thinking about what it means to prepare for our eventual and final transition. Why not have this conversation with our Faith Talks community.We'll interview Suzanne Toma, United Women in Faith director of development, and Deaconess Christi Campus, United Women in Faith executive for development & donor relations. We hope you'll join us for this essential conversation. We are sure you'll leave inspired and uplifted.//Faith talks is hosted by Jennifer R. Farmer. It is produced by United Women in Faith.

Children develop at different paces. Some kids appear to be naturally fast. Others appear to move slower. The pace at which a child completes various tasks and projects is known as processing speed. We typically notice when children have slower processing speeds, and this can be challenging for the child and the adults around them. But processing speed is not indicative of intelligence or I.Q. And with support, children with slower processing speeds can thrive. It is therefore imperative that parents, grandparents, educators, and caregivers gain strategies for supporting all children, regardless of how they learn.On this episodes of Faith Talks we talk with with Dr. Ellen Braaten. Braaten co-authored the book Bright Kids Who Can't Keep Up. She'll share tips for seeing and honoring all children, while equipping us to better support the young people in our lives.Faith Talks is produced by United Women in Faith and hosted by Jennifer R. Farmer.

Join us as we discuss Hurricanes Milton and Helene with United Women in Faith members from Florida. I'll interview Edith Zewadski-Bricker and several members of the Green Team at her United Methodist Church.We'll also touch on the 2024 presidential election with the goal of offering encouragement and hope.Faith Talks is produced by United Women in Faith and hosted by Jennifer R. Farmer from Spotlight PR.

When children go to school, we expect they will be in environments that are safe, nurturing, and conducive to learning. But this assumption isn't always borne out in every school across the country. A student's race, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, and class influences how they are received in schools. While this isn't something many will readily admit, our school communities have work to do to create the beloved community in each and every classroom.The good news is that each of us has an opportunity to support students and educators. On the next live recording of the Faith Talks podcast, we are excited to have a conversation with several members of the Dignity in Schools Campaign during the coalition's national week of action. we will talk with Khem Irby, a fierce advocate for public education; and Andrew Hairston, a civil rights attorney with Texas Appleseed.Please join us for what I'm sure will be an enlightening and uplifting conversation.Faith Talks is produced by United Women in Faith and hosted by Jennifer R. Farmer from Spotlight PR.

We are sure you will agree that there are few rights as sacred as the right to vote. Our ancestors struggled to ensure the right to vote for women, people of color, and other marginalized groups. Unfortunately, every election cycle there are nefarious efforts to sway electoral outcomes or influence elections in a way that benefits persons with extreme wealth and power. This has always been a concern. However, with the emergence of artificial intelligence and deep fake accounts, we must be savvy, well-informed, and watchful. But how can we flag misinformation when some of the things that appear true may be false? We want to discuss and share resources to help you vet the information you receive. On this episode we will welcome Mike Webb and Danielle Davis as guests on the live recording of the Faith Talks podcast. We'll discuss electoral misinformation that targets marginalized groups and unsuspecting voters. For background, Davis is the director of technology policy at the Joint Center for Political and Economic Studies, and Webb is the senior vice president for communications for the News Literacy Project. You will leave this recording with tools to help you and the people you know discern information and vote with confidence.- - -Faith Talks is hosted by Jennifer R. Farmer. It is produced by United Women in Faith. Visit http://www.uwfaith.org to learn more.

Have you ever felt like a problem? Have you ever been treated as if you are a problem? Or have you had the experience of struggling to access resources that others obtain with little effort or worry? Join us on this episode of Faith Talks as we  talk with Chioma Oruh, Ph.D. and Dara Baldwin.Baldwin is an activist, scholar, and an author with over 20 years of experience in policy and social justice work. We'll discuss Baldwin's book To Be a Problem: Black Women's Survival in the Racist Disability Rights Movement. Oruh is a disabilities rights parent-advocate and a co-founder of Mothering Hands, a nonprofit organization working to improve the quality of life, working with government, business, and community partners to provide dynamic and enriching out-of-school opportunities for children and youth with disabilities in the District of Columbia. She has been on the Faith Talks podcast before and we know you'll enjoy listening to her as well as Baldwin.//Faith Talks is hosted by Jennifer R. Farmer and produced by United Women in Faith. To learn more visit http://www.uwfaith.org.

June is Caribbean Heritage Month and Faith Talks is excited to celebrate this commemorative time. We are delighted to talk with Barbadian-American author Dr. Gena Cox. Cox is an organizational psychologist with a commitment to helping leaders create healthy and dynamic work environments. Her award-winning book Leading Inclusion: Driving Change Your Employees Can See and Feel is a “how to” resource that helps leaders remove barriers to inclusive workplaces. Faith Talks is hosted by Jennifer R. Farmer. Visit https://uwfaith.org/resources/podcasts/ to learn more about this podcast and other digital resources from United Women in Faith.

The U.S. State Department notes that there are 27.6 million victims of human trafficking worldwide at any given time. It is happening under our noses with all people, of all ages, of all backgrounds, and of all nationalities being vulnerable to trafficking. Faith Talks wants to talk about this issue in a substantive way. Please join a discussion with Jennifer R. Farmer; Hannah Estabrook of Sanctuary Night; Paula Harris of Freedom a la Cart; and Mike Premo of Community Development for All People, a United Women in Faith National Mission Institution.This programmatic work is near and dear to our hearts, and we wholeheartedly support the mission to end human trafficking against women and girls. However, UWFaith is not currently resourcing this work at this time. If you would like to learn more or participate, please reach out to the partners listed in the video.Visit http://www.uwfaith.org to learn more about the work of United Women in Faith.

We are keen to focus on the ways racism impacts one's mental health journey, and further endangers persons who are differently abled. We'll examine what's happening in schools with regards to students with disabilities and the loss of innocence of young people of color. Our guests include Dara Baldwin, who will discuss her forthcoming book To Be a Problem: A Black Woman's Survival in the Racist Disability Rights Movement. We will also interview Kristin Henning, author of The Rage of Innocence: How America Criminalizes Black Youth and Director of the Georgetown Juvenile Justice Clinic.//Faith Talks is hosted by Jennifer R. Farmer and produced by United Women in Faith. Visit http://www.uwfaith.org to learn more.

May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and Faith Talks will facilitate a discussion highlighting the intersection of mental health and disability rights. We are keen to focus on the ways racism impacts one's mental health journey, and further endangers persons who are differently abled. We'll examine what's happening in schools with regards to students with disabilities and the loss of innocence of young people of color. Our guests include Dara Baldwin, who will discuss her forthcoming book To Be a Problem: A Black Woman's Survival in the Racist Disability Rights Movement and Kristin Henning, author of The Rage of Innocence: How America Criminalizes Black Youth and Director of the Georgetown Juvenile Justice Clinic.---Faith Talks is produced by United Women in Faith and is hosted by Jennifer R. Farmer.

May is Asian American/Pacific Islander Heritage Month and we're committed to learning and celebrating this commemorative event on Faith Talks. Listen in as we talk with several members of United Women in Faith who identify as Asian/Pacific Islander or South Asian. This is a moment to highlight the community's trials and triumphs while committing ourselves to deeper learning. We are excited to interview Selina Soo Lim of Gum Moon Women's Residence; Joni Chun of Susannah Wesley Community Center; and Esther Barkat, a retired school psychologist and United Women in Faith member.Faith talks is hosted by Jennifer R. Farmer and is produced by United Women in Faith. Visit http://www.uwfaith.org to learn more.

We are excited to invite you to treasure God's creation on Earth Day and every single day, whether we are attending large meetings or tending to small daily habits. United Women in Faith has a long history of caring for creation, preserving as sacred our places, serving as God's stewards on Earth.In light of Earth Day and the upcoming General Conference, we encourage you to join our amazing and informative discussion with Rev. Kristina Sinks, a provisional Deacon in the California-Nevada Conference of The United Methodist Church serving at GreenFaith, Rev. Dallas Conyers, a youth organizer with the Amanecer Project, and Pat Watkins, a former missionary working for the UMC General Board of Global Ministries as our first “Missionary for the Care of God's Creation.”We will face the imminent Earth Day challenge of reducing plastic pollution. Other topics may include:The spiritual significance of environmental stewardship and Earth Day;Practical tips for reducing plastic usage in our daily lives;Initiatives within the United Methodist family and faith-based communities to promote sustainable practices;Our collective work towards economic justice and a healthy planet which upholds our faith valuesPlease join our community, committed to honoring God's creation, practicing and loving sustainability.- - - Faith Talks is hosted by Jennifer R. Farmer.Visit https://uwfaith.org/resources/podcasts/ for more podcasts and webinars from United Women in Faith.

April is Child Abuse Prevention Month, and as an organization committed to women, children, and youth, United Women in Faith wants to talk about it. But we not only want to talk about it, we want to offer protective and preventive tips to help us better support and nurture children and families.We will talk with Chelsea Elliott of Somocom Lab; Ellen Reddy of the Nollie Jenkins Family Center; and Dianna Freelon-Foster of Activists with a Purpose Plus. This is an episode you won't want to miss as it'll be informative and encouraging.- - -Visit https://uwfaith.org/ to learn  more about United Women in Faith.Faith Talks is hosted by Jennifer R. Farmer.

In continuing our celebration of Women's History Month, we will interview author Deepa Iyer. We are excited to speak with Iyer about her books “We Too Sing America: South Asian, Arab, Muslim and Sikh Immigrants Shape Our Multiracial Future,” and “Social Change Now: A Guide for Reflection and Connection.” We also want to preview her forthcoming children's book, “We are the Builders,” which will be released in the fall of 2024.This episode will be extra special as it is the 5th year anniversary of the Faith Talks podcast. To help us celebrate, Yvette Moore, who served United Women in Faith for more than 30 years, including most recently as director of communications and marketing, will join us.Faith Talks is hosted by Jennifer R. Farmer and produced by United Women in Faith.

As we enter the season of Lent, join us as we talk with Whitney R. Simpson and discuss her book, Holy Listening with Breath, Body, and the Spirit. Simpson's book is a 40-day devotional written with Lent in mind. It includes daily prompts for lectio divina, breath prayer, simple yoga postures, essential oils, and journaling and reflection. It was created to engage the whole body on this 40-day Lenten journey with God. Additionally, we are delighted to interview Neomi Fletcher, a bi-vocational minister who splits her time between early childhood advocacy and equipping the body of Christ. We'll discuss spiritual disciplines that promote peace within the home and church.As you know, Lent follows Epiphany and it is a wonderful opportunity to deepen our spiritual discipline and practices. We hope you'll join us for what is sure to be a riveting live episode of Faith Talks!Faith Talks is hosted by Jennifer R. Farmer, the founder of Spotlight PR.Visit https://uwfaith.org/resources/podcasts/ to learn more about this show.

February 1 marks the beginning of Black History Month and we are excited about this opportunity to learn and grow. Listen as we feature three remarkable leaders who are making history today. We will talk with our wonderful General Secretary and CEO Sally Vonner, Bennett College President Dr. Suzanne Walsh, and the Rev. Dr. Sondrea Tolbert, who is the executive director of the Scarritt Bennett Center.Faith Talks is hosted by Jennifer R. Farmer, the founder of Spotlight PR.Visit https://uwfaith.org/resources/podcasts/ to learn more about this show.

The Bible shares with us in Philippians 4:6, “Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God.” This is so clear and yet, leading with prayer is not always our first instinct. Prayer is a tool and resource for women and people of faith in general.Please join us for a moving discussion on prayer with Sophia Kristina Agtarap, deaconess, equity and inclusion champion, and Rev. Dionne P. Boissière, first African American chaplain of the Church Center for the United Nations.Faith Talks is hosted by Jennifer R. Farmer. Please support the continuation of programs like this and the vital work of United Women in Faith at home and around the world by making a gift today. https://uwfaith.org/?form=FaithTalksUWFaith

There is no denying the fact that movement boosts our emotional and physical health. When we move, we increase our mobility but also strengthen our minds and bodies. Now we have an opportunity to use our movement to support United Women in Faith.Join us as we learn about a new initiative called Move 4 Mission. We will talk with Kenya Roberts, United Women in Faith executive for development management, and Heidi Careaga, United Women in Faith finance committee chair.There are many ways United Women in Faith can Move for Mission. We'll discuss several options for United Women in Faith members or groups to move mission forward by hosting a Move 4 Mission fundraiser. Faith Talks is hosted by Jennifer R. Farmer. Please support the continuation of programs like this and the vital work of United Women in Faith at home and around the world by making a gift today. https://uwfaith.org/?form=FaithTalksUWFaith

Join United Women in Faith members as we celebrate summer learning, advocate for children and prepare for the back-to-school season — with justice for all. Let's end learning loss.Guests include:Frances Torres, director of programs, and Lily Robbins, early childhood specialist, United Community Centers, Fort Worth, Texas, one of our beloved National Mission Institutions, where summer literacy is fun and effective.Tikeila Rucker, political director, Memphis for All, who shares the policy challenges in Tenn. where third-graders are required to take proficiency tests.Faith Talks is hosted by Jennifer R. Farmer. Please support the continuation of programs like this and the vital work of United Women in Faith at home and around the world by making a gift today. https://uwfaith.org/?form=FaithTalksUWFaith

Season 4 Episode 1Eric interviews author, entrepreneur, and public relations expert Jennifer R. Farmer. She is host of the award-winning United Women in Faith, Faith Talks podcast. She is also president of the board of directors for Alabama Values. Farmer founded and runs Spotlight PR LLC, a boutique public relations firm supporting social and racial justice leaders and campaigns.Farmer is the author of “First and Only: A Black Woman's Guide to Thriving at Work and in Life,” which received an ‘Outstanding Book Award' from the National Association of Black Journalists and was also featured on United Women in Faith's Reading List. Of all her accomplishments, Farmer is most proud to be called “mom” and devotes herself to her two children. She's a member here at Vineyard Columbus and also participates in our Kingdom Builders group!Website: JenniferRFarmer.org and www.spotlightpr.orgInstagram: @pr_whisperer Podcast: https://uwfaith.org/resources/podcasts/Author:  First and Only: A Black Woman's Guide to Thriving at Work and in LifeComments? Questions? Suggestions? Reach out to us at podcast@vineyardcolumbus.org Thank you for listening!

The past few years have brought challenge and pain for working people in the United States. Women were hard hit by the COVID-19 pandemic with many forced to balance work and child-rearing. Consequently, a number of women left the labor market during the pandemic, and others struggled to work part-time, work full-time and assist children who were mostly learning from home. But that's not all.Last fall, there were so many strikes or threats of strikes that October was referred to as Striktober. From Amazon to Starbucks to Apple to major health systems, workers across the nation grew tired of laboring under unsafe working conditions or without wages that allowed them to care for themselves and their families. Many responded by fighting for the right to collectively bargain. These workers sought safety and security on the job, but also a strong voice for themselves and the people they serve.Guests:NEHA MISRA, who represents the Solidarity Center in the Alliance to End Slavery and TraffickingJENNIFER (JJ) ROSENBAUM, executive director of the Global Labor Justice – International Labor Rights ForumSHANNON LEDERER, director of Immigration Policy, AFL-CIOHost:JENNIFER R. FARMER, Spotlight PRFaith Talks are monthly conversations with United Women in Faith hosted by Jennifer R. Farmer, Spotlight PR. Each conversation explores themes and resources that empower us to put faith, hope and love into action.

Gun violence is a rising crime in the United States. From mass shootings, to intra-communal violence, to suicide by gun, far too many families have been impacted by gun violence.Guests:REV. RHONDA THOMAS, executive director of Faith in FloridaTAMEKA GREER, executive director of Memphis Artists for ChangeHost:JENNIFER R. FARMER, Spotlight PRFaith Talks are monthly conversations with United Women in Faith hosted by Jennifer R. Farmer, Spotlight PR. Each conversation explores themes and resources that empower us to put faith, hope and love into action.

Join a special Faith Talks recording with author and former pastor Rebekah Simon-Peter. We'll discuss her new book “Forging a New Path,” a groundbreaking guidebook for the church in this post-pandemic period. As the prophet Ezekiel surveyed a valley of dry bones, God asked him, “Can these bones live?” His prophetic vision hinted at the lifelessness of worship hundreds of years ago. But today, we are grappling with this same question; “Can these bones live?” I believe they can and so does Rebekah Simon Peter.Faith Talks are monthly conversations with United Women in Faith hosted by Jennifer R. Farmer, Spotlight PR. Each conversation explores themes and resources that empower us to put faith, hope and love into action.

Jennifer R. Farmer - Social activism publicist known as “The PR Whisperer” who is a writer, trainer and small business owner. Her clients have included Killer Mike, Reverend William J. Barber, and Senator Nina Turner, who wrote the foreword in her book. She joins Tavis again for a conversation following the paperback release of her book, "First and Only: What Black Women Say about Thriving at Work and in Life"

In this episode of Truth's Table, Ekemini and Christina are joined by Rev. Dr. Neichelle Guidry and Dr. Kenyatta Gilbert to discuss preaching in the Black church. The art of Black preaching and the interior life of the preacher are discussed in this episode. Pull up a chair and have a seat at the table with us! Learn more about our guests: Rev. Dr. Neichelle R. Guidry currently serves as the Dean of the Chapel and the Director of the WISDOM Center at Spelman College in Atlanta, Georgia. She is a spiritual daughter of New Creation Christian Fellowship of San Antonio, Texas, where the Bishop David Michael Copeland and the Rev. Dr. Claudette Anderson Copeland are her pastors and where she was ordained to ministry in 2010. She is a graduate of Clark Atlanta University (2007, BA, Lambda Pi Eta) and Yale Divinity School (2010, M.Div.), where she was the 2010 recipient of the Walcott Prize for Clear and Effective Public and Pulpit Speaking, and the 2019 recipient of the William Sloane Coffee Alumni Award for Peace and Justice. She is also a graduate of Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary (2017), where she completed her Doctor of Philosophy in the area of Liturgical Studies with a concentration in Homiletics. Her dissertation is entitled, "Towards a Womanist Homiletical Theology for Subverting Rape Culture." She is a 2020 intitiate into the Martin Luther King Jr. International Chapel Collegium of Scholars at Morehouse College, and the Founder of Black Girl Black Coffee, a specialty coffee company that centralizes the voices and stories of Black women. She is the creator of shepreaches, a virtual community and professional development organization that aspires to uplift African-American millennial women in ministry through theological reflection, fellowship, and liturgical curation. She is a proud member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated. The Rev. Dr. Kenyatta R. Gilbert — professor of homiletics at Howard University School of Divinity — is a nationally recognized expert on African American preaching. A prolific writer and oft-featured expert on Black preaching, civil rights, and social justice, Dr. Gilbert has authored countless sermons and classroom lectures, as well as four books: Exodus Preaching: Crafting Sermons about Justice and Hope; A Pursued Justice: Black Preaching from the Great Migration to Civil Rights; The Journey and Promise of African American Preaching; and Just Living: Meditations for Engaging our Life and Times. His writing has also been featured by such outlets as PBS NewsHour, Sojourners, Word & Way, and The Conversation. In 2011, he launched The Preaching Project, a ministry aimed at equipping ministers to better serve African American churches and communities. Dr. Gilbert is married to Dr. Allison Blow Gilbert, a pediatric physician. The Gilberts have three daughters, Olivia (18), Ella (15), and Ava (12). kenyattagilbert.com blackcongregations.org FB- The Preaching Project Twitter - preachingproj Instagram - the-preaching-project Purchase our new book! Truth's Table: Black Women's Musings on Life, Love, and Liberation: https://www.amazon.com/Truths-Table-Womens-Musings-Liberation/dp/0593239733/ Truth's Table listeners can buy First and Only: What Black Women Say About Thriving at Work and in Life by Jennifer R. Farmer: https://www.amazon.com/First-Only-Black-Womans-Thriving/dp/1506466842 Truth's Table listeners can save 30% and get free US shipping on Learning To Be when they order at https://www.ivpress.com/learning-to-be-hardcover using promo code TRUTH22. That's promo code TRUTH22 at ivpress.com for 30% off the book and free US shipping. Support Truth's Table: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/TruthsTable PayPal: https://www.paypal.me/TruthsTable Merchandise: https://teespring.com/truthstable

On this episode of Faith Talks host Jennifer R. Farmer will interview Brittany Barnett, founder of the pioneering organization (GEM). GEM is dedicated to breaking the cycle of incarceration for daughters of incarcerated mothers.GEM supports women and girls impacted by the criminal justice system through empowerment-based programs that strengthen the relationship between young girls and incarcerated mothers. It also offers reentry-based training for mothers who are incarcerated. GEM's goal is to break the cycle of incarceration and support girls and women in their efforts to lead healthy, healed, and whole lives.In addition to Barnett, Farmer will interview Emily Jones United Women in Faith's executive for racial justice, who will discuss our work interrupting the school to prison pipeline and our support of GEM.

Subscribe at usefulidiots.substack.com for full episodes and extended interviews Even just days before the election in Ohio's 11th district, Nina Turner is pulling voters to her side. Just this week, an influential city councilman announced he switched his support from opponent Shontel Brown to Turner because on one side he saw angry attack ads, while on the other he saw policy. And this race is centered on policy: Brown, backed by corporate dems like Hillary Clinton and pro-Israel lobbies, represents the moderate side of democrats, while Turner, supported by Bernie Sanders and AOC, is part of the progressive swing led by the Squad. Jennifer R. Farmer, a social publicist and campaign surrogate for Turner, joins the Useful Idiots to share what Nina believes in: This is Medicare for all and “ensuring that a health event does not derail a person's future.” This is affordable college and equal pay for equal work. This is creating “a future that we're leaving behind for future generations that ensures climate justice.” And on Tuesday, we have an election. Will Nina Turner use her #UsefulIdiotsBump to become the next member of the Squad? Or does the national Democratic Party still have power to reach voters? Watch along with us. Plus, we watch Biden yell at reporters, Republicans pretend America isn't racist, and Brian Stelter lose his pants. It's all this, and more, on this week's episode of Useful Idiots. Check it out. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Adrian and Devin have a conversation with Jennifer R. Farmer about her new book, First and Only: A Black Woman's Guide to Thriving at Work and in Life.1st Segment (2:27)How do you feel about the current social and political climate for womenThen next generation of female black leadersBreak: Staycation2nd Segment (12:46)5 strategies to learnAnalyzing the conditioning placed on black women by societyBreak: One Last Time3rd Segment (23:44)Embracing vulnerabilityGetting the work done "at all cost"The Good-Bad BinaryBreak: Oh FireFinal Message (34:19)Break: BrooklinEnding (41:25)Upcoming Episodes:Weekly Round-Up #7 (July 30th, 2021)Policing After George Floyd (August 3rd, 2021)DonateCharity of the Month: Color of ChangeLike, Follow, Share, SubscribeThanks and Farewell  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hello there! I am so pleased you're joining us today. In this episode, I'm talking with Jennifer Farmer. Jennifer is a trainer, small business owner and the author of “First and Only: A Black Woman's Guide to Thriving at Work and in Life.” Jennifer's writing has appeared in publications and platforms such as Thrive Global! CNN, The Root, HuffPost, and more. She's the founder of the public relations firm, Spotlight PR LLC. Through Spotlight PR, she works with a host of high-profile clients and social justice organizations. She also is the founder the Center for Social Justice Leadership which supports leaders to create inclusive workplaces. Topics covered in this episode include: - Being the first and only in a professional setting - Leadership styles and support for black women - Navigating experiences that only a few others can relate to - When others don't understand experience - The importance of continuing to cultivate confidence - Why "firsts and onlys" should support other "first and onlys"   Thank you so much for listening! Be sure to follow the show so you don't miss the next episode!   You can connect with Jennifer at these places: Twitter: pr_whisperer Instagram: pr_whisperer Facebook:  Jennifer R. Farmer https://www.jenniferrfarmer.org   You can also connect with Dr. Robin on LinkedIn  or Facebook or contact me via email at: robin@purpose-based.com   You can read more about Leadership Purpose and my upcoming book on my website at: https://www.robinlowens.com/   Talk to you soon!

Join Jay on today's Black Entrepreneur Blueprint podcast episode # 356 as he talks with Jennifer R. Farmer, founder of Spotlight PR and author of "First And Only - A Black Woman's Guide To Thriving At Work And Life." Jennifer shares her amazing entrepreneurial journey moving from corporate America to opening her public relations firm that focuses on social and racial justice. Visit www.spotlightpr.org. To order the book, click this link. To enroll in the Podcast Profits live training go to www.BEBPodcastProfits.com      

Jennifer R. Farmer is a writer, trainer and activist communicator. Jennifer is the author of the forthcoming book, “First and Only: How Black Women Navigate Work and Life.” In the book, Jennifer offers practical strategies for Black women to thrive in workplaces that can be ambivalent about their success, as well as tips and stories from psychologists, activists, and organizational experts that equip Black women to lead others and heal past wounds. Jennifer is the founder of Spotlight PR, a boutique firm specializing in communications strategy and training for leaders and groups committed to social and racial justice, Jennifer has provided services to national organizations and celebrities committed to social and racial justice. She has worked with Nina Turner, Killer Mike, Dr. William J. Barber II, Edgar Villanueva, and a host of social justice organizations such as the Funders' Collaborative for Youth Organizing, Repairers of the Breach, United Methodist Women, Religious Coalition for Reproductive Choice and more. —

The SANTITA JACKSON SHOW Friday, February 26, 2021 BLACK HISTORY MONTH #Syria; #LivableWage #MinimumWage; #GoodNews; #COVID19 6:06-6:10aC HEADLINES 6:10-6:15aC #GoodNews Rev. Tisha Williams Pastor: FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH/Bridgehampton, NY Author: I SEE YOU SIS: Inspirations from Heroic Women of the Bible 6:15-6:28aE #COVID-19 Q&A Dr. Debra Furr-Holden Associate Dean, Michigan State University 6:30-6:45aC #Syria David Swanson Executive Director: WORLD BEYOND WAR; ROOTSACTION.org 6:45-6:58aC #MinimumWage #LivableWage Dr. Julianne Malveaux Economist Atty. CK Hoffler President: NATIONAL BAR ASSOCIATION Atty. Erin Connelly COVENANT STRATEGIES Atty Robert Patillo Rainbow/PUSH-Atlanta Dwight McKee NATIONAL ACTION NETWORK 7:06-7:09aC HEADLINES *Pappas Ad is to be played in the 7:32:30aC 7:30-7:58aC #MinimumWage #LivableWage Jennifer R. Farmer Author/Activist: FIRST & ONLY: A Black Woman's Guide To Thriving At Work and In Life A $15 Per Hour Minimum Wage... https://www.barrons.com/articles/why-u-s-workers-need-a-25-per-hour-minimum-wage-51611858500 $15 minimum wage... https://www.cnbc.com/2021/02/21/15-minimum-wage-wont-cover-living-costs-for-many-americans.html Can a Family Survive... https://www.investopedia.com/articles/personal-finance/022615/can-family-survive-us-minimum-wage.asp $15 minimum wage means... https://www.cnbc.com/2021/02/10/one-third-of-small-businesses-say-15-minimum-wage-means-layoffs.html Minimum wage hike to $15 an hour by 2025... https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/2021/02/08/minimum-wage-hike-15-an-hour-by-2025-would-result-14-million-unemployed-nonpartisan-congressional-budget-office-says/

Guests: Rev. Atty Janette Wilson Atty CK. Holder Dwight McKee Rev. Todd Yeary Jennifer R. Farmer

Over the past several years, our United Methodist Women Faith Talks host Jennifer R. Farmer, has worked on a special project documenting the experiences of some of our sisters who have navigated professional settings as the first or only. While the media is quick to document when a person becomes the first to hold a position, the first to reach a milestone, or the only, they can sometimes overlook or minimize the challenges a person in this situation may face and the ways in which faith can be a sustaining force.Listen in on this Faith Talks conversation about Jennifer's s new book, First and Only: A Black Woman’s Guide to Thriving at Work and in Life. The forward for the book was written by former Ohio State Senator and 11th Congressional Candidate Nina Turner, who declared the work “essential reading.” Released by the Christian publisher Broadleaf Books, First and Only is both a love letter and an affirmation of the ways in which faith can anchor every aspect of our lives.This episode of Faith Talks is features guest host Emily Jones, United Methodist Women’s Executive for Racial Justice.Visit http://www.UnitedMethodistWomen.org/FaithTalks for more information about upcoming Faith Talks conversations.

During this session, host Jennifer R. Farmer will interview Bishop Minerva Carcano, the Rev. Dr. Liz Theoharis of the Kairos Center and the Poor People’s Campaign, and United Methodist Women’s Executive for Racial Justice, Emily Jones. The discussion will center around the church and politics and will examine questions such as "what does it mean to engage politically?", "Should church leaders involve themselves in politics?", "How do we do so while centering God’s command", and more.The session comes weeks before the 2020 election and amid a meandering global pandemic. The goal is to leave the discussion even more committed to be present to what’s happening around us but ever committed to turning our faith, hope and love into action.

Jennifer R. Farmer tells us how Black women thrive in work and life.   We’ve been talking about resilience. Who better to talk to than Jennifer? She has a book available for preorder, First and Only: A Black Woman's Guide to Thriving at Work and in Life.   Jennifer grew up in subsidized housing in Columbus, Ohio. “It was not uncommon for me to lay on the ground to escape the sound of bullets,” she explains. “When you grow up in poverty and you grow up in constant fear that you will survive, it's very difficult to see what your life could look like 10, 15, or 20 years down the line.   “And so if you were talking to that 11 or 12 year old girl who was very aware of the fact that she was poor, very aware of the fact that she was smart, but still didn't have all the opportunities that she may have seen others, she could not have imagined who she would become.  “College was not in my long-term plans. It was an attempt to escape the life I knew. Going to college was one of the best decisions I ever made. I gained more than knowledge. College gave me confidence. It gave me a new way to see the world and the belief that I was just as good as the next person.   Perseverance   “I have tried to do two things throughout my career: make good choices and persevere no matter what,” Jennifer says. “What distinguishes me from others is that I do not give up. I will always improve. I think critically about what it means to thrive, even in atmospheres not set up for my success.    “My father was very independent. He was very determined. I got that from him.   “My mother instilled in me that I don't ever give up. If you make a mistake., you can feel bad. Get up the next day and try again. I've learned that if I make a mistake, if I do something wrong, if I fail, it stings. But it stings a little bit less if there's a lesson that I can glean from it. If there's a strategy that I can put in place that will help me help me advance.   “I think what's unique about me is, my commitment is to keep trying. I may be down for season, but my commitment is to start again, even in the face of perceived failure; even in the face of personal disappointment; even when it seems like I have no clue what I'm going to do. That willingness to start again is really what enables all of us to succeed.”   Good Choices  “Life reflects the choice that we have made,” Jennifer says. “I always think about ‘OK, how did I get here?’ What choice did I make?   “And where do I want to be tomorrow. If I know where I want to be tomorrow, what choices do I have to make today to make that happen? When you think about your life, you can pinpoint different choices that set you up.   “For example, my decision to go to college. That set me up to think differently about the world. My decision to surround myself with people who are different from me gives me an opportunity to see the world from a broader perspective. My decision to leave my full-time job and to start my own company is setting me up to have a level of agency that I've always that I've always desired. It gives me a level of freedom that's important to me as a parent.”   Learn more about Jennifer R. Farmer:   Book: First and Only: A Black Woman's Guide to Thriving at Work and in Life: https://amzn.to/3jkQLaZ  Book: Extraordinary PR, Ordinary Budget: A Strategy Guide: Extraordinary PR, Ordinary Budget: A Strategy Guide Website: https://www.jenniferrfarmer.org  

Jennifer R. Farmer is our special guest for this live Linkedin Local MoCo Event. Jennifer R. Farmer, aka “The PR Whisperer,” is an author, lecturer and leading professional in communication strategy. She is the founder of Spotlight PR, where she serves as a strategic communications adviser to a host of grassroots leaders, entrepreneurs, and socially-conscious celebrities. In this episode Jennifer talks about the CCRR framework, being credible, creative, responsive and relentless, to create extraordinary PR on an ordinary budget.

Welcome to the Linkedin Local MoCo podcast! Linkedin Local Montgomery County Maryland's purpose is to unite people beyond the profile pics, catchy headlines, and company names to connect, collaborate, and build community in real-time! ​We are united around the common belief that with authenticity, respect, and collaboration we can unlock doors to prosperous, sustainable living. Our first episode will feature Jennifer R. Farmer, known as the "PR Whisperer" is the author of Extraordinary PR on an Ordinary Budget. She is also CEO of Spotlight PR based in Washington, DC. Join us on January 14th, 2019 for our live, in person Linkedin Local Meetup at Launch Workplaces in Bethesda, MD at 6:00 - 8:00pm.

Jennifer R. Farmer is a public relations expert who specializes in crisis communications and leadership development. She helps grassroots leaders, celebrities and executives navigate crises, develop winning public personas/brands, and tell their stories more effectively. She has been featured in The New York Times, the Wall Street Journal, and the Washington Post. Find her debut book here: 'Extraordinary PR, Ordinary Budget: A Strategy Guide' Find her on Twitter at @pr_whisperer and more information at www.jenniferrfarmer.org and www.spotlightpr.org

Subscribe at usefulidiots.substack.com for full episodes and extended interviews Even just days before the election in Ohio's 11th district, Nina Turner is pulling voters to her side. Just this week, an influential city councilman announced he switched his support from opponent Shontel Brown to Turner because on one side he saw angry attack ads, while on the other he saw policy. And this race is centered on policy: Brown, backed by corporate dems like Hillary Clinton and pro-Israel lobbies, represents the moderate side of democrats, while Turner, supported by Bernie Sanders and AOC, is part of the progressive swing led by the Squad. Jennifer R. Farmer, a social publicist and campaign surrogate for Turner, joins the Useful Idiots to share what Nina believes in: This is Medicare for all and “ensuring that a health event does not derail a person's future.” This is affordable college and equal pay for equal work. This is creating “a future that we're leaving behind for future generations that ensures climate justice.” And on Tuesday, we have an election. Will Nina Turner use her #UsefulIdiotsBump to become the next member of the Squad? Or does the national Democratic Party still have power to reach voters? Watch along with us. Plus, we watch Biden yell at reporters, Republicans pretend America isn't racist, and Brian Stelter lose his pants. It's all this, and more, on this week's episode of Useful Idiots. Check it out. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices