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Shayla and Patrice are two Melanated Intellects that have been friends for a few years after meeting in Corporate America. They are here to provide a safe place to discuss everyday melanated topics while bringing a distinct intellectual perspective. Shayla is a laid-back outside of the box thinker while Patrice is a smart and sassy creative. They both are passionate about the melanated community. They may not always agree, but they always have a good time. Make sure you tune in!!
Y'all we are back with another High On the Hog Review. In this episode we follow the journey led by this amazing Netflix series through various chapters in history and the food that fed and gave birth to African American Culture. Tune in! You won't want to miss it!
Y'all we are back with another High On the Hog Review. In this episode we follow the journey led by this amazing Netflix series through various chapters in history and the food that fed and gave birth to African American Culture. Tune in! You won't want to miss it!
It's that time of the season where we take a dive into a cold case. This one is unique in that we will also tell the stories of Levon Brooks and Kennedy Brewer, 2 men whose lives were changed unjustly while the crimes against Courtney and Christine went unsolved. This is a story and project, we hope to spread awareness and offer support.
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It's that time of the season where we take a dive into a cold case. This one is unique in that we will also tell the stories of Levon Brooks and Kennedy Brewer, 2 men whose lives were changed unjustly while the crimes against Courtney and Christine went unsolved. This is a story and project, we hope to spread awareness and offer support.
If you would like to support the Innocence Project, please do so here: https://innocenceproject.org/
To my fellow Intellects, we hope your Black History Month with all its glory and all its pride is coming to a blickity blackity black close. Y'all know this is one of our favorite times of the year because we do a deep dive ( as deep as the internet allows anyway) into the amazing stories of our people across the diaspora. This year we are focusing on Women Warriors, this 2 part series will cover black women both in the physical and spiritual realm. Grab your popcorn and sit back and listen to some of the most fascinating stories of some of the legends within the African Diaspora. You won’t want to miss it. As always links are in the bio to reference where we are grabbing our information.
Links Referenced:
Mbuya Nehanda: https://www.blackpast.org/global-african-history/mbuya-nehanda-c-1840-1898/
Who Was the Queen of Sheba? https://www.thecollector.com/who-was-the-queen-of-sheeba/
Igbo Slavery: https://www.cfr.org/blog/legacies-slavery-nigerias-igboland#:~:text=Notably%2C Igbo slavery was not,of lineage%2C and their spirituality.
Queen Moremi: https://teamqueens.org/moremi-ajasoro/#:~:text=Queen%20Moremi%20was%20a%20renowned,If%E1%BA%B9%CC%80%20from%20the%20Ugbo%20kingdom.
Queen Amina: https://expeditionsubsahara.com/blogs/news/amina-the-warrior-queen#:~:text=Shortly%20after%20taking%20power%2C%20Amina,known%20as%20an%20exceptional%20architect.
Dahomey Amazons: https://www.bbc.com/travel/article/20180826-the-legend-of-benins-fearless-female-warriors
Africcan Warrior Queens You Never Knew:
https://africanvibes.com/10-brave-african-warrior-queens/
African Female Warriors- History.com
https://www.history.com/news/african-female-warriors
To my fellow Intellects, we hope your Black History Month with all its glory and all its pride is off to a blickity blackity black start. Y'all know this is one of our favorite times of the year because we do a deep dive ( as deep as the internet allows anyway) into the amazing stories of our people across the diaspora. This year we are focusing on Woman Warriors, this 2 part series will cover black women both in the physical and spiritual realm. Grab your popcorn and sit back and listen to some of the most fascinating stories of some of the legends within the African Diaspora. You won’t want to miss it. As always links are in the bio to reference where we are grabbing our information.
Links Referenced:
Mbuya Nehanda: https://www.blackpast.org/global-african-history/mbuya-nehanda-c-1840-1898/
Who Was the Queen of Sheba? https://www.thecollector.com/who-was-the-queen-of-sheeba/
Igbo Slavery: https://www.cfr.org/blog/legacies-slavery-nigerias-igboland#:~:text=Notably%2C Igbo slavery was not,of lineage%2C and their spirituality.
Queen Moremi: https://teamqueens.org/moremi-ajasoro/#:~:text=Queen%20Moremi%20was%20a%20renowned,If%E1%BA%B9%CC%80%20from%20the%20Ugbo%20kingdom.
Queen Amina: https://expeditionsubsahara.com/blogs/news/amina-the-warrior-queen#:~:text=Shortly%20after%20taking%20power%2C%20Amina,known%20as%20an%20exceptional%20architect.
Dahomey Amazons: https://www.bbc.com/travel/article/20180826-the-legend-of-benins-fearless-female-warriors
Africcan Warrior Queens You Never Knew:
https://africanvibes.com/10-brave-african-warrior-queens/
African Female Warriors- History.com
https://www.history.com/news/african-female-warriors
This episode goes there! For the first time Shayla and I get real about our health & fitness journey over the last few years and we discuss everything from body image, fibroids, PMDD, hysterectomies and our fitness journeys. We discuss some learnings we’ve had and the changes we’ve had to accept along with the unhealthy stigmas from social media. Whether you are going through the same thing or know someone who is, you will absolutely want to take a listen and don’t forget to rate and answer our 1 question survey at the end.
Its that time of year again where Shayla and I reflect on some takeaways from last year. In this episode we discuss the power of Redirecting & Surrendering and the impacts it can have on us personally and socially when trying to move through our journeys. In this episode we get real about some of the shifts in perspectives and beliefs we had to move through unexpectedly and how we got through it. You won’t want to miss it!
In continuation of our recent series on Black World History we are revisiting the history of Aboriginal people and Australia. There is so much history we weren’t able to cover and still aren’t able to dive into but we felt this one needed a deeper dive to better understand the long history of the Aboriginal History and their journey to be treated as citizens. This one is an amazing history lesson, and you won’t want to miss this.
Disclaimer: Shayla and I are not historians, we just find value in the history of the diaspora. Although we would love access to more in depth historical artifacts to validate our findings on Google. Google is all we have, but we wouldn’t be Melanated Intellects if we didn’t dive into the stories of the African Diaspora anyway. With this said, please enjoy and allow this to spark your curiosity to do your own research and dive in further to these important moments/times and chapters in history.
Timeline: 1900's - Racism. No Way!
Aboriginal Massacres: https://www.creativespirits.info/aboriginalculture/history/australian-aboriginal-history-timeline/massacres#:~:text=1837,with%20more%20than%20200%20killed.
https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2019/mar/04/the-killing-times-the-massacres-of-aboriginal-people-australia-must-confront
https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2019/mar/06/conspiracy-of-silence-how-sabotaged-inquiries-fed-massacre-denials
In continuation of our recent series on Black World History we are revisiting the history of Aboriginal people and Australia. There is so much history we weren’t able to cover and still aren’t able to dive into but we felt this one needed a deeper dive to better understand the long history of the Aboriginal History and their journey to be treated as citizens. This one is an amazing history lesson, and you won’t want to miss this.
Disclaimer: Shayla and I are not historians, we just find value in the history of the diaspora. Although we would love access to more in depth historical artifacts to validate our findings on Google. Google is all we have, but we wouldn’t be Melanated Intellects if we didn’t dive into the stories of the African Diaspora anyway. With this said, please enjoy and allow this to spark your curiosity to do your own research and dive in further to these important moments/times and chapters in history.
Timeline: 1900's - Racism. No Way!
Aboriginal Massacres: https://www.creativespirits.info/aboriginalculture/history/australian-aboriginal-history-timeline/massacres#:~:text=1837,with%20more%20than%20200%20killed.
https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2019/mar/04/the-killing-times-the-massacres-of-aboriginal-people-australia-must-confront
https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2019/mar/06/conspiracy-of-silence-how-sabotaged-inquiries-fed-massacre-denials
Happy Holidays Intellects! Tis the season and we know there is a lot weighing heavy on our minds these days. In this episode we unpack why it is important to acknowledge Holiday Blues and different ways to set boundaries to be proactive about them. It is no secret that the world looks very different for us than generations before and pre pandemic, so even if it doesn’t apply this year, you’ll want to take a listen for you or just in case there is anyone you know that is struggling with grief, financial stress, mental health, or even just the pressure that comes with what society considers as living up to expectations of the holidays. Remember you matter and we have articles and resources provided below and on prior episodes.
Death Spike on Christmas Day: https://www.us-funerals.com/deaths-spike-on-christmas-day/
Forbes: Black Americans and Holiday Blues
https://www.forbes.com/sites/maiahoskin/2020/12/07/black-americans-are-more-venerable-to-what-some-dismiss-as-the-holiday-blues/?sh=10eb00ec7d90
Why We get Depressed during Holidays
https://www.healthpartners.com/blog/why-we-get-depressed-during-holidays/
Mental Health and Holiday Blues
https://www.nami.org/Press-Media/Press-Releases/2014/Mental-health-and-the-holiday-blues#:~:text=Approximately%20755%20of%20overall%20respondents,pressure%20and%2057%25%20unrealistic%20expectations.
National Hopeline Network, Suicide & Crisis Hotline 1-800-442-HOPE(4673)
Hello Intellects! In this episode we cover the new Netflix Documentary, Black Beauty Effect. This documentary covers the history behind the black experience as it relates to our fashion, makeup and skin care and the influence it has had on the rest of the world in the past and today. So we decided to discuss our experience with this topic as 2 melanated women and how we’ve been impacted and how we became who we are. You won’t want to miss this!
Ya'll this is a good one! In this episode we revisit an old episode on Self Love and take it a step further and unpack our views as it stands today and a few things we wanted to elaborate further on last time. We often times hear about Self Love and Self Care but I don't think we spend enough time unpacking what each really mean and how they can show up in a relationship with yourself and with others. Take a listen! You won't want to miss this!
Hello Intellects! We are back for another season! As always on this episode we are covering what we have been up to these last few months and what you can expect this season! You'll definitely want to listen as we have some changes coming this season!
Its good to be back and cheers to another season!
We're back with another bonus episode. In this episode we are discussing Part 2 of the Netflix documentary, African Queens a new series narrated by Jada Pickett, which we hope will be back to cover more on pre-colonial African royalty. In this series, the doc covers Queen Njinga, and her life long journey to protect her people from colonization specifically from the Portuguese at this time. This documentary isn't like any other we've had the pleasure of covering so be sure to take a listen!
We're back with another bonus episode. In this episode we are discussing the Netflix documentary, African Queens a new series narrated by Jada Pickett, which we hope will be back to cover more on pre-colonial African royalty. In this series, the doc covers Queen Njinga, and her life long journey to protect her people from colonization specifically from the Portuguese at this time. This documentary isn't like any other we've had the pleasure of covering so be sure to take a listen!
In this episode Shayla and I review the Peacock Documentary the Rebellious Life of Rosa Parks. This documentary went viral a while back and we are sitting down to unpack the true story of Mother Rosa and her impacts to the civil rights movement and overall American History. Mother Rosa, is nothing like that small paragraph we read in the history books and so much more and you won’t want to miss this episode to learn just how much we really didn’t know about the remarkable life of Mother Rosa.
It’s Not Black History Month: When it comes to headwraps in America. What do you know about them? In this episode we discuss Tignon Laws and the American History behind Black women and head wraps. Why these laws were implemented and how we pushed back unapologetically. We also circle back and cover updates around The Crown Act and a recent campaign Sponsored by Dove and LinkedIn to eliminate hair discrimination in the workplace.
You won't want to miss it!
https://www.dove.com/us/en/stories/campaigns/crown-linkedin.html
https://www.nps.gov/ethnography/aah/aaheritage/frenchama.htm
https://www.essence.com/hair/tignon-laws-cultural-appropriation-black-natural-hair/
https://www.vice.com/en/article/j5abvx/black-womens-hair-illegal-tignon-laws-new-orleans-louisiana
https://wams.nyhistory.org/settler-colonialism-and-revolution/settler-colonialism/fashionable-rebellion/
Who Killed Malcolm X? A question many of us, although there have been arrests, are still unfortunately left with. In this episode, Shayla and I unpack the profound Netflix Documentary: Who Killed Malcolm X along with other history we have learned in our research over the years of the life of Malcolm. We also discuss the facts and circumstances around his murder and why we consider it to still be a cold case. If you have not watched the documentary, we provide a lot of information but we don’t come close to the documentary so it is highly recommended you still watch it but regardless, I definitely encourage you to take a listen, you won’t want to miss this one as there are still so many questions.
Money Mindset! What does it mean? How does it apply? And how might it be affecting you? During these hard times for many, Shayla and I felt it would be a great time to dive deeper into everyone’s favorite topic, Money. But in this episode, we discuss our growth and belief system and how it came to be. This conversation has been incredibly impactful for the both of us over the last few years and we are confident it will be for you too.
As a friendly reminder, we are on break and will be releasing bonus episodes until our return in the fall! Until then, take care and you’ll hear from us soon.
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Acorns- https://share.acorns.com/srobinson0u?advocate.partner_share_id=1139194052
Robinhood- https://join.robinhood.com/shaylar68
LEX Investments-since the recording of this episode Lex is no longer in business
Season 3 of Melanated Intellects has come to an end and we both can’t wait for season 4! We know you all will miss us and we will miss you too, which is why we will still be dropping bonus episodes throughout the break. We will be dropping several bonus episodes throughout our break so make sure you turn on your notifications because you never know when a bonus episode might be released. That way you can be notified right away! In this episode, we discuss our favorite moments and episodes from this season and lessons learned. We also discuss ways you can connect with Patrice, and more details about ways you can work with Shayla in March and April! We welcome feedback, so please take a moment to take our anonymous feedback survey listed below!
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In this episode, we dissect ‘rest’ as a term and give some history on the 40 hour work week. We give our opinion about rest being productive, our personal experiences, and American work culture. Trust us, you don't want to miss this episode.
CNBC remote workers reclaimed hours: https://www.cnbc.com/2022/11/29/remote-workers-reclaimed-60-million-hours-of-commuting-time.html
Depression may look different in Black Women: https://www.nyu.edu/about/news-publications/news/2022/december/depression-Black-women.html
Forbes The Benefits of Rest: https://www.forbes.com/sites/womensmedia/2021/01/15/the-benefits-of-resting-and-how-to-unplug-in-a-busy-world/?sh=73af45662133
Gen-Z and Millenials on Work Life Balance: https://linksinternational.com/blog/why-do-gen-z-and-millennials-seek-after-work-life-balance/
11 American work habits, other countries avoid: https://www.businessinsider.com/unhealthy-american-work-habits-2017-11#they-dont-always-take-pride-in-their-jobs-8
The History of the 40hr Work Week: https://www.cultureamp.com/blog/40-hour-work-week
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This topic has been heavy on our hearts for a while now. Although we try to keep our topics positive when it comes to the black community, we also are here to have difficult and necessary discussions. Recently, we have seen so much division within our community. Including but not limited to division among black men and black women, political division, colorism and so much more. In this episode we discuss our feelings about it and what we feel we can do as a community to do better. You don’t want to miss this episode.
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Happy Black History Month! We are excited to discuss history in 4 continents this year for Black History Month. This episode will be focusing on black history in Australia. In this episode, we discuss the aboriginal people of Australia, the Afro-Australian community, and the solidarity they showed African Americans by joining the “Black Lives Matter” movement. We learned so much while preparing for this episode and you don't want to miss this. Make sure you check out this episode.
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Sources Referenced in This Episode
University of Cambridge:https://www.cam.ac.uk/research/news/unprecedented-study-of-aboriginal-australians-points-to-one-shared-out-of-africa-migration-for
The Atlantic:https://www.theatlantic.com/health/archive/2011/09/aborigines-the-first-out-of-africa-the-first-in-asia-and-australia/245392/
The Difference Between:http://www.differencebetween.net/miscellaneous/religion-miscellaneous/difference-between-aboriginal-and-african/
SBS:https://www.sbs.com.au/topics/voices/culture/article/2021/10/14/why-i-wanted-explore-deep-history-african-migrants-australia
ABC:https://www.abc.net.au/radionational/programs/breakfast/documentary-our-african-roots-australia-forgotten-history/13583030
Language on the Move:https://www.languageonthemove.com/my-african-australian-story/
Black History Month:https://www.blakhistorymonth.com/about
Cultural Survival:https://www.culturalsurvival.org/publications/cultural-survival-quarterly/blak-lives-matter-indigenous-australias-solidarity-us
Racism No Way:https://racismnoway.com.au/about-racism/timeline/1900s/
Happy Black History Month! We are excited to discuss history in 4 continents this year for Black History Month. This episode will be focusing on black history in South America. Millions (the majority) of Africans were taken to South America and enslaved for more than 400 years. In this episode, we discuss Brazil’s Black Consciousness Day, Benedita da Silva, and so much more! Make sure you check out this episode!
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Sources Referenced in This Episode
National Today:https://nationaltoday.com/black-consciousness-day-brazil/
Black Past:https://www.blackpast.org/global-african-history/da-silva-benedita-1942/
NPR:https://www.npr.org/2011/07/27/138601410/what-it-means-to-be-black-in-latin-america
Happy Black History Month! We are excited to discuss history in 4 continents this year for Black History Month. This episode will be focusing on black history in Europe. In this episode, we discuss Scottish history, the Moors, Chevalier de Saint-Georges and so much more! Make sure you check out this episode!
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Sources Referenced in This Episode
Europeana:https://www.europeana.eu/en/black-history
BBC:https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-scotland-highlands-islands-24347632
National Trust of Scotland:https://www.nts.org.uk/stories/africans-at-the-court-of-james-iv
National Geographic: https://www.nationalgeographic.com/history/article/who-were-moors
https://www.nrscotland.gov.uk/research/guides/slavery-and-the-slave-trade
Happy Black History Month! We are excited to discuss history in 4 continents this year for Black History Month. This episode will be focusing on black history in Asia. In this episode, we discuss the historical impact African Americans have made on Asia music and culture, the 1st black samurai and so much more! Make sure you check out this episode and fill our short survey to let us know how we did!
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Sources Referenced in This Episode
Black Past Article:https://www.blackpast.org/global-african-history/perspectives-global-african-history/the-black-pacific-1919-1941-african-americans-and-asia-in-the-interwar-period/
History Workshop:https://www.historyworkshop.org.uk/south-asias-africans/
Kiddle: https://kids.kiddle.co/Afro-Asian
Britannica: https://www.britannica.com/biography/Yasuke
In this episode, we discuss the topic of trauma and its impact on the human body. We explain the changes that happen in the brain when trauma occurs, the impacts of cortisol, stress and our personal experiences with anxiety and stress. You don't want to miss this informative episode. Make sure you check out this episode and fill our short survey to let us know how we did!
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Sources Referenced in This Episode
Coalition Recovery Article:https://www.coalitionrecovery.com/rehab-blog/how-unprocessed-trauma-is-stored-in-the-body/
Society of Behavioral Science Article:https://www.sbm.org/healthy-living/understanding-impact-of-trauma-how-trauma-can-affect-body-mind?gclid=CjwKCAiAs8acBhA1EiwAgRFdw_-j119iybblyQ5q1CgeWo9CNmpuG4yqP7C48c8AJPcb8CHDNmAQjhoCCioQAvD_BwE
Psychology Today Article:https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/the-addiction-connection/202103/how-trauma-affects-the-body
The Arc Monroe: https://arcmonroe.org/how-do-our-brains-respond-to-trauma/?gclid=CjwKCAiAs8acBhA1EiwAgRFdw7kqJZXO6CnSA4STGCxKnFUCv-AP47-SSoB5MGVjBK5g0uD3doWy7BoCsXwQAvD_BwE
Life Care Wellness: https://life-care-wellness.com/how-to-release-trauma-trapped-in-the-body/
Psych Central: https://psychcentral.com/health/the-silent-treatment#why-its-used
In this two-part episode we invite our sisters back to sit down for some girl chat! Cartier (Shayla’s sister) and Ciara (Patrice’s sister) brought their own unique perspectives and experiences to the conversation. We cover so much about our opinions and experiences in regards to leaving spaces, career paths, relationships and more! As always we had a good time with our sisters and they brought perspectives just as unique as they are. Make sure you check out this episode and fill our short survey to let us know how we did!
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In this two-part episode we invite our sisters back to sit down for some girl chat! Cartier (Shayla’s sister) and Ci'ara (Patrice’s sister) brought their own unique perspectives and experiences to the conversation. We cover so much about our opinions and experiences in regards to leaving spaces, career paths, relationships and more! As always we had a good time with our sisters and they brought perspectives just as unique as they are. Make sure you check out this episode and fill our short survey to let us know how we did!
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As each year comes to an end, we like to reflect upon the previous 12 months and the lessons we have learned. In this episode, we discuss how to tell when you are outgrowing situations, people and places. Also, we talk about who we are becoming, how we are becoming these individuals and our biggest challenges. This reflection is exactly what we needed, and we hope you will agree. Make sure you check out this episode and fill our short survey to let us know how we did!
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Trust is a crucial part of the personal growth journey. In this episode we tackle trust from several different directions including self-trust, trust of others and trust in higher power. We further discuss our journey’s with self trust, major lessons we learned along the way and where we hope to be in the future. Trust us you don’t want to miss this dynamic episode! Make sure you check out this episode and fill our short survey to let us know how we did!
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This Netflix documentary was about the discovery of the slave ship ‘Clotilda.’ It is said to be the last known slave ship to bring enslaved individuals from Africa to the US. It carried 110 Africans, and the documentary also highlights the stories of the descendants of these individuals. These Africans were enslaved for 5 years and eventually owned land and built a community in Alabama. In this episode, we discuss our thoughts on the history, the descendants, and new information that has come out since the documentary aired. Make sure you click on this episode and fill out the brief survey below!
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Sources Referenced in This Episode
Black past Article:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ic0SUiATesc
Encyclopedia Article:http://encyclopediaofalabama.org/article/h-1403
History.com Article:https://www.history.com/news/us-illegal-slave-trade-civil-war
Supreme Court Cases 1:https://supreme.justia.com/cases/federal/us/26/110/
Supreme Court Cases 2:https://supreme.justia.com/cases/federal/us/22/391/
Archives Article:https://www.archives.gov/files/atlanta/finding-aids/african-slave-trade.pdf
Abe Books:https://www.abebooks.com/first-edition/CAPTIVE-AFRICAN-SLAVES-LETTER-SECRETARY-STATE/30662097027/bd
National Archives:https://www.archives.gov/education/lessons/slave-trade.html
NPR Article Neoslavery:https://www.archives.gov/education/lessons/slave-trade.html
Smithsonian Magazine Article:https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smithsonian-institution/clotilda-last-known-slave-ship-arrive-us-found-180972177/
This Hulu 6 series documentary was all about black women and their hair. Tracee Ellis Ross hosted this documentary interviewing 6 influential black women and asking them a variety of questions about their hair journey. These women including Issa Rae, Oprah, and Marsai Martin, to name a few, got real and personal about their experiences. We unpack everything from length discrimination, the “pain is beauty mindset,” relaxers and so much more! You definitely don’t want to miss this honest and heartfelt discussion. Click on this episode and fill out the short survey below!
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This episode is so powerful. We discuss taking your power back regardless of the situation. This can include but not limited to romantic relationships, boundaries with loved ones and friends, a situation where you have lost your voice etc. We dissect everything from how your power became lost in the first place, to establishing clear boundaries and mindset shifts you can make to help you along the way. We give our personal experiences and share what we have learned along the way. Trust me you don’t want to miss this! Go ahead and click on this episode! Check it out and let us know what you think by filling our new survey below!
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TRIGGER WARNING: We will be periodically dedicating an episode to a melanated cold case throughout the season as we hope to shed more light on these stories. In March of 1991, nearly two weeks after the Rodney King beating, LaTasha Harlins lost her life. She was killed by Soon Ja Du, a Korean convenience store owner over the purchase of a bottle of orange juice. Soon Ja Du was convicted and found guilty of voluntary manslaughter and recommended to serve 10 years in state prison by the jury. However, Judge Joyce Karlin decided to give her a lenient sentence of $500 fine, 400 hours of community service, and 5 years of probation with no jail time. Due to the timing of the incident LaTasha’s case did not receive the media attention that Rodney King’s did.
Also, in this episode we decided to speak about the surprising most recent updates in Breonna Taylor’s case, how we feel about all the recent discoveries, and our feelings about both of these cases even though they happened nearly 30 years apart. Make sure you click on this episode. Let us know what you think by filling our new survey below!
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Sources Referenced in This Episode
YouTube Video:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ic0SUiATesc
NPR Article:https://www.npr.org/2022/04/29/1095444468/storycorps-remembering-15-year-old-latasha-harlins
LA Times Article:https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2021-03-17/latasha-harlins-memorial-playground-black-lives-matter-south-los-angeles
Britannica:https://www.britannica.com/event/Los-Angeles-Riots-of-1992
TRIGGER WARNING: It doesn’t need to be Black History Month for us to speak about Black History. This will be one of many in the “It’s Not Black History Month” series. We will have several episodes like this throughout this season, each focusing on a different topic. This episode is about Being Black in Nazi Germany during the height of their rule. We discuss stories of individuals who were there during this time including what they saw, experienced, and felt. In addition, we lay out details and facts surrounding Black people and their relationship to the Holocaust. Make sure you check out this brief history lesson. Let us know what you think by filling out our new survey below!
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Sources Referenced in This Episode
BBC Article:https://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-48273570
YouTube Documentary-Esther Fordham:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bwz7kQtPPW0
Holocaust Encyclopedia:https://encyclopedia.ushmm.org/content/en/article/afro-germans-during-the-holocaust
The Guardian Article:https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2022/jan/27/black-people-were-hitlers-victims-too-that-must-not-be-forgotten
YouTube Documentary- Enemies in Love:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jyyg2OPMTvg
Energetic hygiene is just as important as any other type of hygiene. Hygiene can be defined as conditions or practices conducive to maintaining health and preventing disease, especially through cleanliness. Our energy is worth maintaining and protecting. In this episode, we talk about everything from tips to maintain and protect it, to the importance of being intentional with it. Do yourself a favorand make sure you click on this episode. Check it out and let us know what you think by filling our new survey below!
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In our opinion, any standard related to beauty is an issue because we believe unique and individualized beauty is important to celebrate. Although there are many problematic beauty standards of today, in this episode we decided to focus on a select few. We discuss the beauty standards related to body image, colorism, and make-up. Make sure you don’t miss this episode. Check it out and let us know what you think by filling out our new survey below!
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Sources Referenced in This Episode:
Instagram Article:
https://www.forbes.com/sites/kimelsesser/2021/10/05/heres-how-instagram-harms-young-women-according-to-research/?sh=775ab340255a
This topic has been all over social media lately and as two individuals from the corporate world we couldn’t help but to weigh in. In this episode we discuss everything from our thoughts on quiet quitting as a term and a behavior to the future impacts we believe the current employment mindset will have on our future as a society. This was such a dope discussion. Trust me, you don’t want to miss it. Check it out and let us know what you think by filling our new survey below!
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Sources Referenced in This Episode:
Harvard Business Review Article:https://hbr.org/2022/08/quiet-quitting-is-about-bad-bosses-not-bad-employees
Time Article on Quiet Firing:
https://time.com/6212167/quiet-firing-what-to-do/
CDC Covid-19 article on orphaned children
https://www.cdc.gov/globalhealth/topics/orphanhood/index.html
TRIGGER WARNING: This book was on our summer reading list, and we couldn’t wait to share our thoughts with our Intellects community. Make sure you check out Part 2 of this 3-part series because we laid the groundwork for the discussion that happens in this episode. In part 3, we discuss vacant esteem, black stereotypes and racist socialization, and a way forward for healing the trauma. We unpack so much in this episode, make sure you check out all parts of this series. Check it out and let us know what you think by filling our new survey!
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Book: Post Traumatic Slave Syndrome written by Dr. Joy DeGruy (copyright 2005)
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TRIGGER WARNING: This book was on our summer reading list, and we couldn’t wait to share our thoughts with our Intellects community. Make sure you check out Part 1 of this 3-part series because we laid the groundwork for the discussion that happens in this episode. We discuss details about what made American chattel slavery so unique, multigenerational trauma, and the “science” behind racism. We unpack so much in this episode, but we are just getting started/ Make sure you tune in to part 3 of this discussion as well. Click on this episode and let us know what you think by filling our new survey!
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Book: Post Traumatic Slave Syndrome written by Dr. Joy DeGruy (copyright 2005)
Sources Referenced In This Episode:
Black Women health care article: https://blog.dol.gov/2022/02/07/for-black-women-implicit-racial-bias-in-medicine-may-have-far-reaching-effects
Work With Shayla: Saturday Sessions With Shayla
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TRIGGER WARNING: This book was on our summer reading list, and we couldn’t wait to share our thoughts with our Intellects community. It was a fascinating read. Dr. Joy DeGruy defines Post Traumatic Slave Syndrome or PTSS as a condition that exists when a population has experienced multigenerational trauma resulting from centuries of slavery and continues to experience oppression and institutionalized racism today. Added to this condition is a belief that the benefits of the society in which they live are not accessible to them. In this episode, we walk our listeners through the first few sections of the book discussing everything from how our history impacts our children in the classroom to why relationships are so important within the African American community. We unpack so much in this episode, but we are just getting started/ Make sure you tune in to part 2 & 3 of this discussion as well. Click on this episode and let us know what you think by filling our new survey!
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Brittani is a mental health expert! She is a licensed professional clinical counselor with a supervision credential and a licensed independent chemical dependency counselor. She has graced us with her presence, and we had an amazing time discussing everything “Black Mental Health.” She answered some of our most burning questions including the do’s and don’t when beginning therapy, why its so important for the melanated community to go to therapy, and general tips for mental health. We discussed these topics and so much more so make sure you click on this episode!
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We are here to present to you another amazing season! We are excited to be back and trust us, we have a lot of exciting news! In this episode, we discuss everything from what we have been up to over our break, changes coming to Melanated Intellects, current topics that happened while we were gone and ways you can have an opportunity to work with Shayla as she starts her Life Coaching Journey. Trust me you don’t want to miss this. Go ahead and click on this episode!
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Welcome to our third bonus episode of this break! In this episode, we talk about Toxic Productivity which can be defined as an obsessive need to always be productive, regardless of the cost to your health, relationships, and life. We dissect everything from how it shows up in our lives, tips we have learned to help us navigate it and what we think healthy productivity looks like! You don't want to miss this episode! Make sure you tune in to this episode and turn on your notifications because you never know when we might be dropping another bonus episode!
Sources referenced in this episode
Psychology Today Article: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/leading-success/202201/when-doing-is-your-undoing-toxic-productivity#:~:text=The%20need%20to%20constantly%20%22do,reacting%20and%20%22doing%22%20mindlessly
Welcome to our second bonus episode of this break! In this episode, we talk about everything alpha! Why don't we self-identify with the term “Alpha Female?” What is our own personal definition and what has been our experience with everything from making others feel intimidated to being confident in corporate spaces. Make sure you tune in to this episode and turn on your notifications because you never know when we might be dropping another bonus episode!
Sources referenced in this episode
Science of People: https://www.scienceofpeople.com/alpha-female/
Welcome to our first bonus episode of this break! In this episode, we dissect toxic masculinity and femininity, how they both show up in our society today, and why we think one feeds the other. We discuss how we think people can make sure their masculine and feminine energies stay harmonized. How long a Hot Girl Summer should last and so much more! You definitely don't want to miss this dynamic bonus episode! Make sure you turn on your notifications because you never know when we might be dropping another one! Go ahead and click on this episode!
Sources referenced in this episode
Blog Article: https://subconsciousservant.com/masculine-and-feminine-energy/
Healthline Article: https://www.healthline.com/health/toxic-masculinity
Thought Catalog Article: https://thoughtcatalog.com/january-nelson/2020/07/15-examples-of-toxic-femininity-we-dont-talk-about-enough/
Season 2 of Melanated Intellects has come to an end and we both can’t wait for season 3! We know you all will miss us and we will miss you too, which is why we decided to give you some extra content this year! We will be dropping several bonus episodes throughout our break so make sure you turn on your notifications because you never know when a bonus episode might be released. That way you can be notified right away! In this episode, we discuss our growth since season 1 and some of our favorite moments and episodes from this season. We welcome feedback and episode suggestions for season 3, which you can submit via our Anchor page, IG page direct message, or our email melanatedintellects@gmail.com. Make sure you check out this episode!
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On Friday March 18th, 2022 The House of Representatives passed The CROWN Act. It stands for “Creating a Respectful and Open World for Natural Hair,” and it prohibits race-based hair discrimination, which is the denial of employment and educational opportunities because of hair texture or protective hairstyles including braids, locs, twists or bantu knots. In this episode we share our thoughts on the Dove CROWN Research studies, where we think the natural hair movement is going in the future and so much more!Make sure you check out this episode!
Sources referenced in this episode
The Official CROWN Act website: https://www.thecrownact.com/
Byrdie Article: https://www.byrdie.com/the-crown-act-guide-5111864
10 WBNS Article & Roundtable: https://www.10tv.com/article/news/local/the-crown-act-history-of-hair/530-f06669a1-eafd-48dd-a8fc-ae5cf1adf7bf
Return to Office Stats: https://www.nytimes.com/2021/06/23/us/return-to-office-anxiety.html
Visualization can be defined as holding a mental image or imagining what you want to achieve in the future as if it were today. The technique has been around for centuries and has been used in both eastern and western cultures. In this episode, we discuss what visualizing represents for us, our personal journey with it, and tips for visualizing in the most effective way. We also share plenty of resources for those looking to improve their technique. Make sure you click on this episode!
Sources referenced in this episode
Better Up Article: https://www.betterup.com/blog/visualization
Encyclopedia link: https://www.encyclopedia.com/science-and-technology/computers-and-electrical-engineering/computers-and-computing/visualization
Ted Talk: https://youtu.be/S95-9-VuB0U
Affirmations have been used for centuries but have grown in popularity recently. They can be defined as words or phrases that evoke a positive state of mind. However, they also have serious scientific backing in the form of neuro-linguistic programming. In this episode, we share the importance of affirmations, our journey with them, how to practice them, and some of our favorites. You don't want to miss this episode!
Sources referenced in this episode
Article: https://www.noomii.com/articles/2437-the-history-of-affirmations
Patrice recommended oracle cards: https://www.amazon.com/African-Goddess-Rising-Oracle-Guidebook/dp/1401963102/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3E7S4KHFE2130&keywords=abiola+abrams+oracle+cards&qid=1648612924&sprefix=abiola+%2Caps%2C158&sr=8-1
TRIGGER WARNING: We will be periodically dedicating an episode to a melanated cold case throughout the season as we hope to shed more light on these stories. In July 2005, Army Private LaVena Johnson was found dead in a tent, while she was serving in Iraq. The initial investigation stated she died of self-inflicted wounds, but her family would later discover that things were not what they seemed. Evidence was later found that suggests LaVena was beaten, burned and sexually assaulted before she died. Her father, Dr. John Johnson who is also retired military, has worked relentlessly since 2005 to get justice for his baby girl. Please click on this episode so that as many people as possible know LaVena’s story.
Sources referenced in this episode
Yahoo Article:https://news.yahoo.com/16-years-later-grieving-family-162100992.html
New York Times Article: https://www.nytimes.com/2021/08/03/magazine/military-sexual-assault.html
NPR Audio & Article: https://news.stlpublicradio.org/government-politics-issues/2015-07-19/10-years-later-a-soldiers-family-still-grieves-and-questions-the-armys-version-of-her-death
YouTube Video: https://www.protectourdefenders.com/the-johnson-family-story/
Happy Women’s Month!! In celebration, we decided to focus on topics that directly impact Black Women. Black Feminism needs to be discussed more often. In this episode, we dissect the term ‘feminism’ and why we feel black women need a separate movement from mainstream feminism. We also define and discuss masculine and feminine energy and how both are necessary and have their own unique spaces. Trust us, you don't want to miss this episode!
Happy Women’s Month!! In celebration, we decided to focus on topics that directly impact Black Women. Policing of Black Women is a real issue facing our community. In this episode, we discuss everything from the policing of black women expressions to the recent focus on how we show up in our romantic relationships. There are podcasts, YouTube channels, and entire platforms dedicated to giving romantic advice to black women, why is that? Make sure you click on this episode to find out!
Happy Women’s Month!! In celebration, we decided to focus on topics that directly impact Black Women. Texturism can be defined as the idea that loose or well defined curls deserve favoring or praise, and it most certainly influences the beauty standard of black women. In this episode, we discuss the history of our hair types, how texturism shows up today, and so much more! You definitely don’t want to miss this episode!
Sources referenced in this episode
Hair type resources
https://www.byrdie.com/hair-typing-system-history-5205750#citation-2
https://suite7beautytalk.com/2014/04/09/hair-typing-the-confusion-the-controversy/
https://www.naturalhairforbeginners.com/2020/07/hair-types.html
Happy Black History Month!! This year we decided to cover 100 years of black history, highlighting melanated people, places, and events from all over the world. In this episode, we discuss the 1990s and 2000s. We examine a variety of topics including Rodney King, Liberia’s 1st Civil War, Surya Bonaly, Sarah Baartman, Voting Rights and so much more! Let us take you on an informational yet entertaining walk through melanated history by clicking on this episode!
Sources referenced in this episode
History Timeline Sites
https://www.theguardian.com/world/ng-interactive/2020/jul/11/black-history-timeline
https://www.history.com/topics/black-history/black-history-milestones
https://www.blackpast.org/global-african-history-timeline/
1990s
https://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/nelson-mandela-released-from-prison
https://www.achievementfirst.org/what-greatness-looks-like-celebrating-surya-bonaly/
https://www.newworldencyclopedia.org/entry/Eritrean_War_of_Independence
https://www.history.com/topics/africa/rwandan-genocide
2000s
https://blog.socialstudies.com/a-timeline-of-african-american-history-in-the-united-states
https://www.cirsd.org/en/horizons/horizons-winter-2015--issue-no2/the-rise-of-africa-in-the-twenty-first-century?__cf_chl_tk=9OGT55YXdizYedMAhqEpkiuA1JivBYMNyyxll_PLC3s-1643213888-0-gaNycGzNI9E
https://www.bbc.com/news/magazine-35240987
https://abcnews.go.com/Entertainment/wireStory/imagination-violated-france-return-african-art-80480317
https://www.brennancenter.org/our-work/research-reports/freedom-vote-act
https://www.latimes.com/opinion/story/2021-09-27/police-reform-failure-congress
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2020/jun/11/rand-paul-lynching-hate-crime-bill-limbo
Happy Black History Month!! This year we decided to cover 100 years of black history, highlighting melanated people, places, and events from all over the world. In this episode, we discuss the 1970s and 1980s. We examine a variety of topics including Angela Davis, Steven Biko, the AIDS epidemic, Miami Riots and so much more! Let us take you on an informational yet entertaining walk through melanated history by clicking on this episode!
Sources referenced in this episode
History Timeline Sites
https://www.theguardian.com/world/ng-interactive/2020/jul/11/black-history-timeline
https://www.history.com/topics/black-history/black-history-milestones
https://www.blackpast.org/global-african-history-timeline/
1970s
https://www.mylifetime.com/she-did-that/october-13-1970-angela-davis-was-arrested-setting-off-the-free-angela-davis-campaign
http://jenniferhosten.com/#background
https://bcblackhistory.ca/rosemary-brown/
https://blogs.harvard.edu/wheredisasterstrikes/drought/ethiopia-1973-1974/
https://www.encyclopedia.com/finance/finance-and-accounting-magazines/equal-employment-opportunity-act-1972
1980s
https://www.blackpast.org/african-american-history/miami-liberty-city-riot-1980/
https://www.thoughtco.com/african-american-history-timeline-1980-1989-45446
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC1497147/
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1110570413000520
https://www.sahistory.org.za/article/growing-social-unrest-community-mobilisation-strikes-and-student-protests-western-cape
https://www.gileadhiv.com/landscape/history-of-hiv/?utm_id=iw_sa_15442187160_127739509582&utm_medium=cpc&utm_term=history+of+hiv&gclid=CjwKCAiA0KmPBhBqEiwAJqKK42BjS-a4rsTXYJlmw-d08NF-0wnhKas6BKO26NPGmLcFWbivQAuYSxoCRjMQAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds
https://www.nbcnews.com/feature/nbc-out/different-fight-same-goal-how-black-freedom-movement-inspired-early-n1259072
Happy Black History Month!! This year we decided to cover 100 years of black history, highlighting melanated people, places, and events from all over the world. In this episode, we discuss the 1950s and 1960s. We examine a variety of topics including the Algerian Liberation Front, the establishment of Jet and Ebony magazine, the celebration of several African countries being decolonized and so much more! Let us take you on an informational yet entertaining walk through melanated history by clicking on this episode!
Sources referenced in this episode
History Timeline Sites
https://www.theguardian.com/world/ng-interactive/2020/jul/11/black-history-timeline
https://www.history.com/topics/black-history/black-history-milestones
https://www.blackpast.org/global-african-history-timeline/
1950s
https://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/bunche-receives-nobel-peace-prize
https://www.thoughtco.com/african-american-history-timeline-1950-1959-45442
1960s
https://www.jstor.org/stable/20670218
https://www.britannica.com/biography/Malcolm-X#ref928937
https://www.blackpast.org/african-american-history/organization-afro-american-unity-oaau-1965/
https://www.fbi.gov/history/directors/j-edgar-hoover
https://www.britannica.com/topic/Organization-of-Afro-American-Unity
https://www.bostonmagazine.com/news/2014/11/07/harvard-students-failed-the-1964-louisiana-literacy-test/
https://www.nps.gov/articles/000/fraught-friendship-susan-b-anthony-and-frederick-douglass.htm
https://www.infoplease.com/history/black-history/the-murders-of-james-chaney-andrew-goodman-and-michael-schwerner
https://www.theguardian.com/world/ng-interactive/2020/jul/11/black-history-timeline
Happy Black History Month!! This year we decided to cover 100 years of black history, highlighting melanated people, places, and events from all over the world. In this episode, we discuss the early 1900s to the 1940s. We examine a variety of topics including the Harlem Renaissance, the Pan-African Conference, the wealthiest Black athlete of the early 1900s, the Spanish Civil War and so much more! Let us take you on an informational yet entertaining walk through melanated history by clicking on this episode!
Sources referenced in this episode
History Timeline Sites
https://www.theguardian.com/world/ng-interactive/2020/jul/11/black-history-timeline
https://www.history.com/topics/black-history/black-history-milestones
https://www.blackpast.org/global-african-history-timeline/
Early 1900s
https://www.blackpast.org/global-african-history/pan-african-congresses-1900-1945/
https://www.sahistory.org.za/dated-event/kingdom-ashanti-formally-annexed-great-britain#:~:text=On%2025%20September%201901%2C%20the,Gold%20Coast%20management%20in%201897
https://www.smithsonianmag.com/history/the-unknown-story-of-the-black-cyclone-the-cycling-champion-who-broke-the-color-barrier-33465698/
https://www.blackpast.org/african-american-history/fuller-meta-warrick-1877-1968/
https://history.state.gov/milestones/1914-1920/haiti
1920s
https://www.cortland.edu/cgis/suzman/sa_timeline.html
https://www.sahistory.org.za/article/rand-rebellion-1922
https://www.loc.gov/collections/african-american-perspectives-rare-books/articles-and-essays/timeline-of-african-american-history/1901-to-1925/
http://nationalhumanitiescenter.org/tserve/twenty/tkeyinfo/garvey.htm
https://www.history.com/topics/roaring-twenties/harlem-renaissance
https://www.sahistory.org.za/article/rand-rebellion-1922
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rand_Rebellion
1940s
https://www.iwm.org.uk/history/they-treated-us-royally-the-experiences-of-black-americans-in-britain-during-the-second-world-war
TRIGGER WARNING: We will be periodically dedicating an episode to a melanated cold case throughout the season as we hope to shed more light on these stories. In 2013 Kendrick Johnson, a 17-year-old honor roll student and athlete, was found dead in a rolled-up gym mat at his GA high school. His case was closed in 4 months and ruled an accident. Recently the case has been re-opened and we felt Kendrick and his story deserved some additional spotlight. In this episode, we discuss everything from the details of what happened the day he died, to the confusion and mishandling of his case. There is a lot to question when it comes to this case from the cause of death to the person(s) of interest. The inconsistencies and discrepancies are clear indications of a cover up. Please click on this episode so that as many people as possible know Kendrick’s story.
Sources referenced in this episode
YouTube Documentary: https://youtu.be/9x40iETsQ2s
United Stated Department of Justice: https://www.justice.gov/usao-mdga/pr/justice-department-closes-investigation-death-kendrick-johnson
NPR Article: https://www.npr.org/2021/03/10/975729899/probe-reopened-in-death-of-kendrick-johnson-georgia-teen-found-in-rolled-up-gym
Crime On-line Article: https://www.crimeonline.com/2021/09/03/body-parts-are-missing-newly-released-footage-of-kendrick-johnsons-last-moments-the-latest-in-troubling-death-investigation/
Roxi Thiam is a Tucson, AZ native who is a published author and Holistic Health & Wellness expert. She is a certified Holistic Nutritionist & Clinical Herbalist who specializes in weight loss and women’s wellness. In this episode, we discuss everything from the relationship our ancestors had with herbs, to Roxi’s herbal recommendations for stress. In addition, she shares her journey on how she overcame her health issues such as being overweight, PCOS, and diabetes. You definitely don’t want to miss this episode!!
If you enjoyed Roxi and would like to work with her, here are ways to connect:
Linktree: https://linktr.ee/roxit
Web: www.bougieteaparty.com
IG: @finesselifeholistics
So many of us have a dynamic relationship with failure. A lot of us fear failure and we allow it to prevent us from doing the things we really want to do in life. In this episode we share what failure means to us, our personal experiences, and why we think so many people struggle with it. What would you attempt to do if you knew you could not fail? Make sure you click on this episode!
Sources referenced in this episode
Inc Article: https://www.inc.com/nicolas-cole/failure-doesnt-actually-exist-heres-why.html
The Law of Attraction has been talked about in movies, documentaries, and books for years. Many of us have been introduced to it through the popular movie and book “The Secret.” It has had a profound impact on us, and we are here to share our journeys. We talk about everything from how it was introduced to us and the 1st steps we took and are still taking. Make sure you check out this episode!
As each year comes to an end, we like to reflect upon the previous 12 months and the lessons we have learned. In this episode we give our personal definition of “Healing Not Healed” and become open and honest about being a constant work in progress. We discuss toxic productivity, mental health, and self-awareness. Growing is a lifelong journey and even though we have come a long way, we still have a long way to go. Can you relate? If so, make sure you click on this episode.
Sources referenced in this episode
Blog Article: https://www.headplusheart.com/the-productivity-wound/
Mental Health America Site: https://mhanational.org/issues/state-mental-health-america
It doesn’t need to be Black History Month for us to speak about Black History. This will be the second of many in the “It’s Not Black History Month” series. We will have several episodes like this throughout this season, each focusing on a different topic. Our second topic is about the Boukman Revolt! Boukman Dutty, whose real name is unknown, was the leader of an uprising that eventually sparked the Haitian Revolution. He was intelligent, strategic, and a voodoo priest. His uprising was the most explosive slave rebellion in Caribbean and American history in terms of scale and damage. He was a trailblazer for those that would follow in his footsteps like Toussaint L’Ouverture and Jean Jacques Desalines. His story is a powerful one! Make sure you check out this brief history lesson!
Sources referenced in this episode
History of Yesterday Article: https://historyofyesterday.com/the-book-man-behind-the-haitian-revolution-a94902eaceb5
BBC: https://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-41048840
You Tube Documentary: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sn32cWUT83E
The Encyclopedia of African American Heritage Second Edition by Susan Altman
In this two-part episode we invite our sisters to sit down for some girl chat! Cartier (Shayla’s sister) and Ci’ara (Patrice’s sister) brought their own unique perspectives and experiences to the conversation. We cover so many topics in this two-part episode including dating deal breakers, approaching men, and gender roles. We give our opinion on the trending topic of asking “What do you bring to the table?” and so much more! This episode is full of good times and a variety of personalities, representing a range of perspectives from the introverted to the extroverted. You don’t want to miss this. Make sure you go click on the episode!
In this two-part episode we invite our sisters to sit down for some girl chat! Cartier (Shayla’s sister) and Ci’ara (Patrice’s sister) brought their own unique perspectives and experiences to the conversation. We cover so many topics in this two-part episode including dating deal breakers, approaching men, and gender roles. We give our opinion on the trending topic of asking “What do you bring to the table?” and so much more! This episode is full of good times and a variety of personalities, representing a range of perspectives from the introverted to the extroverted. You don’t want to miss this. Make sure you go click on the episode!
In this four-part series we spotlight Netflix as a great resource for documentaries that do a thorough job of highlighting melanated history and experiences. The documentary discussed in this episode takes us on a chronological journey of black film. We discuss the historical trail blazers of black film, the relationship African Americans have with British actors, and black film classics. This documentary had a heartfelt impact on us after seeing the brilliance of our historical black, actors, actresses, and filmmakers. Make sure you go click on this episode!
We could only showcase a few documentaries but there are plenty of others on Netflix that we felt were good resources. The additional documentary recommendation are included but not limited to:
-The Black Godfather
-Journey of an African Colony
-Let it Fall- Los Angeles 1982-1992
-Whose Streets?
-I Am Not Your Negro
-Time: The Kalief Browder Story
-What happened, Miss Simone?
-She Did That
-Blood Brothers
-13th (the original)
-13th: A conversation with Oprah Winfrey & Ava DuVernay
-Good Hair
-Amend
-Quincy
-Ella Fitzgerald
In this four-part series we spotlight Netflix as a great resource for documentaries that do a thorough job of highlighting melanated history and experiences. The documentary showcased in this episode highlights the generational journey of black women and their stories of strength, resilience, and versatility. In this episode we discuss everything from the representation of ourselves and others we know in the film, in addition to the trauma passed down from generation to generation. You don’t want to miss this powerful episode! We could only showcase a few documentaries but there are plenty of others on Netflix that we felt were good resources. The additional documentary recommendation are included but not limited to: -The Black Godfather -Journey of an African Colony -Let it Fall- Los Angeles 1982-1992 -Whose Streets? -I Am Not Your Negro -Time: The Kalief Browder Story -What happened, Miss Simone? -She Did That -Blood Brothers -13th (the original) -13th: A conversation with Oprah Winfrey & Ava DuVernay -Good Hair -Amend -Quincy -Ella Fitzgerald
In this four-part series we spotlight Netflix as a great resource for documentaries that do a thorough job of highlighting melanated history and experiences. The documentary presented in this episode involves the exploration of facial and body scarification in Nigeria and how these scars connect to identity, beauty, and spirituality. In this episode we examine everything from the controversy surrounding the scarification, to current day activist looking to change the narrative. There is a lot to dissect when it comes to beauty standards across the board…….. but especially for melanated people. Make sure you click on this episode!!
Sources referenced in this episode:
Africa in the City You Tube Video: https://youtu.be/lksFqfWwgnU
Adetutu OJ- Model with facial marks: https://youtu.be/7Dc84QLBf18
Adetutu OJ- Model with facial marks: https://youtu.be/ietnPJh_3nA
We could only showcase a few documentaries but there are plenty of others on Netflix that we felt were good resources. The additional documentary recommendation are included but not limited to:
-The Black Godfather
-Journey of an African Colony
-Let it Fall- Los Angeles 1982-1992
-Whose Streets?
-I Am Not Your Negro
-Time: The Kalief Browder Story
-What happened, Miss Simone?
-She Did That
-Blood Brothers
-13th (the original)
-13th: A conversation with Oprah Winfrey & Ava DuVernay
-Good Hair
-Amend
-Quincy
-Ella Fitzgerald
Netflix Series Part 1: High on the Hog
In this four-part series we spotlight Netflix as a great resource for documentaries that do a thorough job of highlighting melanated history and experiences. The documentary showcased in this episode is inspired by the book “High on the Hog” by Jessica B. Harris. It uncovers the origins of African American cuisine starting in Benin and then traveling to South Carolina, Virginia, Pennsylvania, New York, and Texas. In this episode we discuss everything from the culinary influence Africans had on the U.S. to the trailblazers whose influence we still feel today. This documentary had a sincere and moving impact on us after seeing the resilience and versatility of our ancestors woven through the cuisine we have grown so familiar with. You don’t want to miss this episode!
We could only showcase a few documentaries but there are plenty of others on Netflix that we felt were good resources. The additional documentary recommendation are included but not limited to:
-The Black Godfather
-Journey of an African Colony
-Let it Fall- Los Angeles 1982-1992
-Whose Streets?
-I Am Not Your Negro
-Time: The Kalief Browder Story
-What happened, Miss Simone?
-She Did That
-Blood Brothers
-13th (the original)
-13th: A conversation with Oprah Winfrey & Ava DuVernay
-Good Hair
-Amend
-Quincy
-Ella Fitzgerald
Upper Limit Syndrome is the idea that once we reach success, happiness, or wealth we tend to have negative thoughts or behaviors that ruin what we have achieved. Most of us are not comfortable being happy for long periods of time and when our achievements don’t make us happy in the way we thought, we sometimes feel guilty for not feeling grateful. In this episode we discuss everything from how it impacts us personally to how we think it shows up in society. We examine strategies we think could be useful to overcome it and so much more!! Make sure you click on this episode!!
Huff Post Article: https://www.huffpost.com/entry/the-upper-limit-problem-w_b_8654262
Forbes Article: https://www.forbes.com/sites/briannawiest/2018/09/18/hitting-your-upper-limit-how-to-overcome-the-psychological-hiccup/?sh=58042a5727ce
Black Women in Luxury is a recent TikTok movement. Its purpose is to showcase black women showing up for themselves in luxurious ways and to provide a reminder that it's ok for black women to experience luxury. Not everyone is on-board with the movement, and it has met harsh criticism by other black women sparking the Average Black Girl Tiktok movement in response. There is a lot to unpack here, and we have a lot to say! In this episode, not only do we express our support for the Black Women in Luxury movement, but we discuss why we support it, and we have a message for those that oppose it. Go ahead and click on this episode!
Here is the YouTube video we referenced:
YouTube Video: https://youtu.be/UnXNucXm0O0
Code Switching is the alternating or mixed use of two or more languages. African Americans often code switch in corporate spaces between traditional English and African American Vernacular English (AAVE), also known as Ebonics. But often times the corporate version of ourselves extend far beyond the language we use. It can also include our mannerisms and how we interact with others. We tackle it all in this episode! We share our personal experiences with code switching in corporate America and we even add some additional corporate tips and tricks we learned along the way. You don’t want to miss this episode!
Here are the links used as reference during this episode:
Dictionary.com: https://www.dictionary.com/browse/code-switching
Medium.com article: https://medium.com/perceive-more/code-switching-means-survival-for-black-people-f94208971141
Imposter Syndrome is the internal experience of believing that you are not as competent as others perceive you to be. Essentially it is the experience of feeling like a phony or feeling like you don’t belong. This can show up for anyone, but it is particularly prevalent in minorities, especially in the corporate workplace environment. Imposter Syndrome impacts at least 70% of the population and in this episode, we discuss everything from how it has shown up in our lives, what may have caused it, and ways to overcome it. So many people of color have been told by society both directly and indirectly that they don’t belong in certain spaces. Is there a shift that needs to be made personally to decrease Imposter Syndrome or is there an opportunity for society to send a different message to people of color? Make sure you click on this episode to find out!
Here are the links used as reference during this episode:
Michelle Obama You Tube Video: https://youtu.be/dumm_XfHkmY
Very Well Mind Article: https://www.verywellmind.com/imposter-syndrome-and-social-anxiety-disorder-4156469
Healthline Article: https://www.healthline.com/health/mental-health/imposter-syndrome
BBC Article: https://www.bbc.com/worklife/article/20200724-why-imposter-syndrome-hits-women-and-women-of-colour-harder
It doesn’t need to be Black History Month for us to speak about Black History. This will be the first of many in the “It’s Not Black History Month” series. We will have several episodes like this throughout this season with each focusing on a different topic. Our first topic is about Black Russians! Did you know that in the 1930s many African Americans left the U.S. to start a new life in the Soviet Union? We didn’t know this until recently and we had such a good time doing research for this episode. The stories of the black pioneers and their descendants are beautiful expressions of a black experience very different from those that chose to stay in the U.S. We discuss everything from their journey, the success and wealth they found in the Soviet Union and the current state of Black Russians today. We hope you learn something new in this episode or perhaps just a refresher of history you already knew, either way you don’t want to miss this episode.
Here are the links used as reference during this episode:
You Tube Video Documentary by RT: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=wZqR2KEd_hk
Wilson Center Article: https://www.wilsoncenter.org/blog-post/black-skin-red-land-african-americans-and-soviet-experiment
LA Times Article: https://www.latimes.com/world/la-fg-c1-black-russian-americans-20141119-story.html
Shayla and Patrice are two Melanated Intellects that have been friends for a few years after meeting in Corporate America. They are here to provide a safe place to discuss everyday melanated topics while bringing a distinct intellectual perspective. Shayla is a laid-back outside of the box thinker while Patrice is a smart and sassy creative. They both are passionate about the melanated community. They may not always agree, but the always have a good time. Make sure you tune in!!
We are excited to present to you our first Melanated Intellects guest! Sidney is not only a youtuber, but she is an intelligent and creative college senior. We decided we would have a dynamic conversation about the plant-based lifestyle, and you know we had some laughs along the way! Patrice is a self-identified vegan, Sidney is a vegetarian, and Shayla is a meat-eater. Together we discuss everything from common misconceptions about this lifestyle, why we think it is growing in popularity, and resources that can be helpful for those looking to transition. Where else can you hear a melanated vegan, vegetarian, and meat eater having a much-needed discussion in a fun way? Make sure you tune in and listen!
Please check out the resources we used to prepare for this episode:
Today Article:
https://www.today.com/food/black-vegan-why-so-many-black-americans-are-embracing-plant-t209743
Oldways-African Heritage Diet
https://oldwayspt.org/traditional-diets/african-heritage-diet
African Heritage Diet-Eat.Live.Do. Well
https://www.weeatlivedowell.com/from-leafy-greens-to-whole-grains-learn-about-the-african-heritage-diet/
Connect with Sidney:
YouTube: https://m.youtube.com/c/sidneymalia
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sidney.malia/
Critical Race Theory:
This episode came highly requested, and we wanted to make sure we did the topic justice by doing our research and presenting both sides of the argument. There is a lot to dissect when it comes to Critical Race Theory and whether or not it should be taught in schools. We start this episode with a short lesson on the difference between Critical Race Theory and the teaching of black history. We tackle everything from our opinion on if we think it should be taught in schools to how it should be implemented if state legislation allows. We don’t agree with each other on this topic but that is what our platform is all about. As always, we encourage respectful further discussion on this issue. We can be reached via our IG: @melanated intellects or e-mail melanatedintellects@gmail.com. Please check out the resources we have listed below, that were used as a reference during this episode.
Texas House Bill 3979
https://legiscan.com/TX/text/HB3979/id/2339637
NBC News Article: Texas Senate passes bill that removes requirement to teach Ku Klux Klan as 'morally wrong'
https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/politics-news/texas-senate-passes-bill-removes-requirement-teach-ku-klux-klan-n1274610
ABC News Article: Martin Luther King Jr., the KKK, and more may soon be cut from Texas education requirements
https://abcnews.go.com/US/martin-luther-king-jr-kkk-cut-texas-education/story?id=78965364
The Atlantic Article: The Fight Over the 1619 Project Is Not About the Facts
https://www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archive/2019/12/historians-clash-1619-project/604093
Education Week Article: What Is Critical Race Theory, and Why Is It Under Attack?
https://www.edweek.org/leadership/what-is-critical-race-theory-and-why-is-it-under-attack/2021/05
Critical race theory | Definition, Principles, & Facts | Britannica
https://www.britannica.com/topic/critical-race-theory
Want to send us an email? melanatedintellects@gmail.com
Grief is one of the most difficult processes for a person or group of people to experience. You can never predict how the 7 stages will present themselves in yourself and in others. We have both learned a lot about grief in the past year and we are here to be open and vulnerable. In this episode we examine grief from three angles. First, grieving of your past self, because leaving the old “you” behind is quite the emotional undertaking. Second, grief in the black community as we mourn all those whose lives have been taken so unjustly and third, the loss of loved ones we hold dear to our heart. You definitely don’t want to miss this deep and ever evolving discussion.
Below is the LoveCraft Country clip Patrice referenced:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fYrmZ8-WwwE
We are here to present to you another amazing season! We are excited to be back and trust us, we have a lot to say. The verdict of George Floyd’s murder was announced near the end of our last season. Since we didn’t get a chance to address the verdict the way we wanted, it was important for us to make it our first episode. We decided to dissect our feelings after the verdict, and we didn’t hold anything back. We were raw, real, and honest. How did we feel once the verdict came in? What now? And how do we move forward from here. We tackle the black community’s difficult relationship with allies, grief, mental health, and law enforcement. Trust me you don’t want to miss this. Go ahead and click on this episode!
Season 1 of Melananted Intellects has concluded, and we are so excited for what is in store for Season 2! We talk about some favorite moments from this season, what we are planning for season 2 and some behind the scenes laughable moments. Thank you so much for everyone that has supported us and we can’t wait to see you in season 2. Make sure you follow us on Instagram @melanatedintellects because we will still be highly active and keeping some great discussions going. Click on the episode and we will talk to you later!!
In this episode we talk about personal growth in relation to friendships. Some friends are here for a reason, a season, or a lifetime. We discuss how they evolve over time, our personal experiences and what they have taught us. We even reference a few articles to give a deeper look into the current millennial friendship scene. Trust us…….and go click on this episode!!
Millennial statistics on friendships:
https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2019/aug/07/why-are-thirtysomethings-lonely-because-society-doesnt-value-friendship
https://www.vox.com/science-and-health/2019/8/1/20750047/millennials-poll-loneliness
https://www.weforum.org/agenda/2019/08/the-millennial-friendship-crisis/
In this episode we discuss the extremely popular concept of Cancel Culture. We share how we feel about it and where we think it originated from. As a Melanated Intellects 1st we delve into a juicy current topic……the Derrick Jaxn scandal. Don’t worry this isn’t a gossip episode, this is all about the effects of his decision not only on our community but also on those that were loyal supporters. You don’t want to miss this!
In this episode we unpack the popular argument of talking vs. dating. What do the terms mean and why are they such a hot topic? Of course, we have an opinion and we even pull out a few personal experiences to support our reasoning. You can’t talk about talking/dating without bringing up ghosting. I think a few feelings might get hurt in the process but it’s all love. You don’t want to miss this episode.
Which team are you, Team Sugar Grits or Team Savory Grits? In this episode we lighten the mood with an entertaining yet educational discussion around the age-old Savory Grits vs. Sugar Grits discussion. Grits are a staple in the black community whether they are referenced in a song, movie, or added to our most popular restaurant’s menu. Tune in to see how we manage our opposing views on the topic. You do not want to miss this!
Here are the articles we referenced:
What’s Behind the Grits Culture Wars- https://zora.medium.com/whats-behind-the-grits-culture-wars-47559fd594b2
Gritty to Gourmet: The Role of Corn in African American Kitchens from Past to Present- https://www.essence.com/lifestyle/food-drinks/corn-african-american-kitchens/
Happy Black History Month! You know it does not need to be February for us to talk about Black History, but we wanted to take some time this episode to talk about how amazing black men are. We chose to spotlight a couple of men in history that definitely embodied Black Boy Joy. Patrice tells the story of how Vicente Guerrero was a fierce trail blazer that was a force to be reckoned with. Also, in this episode, Shayla discusses Whitney Young’s journey of activism and political influence during the civil rights movement. His impact on race relations, education, and veteran affairs were groundbreaking. Trust me you don’t want to miss this entertaining history lesson about black men Vicente Gurrero Sources: https://www.blackpast.org/african-american-history/guerrero-vicente-1783-1831/ https://www.britannica.com/biography/Vicente-Guerrero https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=exWbZRZHca0 https://imagine-mexico.com/afromexican-vicente-guerrero-a-leader-of-liberty-independence-and-peace/ https://www.blackhistorybuff.com/blogs/the-black-history-buff-blog/the-americas-first-black-president-vicente-guerrero Whitney Young Sources: https://www.britannica.com/biography/Whitney-M-Young-Jr https://www.biography.com/activist/whitney-young-jr
Happy Black History Month! You know it does not need to be February for us to talk about Black History, but we wanted to take some time this episode to talk about how amazing black women are. We chose to spotlight a couple of women in history that definitely embodied Black Girl Magic. Patrice tells the story of Nana Ya Asantewaa and the Golden Stool War while giving an interesting history lesson. Also in this episode, Shayla discusses Marian Anderson’s beautiful voice and profound journey. Marian Anderson was a black opera singer who toured in Europe in the 1930s. She was described as elegant, classy, and humble while achieving many high honors and accolades. Trust me you don’t want to miss this entertaining history lesson about black women.
Nana Ya Asantewaa Sources:
https://www.blackpast.org/global-african-history/golden-stool-17th-c/
https://www.pbs.org/wonders/Episodes/Epi3/3_wondr1.htm#:~:text=During%20the%2019th%20century,their%20control%20in%20the%20region.&text=The%20exiled%20Ashanti%20king%20was,a%20political%20entity%20in%201935.
https://www.libertarianism.org/columns/african-heroes-freedom-queen-mother-yaa-asantewaa-ejisu
https://www.encyclopedia.com/history/encyclopedias-almanacs-transcripts-and-maps/ashanti-wars
Youtube Recreation: https://youtu.be/3JqEL2_YFy0
Marian Anderson Sources:
https://www.britannica.com/biography/Marian-Anderson
Encyclopedia of African American Heritage (second edition) by Susan Altman
Black Women Facts:
https://www.forbes.com/sites/nextavenue/2018/09/09/black-women-entrepreneurs-the-good-and-not-so-good-news/?sh=d221c7c6ffe3
Self-care is so crucial and yet so underutilized by everyone, but particularly by the black community. We discuss everything from journaling, gratitude, intentional activities and pampering on a budget. We take a dive into meditation and review a mindful.org article that approached meditation for a research perspective. We must do better with teaching our children self-care but first we have to lead by example. Men, you are not excluded from this conversation. This is a call to action! To find our more, make sure you tune in to this episode.
What does being in a time of transition mean to you? In this episode, we give our unique answers to this question in addition to discussing personal growth, connection to source, answering your calling and so much more. Anything can cause someone to be in a time of transition rather it be a major change in a personal relationship, financial hardship, or something small that you might not even realize is a transitional moment yet. 2020 was an unexpected and challenging year for most of us, meaning we all had some adjusting to do. We get vulnerable in this episode as we share our experiences and drop some deep gems. Let us feed your soul by clicking on this episode.
Ok it’s time to get serious, the impact Black Music has on our community is profound. In part 3 of this Black Music episode series, we tackle the impact Black Music has had on our community in both positive and negative ways. We could not breech this topic without speaking on the recently controversial song “WAP,” how women are portrayed not only in songs but also as artists, and Hot Girl Summers. We also examine the changes we have seen in music generationally and how we, and others we know feel about it. Black Music is serious business and if you agree, you don’t want to miss this episode!
In this Black Music episode series, we take it waaaaay back from Grandmaster Flash, Etta James, Duke Ellington, Slick Rick, Baby Face, Michael Jackson and so much more! Don’t let our age fool you, we love music that precedes our time and even some that doesn’t. In this series we discuss what songs we remember from our youth and why. The influence black music has had on our lives is deep. Our walk down memory lane is full of laughs and nostalgia. We don’t want to spoil it but…………….. we cut up good on these episodes!!! You should also know that for our Spotify listeners, we have a playlist inspired by this series. Do yourself a favor and check it out. You will not be disappointed, we promise.
Spotify Playlists:
Melanated Intellects: Shayla- https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6vnZ8fLO4qCzwjln3P2Z8S
Melanated Intellects: Patrice- https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4Rc3fFmuuJDcPac2eGczoO
In this Black Music episode series, we take it waaaaay back from Grandmaster Flash, Etta James, Duke Ellington, Slick Rick, Baby Face, Michael Jackson and so much more! Don’t let our age fool you, we love music that precedes our time and even some that doesn’t. In this series we discuss what songs we remember from our youth and why. The influence black music has had on our lives is deep. Our walk down memory lane is full of laughs and nostalgia. We don’t want to spoil it but…………….. we cut up good on these episodes!!! You should also know that for our Spotify listeners, we have a playlist inspired by this series. Do yourself a favor and check it out. You will not be disappointed, we promise.
Spotify Playlists:
Melanated Intellects: Shayla- https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6vnZ8fLO4qCzwjln3P2Z8S
Melanated Intellects: Patrice- https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4Rc3fFmuuJDcPac2eGczoO
That’s right you heard us being Single and Successful is Sufficient! It’s ok to get married and have kids and it's also ok not to. Tracee Ellis Ross has become an unofficial spokesperson for the happily single ladies (and maybe a few men) after she presented on the topic with Glamour Magazine and sat down with Oprah at her 2020 Vision Tour. She discusses her personal journey to being happily single and has a lot to say about people owning their life. In this episode we dive deep into our happily single journeys! We discuss our personal experience with the pressures of society, if we ever thought we would be married and have kids, and our views on Tracee’s message. This is going to be a good one so make sure you click on this episode!
Here are Tracee’s speech and interview for reference:
Tracee’s Interview with Oprah: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2vMCUv2DihY
Tracee’s Glamour Speech: https://youtu.be/neU_sum9824
Do you identify as “woke”? Do you know someone that does? In this episode we have provoking conversation surrounding our understanding of the term “woke” and “woketivist culture.” We have a proposed change, or some might call it a challenge, for the “woke community.” Listen in to find out what our 1st steps are in supporting our proposal. You don’t want to scroll past this episode….trust us!
Which term do you prefer…… Black, African American, or another term altogether? In this episode, we discuss both terms and what they represent for us. Tune in to see how we manage our opposing views on the topic. You do not want to miss this!
In this Natural Hair episode series, we discuss our natural hair journey and so much more! Other topics include, why we decided to go natural, what it has taught us, and if we think the natural hair trend is here to stay. Patrice shares products that helped her while she battles scalp psoriasis and Shayla has a special message for those that have been indecisive about starting locs. Make sure you tune in to this entertaining two-episode series!
In this Natural Hair series, we discuss our natural hair journey and so much more! Other topics include, why we decided to go natural, what it has taught us, and if we think the natural hair trend is here to stay. Patrice shares products that helped her while she battles scalp psoriasis and Shayla has a special message for those that have been indecisive about starting locs. Make sure you tune in to this entertaining two-episode series!