LOVE Girls: The Podcast: Recent Episodes
Jasmine Babers, Mikhayla Hughes-Shaw
LOVE Girls contributors sit down with young women from the Quad Cities and beyond for intimate conversations about young adulthood, touching on difficult topics such as mental health while also having some fun along the way.
In this episode of Love Girls The Podcast episode, host Kayla Babers and Jasmine Baber-Gunn welcome Dr. Tiffany Stoner Harris to discuss the critical importance of representation in mental health treatment.
This is part two with special guests, Dylaan Bibbs, Teresa Babers, Legend Donaldson, and teen guest Darrionna Harrison for a candid discussion on navigating relationships and the journey to finding love.
Hosted by Kayla and Jasmine Babers with special guests, Dylaan Bibbs, Teresa Babers, Legend Donaldson and teen guest Dalyasia Dixon for a candid discussion on navigating relationships, exploring the world of dating apps, and the journey to finding love.
This podcast is hosted by organization founder, Jasmine Babers, with special guests, Kevin Goff, Teresa Moore and Gaye Shannon Burnett. We are talking Hattie McDaniel, the first African American Woman to win an Oscar. Kevin Goff is the Great Grand Nephew of Hattie McDaniel.
In this inspiring episode, we are introduced to four incredible young women - Karly, Illiana, Kierra, and Darrionna - who are making a difference through their involvement with Love Girls Magazine.
In this episode of the Love Girls podcast, Mariah sits down with a group of young girls from Washington Junior High School.
In this episode of Love Girls podcast, host Kayla Babers interviews three bright students from Moline High School - Stella Hainga-Simssi (15), Angel Afetse (15) and Tamiria Dixon (17 years old) - about their experiences as Black students at a predominantly white high school.
In this episode of the podcast, "Modern Dating Perspectives," three women - Kayla, Mikhayla, and Darrionna - dive into the complexities of dating in today's world.
In this episode a teen living in a shelter during senior year shares her experience and what keeps her going. This episode is hosted by Darrionna Harrisson, Mariah Martinez and Kayla Babers.
In this episode of "Love Girls", Kayla, Mariah, and Dariana engage in a thought-provoking discussion on various impactful topics. They start by addressing a recent racially charged incident on a boat in Montgomery. Dariana, being a teenager, provides her perspective, expressing her disapproval of the violence while also highlighting the unacceptable disrespect towards African Americans.The conversation then takes a more somber turn as they discuss the tragic murder of 10-year old Bre'Asia Terrell in their community in 2020. Kayla shares her deep sorrow as she recalls following the trial and hearing the distressing details, emphasizing how this terrible fate could have befallen any one of them. They discuss the insensitivity of treating true crime as mere entertainment, failing to acknowledge the pain experienced by the victims and their families.The speakers also delve into the disappointing hoax kidnapping case of Carly Russell earlier in 2022. They express their frustration at how this deceitful act undermined important efforts to raise awareness about missing black women and girls. Kayla specifically voices her anger at Russell for wasting valuable resources for personal attention.Shifting gears, the discussion turns towards the societal pressures fueled by social media, particularly the influence on women to undergo cosmetic surgeries. One of the speakers shares a personal tragedy, having lost a family member during a procedure. Dariana then recounts her own experience…
Our guest this episode is Sarah Van Vooreen. She is a three time Guinness World Record Holder. She is co-founder of Atoot a nonprofit in rural Nepal which avails marginalized girls equal sporting and educational opportunities. This episode is hosted by Kayla Babers and Teen host, Lola Nakashima Brooke.
During our Media Arts Summer Camp at Edison Junior High School in Rock Island, students produced a podcast about their thoughts on school violence. Rock Island students were joined by special guests from the Love Girls Magazine team, including Iowa Youth Poet Laureate, Lola Nakashima Brooke. Hosts: Dalaysia Dixon and Kyla Nephew.
The mission of LGM has always been to uplift the voices of young women. To help us continue this legacy, we are welcoming a new cast of co-hosts! Mariah Martinez is a long-time volunteer of LOVE Girls Magazine. She has a passion for service, mental health and making a difference. Kayla Babers has been with LGM from the start. She works behind the scenes as a photographer and editor, and is always willing to step into whatever role needs to be filled.This episode is all about our hosts. Led by Dalaysia Dixon, you'll get insight about experiences shaped these young women into who they are today.
Dr. Angela Anderson and host, Kayla Babers, share their stories of surviving life-threatening Cardiopulmonary crises and their struggles in navigating the U.S. health-care system.This episode is hosted by Mariah Martinez, Kayla Babers and host in training, Kyla Nephew.
Podcast hosts talk about the New York Times Bestseller, "Dear Martin" with fans and author, Nic stone. This episode is hosted by Kayla Babers and Mariah Martinez.
Essence W. talks with the LGM team about the excitement and challenges of pursuing a career in dance. The hosts are Kayla Babers and Mariah Martinez. The hosts in training are Kyla Nephew and Dalaysia Dixon.
The Love Girls Magazine team welcomes Dr. Noelle Trent from the National Civil Rights Museum in Memphis, TN. Hosted by Kayla Babers and Mariah Martinez. Hosts in training: Kyla Nephew.
On this episode of Love Girls: The Podcast, the LGM squad considers how art can change your life. The team talks to Jennie Lobato, founder of Draw Change and L'Oreal Paris, woman of Worth Honoree. This episode is hosted by Mariah Martinez, Brianna Haney and Dalaysia Dixon.
Love Girls Magazine founder, Jasmine Babers, discusses the manifestation of dreams and behind the scenes details from the L'Oreal Paris Women of Worth Celebration. Hosts include Mariah Martinez, Brianna Haney and Dalaysia Dixon.
The Love Girls team tackles the topic of representation in the movies with Makhia Smith, Bluff City Essay Contest winner and fall 22 cover girl. This episode is hosted by Mariah Martinez, Brianna Haney, and Dalaysia Dixon.
LGM has a heart to heart talk with entrepreneurs,Tricia, Fran, and Sarah! These sisters own Polished Hair Salon, What A Gem Home Decor & Gifts and Me & Billy Kitchen and Bar. This episode is hosted by Mariah Martinez, Dalaysia Dixon and Brianna Haney.
LGM has a heart to heart talk with entrepreneurs,Tricia, Fran, and Sarah! These sisters own Polished Hair Salon, What A Gem Home Decor & Gifts and Me & Billy Kitchen and Bar. This episode is hosted by Mariah Martinez, Dalaysia Dixon and Brianna Haney.
Alysa Goethe is living with Type 1 Diabetes. She was diagnosed in middle school and now she advocates for others as she begins her first year as a middle school teacher.
Alysa Goethe is living with Type 1 Diabetes. She was diagnosed in middle school and now she advocates for others as she begins her first year as a middle school teacher.
On this episode JUNO has a heart to heart talk with the LGM team about finding your passion and chasing your dreams.
The Love Girls Magazine team sits down with the Quad City Links to discuss the Black K.A.R.E initiative, a program working to create awareness about Kidney Health. This conversation includes the personal stories of transplant recipients Kenneth Porter and Georgina Hicks. This episode is hosted by Teresa Babers, Dalaysia Dixon and Brianna Haney.
Join Daisy Moran and Chef keys for a discussion with the Love Girls team about overcoming the hardships of growing up and finding self-love. This episode includes conversations about multiple traumas including sexual assault and mental health. The show is hosted by Dalaysia Dixon, Briana Haney and Teresa Babers.
On this episode of Love Girls: The Podcast we are joined by Kayla Babers, Project Manager for the African American Leadership Society and Valencia Perkins, former teacher from Memphis, Tennessee to talk about literacy and representation among students of color.
Haley DeGreve from the Gray Matters Collective joins the Love Girls team for a conversation about depression and self-care.
The Love Girls Magazine team discusses pursuing a career in Hollywood with 18-year-old actor, Ashley Rae Harper.
Major cities across the country have reduced police budgets. On this episode of Love Girls: The Podcast, we share our stories, both good and bad, with a member of the Davenport police Department.
Learning to love the skin and hair you were given is far from easy. Societal beauty standards often tell women with kinks and curls that they aren’t good enough.Brianna Haney, Dalaysia Dixon, Taylor Williams and Anna Hollenbeck dive into this topic and many others in this episode of LOVE Girls the Podcast.
What's missing in the toy aisle? Mariah Martinez and Just Joni talk with elementary students about their thoughts on gender stereotypes.
Iowa's Miss Outstanding Teen, founder of "Share the Load" talks with local students about leadership and helping others.
Hosted by Brianna Haney and Just Joni, LGM Media Art Camp students, interview the newly crowned Miss Iowa.
This episode of Love Girls: The Podcast features teen actress Maya J. Pinson and Kevin Goff, the great grandnephew of Hollywood's first black artist to win an Oscar, actress Hattie McDaniel.
Kira and Brianna talk about the top 5 reasons monthers and daughters argue with Carmen Sedloc and Teresa Babers.
Kira Fox and Brianna Haley discuss the truth about historically black colleges, writing, filmaking and finding the courage to pursue your dreams with former LGM writer, Jasmine McCaskill.
What is it like to start a business or a passion project? What motivates people to turn their hobbies into their hustles? Hear from two "Boss Babes": Ashley Allen, owner and founder of and Tianna Manley, owner of T's Spa and Beauty open up about their struggles, successes and inspirations with their businesses.
On this episode of LGM - Jasmine takes the opportunity to interview Mikhayla for a get to know you series! Mikhayla answers the questions from you, the listeners, about How About HOPE, what it is like to be Miss Iowa, and what it feels like to land her first "big girl" job post-graduation.
Your life is your message to the world. Anna Rowell, LGM 2020 cover girl talks about her life after losing her mother and storytelling with Love Girls Magazine. Anna, along with award winning journalist, Brandy Donaldson, are guests on "Love Girls: The podcast" . They talk openly about what you can do to help someone struggling with grief.
Rumaisa Khawaja, better known as Coach Ru is Certified in Social-Emotional Intelligence for Leadership and Coaching. She has built her career helping people achieve dynamic, positive changes in their lives by providing them with meaningful tools to implement day-to-day. In fact, she is all about going from someday, to day one . Ru also hosts the Real Talk with Ru podcast which is available wherever you listen to podcasts.
"A particularly big problem with girls today is that they are refusing to go after anything if everything isn’t perfect.” Mikhayla Hughes-Shaw and Jasmine Babers discuss facing your fears with the author of "If Courage Could Talk", Candace Doby. She is breaking down courage and building up girls.
Fashion Model, Yasmine Arrington, talks about her work with youth of incarcerated parents and what it takes to be a plus-sized model.
18-year-old Karla Lozano knows what it is like to grow up in a violent home and be sexually assaulted. She speaks openly about her trauma and her work with, "Break the Cycle" an organization dedicated to creating a culture without violence.
Mikhayla Hughes-Shaw and Jasmine Babers talk about their, “Crown and Glory” with veteran cosmetologist and Memphis editor, Shenetha Shipp.
Flora Isom, popular Memphis makeup artist from Enhancements Beauty Lounge talks about all things makeup, Kylie Jenner, her favorite brands, beauty, and self-esteem.
You may know her as the daughter of Grammy winner Kid Capri, or from "Growin' Up Hip Hop:New York". On this episode, Vina talks about love, life and music.
Mikhayla and Jasmine discuss cultural appropriation with, Leslie Klipsch, co-host of "Mama Bears Dares" podcast.
LGM volunteer, Mariah Martinez, talks about conquering depression, her first semester of college and meeting Harry Connick Jr.
Jasmine and Mikhayla host a live podcast at "Girls on Fire," a writing and storytelling conference produced by the LOVE Girls Magazine staff. The annual event is available to middle and high school students. A keynote presentation is followed by hands on writing workshops and an opportunity for students to share their work. The LGM staff has hosted the conference in Iowa and Tennessee. The Girls on Fire conference provides an environment where girls can support each other and make friends.
Jasmine and Mikhayla talk with two students at United Township High School in East Moline who founded the school's Latinos Unidos y Amigos club
College students Jasmine Babers and Mikhayla Hughes-Shaw sit down with young women from the Quad Cities and beyond for intimate conversations about young adulthood, touching on difficult topics such as mental health while also having some fun along the way.