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Welcome to the season 5 wrap-up! We are so thrilled we were able to pull off an amazing season, even during difficult times.

In today's wrap-up, we will be speaking about all of the fantastic guests we had on Melanated Conversations including how we were able to talk about Black education, beauty-line systems, pushing boundaries, Black women as the face of hospitality, among so many other subjects!

Thank you for another amazing Season!

Special Thanks to:

Kalish Nesbitt

Sable Mensah Fulmore and Brooklyn Pham

Dianne Plummer

Trenette Wilson

Victoria Timpo

Andrianne Lind

Steve from Blues Clues for coming back with the apology we needed!

and the movies that we watched within this past year!

We want to give a special shout out and thank you to our podcast management team Crackers in Soup! Who knows if there would have been a Season 5 without them!

Lastly, THANK YOU our incredible listeners for letting us tell unique stories for Black women!

See you next season.

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COVID has definitely got us thinking about grief, hasn’t it? In today’s episode, we are going to be talking about journeying through grief. Grief is a dark subject to speak about, but it also feels good to talk about it! We tend to relate grief with someone’s passing, but truthfully different types of grief exist. Join us as we speak to your Season 5, Episode 78 guest Adrianne Lind in this important conversation!

In this episode, we chat about:

What role COVID plays in grief
The different types of grieving
Why transitioning is so important
The importance of living the phases during grief

Where can you find Adrianne Lind?

https://blog.blackwomenineurope.com/

https://www.instagram.com/agonthednc/

https://www.facebook.com/AdrianneGeorgeDADNC/

Honorable Mention

Listen to Episode 78 featuring Adrianne Lind

We also want to share with you some of the resources mentioned during the episode:

Coping with Grief and Loss - HelpGuide.org

Helplines:

In the U.S.: Crisis Call Center at 775-784-8090

UK: Cruse Bereavement Care at 0808 808 1677

Australia: GriefLine at (03) 9935 7400

Other support:

Find a GriefShare group meeting near you – Worldwide directory of support groups for people grieving the death of a family member or friend. (GriefShare)

Find Support – Directory of programs and support groups in the U.S. for children experiencing grief and loss. (National Alliance for Grieving Children)

Chapter Locator for finding help for grieving the loss of a child in the U.S. and International Support for finding help in other countries. (The Compassionate Friends)

If you’re feeling suicidal…

Seek help immediately. Please read Suicide Help, talk to someone you trust, or call a suicide helpline:

In the U.S., call 1-800-273-8255.
In the UK, call 08457 90 90 90.
In Australia, call 13 11 14.
Or visit IASP to find a helpline in your country.

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This week, we decided to do something a little bit differently. We are turning our mics over to our sisters in podcasting Bethany and Sharoline. We were a guest on their podcast Chatting Over Chowder. They are also the minority magic behind our podcast!

In this episode, we chat about our journey into podcasting, our origins and insight of our joined connection, and so much more! This is such a great conversation and we’re so excited for you to hear it!

In this episode we chat about:

The history of Yana and Terrain with podcasting
Building the brand and audience of Melanated Conversations
The art of being you when it comes to podcasting

Chatting Over Chowder can be found here: https://crackersinsoup.com/chatting-over-chowder/

Or on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chattingoverchowder/

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Sometimes ya’ll, we just need to take a moment and to just be. That’s what we’re doing in today’s episode. We are settling down for a moment and checking in on our lives and seeing how you are doing in this place we call Earth. It’s been a minute since we have our separation in real life so we’re going to just be today. Sit back, relax, and let’s chill.

In this episode we chat about:

Our kids and how fast time is flying by
If you had the choice to stay at home, would you feel more impactful for being in your child’s life in their teen years or early in their developmental years
How cancel culture becoming a silencer and not allowing us to be true to who we are

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In this week’s episode, we amplify the voices of Kalish Nesbitt. Kalish helps beauty and wellness eCom brands scale quickly with ease while leveraging the best systems and team support. Do you have a business that you feel overwhelmed with and need help? In this episode, Kalish is here to help you create automated, functioning systems for your business to run smoothly. With her wisdom, knowledge, and “get shit done” attitude, she will provide all the necessary steps to grow your business.

In this episode we chat about:

Kalish’s roots and her role as CEO in her company
The importance of self awareness in owning a business
Kalish’s first business in owning a subscription box company
Kalish’s process in creating a full, flowing and function system for businesses

Where you can find more of Kalish Nesbitt:

https://wellrunretail.com/

https://www.instagram.com/kalishnesbitt/

https://www.instagram.com/wellrunretail/

Podcast: https://wellrunretail.com/the-proactively-present-podcast/

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In this week’s episode, we amplify the voices of Sable Mensah Fulmore and Brooklynn Pham. Sable is the founder and CEO for Equitable Outcomes, LLC which helps school systems disrupt unconscious bias in instructional decision making to close the opportunity gap and systemize equity for all black children.

Brooklynn is a senior managing director of Leadership Development at Teach for America California Capital Valley, which works towards excellence and equality for all.

Both women want to create systems that disrupt unconscious bias and cultivate high-quality instructional practices for educating our children.

In this episode we converse about:

How Sable and Brooklynn met
The deep roots that Brooklynn has in her family regarding education
What happened when Sable honestly called out her school for reinforcing racism and misogyny
Why equitable outcomes is at the intersection of instruction and equity
Ways to advocate for our Black children while they are in school

Where can you find Sable Mensah Fulmore:

https://www.equitableoutcomesllc.com

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sablemensah/

Where can you find Brooklynn Pham:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/brooklynn-pham-m-a-28247820/.

Ordinary Brilliance Podcast

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In this week’s episode, we amplify the voice of Dianne Plummer. Growing up in Jamaica, Dianne always knew she wanted to be involved in science. Falling in love with science started when her mom bought her a toy chemistry set. Now as a STEM professional, her passion is to incorporate innovation in energy to help safeguard the environment.

While living in Sweden, Dianne ran out of makeup and could not find makeup in her shade anywhere! So what does a STEM professional do? She created her own!

In this episode we chat about:

What sets "Your True Shade" apart from other product lines;
Why it is important to use natural products on your skin and hair;
Black women in the field of science;
Why she chooses to lecture at a university and impact young minds.

Where can you find Dianne Plummer?

http://dianneplummer.com/

https://www.yourtrueshade.com/

https://www.instagram.com/yourtrueshade/

https://www.facebook.com/trueshadecosmetics/

https://twitter.com/yourtrueshade

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In this week’s episode, we amplify the voice of Trenette Wilson, professionally known as Lady T. Lady T is a powerhouse of a woman who is all about etiquette. She’s a confidence catalyst, social historian and business booster, ghostwriter, former teen parent and the founder of National Association of Urban Etiquette Professionals (NAUEP). With Lady T’s expertise, she provides in depth knowledge of the etiquette space and her new book, “Royal, Black and Elite”.

In this episode we chat about:

Lady T’s pivotal moment that led her to the etiquette space
“Royal, Black and Elite”: Lady T’s passion for exposing these incredible Black individuals in history
The pathway to break into the etiquette industry
Lady T’s tips for proper etiquette

Where you can find more of Trenette

https://www.nauep.com/

https://www.nauep.com/royalblackandelite

https://www.urbangirlz.org/?fbclid=IwAR2yPyREP1p9i6wx_aoNpU7NNlhGqpckK8HHsHlxtuWJ5CDlZqIMQtVvmHQ

https://www.facebook.com/nauep

https://www.facebook.com/LadyTrenette

https://www.instagram.com/lady_trenette/

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In this week’s episode, we amplify the voice of Victoria Timpo. Victoria is a walking, talking, breathing form of art. As a first generation Ghanaian American, she likes to call herself a curator of experiences! Being a trained artist, she works for a non-profit youth art center as an art coordinator. Victoria also created Kindred Creatives Collectives, a program for empowered black women creatives to retreat into the world of art.

In the conversation, you will hear:

How the desire for Victoria to have deeper connections, shaped the structure for her business
Why collaboration over competition is one of her core values
The different ways in which art is embraced in Ghana and American society.
Ways you can connect with artists and purchase their creations
The importance of community

Where can you find Victoria Timpo?

https://www.kindredcreativesco.org/

https://www.facebook.com/africanwomencreatives

https://twitter.com/victoriatimpo?lang=en

https://www.kindredcreativesco.org/retreat-details

https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1952559

https://www.instagram.com/victoria_yawa/?hl=en

Honorable Mentions

Creatives Making Moves Podcast

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In this week’s episode, we amplify the voice of Adrianne Lind. Adrianne Lind is connecting black women in Europe and Beyond. After moving to Europe in 2000 and to Sweden in 2006, she felt the strong need to make connections to black women in Europe. There, her idea was born: Black Women in Europe (B.W.I.E). After 15 years, B.W.I.E is continuing to shine and now includes an annual Black Women in Europe Power List that features and gives special recognition to black women who set the blue print for others.

In this episode, we talk about:

Being a black woman in this world trying to find peace
How interacting in different sections of the world can have you second guessing yourself
BLM being a global movement
What "Fighting For Us" means to Adrianne
Experiences of being black in other parts of the world

Where can you find Adrianne Lind?

https://blog.blackwomenineurope.com/

https://www.instagram.com/agonthednc/

https://www.facebook.com/AdrianneGeorgeDADNC/

Honorable Mentions

https://www.democratsabroad.org/

https://www.the-prestige-magazine.com/2021/04/13/7-ways-the-new-georgia-voting-law-affects-minority-voters/

http://blackexpat.com/new/

https://www.facebook.com/womenoftheafricandiaspora

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Welcome to our first episode of our FIFTH season! We cannot believe we have met with so many amazing women and created so much important content. We could not have done any of this without our listeners and we are grateful! We are going to be diving into a little inside scoop of the wonderful women we’ve had the pleasure of connecting and speaking with during this season. We are also having a solo episode today as we are discussing why we’ve gone our separate ways and what’s been new in our lives since our last season.

In this episode we chat about:

Changes in our lives and how COVID affected our podcast.
Home buying horror stories!?
Thanking our loving friends for their friendship and support.
How we adjusted getting back out into the world.
Equal access for voting rights and Juneteenth .
Recognizing and honoring incredible Black women on their achievements so far this year.
Our future guests for this season.

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Season Closer

by Sophia Lenore

Everything has its season – with opportunities to transcend or descend

Although every season has it’s beginning and end - by His Grace, each season provides another chance to reascend

As we reflect on this past season filled with thoughtful conversations, new collaborations and 2-year milestone celebrations. We continue to embrace, uplift & amplify each other’s voices while pushing the culture forward

We do this to inspire & enlighten. To help educate the unaware & ill informed lost at sea due to systematic circumstance – a beacon leading you safely shoreward

Thus everything has its season – with opportunities to transcend or descend

And every season has its beginning and end

Although sadden by its end - I rejoice because by His Grace, next season provides another chance to reascend - so until then

Welcome to our final episode of season 4! We are so thankful to all of our guests this incredible season for their time, knowledge and wisdom. In this week’s episode, we chat with our recurring co-host, Sophie Lenore about the highlights and our takeaways from our guests. Thank y'all for your continuous support and love this season! We can’t wait to show you what we are bringing in you in season 5!

In this episode we chat about:

Summaries of our previous guests and what to expect when listening to their episode.
The episodes that left us in deep thought and had Yana almost shed a tear.
Why we have this platform that uplifts our women and all the great things they do.

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Pushing The Culture & People Forward

by, Sophia Lenore

What is Blackness?

Is it a state of mind - or, a state of being?

Do you love your Blackness?

Or, is it just a fleeting feeling?

Do you stand proudly in your Blackness?

Or, are you quietly Black – not trying to intimidate, or shine too bright

Self imposed flatness

What is Black culture? Can you identify?

Or, have you recused yourself? If so, why?

Can you appreciate the beauty & uniqueness of Black culture?

Or, do you disassociate, denounce and deny?

Do you refrain from the culture because of public opinion? Or, due to self imposed cultural discrimination? A process of elimination

The whole world covets & appropriates Black culture – cause our swag is undeniable

Simply said – we are not perfect but “We Are The Shit” – Our people are so Godly & Spiritually lit

Instead of practicing indifference – make a difference!

Push the culture forward - Instead of peddling conformed deference.

Are you in this to Win this with Us?

Then claim it! Take accountability – push the culture forward!

Are you setting a good example?

Are you doing the work within & without? Or, just focusing on yourself while pushing northward?

When you disassociate by turning a blind eye to the degradation of your own culture you leave yourself & your people open for total disintegration

And without the people can We, You & Me really move forward?

Do you really want to take that chance?

Do you really want to avoid taking a stance?

What does that future look like?

At first glance – inaction may seem harmless

Your just distancing from the group

But when you just focus on yourself – instead of pushing the culture forward by exuding Black pride and personifying Black excellence you may find success, but like Kanye said then you’re always just be a Nigger in a coupe

No social advance – is this how low your willing to stoop?

Ep. 75: Pushing Our Culture and People Forward

In this week’s episode, we are amplifying the voice of our beloved recurring guest, Ms. Sophia. Now, this conversation may trigger some people but this episode is filled with THE REAL: real deep, real heavy, real hard! In order for true change to happen, this is a must. Let's dive in and begin the discussion about moving forward as a collective.

In this episode we chat about:

Living your life outside of stereotypes
Educating yourselves on the importance of black history and our culture
The idea of having a leader and what that looks like for our people.

Where you can find more of Sophie Lenore

Sophia Lenore of Prestige Artists

https://www.instagram.com/sophialenore/

https://www.instagram.com/prestigemaginternational/?hl=en

https://twitter.com/Prestige_Mag

Prestige Magazine

https://www.the-prestige-magazine.com/

Honorable Mentions

The Good Lord Bird

John Brown

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DO IT AFRAID!

by, Sophia Lenore

Where do you find the courage to lead?

Is it hidden in the place where you store your passion to succeed?

How do you push past fear?

Do you simply keep the faith and hope to preserver?

Why not stand in that fear – embrace it

Turn it into motivation – Face it!

We need leaders & politicians who are willing to take the leap – “To Do It While Afraid”.

There is no time to waste – our communities are dying.

A choice needs to be made.

Are we just gonna keep waiting for someone else to some save us?

Who would be more qualified to lead us then one of us?

Who would have more empathy and concern for us than one of us?

We need to put fear & self doubt to the side and just step up!

Who said that our leaders & politicians can’t descend from our neighborhoods – step up!

Who said for the people by the people is dead – step up!

To hell with qualifications

To hell with past infractions – step up!

Nowadays everyone is a hustler of some sort with a air-tight plan to succeed, but no courage to lead – step up!

Where do you find the courage to lead?

How do you push past fear? Stand in it – embrace it

Turn it into motivation – Face it!

Believe me, the best part of waking up isn’t Folgers in your cup!

It’s realizing that you have the power to save yourself and your community.

All you need to do is realize it - and just step up!

Ep. 74: The Future of Politics with Christina Romelus

In this week’s episode, we amplify the voice of Christina Romelus. Christina is not your typical politician! She is the cheerleader that every community needs. Her family is her nuclear center that helps her go through day by day. With their love and support, she has found a passion for politics and wanting to change the world for good for her sons. She is a powerhouse and leader for stepping up in changing in the black and brown communities and giving the people what they need.

In this episode, we talk about:

How being a "boys' mom" started her political career.
Christina’s mission to bring the right people in office to bring the changes that are promised from the start.
Why mental health is the key to balancing life.

Where can you find Christina Romelus?

https://www.instagram.com/romelus_c/?hl=en

https://twitter.com/romelus_c?lang=en

https://www.facebook.com/CLRomelus

https://www.politicalm.com/

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In this week’s episode, we amplify the voice of Taiwo Aloba. Taiwo is an amazing author, poet, model, dancer; y'all, she does ALL.THE.THINGS! In 2016, Taiwo chose to leave Nigeria and move to the United States to follow her dreams. She has written a book of poetry and pose, Surulere Lagos, which encapsulates the essence of the vibrant, heaving city in which she grew up. Listen as we discuss her multi-faceted talents and how she uses them all to express herself.

In this episode we chat about:

Why it was important for her to write her story from her personal and deep experiences living through historic moments in Nigeria.
Taiwo’s favorite artistic influences that spark her creativity.
Why she was raised to "taste the world" since birth.

Where can you find Taiwo Aloba?

Personal Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/modelvoss/?hl=en

Book Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/surulerelagoschapbook/

Purchase book from Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Surulere-Lagos-Taiwo-Aloba/dp/B08HBKJY41

Honorable Mentions

Niyi Osundare

Wole Soyinka

Taiwo Aloba Showreel YouTube Video

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Oral Manifestations

by, Sophia Lenore

To my melanated family

My Black and Brown people – My minorities

Why are we so misguided and ignorant to what’s really important?

Where are our priorities?

We must take responsibility for our own health and well being – while simultaneously dismantling the institutional racism within the healthcare system – we must make a fuss!

Because ‘the powers that be’ are on a covert mission to kill you, me & us!

Dental health disparities continue to have detrimental effects on the Black and Brown communities – causing sever health problems and even death.

Your mouth is apart of your body - So oral hygiene is a vial part of your overall health.

Bacteria, infections and disease can build up and invade your bloodstream through your mouth with every breath.

So we must remain vigilant while taking accountability and responsibility for our health & oral hygiene – which is tremendously more important than our hair

Our skin

Our nails

Our eyebrows

And our fashion obsessions

We must reprioritize our lives to focus on what’s most important – this includes placing your health before vanity and material possessions.

This includes remaining educated and well versed

This includes putting your life & health first …

Ep. 72: A Mouthful of Wisdom with Sheriese Ferguson

In this week’s episode, we amplify the voice of Sheriese Ferguson, RDH! Sheriese Ferguson knows oral health is overall health. From a young age, her parents taking her to the dentist regularly made a lasting impression. She knew then she wanted to work in dental health. When she found herself working in finance for twelve years, she began getting burnt out and decided it was time to do what she always wanted to do: work in the dental field.

In this episode, we conversate about:

The percentage of dentists that are minorities
The correlation of oral and heart health
How your medical history presents itself in your mouth

Where can you find Sheriese Ferguson?

https://www.amouthful.net/

https://www.instagram.com/_mouth.ful_/

https://www.facebook.com/mouthfulrdh/

https://www.facebook.com/sheriese.ferguson/

Honorable Mentions

Brown Girl, RDH: https://browngirlrdh.org/

The Global Foundation For Dental Healthcare & Awareness https://gfdha.org/

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Descendants Of Freedom's Journal

by, Sophia Lenore

Where are our Black voices?

Voices of intellectual, financial, and spiritual freedom – for which we bled & fought?

Did they just disappear with united Black consciousness and progressive Black thought?

Who is writing for us?

Where are our Black journalists?

Our Black media armies – and brave woke writers that swing their pens like a mighty sword?

Where are the descendants of “Freedom's Journal”?

The first Black newspaper launched in the 1820’s – when our voices roared!

Who’s ensuring that we’re protected & well represented?

Who will personify my voice?

Your voice

Our voice?

While writing stories about Black joy, Black camaraderie and how we uniquely congregate to rejoice!

We need and depend on Black writers

Black researchers

And Black commentators to fight the multitude of covert wars waged against us.

Our stories & experiences are beautiful and vast – collectively we’ve healed from trauma –and have evolved our past.

So, calling all young Black voices equipped with ready pens – to write stories that highlight Black excellence, perseverance & health awareness en masse - Because we’ve progressed past stories of “The Back of The Bus”.

And now we need Black voices that represent Me as We - They as Us.

- Pan Africa

In this week’s episode, we amplify the voice of Quiana Darden! Quiana Darden is an elementary school teacher turned full time copywriter. She had established her authority in content marketing by helping multi-million dollar corporations and industry experts with their business content. She now helps solopreneurs confidently create content with connects and coverts.

In this episode, we conversate about:

Quiana’s journey from side hustle to full time copywriter
What does she do if she hits the dreaded “writer’s block”
Why it’s important to develop your marketing and strategy systems to run your business

Where can you find Quiana Darden?

https://www.quianadarden.com/

https://www.facebook.com/QuianaADarden/

https://www.instagram.com/quianaadarden/

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Between Us

By Sophia Lenore

If I fall - she catches me.

When I stumble - she grabs my hand.

She’s my confidant

My safety net

My right-hand woman

My number one fan

When I don’t know the way - she does the research to guide me.

Through triumphs and failures

During moments of embarrassment or disgrace - she’s right there beside me.

When the pain and self doubt becomes too great - she knows just what to say

More importantly, she knows just what to do to ward negativity away.

She’s my support system

My Angel

My Sister from another Mother

My other significant other

My kindred spirit

My Sister Circle - to whom I owe much merit

Ep. 70: Aligning Your Sister Circle with Bethany & Sharoline

In this week’s episode, we amplify the voices of Bethany & Sharoline! Bethany and Sharoline is the team behind, Crackers In Soup, a podcast production company. Crackers In Soup help women of color and true allies of women of color’s up-level their podcast so the podcast host can focus on their genius, recording the episodes while they focus on everything else: editing, show notes, graphics, etc. Bethany & Sharoline are also the cohosts of Chatting Over Chowder - a podcast where they concentrate on women of color in the podcasting industry and what podcasts they listen to….while we eat chowder.

In this lovefest episode, we conversate about:

How Bethany left the corporate world to begin Crackers In Soup, a podcast production company
The Universe always bringing you the people you need
The gorgeousness of Women supporting Women

Where can you find Crackers In Soup?

Website: https://crackersinsoup.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bcrackersinsoup/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/crackers_in

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1oxEb8jQlDIpLP_t87y_AA

Chatting Over Chowder:

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Website: https://crackersinsoup.com/chatting-over-chowder/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chattingoverchowder/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/ChowderOver

Honorable Mentions

Support is Sexy Mastermind

Melanated Conversations Elayne Fluker episode

WOC Podcasters

Melanated Conversations Danielle Desir episode

Podcast in a Box with Angie Jordan & Crackers In Soup

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In this week’s episode, Sophia Lenore is back! Sophia Lenore was featured in Episode 64 in Persistence, Hope and Thrive. If you didn’t get a chance, go back and listen. In addition to being a recurring guest, she has been dropping all of our poems this season in the beginning of each episode! Sophia Lenore is an Executive Producer, she is also the founder and creative director of Prestige Artists, Prestige Models and Prestige Magazine! Sophia is a true artist from New York who is a celebrity hair and make-up artist and has worked with the likes of Oribe, Billy B., Brad Pitt, Eve Mendes, Uzo Aduba and so many others!

In this episode, we conversate about:

How friendships change as your life transitions
The friendship effect
Friendships mirroring inner problems

Where can you find Sophia?

Sophia Lenore of Prestige Artists

https://www.instagram.com/sophialenore/

https://www.instagram.com/prestigemaginternational/?hl=en

https://twitter.com/Prestige_Mag

The Prestige Magazine

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Friends & Friendships, by Sophia Lenore

What is a friend?Someone to laugh and converse with?A drinking partner?A self-prescribed therapist to fill the void?An incognizant martyr?What is a friend in its truest form?Someone who will encourage your dreams and share in your experiences?A loyal companion - who helps weather the storm.

Truly ask yourself

Do you have friends?Or well - acquainted fans?

Confidants?Or gossip circles, that console you with pity parties involving tequila shots & beer cans/Or do you have healing circles? Equipped with prayer warriors and the laying of hands?True friendships are supposed to add value to your life.

A true friend will remain loyal, reliable and respectful - while providing wisdom, encouragement, and a sense of refuge.

So, if your friendships aren’t lifting you up - they could be tearing you down.

You must be wise

Assess your circle

Restructure your relationships and REVER your crown

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In this week’s episode, we amplify the voice of Hannah McCall. Hannah stumbled into clean beauty when she was introduced to Beautycounter. It exposed her to a world of information about the beauty industry & the lack of regulation surrounding our personal care products. Especially as black women. She created Clean Beauty for Black Girls because more than 75% of the products marketed to black women contain ingredients known to be harmful or potentially dangerous. Hannah McCall has built her brand on the following belief: “We deserve the truth because our health matters”!

What you’ll learn:

How Hannah becoming a wine ambassador led her to create sustainable change in the beauty industry
What transitioned this former tomboy to speak to Congress about beauty products
The exposure to black women in the beauty industry

Connect with Hannah McCall:

https://www.cleanbeautyforblackgirls.org/

https://www.facebook.com/cleanbeautyforblackgirls

https://www.instagram.com/cleanbeautyforblackgirls/

https://www.instagram.com/sippinhannah/

Recommended App: EWG Healthy Living App

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Opening poem written & recited by Sophia Lenore of Prestige Artists & The Prestige Magazine

Toxic Beauty, *By Sophia Lenore*

*Do you know what’s in it?
Do you even care?

Hence – do you love yourself?
Value your health – nurture & protect every melanated cell?

Or is it just hair?*

Failure to educate yourself about products you put on, or in your body will leave you with burdens to bear. Like early on-set puberty, fibroids, cysts, and more aggressive cancers – in our community none of this is rare.

Poor choice of food & beauty products can be our deadliest culprits – or did you think Black specific malignancies & diseases just came from the air?

We must remain vigilant as Black consumers in a White centered beauty industry. An industry that has yet to uphold a standard of care that is inclusive to the benefit & health of Black women.

So, shouldn’t you know what’s in it?
Your life could depend on it.

The truth is whatever you place on your skin, or in your body ends up in your bloodstream. So, making the connection between healthcare and beauty care is about protecting your self – nothing extreme.

So, let’s educate ourselves, choose better products, demand regulations and make vigilant brand awareness the new mainstream.

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In this week’s episode, we amplify the voice of Sarah Carmele McGriff. Sarah is a full-time registered nurse who in addition to having a passion for helping people, she always had a passion for writing. Her aspirations include being a screenwriter as well as a movie director. In her first novel, Mind Under Troubled Waters, Sarah takes you on an adventure with Big T juggling his desire to join the NBA like his dad and his need to understand his autistic brother, Manny.

What you'll learn:

How being a cardiac nurse led her to write her book.
Why taking care of your emotional and mental needs is just as important as taking care of your physical needs.
What motivated Sarah to create a production company

CONNECT WITH: Sarah Carmele McGriff

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/authorsarahcarmele

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sarahcarmele/ & https://www.instagram.com/feelthereelproductions/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/s_carmele & https://twitter.com/feelthereelproductions

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Opening poem written & recited by Sophia Lenore of Prestige Artists & The Prestige Magazine

"Who", by Sophia Lenore

Am I my Sister's keeper?

Am I my Brother's keeper?

If I am not, Who is?

Who will lift me up?

Who will lift them up?

When we are all seeking love & support,

Without extending love & support,

Who is there to provide it?

But why does this Who person that's coming to keep Us, uplift Us and support Us, love Us more than We love Us?

And how long are we willing to collectively wait on this "Dr. Who" to come save Us while We continue to die mentally, spiritually and physically?

Am I my Sister's keeper?

Am I my Brother's keeper?

I am NOT, because I am my Sister and I am my Brother - Who is within me and We keep each other!

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In this week’s episode, we amplify the voice of Tasha Randle. Tasha is a black woman in corporate America who previously struggled to show up authentically and often felt like she needed to wear a mask to thrive. After taking three months off work to truly dive deep and develop her relationship with herself, her reality and God’s purpose, she found herself drawn to having conversations with Black women who were having remarkably similar experiences. The result: Real Talk Tasha!: a business where she helps Black women professionals find clarity, confidence and helps to create the action plan to get the things they want in their career.

What you'll learn:

What Tasha’s mother valued the most that helped Tasha get ahead in life
How her experience as “the only one” was the foundation of Real Talk Tasha
When she knew she had to get ride of “The Mask”
What is your driving motivation for clarity and confidence for a meaningful career

CONNECT WITH: Tasha Randle

Website: https://realtalktasha.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/msrealtalktasha

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Click here to get Tasha’s 5 step checklist to overcome overwhelm at work!

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In this week’s episode, we amplify the voice of Candle Lockett. When Candle was born, her mother said she was the light of her life. She wants to be that for you: in real estate. In CandeLockett.com, she documents her journey in real estate as an investor, as well as her journey to improve her finances. She is on the quest to start a FIRE (Financial Independence through Real Estate)! Join us in our melanated conversation and see when her passion for real estate began!

What you'll learn:

Why who you surround yourself with is so important in real estate
How property income created memories with her father
What gentrification is doing to families
Is HGTV really your dream

CONNECT WITH: Candle Lockett

Website: https://www.candlelockett.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CandleLockettBlog/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/candlelockett/

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Opening poem written & recited by Sophia Lenore of Prestige Artists & The Prestige Magazine

"Who Said That?" by Sophia Lenore

Who told you to be afraid?

Who said you can't be the dream come true?

Don't allow yourself to be defined & branded by what others assume you are capable of achieving.

Diverting from the expectations of your family, friends, and social presuppositions can be scary, painful & lonely.

Yet be reassured - because breaking generational cycles, or curses will free your soul and the souls of your descendants.

Who told you to be afraid?

Who said you can't take the wheel? And change direction - while changing perception?

Who told you that you're incapable of planting generational seeds?

Seeds that lead to generational wealth - via the establishment of multiple passive streams of income and through the use of revenue-generating assets, like real estate.

Your ancestors overcame unthinkable degradation, disparity, fear & self-doubt.

Which lead to Deeds of land ownership,

Black Wall Street,

The Oprah Winfrey Network,

And Tyler Perry Studios.

So, who told you to be afraid?

Who told you to just follow your dreams?

Who convinced you that you're not the dream come true???

Just wake up!

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Season 4 is all about deep and powerful conversations! The main theme: finding your voice for ourselves and our culture! Kicking it off is our amazing guest: Sophia Lenore! Sophia Lenore’s superpower kicked into overdrive WAY before December 21, 2020! What doesn’t Sophia have on her resume! In addition to being an Executive Producer, she is also the founder and creative director of Prestige Artists, Prestige Models and Prestige Magazine! Sophia is a true artist from New York who is a celebrity hair and make-up artist and has worked with the likes of Oribe, Billy B., Brad Pitt, Eve Mendes, Uzo Aduba and so many others!

Sophia Lenore has been looking for an audio section to add to Prestige Magazine and she chose your girls from Melanated Conversation to collaborate and highlight our voices. WE.COULD.NOT.BE.MORE.EXCITED!

Stay plugged into our social media to see how we are connecting with Sophia!

In this episode, you will learn:

What made TERRIAN (yes, Terrian and not Yana) cry
Why we are inserting poetic justice into the episodes this season
The reason Sophia purposely doesn’t have any besties!

Where can you find Sophia?

Sophia Lenore of Prestige Artists

https://www.instagram.com/sophialenore/

https://www.instagram.com/prestigemaginternational/?hl=en

https://twitter.com/Prestige_Mag

Prestige Magazine

https://www.the-prestige-magazine.com/

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In this week’s episode, we take a moment to reflect on our conversations this season, shed a few highlights of the year, and end with some holiday cheer. 2020 has been a rocky ride but we made it. We look forward to bringing you more beautiful Black voices next season & possibly a few new surprises.

Happy Holidays to you and yours. We'll see you on the other side of 2021.

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In this week’s episode, we amplify the voice of Achea Redd. Achea is a Mental health activist and an award winning Author. As the daughter of a pastor and wife of NBA legend and Olympian Michael Redd, Achea suffered from atypical anorexia throughout her teens and was diagnosed with depression and Generalized Anxiety Disorder in 2016. The stigma and shame associated with mental illness led Achea to hide her conditions from the world and her loved ones, which exacerbated her issues to the point of a full-blown breakdown, even contemplating suicide. Thankfully, this inspirational mother of two got help and is now not only thriving, but helping others, especially women and POC, make their mental health a priority.

Achea, has been featured in Reader's Digest, Huffington Post, Thrive Global and Shondaland, is also the author of Be Free. Be You and the upcoming Authentic You: A Girl's Guide to Growing Up Fearless and True, which inspires young girls to find their voices, let them out and love themselves unconditionally.

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In this week’s episode, we take a moment to discuss our plans for the Thanksgiving holiday and give thanks to each of you (our listeners).

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What's poppin' in our kitchens this holiday.
How to virtually connect with friends and family this Thanksgiving for free with no time limit constraints.
How to practice Zoom etiquette with your family and prepare for virtual gatherings.
An activity you can do with your family near and far this season.

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In this week’s episode, we check-in with one another to reflect on recent developments this year. We get candid with our feelings and share our personal stories of health, explore our emotional well-being, and offer up a few lessons to encourage you in this season.

Listen in as we speak about our journey in amplifying the voices and stories of black women.

What you'll learn:

Raw feelings around maintaining a podcast.
How leading with a service and servant mindset can take you far.
Health Check moment -- Hear both Yana & Terrian share their personal experiences with breast health scares.
Finding the joy and good in life and leading with empathy.

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In this week’s episode, we amplify the voice of Imani Jones.Imaniis the founder and CEO of Find Your ID NYC. Find Your ID NYC is a global creative agency that specializes in brand development and strategy, talent representation, and content curation. We develop brands for both our clients and our talent by helping them establish their unique voice, competitive advantage and essentially developing how consumers know, feel, and experience their product and/or service in its entirety. Our talent includes designers, artists, models, musicians, performing artists, makeup artists, and hairstylists. The company's new project, Shop Local Designers, provides an eCommerce platform that allows local brands around the world to sell their products online and share their brand stories with an international online market.

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In this week’s episode, we amplify the voice of Dr. Riana Elyse Anderson. Dr. Anderson is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Health Behavior and Health Education at the University of Michigan's School of Public Health. She earned her PhD in Clinical and Community Psychology at the University of Virginia and completed a Clinical and Community Psychology Residency at Yale University's School of Medicine and a Ford Foundation Postdoctoral Fellowship in Applied Psychology at the University of Pennsylvania.

An inaugural Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Culture of Health leader, Dr. Anderson uses mixed methods in clinical interventions to study racial discrimination and socialization in Black families to reduce racial stress and trauma and improve psychological well-being and family functioning.

Dr. Anderson is the developer and director of the EMBRace (Engaging, Managing, and Bonding through Race) intervention and loves to translate her work for a variety of audiences, particularly those whom she serves in the community, via blogs, video, and literary articles. She has published dozens of peer-reviewed articles and contributed to a range of print and live media, including The New York Times, The Times London, Huffington Post, Psychology Today, Women’s Health, WebMD, CBS, and NBC. Dr. Anderson is involved nationally as an appointed member of the American Psychological Association’s Children, Youth, and Families committee, the Society for Research in Child Development’s Equity & Justice committee, and the Society for Research on Adolescence’s Anti-Racism Task Force.

Dr. Anderson also serves as the co-host of Our Mental Health Minute, a vlog and podcast geared towards reducing mental health stigma in the Black community.

What you'll learn:

Her personal and professional work around the study and impact of racial discrimination & socialization in Black families.
Fostering dialogue around race & racism with children (young and older).
Her EMBRace program initiative and purpose
The notion that critical race theory and racial sensitivity training is “racist.”
Her podcast and vlog – Our Mental Health Minute

CONNECT WITH: Dr. Riana Elyse Anderson

Website: https://www.rianaelyse.com/

Personal Facebook : @rianaelyse

Personal Twitter: @rianaelyse

Personal Instagram: @rianaelyse

CONNECT WITH: Our Mental Health Minute

Website: www.OurMHM.com

Twitter: @OurMHM

Instagram: @OurMHM

Facebook : @OurMHM

Additional Names/Resources Mentioned in Episode:

Pastor Michael Walrond -- First Corinthian Baptist Church
Dr. Eric Mason -- Epiphany Fellowship (Woke Church)

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In this week’s episode, we amplify the voice ofDr. Kalisha Waldon. Dr. Waldon is the CEO and Principal Consultant at Transformation by Design Consulting, LLC.

Dr. Waldon has a Ph.D. in Curriculum & Instruction and is committed to using her expertise to empower and support educators and organizations in the creation of transformative spaces- where self-reflection and action are encouraged and where the voices and experiences of individuals are valued. These transformative spaces create environments for people to work and grow into the & versions of themselves through self-reflection, honest dialogue, and experiences that push them to think beyond the status quo and to open their minds to actionable growth opportunities.

Dr. Waldon also has experience in instructional design and curriculum development for schools and organizations, and mentoring/coaching. She builds capacity by offering professional development opportunities on topics such as fostering equity in the classroom and your company, self-reflection as a catalyst for growth.

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In this week’s episode, we amplify the voice of Shauna Smith. Shauna is Founder of TMM360 Marketing or The Marketing Muse 360. TMM360 Marketing is a small branding and business development firm that primarily helps aspiring entrepreneurs. TMM360 assists with jump-starting their business activity through effective marketing and branding strategies. She recently launched a new business called “Virtualocity” with her business partner Joie De Luzuriaga from the Philippines, where they have essentially become global virtual assistant matchmakers. She has written two books “How to Brand Yourself” and “How to work Virtual Assistants.”

What you'll learn:

Being compassionate with ourselves and having a balanced life as an entrepreneur.
Following the flow of your support rather than competing for spaces that don't want to acknowledge your awesome.
How she can help match you with the needs of your business through her company Virtualocity.
How she is on a mission to leave a legacy of 25 homes around the world.

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Website: www.howtoworkwithvirtualassistants.com

Free Branding workbook: https://bit.ly/2O5sLL5

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In this week’s episode, we amplify the voice ofDr. Kortney Floyd James. Dr. Kortney is a nurse scientist with research interest in maternal-child health disparities, specifically maternal mortality and maternal mental health.

Dr. Kortney Floyd James is a nurse scientist and Pediatric Nurse Practitioner. She holds a Ph.D. in Nursing from the Byrdine F. Lewis College of Nursing & Health Profession at Georgia State University. Dr. Floyd James has an extensive background in leadership, public health policy, and primary care as a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner. While practicing as a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner in a well-baby nursery on a postpartum unit, Dr. Floyd James' research interests related to maternal/child health disparities were born. Her dissertation explored the racial identity of Black mothers and its relationship with their maternal functioning, postpartum depressive symptoms, and bond with their infants.

Dr. Floyd James aims to secure a postdoctoral opportunity or Assistant Professor position at a university that will foster her desire to educate future nurses and be the foundation on which she builds her research career. Her future research will explore the influence of perceived discrimination, racial identity, and biochemical markers on maternal and newborn health outcomes.

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In this week’s episode, we amplify the voice of Gloria Ward. Gloria is an Entrepreneur, Revenue Strategist, Author, and New Thought Leader who has been at the forefront of helping Women and Women Business owners learn, grow, and profit.

She’s the revenue strategist that small businesses turn to for guidance. For more than 12 years, clients have enjoyed the confidence, humor, and relatable step by step strategies of her business advice and tactics. Her company, The L.E.A.P. Group LLC, is a personal development and business education company that inspires and empowers women to win the game of life and build a million-dollar business from scratch.

Gloria is a software engineer by trade. Receiving her bachelors and masters in Computer Science from Clark- Atlanta University, Gloria caught the entrepreneur bug and started a small IT firm where she started out building and fixing college kids computers and went on to managing and designing computer networks and software for fortune 100 companies.

With the success of her IT firm, she found herself in the late 2000’s delving into digital marketing and social media. She found a business mentor who took her under his wing and went on to produce E-books and digital courses that generated over one million dollars in revenue.

It was Gloria’s passion for business and down to earth approach that has made her the most sought out female entrepreneur of her era. Gloria is a big lover of music and lives in Atlanta, Georgia, where she’s is a mom of two four-legged creatures.In this episode, Gloria openly shares some personal moments of transformation and how she has triumphed through the journey.

What you'll learn:

How Gloria overcame broken moments to get back to loving herself.
What sparked her big LEAP from the world of I.T. to personal development and business education.
How Gloria teaches women practical strategies to create a life of abundance, regardless of adversity through the I'm Loving Me Project.
How we can Learn, Earn, Advance, & Profit through her Girls L.E.A.P. Program.

CONNECT WITH: Gloria Ward

Website: http://www.imlovingme.net/index.php

Instagram: @ImLovingMeProject

Facebook: @ImLovingMeProject

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyX1RgkfSFRnsqQ8Vn4rYtw

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In this week’s episode, we amplify the voice of Chanle Johnson.Chanle is the CEO and founder of Detroit Kindred. Detroit Kindred curates and sells natural and organic products for hair, skin, and even cosmetics. Monthly Chanle creates a unique box that primarily focuses on a theme. Boxes are distributed monthly then products are moved to Detroit Kindred's online marketplace as they become readily available. The primary function of this beauty brand is to provide affordable beauty without compromising the benefits.

In this episode, Chanle shares her story of how she stepped out on faith, began her business, learned to build her self confidence and how she relies on her faith in God.

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In this week’s episode, we gather around the table for another group chat with our friend and former guest of the show -- Jasmine Berry MSN, APRN, FNP-C, CHC.

Jasmine is a Board Certified Family Nurse Practitioner with a background and focus on infectious disease.

In this episode, we chat with Jas on the real regarding life behind the scenes as a provider on the front lines battling this pandemic. Jas gets candid about her own mental and physical well-being during this crisis, and we share our thoughts on doing our part together to curve this pandemic.

We laugh, we learn, and we share our real thoughts and feelings around being in this moment in history.

What you'll learn:

The politicization of a global health crisis.
The emotional wear and tear of being a medical professional during a pandemic.
One of the most difficult decisions Jas had to make on the front-lines.
Our collective thoughts and feelings at this moment in time.

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In this week’s episode, we amplify the voice of Terri Lomax. Terri Lomax is a globally recognized podcaster, speaker, and brand strategist. The founder and visionary for the Mocha Girls Pit Stop blog and co-founder of the H.E.R Space Podcast, she empowers entrepreneurs to leverage social media and personal branding to grow their audience, impact, and bank account. Her lifelong desire to help others overcome adversity was birthed from a place of hurt and pain. As a child, her resilience enabled her to overcome physical and verbal abuse and defy statistics about children with incarcerated parents. In her new book, How to Glow Up As You Grow Up: Your Go-To Guide for Overcoming Obstacles and Making Lemonade, Terri shares her personal story of triumph over tragedy and inspires readers to overcome life’s obstacles while embracing a spirit of resilience.

In this episode, Terri shares some personal moments of tragedy and transformation and how she has triumphed through the journey.

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In this week’s episode, we amplify the voice of Tershone Phillips. Tershone is the host of the Right Mistake Podcast where she discusses turning accidental decisions into life-changing moments with her guests. The platform highlights different entrepreneurs, millennials, and people of color stories, along with their stumbles and mistakes that unintentionally became their triumphs.

Her inspiration for creating this podcast began when she realized her major moments professionally and personally were all the catalysts from major setbacks. Embracing and celebrating our letdowns are a part of life and society should have a new outlook on the term 'mistake' for future generations.

In her professional career, Tershone is a marketer in the media industry, using her background and skills to promote a positive brand for her culture, community, and ultimately herself.

In this episode, Tershone openly shares some personal moments of tragedy and transformation and how she has triumphed through the journey.

What you'll learn:

How she's experienced life on both sides of the Black & Blue as the daughter of two (2) retired NYPD Officers.
A personal tragic loss as a result of 9/11 events.
A discussion on racial diversity in the media industry and the importance of using your professional platform for systemic change.
Her 3 podcast themes for 2020 and how her guests apply these goals to their journey and ultimately how she has applied them for her personal growth.
How she is instilling value as a girl scout leader and the importance of impacting young girls of color to have self-confidence and dream big.

CONNECT WITH: The Right Mistake Podcast

Website: https://therightmistakepodcast.wordpress.com/ & https://linktr.ee/therightmistake

Facebook: @TheRightMistakePodcast

Instagram: @TheRightMistakePodcast

CONNECT WITH: Tershone Phillips

Website: https://therightmistakepodcast.wordpress.com/

Facebook: @Tershone Phillips

Instagram: @TershoneAshley

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In this week’s episode, we amplify the voice of Leah Watson. Leah is a Staff Attorney with the ACLU’s Racial Justice Program, where she focuses on the criminalization of poverty.

Previously, she was Senior Counsel in the Criminal Justice Project at the Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights Under Law, where she led litigation challenging debtors’ prisons and excessive fines and fees practices in Arkansas and Oklahoma. Leah co-authored reports, delivered community trainings and developed policy recommendations for fines and fees reform at the state and local levels. She launched P.R.O.T.E.C.T.: A Guide for Law Enforcement Engagement with Students of Color.

Prior to joining the Lawyers’ Committee, Leah was a Senior Associate at Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP and an Associate at Baker Hostetler LLP. She led cross-border investigations in one of the top ten largest Foreign Corrupt Practices Act settlements. She was a member of the trial team that secured a victory in the largest residential mortgage backed securities trial in history.

Leah obtained Special Immigrant Juvenile status and custody orders for pro bono clients and successfully challenged a pro bono client’s criminal conviction. During a six-month externship at the Washington Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights, she represented clients in disability rights, police misconduct, fair housing, and wage theft cases. Leah earned her J.D. from Harvard Law School in 2011. Prior to law school, she taught high school in Atlanta, Georgia through Teach for America. Leah earned her B.A. magna cum laude in Communication Studies and Sociology from Vanderbilt University in 2006.

In this episode, Leah gets very candid as she sheds light on the vital work that she doing as she is pursuing the charge to help achieve racial justice and she also breaks down pertinent information for us (the average American citizen) to understand how we can stand in the gap and help join the fight for a better country and society. Turn up you the volume, this is a conversation you don't wanna miss!

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In this week’s episode, we kick off our season 3 with gratitude. MC is now a year old!! Catch up with your favorite cousins as we reflect on our experiences, growth, and gratitude for an awesome season.

Listen in as we speak about our journey in amplifying the voices and stories of black women.

What you'll learn:

What Terrian and Yana have been up to since their hiatus.
Things you can expect from this season, including a sneak peek of all the wonderful women that will be guests this season.
Special love and gratitude to all of our listeners.
How you can stay connected with us and get in on some upcoming fabulous giveaways.
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In this week’s episode, we recap our season 2 show guests and reflect on our experiences, growth and gratitude for an awesome season.

Listen in as we speak about our journey in amplifying the voices and stories of black women.

What you'll learn:

Our mission of shining light on our melanated queens and sharing our lessons and celebrating our successes.
Recap of all the wonderful women that have been guests to the show.
Special love and gratitude to all of our listeners.
Finding Black joy in the highs and lows of life
When you can expect our Season 3 Return.
How you can stay connected with us during our brief hiatus.
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In this week’s episode, we amplify the voice of Sidonie Smith. Sidonie is an international leading lady, as well as a violinist and speaker. A multi-lingual artist, she has graced stages all around the world over the past 10 years performing in both English and German.

Most recently, she welcomed the reprise of one of her most celebrated roles— Mary Magdalene in Jesus Christ Superstar on the historic Roten Tor stage in Munich. Previous to that Sidonie starred in Switzerland’s Premier run of Sister Act the musical as Deloris van Cartier—a role that she is thrilled to now have embodied in three countries.

Sidonie has performed in such well-known large- scale shows as: The Bodyguard (Rachel and Nicki Marron), Jekyll & Hyde (Lucy, Germany), Legally Blonde (Pilar, Austrian Premier), Sister Act (Deloris, Germany, Austrian Premier, Switzerland Premier), AIDA (Aida, Germany), Cabaret (Sally Bowles, Germany) The Bridges of Madison County (Marian, German Premier), Sweeney Todd (Johanna, as the first woman of color to play the role in Germany), Jesus Christ Superstar (Mary Magdalene, Germany), RENT (Maureen, Germany), Little Shop of Horrors (Chiffon, European Tour), Buddy: The Buddy Holly Story Germany), and Love Never Dies (Austria, lauded by Sir Andrew Lloyd Webber as the best version of the production he had ever seen).

Sidonie's unique talent of playing viola/violin and harmonizing with herself vocally has landed her on many stages of the world, including Broadway and the West End, doing concerts with composers like Scott Alan as well as Oscar/Tony/Grammy award-winning duo Pasek & Paul. Sidonie is also a composer herself, and conducted her first orchestral work, Genesis, as it saw its premier performance when she was just 17 years old. She has since composed for such charitable organizations as: Where Every Child's A Star.

Sidonie more recently has turned her talent to arrangement, and you can see many of her original arrangements on YouTube, where videos she arranged have garnered well over 36 million views.

Offstage, Sidonie is most proud of her work as a Mindset Mastery and Social Media Mentor coach for performers, supporting them practically in their pursuits to become the strongest versions of themselves— mind, spirit, and body. Her transformational coaching courses guide artists to heal their hearts in order to create great art.

In this episode, Sidonie sets the stage into her journey into theater and how bolding taking advantage of open doors placed her center stage in some of the biggest roles in her career. We unpack what it’s like being a multi-talented black creative artist in this arena, and how she is holding space for fellow artists to bravely move into their creative passions.

What you'll learn:

The opportunity of a lifetime that catapulted her into international theatre.
Her personal experience as a black woman breaking into the world of acting & theatre.
How your own daring to be excellent as a Black creative is a form of protest
Favorite roles pursued in her career.
Her latest endeavor as a mindset coach devoted to empowering creatives to follow their passion and authentically connect with their audience.
What's next for Sidonie and her brand?

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CONNECT WITH: SidonieSmith

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/__.sidonie.__/

Website: https://www.sidoniesmith.com/

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In this week’s episode, we amplify the voice of Terrian Jones. Terrian is a wife of 10 years and mother of 2 beautiful girls. She is also creative in every sense of the word and is an avid world traveler that loves to capture the beauty of life from her lens. Terrian leads every aspect of life with the philosophy that all people were created in the image of God and deserve dignity and respect. Guided by her faith, she strives to serve as a living example of what her faith teaches her and to share it with the world both on and off of the mic.

In this episode, Terrian takes us on a journey as she pulls back the curtain on her life and shares one of her most vulnerable life-changing moments. Walking the path of forgiveness and finding her voice Terrian encourages others to do the same.

Listen in as Terrian takes us on a personal journey of self-discovery and healing.

What you'll learn:

Terrian's personal story of transformation.
Snatching back ownership of your story with a peace of mind.
The "study" that helped her forgive others and heal through a traumatic event in her life.
How individuals can offer support to many facing similar circumstances.
What's next for Terrian and her brand?

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CONNECT WITH: Terrian Jones

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/terrian4reel

Email: terrian4reel@gmail.com

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While we stand for justice, dignity and honor of the black life all too often the names of black women senselessly murdered by law enforcement are glazed over. We have a duty and responsibility as Black women and hosts of a podcast that advocate and amplify the voices of black women to bring awareness and shed light on the sisters who are no longer with us. We will always and forever SAY HER NAME.

Rekia Boyd

Boyd was born on November 5, 1989, in Chicago, Illinois. She moved with her family from Chicago’s Southside to Dolton, Illinois, a Chicago suburb. On March 21, 2012, Boyd was hanging out with friends at Douglas Park on Chicago’s West Side at a party listening to music while having a few drinks. Around 1:00 am, 22 year old Boyd and some of her friends walk to a nearby cornerstore. Around that same time, Servin who was just finishing his shift on his second job was off duty, heading to a fast food restaurant for a hamburger. Servin drove to Douglas Park after a citizen called police about a noise complaint. Servin saw Boyd and her friends and later claimed they were arguing in an alley. Whether Servin calmly approached Boyd and her friends or was rude and aggressive is still debated. One of Boyd’s friends, Antonio Cross, claimed that Servin attempted to buy drugs from the group. When Cross told Servin to “get his Crackhead ass out of here,” Servin pulled a gun, stuck it out of the window of his car and fired into the group, hitting Boyd in the head. She was instantly killed and Cross was wounded in the hand.

After the shooting, the Chicago Police Department defended Servin’s actions and arrested Cross. The Police Department claimed that Servin had discharged his weapon after Cross had approached him with a gun. Upon investigation it was discovered that Cross was holding a cellphone.

In November 2013, Servin was charged with involuntary manslaughter but was cleared of all charges two years later on April 20, 2015, by Judge Dennis J. Porter following a non-jury trial. On November 24, 2015, Mayor Rahm Emanuel and Police Superintendent Garry McCarthy called for Dante Servin to be fired by the Chicago Police Board. On May 17, 2016, Servin resigned from the police force. The city of Chicago also paid $4.5 million to the Boyd family. Boyd’s death at the hands of Chicago Police Officer Dante Servin would help inspire the Black Lives Matter movement.

"They don’t talk about women that much when they get killed by the police. They barely talk about women. Why is that? It’s crazy, because you see that even in death, women play the second role."

- Martinez Sutton, Rekia Boyd’s brother

Yvette Smith

On the 16th of January 2014, mother of 3 Yvette Smith was shot in her friend’s home by Daniel Willis, the officer coming to settle a disturbance.. She was seemingly trying to act as a peacemaker during a dispute between a father and a son that involved a gun. She called 911 about half an hour after midnight. When Bastrop County police arrived at the house, at least one of the men was in the front yard and the worst of the disturbance had seemed to be over.

The disagreement was settled before the officers arrived. The owner of the home Mr. Willie Thomas was outside when police arrived The officers issued verbal commands for the other occupants to exit the property. Yvette Smith was shot three seconds after the door was opened as shown by body camera footage. She was shot twice by the deputy sheriff’s with his personal AR-15 semi-automatic assault rifle. The officers claimed she threatened them with a gun despite no weapons being found within the home. The dispatcher claimed the opposite and Thomas said it was false information. In April 2016 Daniel Willis, a former Texas police deputy, was found not guilty of murder.

The family filed for wrongful death suit and settled with 1.22 million in compensation. However, Daniel Willis still walks a free man who killed an innocent unarmed black woman. The case raised broad issues about police accountability and questions about police recruiting standards and the general conduct of the sheriff’s department.

Shantel Davis

On June 14, 2012, Shantel Davis, a 23-year-old African-American woman, was fatally shot by New York City, New York Police Department (NYPD) officer Phil Atkins. She was unarmed, and her death occurred while the national discussion of police brutality was gaining publicity in the wake of similar killings. That debate led to the creation of the Black Lives Matter Movement the following year.

Two plainclothes police officers saw Davis driving erratically and pursued her vehicle. Once her car came to a stop after colliding with a minivan, the officers got out of their car and approached on foot.

Davis opened her passenger side door, knocking one officer to the ground. She then got back into the driver’s seat. Believing that Davis was trying to drive away, and with the car moving backwards, Detective Phil Atkins reached into her car and tried to shift it into park. While they struggled for control, Atkins shot her once in the chest.

When the officers asked her to exit the car, she stumbled out while bleeding profusely onto the pavement in front of a large crowd. One witness, George Ricketts, said that Davis cried out that she didn’t want to die, and a woman attempted to comfort her. Despite paramedics’ attempts to revive her, Davis was later pronounced dead at Kings County Hospital.

According to East Flatbush residents, the officer who killed Davis had a history of brutality.

At the time of her death, her friends and family said that Shantel was trying to get her GED and turn her life around. While police alleged that Davis had been trying to escape when she was shot, several witnesses stated that she was trapped behind an airbag and was not attempting to get away.

In 2017, Shantel’s family reports that there have been no investigations into her death or the officer who killed her, despite multiple attempts to follow up with the Brooklyn District Attorney office.

Atatiana Jefferson

Atatiana Jefferson, had been up late playing video games with her 8-year-old nephew, in her final moments leading up to her fatal shot by an officer, Aaron Y. Dean, who was standing in her backyard with a flashlight and a gun. He would go on to resign two days later, hours before the police chief had planned to fire him.

Jefferson who was 28 at the time of her death, graduated from Louisiana's Xavier University in 2014 with a degree in biology and worked in the field of pharmaceutical equipment sales. She was planning and saving for medical school. Atatiana was a loving aunt who would play basketball and video games with her nephews, and recently moved in with her mother to care for her as she had health problems. Her (mother) learned about her daughter’s shooting while in a hospital.

In the moments leading up to the shooting, one of Ms. Jefferson’s neighbors, called a nonemergency line at 2:23 a.m. on Saturday to check on the safety of the residents after spotting the door open. Two officers responding to the call parked a block away from Ms. Jefferson’s house before unlatching a fence door and entering the backyard. According to an arrest warrant affidavit, Jefferson told her nephew she heard someone outside moments before the shooting, so she got her handgun from her purse and pointed it out a window.

Dean, who never identified himself as a police officer despite yelling for Jefferson to put her hands up, according to the affidavit, fired through the window, killing Jefferson.

As previously stated, Aaron Dean resigned before he could be fired. He was arrested and in December 2019 he was indicted by the Texas grand jury for murder, however the trial has been delayed by the coronavirus pandemic.

"My God, I was so happy to know that the man that shot and killed my daughter is going to be indicted for murder," said Yolanda Carr, Jefferson's mother. She went on to say that "Justice was served on that part, but I know we got a long way to go," "I'm so glad that they finally indicted that man on murder because he murdered my baby."

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In memory of #breonnataylor we are releasing a special episode today to honor her life.

Before she was a hashtag or became a headline Breonna or Bre’ as she was affectionally known to her friends and family was a then 26-year-old woman who loved her work in healthcare and spending quality time with her aunts playing cards. Phase 10 and Skip-Bo were her favs.

Breonna Taylor was born June 05, 1993 in Grand Rapids, Michigan to Tamika Palmer and she spent the early part of her life in Grand Rapids, Michigan before moving to Louisville when she was a teen.

Breonna graduated from Western High School in 2011, and later went on to experience college at University of Kentucky.

She was an accomplished EMT for the city of Louisville. She worked full time as ER Technician for Jewish East and PRN for Norton Healthcare. She served on the front line and dedicated her life to the care of others.

On her Facebook page, Taylor described her love for helping others and stated “Working in health care is so rewarding! It makes me so happy when I know I’ve made a difference in someone else’s life!”

As an essential worker she put her life on the line daily fighting one of the deadliest pandemics of our time only to have it tragically taken away at the hands of police.

In mid-March Breonna went to bed like the rest of us, but she didn’t get to see the light of day as police officers barged into Taylor’s home in Louisville, Kentucky, in the middle of the night and discharged a spray of bullets that struck and killed the 26-year-old EMT.

Breonna Taylor was a daughter, Breonna Taylor a granddaughter, Breonna Taylor a sister, Breonna Taylor a niece and a best friend to so many especially Kenneth Walker. But above else Breonna Taylor was a HUMAN.

She died before her story could truly unfold. Now it’s our duty to continue to carry the torch and honor her name. We always say her name.
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We are (podcasters/bloggers/youtubers/influencer/etc.) united to condemn the tragic murders of George Floyd and Breonna Taylor and many many others at the hands of police. This is a continuation of the systemic racism pervasive in our country since its inception and we are committed to standing against racism in all its forms. We believe that to be silent is to be complicit. We believe that Black lives matter. We believe that Black lives are more important than property. We believe that we have a responsibility to use our platforms to speak out against this injustice whenever and wherever we are witness to it. In creating digital media we have built audiences that return week after week to hear our voices and we will use our voices to speak against anti-blackness and police brutality, and we encourage our audiences to be educated, engaged, and to take action. Here are three ways you can participate: 1. Share this statement and call to action with others. 2. Donate a portion of your show proceeds and ask audience members to donate to any of the following: 1. George Floyd Memorial Fund: https://www.gofundme.com/f/georgefloyd 2. Minnesota Freedom Fund: https://minnesotafreedomfund.org/ 3. Black Visions Collective: https://www.blackvisionsmn.org/ 4. Campaign Zero: https://www.joincampaignzero.org/ 5. Black Lives Matter: https://www.Blacklivesmatter.com 6. Minneapolis NAACP Branch: https://www.paypal.me/mplsnaacp4050B 3. Sign A petition & Ask Your Network To Sign: 1. Text “Floyd” to 55156 to sign a petition a demand justice for George Floyd 2. Sign-up at Color of Change: https://colorofchange.org/ to be notified of more opportunities to take action

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In this week’s episode, we amplify the voices of Vanielle Price-Lewis and Lakrisha Toliver

Vanielle and Lakrisha are the owners VK Beauty Bar. These ladies are a duo that came together to offer a upscale relaxing environment inside the salon. Their goal and "why" is to educate women inside as well as outside the salon on hair care, catering to the everyday business woman that is on the go.

VK Beauty Bars first priority is healthy hair and educating clients on how to care for hair outside the salon also. We provide multiple different deep conditioners. We also offer microlinks, wigs, hair color and natural hair care.VK Beauty Bar retails multiple haircare products such as shampoos conditioners and moisturizers for daily care.

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In this week’s episode, we amplify the voice of Brittany Sherell. Brittany is a Power-Packed Speaker, Coach, and Author who helps High-Achieving Women live with meaning and lead with confidence. Brittany is known for her high-energy, engaging approach to learning and development. Her practical approaches to achieving results are easy to incorporate without ever getting overwhelmed.

In her 2-in-1 live interactive book/workbook, Brittany challenges readers not to fall victim to the lure of success-chasing, but rather unmask their true identity and use it for meaningful work. She explores the incredible power of tapping into what you perform well to create a life of purpose.

Beyond her business, Brittany spends time loving on her close-knit family, two fur babies, and trying new coffee blends.

Listen in as we chat with Brittany as she shares her journey of building a mega lifestyle empire.

What you'll learn:

Brittany's personal story of transformation.
Britany's M.O.V.E. framework that walks you through "How to align your gifts and abilities to experience the fruits of fulfillment."
Getting clear on what you want and what it will take to make it a reality.
Snatching back ownership of your time and energy with a peace of mind.
Killing self-doubt and building your Confidence.
What's next for Brittany and her brand?

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CONNECT WITH: Brittany Sherell

Website: http://brittanysherell.com/

@Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Brittany-Sherell-Coaching-and-Consulting-2953466454694278

@Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brittanysherell/

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In this week’s episode, We pressed pause on regular scheduled program and take time to share our personal reflections on our Mother's Day. We also take the opportunity to have a personal heart to heart and share some of our thoughts and feelings on the current state of our nation in light of recent events.

We share these feelings around the 54-minute mark in this episode.

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We will resume back to our regular schedule next Sunday.

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In this week’s episode, we amplify the voice ofSareta FultcherSareta, known to her readers as Bible Study Girl, has been in church all her life. Her relationship with God, and the church, was changed after starting a Bible study group with other women. Away from the walls of the church, the women were able to share their true struggles with their faith. Seeing God move mightily in the lives of other Christian women as they tried to live out their faith walk was inspiring. Years later, Sareta was prompted to share her personal struggles with the world, and the Bible Study Girl blog was born. Each day readers of the blog get a glimpse into her intimate struggles with faith and ultimate surrender to the will of God.

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In this week’s episode, we amplify the voice of Eliana Baucicault. Elaina or EllyB as she's affectionally known to the world is a celebrity event planner and creative mastermind behind the B Collective Magazine. The B Collective is a superior 300-page publication that is changing the landscape of traditional print media content. Not only does each spread highlight diverse weddings and event professionals, but the magazine also features celebrations rarely showcased on stands around the country. The magazine is far more than just a bride-to-be planning her big day it’s for any person celebrating milestone occasions hoping to create memories that will last a lifetime.

The art that exists within the pages of The B Collective Magazine surpasses what the viewer sees on each spread. Through The B Collective, Eliana has created a diverse network that allows event professionals of color to build new relationships as they look to expand their services. Many have said this publication can even be used as a study guide as they learn how to make their mark in an ever-growing world.

Listen in as we chat with Eliana as she shares her journey of building a mega lifestyle empire.

What you'll learn:

Eliana's start in event planning and how she developed the B Collective magazine.
Her vision for the magazine and overall brand for ellyB events and the B Collective.
How she is changing the trajectory of representation not often seen in the event and lifestyle industry while recognizing & celebrating other professionals of color in the planning industry.
Her experience navigating life as a black woman entrepreneur managing multiple successful brands.
Her simple philosophy for pursuing your passions even when you don't feel like you have it all together.
What's next for Eliana and her brand?

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CONNECT WITH: Eliana Baucicault

ellyB Events

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Website: https://ellybevents.com/

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In this week’s episode, we amplify the voices of former guest Dr. Traci Baxley and ally Kristine Smith.

Dr. Traci Baxley is the founder and CEO of Traci Baxley Consulting, a company dedicated to supporting parents on their journey of raising independent, compassionate, and socially conscious children. As a belonging and inclusion advocate and the creator of Social Justice Parenting, she assists families who are stuck in fear-based parenting to transition to parenting from a space of radical love. As an educator for over 30 years and a mother of 5 children, Dr. Baxley uses her experiences and expertise to support parents through issues of belonging, self-advocacy, social-emotional, executive function development. In addition, she offers cultural awareness and racial identity training to nonprofit and agencies that support transracial families.

Kristine Smith is an adoptive mother to five children. She has three children adopted from Uganda and two children who joined their family through embryo adoption. Having left the field of critical care nursing in 2015 to stay home full time, Kristine has focused on educating and training those who are considering adoption or who are already parenting adopted children. She recently became an Advanced Trauma Competent caregiver. Her passion is encouraging and training adoptive families. She also enjoys speaking at adoption conferences on the unique challenges of transracial parenting.”

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In this week’s episode, we amplify the voice of Keesha Johnson. Keesha is a certified Project Management Professional (PMP)® and a business operations consultant specializing in project management, process improvement & documentation, and content editing. Keesha also trains entrepreneurs on how to leverage Pinterest as a powerful marketing tool for their businesses. She’s the creator of Pinpoint Your Marketing, an introductory course for small business owners interested in getting started on Pinterest.

Keesha is the founder of MyMissionToEscape.com. and writes useful and motivational content for her blog which targets working women who want to manage job burnout and explore flexible work options and entrepreneurship. Keesha encourages her readers to choose personal bliss over professional burnout!

Listen in as we chat with Keesha and she shares her journey of entrepreneurship and how we can win in our marketing strategy with a pin.

What you'll learn:

Keesha's transition out of corporate into entrepreneurship.
What sparked the creation of her blog -- My Mission to Escape.
How she got her start with utilizing Pinterest for Business and the creation of her course for entrepreneurs looking to elevate their brand marketing.
Why it's important to start your own business or side hustle.
Her collaboration with the Publishing in Your Pajamas conference.
What's next for Keesha?

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CONNECT WITH: Keesha Johnson, PMP

@Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/mymissiontoescape/

@LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/keesha-johnson-pmp/

Website: https://mymissiontoescape.com/

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Publishing in Your Pajamas (virtual) Conference ---

The goal of the conference is to help empower new and aspiring authors! I’ll be speaking to authors on why they should be using Pinterest as part of their marketing strategy.

The virtual conference is on Saturday, April 18th from 9:30 AM – 5 PM ET. Early bird registration is open now and ends on April 10th. General registration ends on Saturday, April 18th.

You can visit her link at https://mymissiontoescape.com/publishing to get your tickets today!

PinPoint Your Marketing Pinterest Course --http://www.pinpointyourmarketing.com. Keesha is offering a 20% discount for MC listeners. Coupon Code = MELANATED

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In this week’s episode, we amplify the voice ofKaren Brown.Karen is the Owner/Baker of LOL Labor of Love Bakery. A home based bakery that provides Custom-designed cakes, cupcakes, and other sweet treats for all occasions. Whether it’s a layered or tiered cake, Bundt or sheet cake, and if you want to add cake balls or pops, chocolate covered strawberries or decorated cookies, we strive to be the Bakery of choice for the DFW area.

LOL Labor of Love Bakery was born on December 16, 2015 but Karen's passion for baking which stemmed all the way back to her childhood had been alive much longer. "Who would have thought that very passion would be turned into a Business? God did, it was His plan all along and His timing could not have been any less perfect!"

Starting with one signature cake, the Red Velvet Cheesecake, word of mouth, and a viral pic on Facebook, LOL Bakery was conceived. Now 5 yrs running and year #4 the start of full time entrepreneurship, Karen is excited where God will take her business and how it’ll grow to be of service to those who “love cake”. “Love Cake, Don’t Bake...Leave the Baking to Me!”

Listen in as we chat with Karen as she shares how God's timing, her faith and a little help from a social media post turned into a full fledged business.

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In this week’s episode, we amplify the voice of DeNee Knight. DeNee is a dear friend of ours and a fellow native Arkansan. She serves as the Marketing Director of the nonprofit organization -- You are L.O.V.E.D., an organization that celebrates and uplifts women through life after broken relationships. Having gone through a major life-altering experience as a result of a failed marriage, DeNee opens up and shares her journey of self-healing and finding love again.

Listen in as we chat with DeNee as she shares her experience of finding love and navigating life as an interracial blended family.

What you'll learn:

DeNee's transition from a 2-parent home to being a single mother settling into a new life.
How she opened herself back up to love & dating after divorce, and her dating woes.
Challenges faced being in an interracial relationship with a Caucasian police officer.
Navigating parenthood with blended multiracial families.
The important component for fostering a healthy relationship.
The nonprofit organization -- You Are L.O.V.E.D and the great work they are doing.

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CONNECT WITH: DeNee Knight

Instagram: _yoganee_

Facebook: DeNee Marble

TikTok: _yoganee_

You Are L.O.V.E.D.:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LOVED-100496024761795/

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In this week’s episode, we amplify the voice ofLisaButler.Lisa is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in private practice. For over 20 years she has worked with women and girls to help facilitate emotional healing. She specializes in mother-daughter conflict, self-esteem, forgiveness, shame and anxiety. Lisa believes that most of our challenges begin with our thoughts about ourselves, others, and the world. She uses cognitive and dialectical behavior therapies to teach clients how their thoughts/feelings inform their behaviors and life choices. She believes that helping people recognize the power of their thoughts is key to emotional wellness. Lisa is also the Producer/Director of What's Left Behind, a documentary highlighting the moms/and families of murdered young people in Chicago. Lisa is a Ford Scholar and a graduate of University of Chicago School of Social Service Administration.

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In this week’s episode, we amplify the voice of the Mental Weight-ologist, Dr. Radisha Brown. Dr. Radisha is on a mission to empower women to live, work, play, and love at their highest potential. As a Licensed Mental Health Therapist, Dr. Radisha's core work is in helping women lose weight while mastering their mind, body, and soul. Her relatable and accepting nature allows other women to overcome their struggles and begin their transformation journey towards a healthy and happy lifestyle. She is the author of the best-selling book Girl, Get Off The Couch where she share's her personal 80 pound weight loss journey.

Listen in as we chat with Dr. Radisha on how she is encouraging us to Get Off The Couch.

What you'll learn:

How Dr. Radisha's personal mental, physical, & emotional unpacking set the stage for her practice.
Understanding the connection between mental health and weight loss.
Her F.A.T. Framework and how she applies this logic within her therapy practice
Tackling depression in women of color, specifically black women
How to overcome emotional eating
What's next for Dr. Radisha?

Rapid Fire Questions:
Would you rather give up salt for life or sugar for life?
What's your non-traditional form of exercise?

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Grab Dr. Radisha Brown's best selling book: Girl Get Off The Couch

CONNECT WITH: Dr. Radisha Brown

@drradishabrown - Facebook

@drradishabrown - Instagram

@drradishabrown - Twitter

Website: www.drradisha.com

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In this week’s episode, we are celebrating International Women's Day!!!!

This year (2020), the IWD theme is #EachforEqual.

From the IWD: International Women's Day Website:

An equal world is an enabled world.

Individually, we're all responsible for our own thoughts and actions - all day, every day.

We can actively choose to challenge stereotypes, fight bias, broaden perceptions, improve situations and celebrate women's achievements.

Collectively, each one of us can help create a gender-equal world.

Let's all be #EachforEqual.

Join us this week as co-hosts Terrian Jones & Yana Reynolds celebrate the melanated achievements of women from the past, present, and near future.

What you'll learn:

Past (Highlight): Nichelle "Grace" Nichols, first African American woman to play a lead role on television -- Communication Officer Lieutenant Uhura on "Star Trek."
Present (Highlight): Keisha Knight Pulliam & Arian Simone, of the Fearless Fund. A venture capitalist firm that invests in women of color businesses.
Near Future (Highlight): Storm Reid -- Rising actress & social justice advocate. Her resume includes -- 12 Years A Slave, A Wrinkle in Time, When They See Us, & The Invisible Man.
Melanated Mini (Highlight): Neveah Woods of Sasha Sew Amazing -- aspiring fashion designer who makes/designs clothes for her Barbie dolls.

Rapid Fire Questions:
Would you rather create or delete history?
Would you rather never have music or never have films?

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In this week’s episode, we amplify the voice of Coach, Speaker, Author and Strategist Tanya J. Miller. Tanya is a certified life coach with over eighteen
years of experience working with youth, young adults, and women throughout the
community and in ministry to pursue purpose, passion, vision, and destiny. Tanya's focus is on life and leadership. She helps clients to define their purpose in order to release their passion. As a speaker, Tanya's' beliefs and philosophies hold true to these same ideals and passion. Her message is clear. She believes that God place in everyone purpose, and to leave this world empty after having spent their whole lives pursuing their passion, fulfilling their purpose, following their dreams, casting their vision all to one day arrive at destiny.

Tanya J. Miller is a graduate with a BBA in finance and business management from Northwood University and an MBA from Regent University. She is the owner of Tanya J. Miller, LLC, where she is an accomplished author, motivational speaker, life coach, and leadership strategist. Also, TJMLLC is an affiliate member of CBA, the Association for Christian Retail. While, Tanya is a member of Advanced Writers and Speakers Association. In 2018, Tanya was named an Indie Author Legacy Awards (IALA) finalist by Purposely Created Publishing Group under the category Author on the Rise. While in 2017, Tanya was also named an Indie Author Legacy Awards (IALA) finalist by Purposely Created Publishing Group under the category Education.

Listen in as we chat with Tanya on how she inspires people both young and old to put the puzzle pieces of life together in her role as and business owner, coach, speaker, and author.

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In this week’s episode, we amplify the voice of the OverFlow Coach, Monique Caradine-Kitchens. Monique helps women fix their relationship with money so they can stop worrying about it, stressing over it, and chasing after it and instead, start manifesting more than enough of it. After having money drama of her own for many years, Monique sought the help of a coach from one of the top personal development companies in the world. That coach helped Monique begin to re-write her money story so she could finally embrace her inner millionaire.

Since 2012, Monique has mentored hundreds of women entrepreneurs on how to make money doing what they love. She holds two coaching certifications, both with a focus on money and mindset. Her mission is to cultivate a new generation of high-earning women. Her international roster of clients includes globally recognized brands such as INC. Magazine, Black Enterprise Magazine, the National PTA, United Way, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc., and Nielsen.

Before becoming a coach, Monique served as an award-winning radio and television personality featured on the top national media outlets including CNN, National Public Radio, FOX News, ESSENCE Magazine, SIRIUS XM Satellite Radio, the Chicago Tribune, Black Enterprise.com and many more. Taking her talents back to the airwaves, Monique hosts the Sisternomics Podcast that takes her listeners along on the journey toward her next level of financial success.

When she’s not coaching, speaking or writing, Monique spends lots of time in the kitchen experimenting with the yummy recipes she finds on Pinterest and the Food Network.

Born and raised on the South Side of Chicago, Monique is a mom and wife who now lives full-time on the beautiful island of Puerto Rico.

Listen in as we chat with Monique on how she is leading women to put an end to the money drama so that they may unleash their financial overflow.

What you'll learn:

How Monique's personal understanding of her money story played a key role in unpacking the money drama, setting the stage for her coaching practice.
Understanding the universal truths about money.
Actionable money mindset tips to push you to your financial overflow.
The concept of creating your own economy and why it is so important.
The fundamental tip for sourcing your coach to help with unlocking your next level of success.
What's next for The Sisternomics Podcast and Monique's annual Overflow Retreat for women held in Puerto Rico.

Rapid Fire Questions:
Would you rather be debt-free or have a perfect credit score?
What's one thing you won't sacrifice in your budget?

Grab Monique's FREE guide for the TOP TEN THINGS YOU CAN DO TO CLAIM FINANCIAL POWER THIS YEAR: https://www.sisternomics.net/

Monique's Book: How to Embrace Your Inner Millionaire

CONNECT WITH: Monique Caradine-Kitchens

@MoniqueCaradine - Facebook

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@MoniqueCaradine - Twitter

Website: https://www.myinnermillionaire.com/

Listen to the Sisternomics Podcast**

Website: https://sisternomics.libsyn.com/

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In this week’s episode, we amplify the voice of the Chief Wine Officer, Tanisha Townsend. There’s a special connection when a girl meets a glass of wine after a long day. Glass in hand, Tanisha Townsend is a wine and spirits expert, educator, and consultant whose mission is to educate and entertain, while promoting the history and joys of fermented beverages to the masses. Through the podcast Wine School Dropout, Tanisha hopes to do just that by giving bite-sized actionable tips to help consumers buy and drink wine.

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In this week’s episode, we amplify the voice of the Money Mompreneur, Raeshal Solomon. Raeshal is an author, speaker, and podcast host passionate about equipping parents with the resources to promote sound money practices with their children.

Several years ago Raeshal got started on her financial journey by doing what young adults do; she destroyed her credit. As a long-time student of financial management, Raeshal had to learn the hard way that money doesn’t grow on trees. She invested her time reading books on financial management, speaking to financial advisors, and stockbrokers discussing the ins and outs of moving capital. With all this knowledge one would think old habits would have changed, but not so. It took the birth of her son Nathan and the adoption of her nephew Brenden to modify the way Raeshal handled her money. It occurred to her that if her behavior didn’t change, her boys would begin to pick up her bad habits. Guided by her desire to break the cycle with her sons, My Little Banker was created with the goal in mind to teach money lessons to children. Raeshal has written over 20 books in the series.

Expanding her reach beyond her literary works, Raeshal also devotes her time speaking. She visits elementary schools where she reads her books and answers questions about money and the writing process. She speaks to parents on topics like “How to teach your child about money,” and “How to move forward from your past to create a financial legacy?” She is quoted in the press and interviewed on several podcasts and online platforms.

Her latest venture has taken her to the digital media space with her own podcast -- PodKash Kids. On the show, kids ask their money questions and share their opinions on the topic.

Listen in as we share with Raeshal about her desire to change a whole generation through financial literacy while equipping parents with the knowledge to provide money lessons with their children.

What you'll learn:

How her own personal story became the catalyst for her financial literacy brand.
Why it is so important to teach money concepts to children.
How to have the money conversation with children in various stages of life.
Practical money management tips and practices to apply & incorporate with your child.
What's next for My Little Banker & PodKash Kids

Rapid Fire Questions:
Name one of your favorite TV shows growing up?
If you could choose a topic that should be taught in schools, what would that be?

CONNECT WITH: Raeshal Solomon

@raeshalspeaks - Facebook

@raeshalspeaks - Instagram

Website: http://raeshalsolomon.com

And My Little Banker

@mylittlebanker - Facebook

@mylittlebanker - Instagram

Website: www.mylittlebanker.com

Listen to PodKash Kids every 15th & 30th for a new family-friendly money podcast episode!

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In this week’s episode, we amplify the voice of Creator, Motivator and Self-care guru Paula Delores. Paula is the owner and founder of The Melanated Bar (TMB). The Melanated Bar is a natural skincare line and lifestyle brand that elevates women's mind body and spirit through self. Offering an array of skincare products and self-care items that give women time to spend on themselves, The Melanated Bar is brand that is dedicated to self-care, self-love, and self-awareness.

Paula encourages everyone to establish a routine, rather it's setting the vibe in the mornings when you wake up and performing your skincare routine, or in the evening after work where you light the candles, pour the wine, and pamper yourself with The Melanated Bar products. She encourages it all!

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In this week’s episode, we amplify the voice of Danielle Desir. Danielle is an author, writer, podcaster, and founder of the growing super community -- WOC (Women of Color) Podcasters that is home to over 2500 members from over 50 countries around the world. WOC Podcasters is the first community of its kind dedicated to the growth and representation of women in the podcasting industry. From esteemed women of color podcasters to aspiring podcasters looking to get started, Danielle created this community so women of color could access the necessary resources to prosper along their creative journeys.

Danielle travels the world and runs the affordable travel finance blog ThoughtCard.com. In 2018 she brought her storytelling to audio with the introduction of her podcast -- The Thought Card Podcast a bi-weekly podcast exploring the intersection of debt repayment, building wealth and living a life full of travel. Through her brand, Danielle aims to help people make more informed financial decisions that will allow them to accomplish their travel and money goals sooner. As the financially savvy traveler herself, Danielle has paid off $63,000 of student loan debt in four years, bought a house at 27, and traveled to 27+ countries all while climbing the corporate ladder.

Listen in as we share with Danielle about her journey of building a strong community.

What you'll learn:

How being raised with a strong financial foundation paved the way for her financial success today.
How she encourages you to become a financially savvy traveler through her blog & podcast -- The Thought Card.
The significant event that sparked the creation of WOC Podcasters
How community has become the foundation for her success both online & offline.
How she encourages and supports the visibility of diverse (POC) voices and expertise on stages, conferences, etc.
How she's investing in continual support for her community of WOC podcasters and new things in store for 2020.

Rapid Fire Questions:

What's a common thing you have never done?
Do you speak more than one language?

CONNECT WITH: Danielle Desir @thethoughtcard - Facebook

@thethoughtcard - Instagram

@thethoughtcard - Twitter

Website: https://thoughtcard.com/

And WOC Podcasters

@wocpodcasters - Instagram

@wocpodcasters - Twitter

Website: https://wocpodcasters.co Books by Danielle:

Affording Travel

Iceland: Nature, Nurture & Adventure (Diary of a Traveling Black Woman: A Guide to International Travel)

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Iceland: Nature, Nurture & Adventure (Diary of a Traveling Black Woman: A Guide to International Travel)

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In this week’s episode, we amplify the voice of Monica Wisdom. Monica is a writer, storyteller and podcast host that has transcended the world of cosmetology to building a global nation of black girl magic with her platform Black Women Amplified.

Monica’s adventurous spirit has taken her in many different directions and avenues including cosmetology, writing, and the music industry. After graduating cosmetology school with honors, she ascended to advanced academies and studied with innovators who shaped the hair care industry we know today which included Vivienne Mackinder, Geri Cosenza, Irvine Rusk, Horst Rechelbacher, Darren Brokaw and Robert Labetta.

After mastering her craft, Monica joined the prestigious team of educators at Sebastian International. This dream come true position not only helped her to blossom as a hairstylist, but she also became a world-class instructor. Her gifts as a hair colorist led her to work with the German hair color company Schwarzkopf where she taught for four years. She later became the Director of Education for Salon Resources, the distributor for Sebastian International, where she designed classes, workshops, and product launches. As a freelance artist, Monica has been able to work with celebrities and companies including The Isley Brothers, Lela Rochon, Kevin Mayes, Nina Gancy, Loretta Divine, Cheryl Lee Ralph, Lisa Sylvester, Great Lengths Hair Extensions, Carole’s Daughter, Atlantic Records, and DreamWorks Records. Monica has also been featured on ABC, CBS, NBC, Clear Channel, and FOX networks.

Other highlights of Monica’s transcendent career, includes her time as Director of Operations for ‘In Magazine’ and ‘Today in Church Magazine’. She and magazine publisher David Holmon worked to create the monthly publications that inspired its readers and reached critical acclaim. In that role, Monica interviewed celebrities about their spiritual life and personal journeys. She interviewed such notables as Kirk Whalum, Princess Zulu, Eric Roberson, Vonnetta Flowers, Evander Holyfield, and Isaac Bruce to name a few. Her features stood strong next to other contributors that included Joyce Meyers, TD Jakes, and Joel Olsten. Monica’s most rewarding work was as the Vice President of the global music label Yoruba Records working alongside Osunlade building a global brand and movement.

In the midst of it all, Monica was called to go on a spiritual sojourn and she knew it was time to excavate and heal her traumatic childhood and generational wounds. Sharing her shadows was the next step to enable her to be all that she was born to be. Through the coaching program of Phoenix 2000, Monica learned that her pain could be used to heal others which led her into a deep spiritual examination and study of the Divine Feminine with her teachers Dr. Caroline ‘Isis’ Fuqua and Bettie Spruill. She is also an initiate of Transcendental Meditation and is a student of Yogini Nithyananda. These three powerful black women have guided Monica, strengthened her foundation and have given her a platform.

This work inspired her to create the platform Black Women Amplified. Where she highlights and amplifies the voices of Black women on a blog and Facebook page of the same name. She has also created the NuVision, a learning Portal for knowledge-based entrepreneurs and emerging experts.

Her heart and passion cultivated a great life adventure and she now teaches women how to live on their terms and build life adventures of their own.

Listen in as we speak about Monica's journey to heal, teach and elevate Black women with love, grace, wisdom, and acceptance.

What you'll learn:

Reclaim your worth and recognizing the value of your life
How to be brave in all of your endeavors
Her philosophy around radical self-acceptance
How to call out your fears and operate in your gifts unapologetically.

Rapid Fire Questions:

What aspect of your daily routine do you look forward to the most?
What makes you feel old when you think about it?

CONNECT WITH: Monica Wisdom IG: MonicaWisdom| FB: Black Women Amplified Websites: monicawisdomtyson.com

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In this week’s episode, we amplify the voice of The Literary Lobbyist -- Dawn Michelle Hardy. Dawn holds dual titles in publishing— book publicist and literary agent. She is the President of Dream Relations PR & Literary Consulting, and also the brainchild behind Publishing in Your Pajamas, a virtual writers conference that educates and empowers aspiring and debut authors.

In the publicity space, Dawn Michelle Hardy has aided novelists and non-fiction authors for 17 years on their climb to publishing success by using strategic promotions to expand their readership, build their brands, win awards and garner national and local media attention. She is an award-winning publicist, conference speaker and sought after book publishing consultant who believes that promoting writers and their work is truly about discoverability, access, and an entrepreneurial approach. Her clients have won a wide range of awards including the IPPY, USA Best Book Award, Eric Hoffer Award and a sports narrative that was Shortlisted for the PEN/ESPN Award for Literary Sports Writing.

Some of the authors she has serviced with book publicity include, Sadeqa Johnson (Love in a Carry-on Bag) Jayne Allen, (Black Girls Must Die Exhausted), Tia Williams (The Perfect Find), Clint Smith (Counting Descent), D. Watkins (The Beastside: Living and Dying While Black in America), Resurrection to Rejection by Steven Eugene Carter, and From the Block to the Boardroom by Tracey Syphax.

As a Literary Agent, her client's body of work includes a biography on Nicki Minaj, NBA-Allstar Allen Iverson, the Superbowl winning Seattle Seahawks and The New York Jets, along with a memoir that was adapted to the screen with the Syfy Channel, an essay collection and a forthcoming narrative on self-care for black women publishing in 2021.

Listen in as we speak about Dawn's journey in the world of publishing.

What you'll learn:

Dawn's early career years as a literary agent & publicist and what sparked the establishment of her own agency.
What a typical day looks like for her in both spaces serving as a literary agent & publicist.
The type of content and body of work she's looking to represent and tips on how to partner with her.
Key tips on how to author your memoir in 2020 and additional services and resources she's offering to assist you in your writing goals.

CONNECT WITH: Dawn Michelle Hardy
IG: TheLiteraryLobbyist | FB: DreamRelationsPR | LinkedIn: Dawn Michelle Hardy

Websites:

http://dreamrelationspr.com/

https://publishinginyourpajamas.com/

Rapid Fire Questions:

Are you more productive at night or in the morning?
What book had the most significant impact on you?

Books mentioned in our conversation:

Becoming -- Michelle Obama
His Testimonies, My Heritage -- Kristie Anyabwile & Kim Cash Tate
Year of Yes -- Shonda Rhimes
True to the Game -- Terri Woods

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The Beast Side: Living and Dying While Black in America

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Happy New Year and Welcome Back!!!!. Can you believe we’re in the year 2020? Neither can we!
In this week’s episode, we kick off Season 2 of Melanated Conversations. We have a little fun with our listener's favorite “Rapid Fire” segment as well as officially roll out our “Melanated Mini” segment.

RAPID FIRE QUESTIONS:

Would you rather watch Moses and the Israelites cross the Red Sea or Watch Jesus wall on water?

What you'll learn:

One new thing we plan to implement in 2020
Melanated Mini feature: Eden Watson and her book: Dance is....

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It's a holiday pop-up episode!! To close out the year, the hosts of Melanated Conversations are spreading a little holiday cheer. In this week’s episode, we share our favorite holiday traditions, movies, and songs that get us in the holiday spirit. We also introduce a new segment that we will proudly incorporate in our upcoming season 2 in 2020!

What you'll learn:

A few gift ideas for the holiday season
Our favorite holiday traditions -- and a little holiday singing
A glimpse of a new & upcoming segment premiering in Season 2
When you can expect our Season 2 Return.

Other Items mentioned:

Books:

Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls - Francesca Cavallo & Elena Favilli
Sulwe -- Lupita Nyong'o

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In this week’s episode, we recap our season 1 show guests and share our insights, experiences, and gratitude for an awesome season.

Listen in as we speak about our journey in amplifying the voices and stories of black women.

What you'll learn:

Our mission of shining light on our melanated queens and sharing our lessons and celebrating our successes.
Recap of all the wonderful women that have been guests to the show.
Special love and gratitude to all of our listeners.
When you can expect our Season 2 Return.
How you can stay connected with us during our brief hiatus.

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In this week’s episode, we amplify the voice of event planning extraordinaire Brittany Sharp. Brittany is owner and creator of The Sharp Standard which is a full-service event planning and interior design boutique curating designs that showcase your life's biggest moments.

Brittany has a passion for using her God given talents to create phenomenal events that will leave her clients with memories to last a lifetime."For me decorating and entertaining just comes naturally."As as child Brittany loved to go all out on decor, and it’s reflected in her events. Whether a real life circus for a kiddie soirée or out of the box layouts for wedding ceremonies there are no limits to The Sharp Standard events

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In this week’s episode, we amplify the voice of pre-med student and entrepreneur Sarah V. Bondzie. Sarah’s focus is in the area of Optometry, where she currently scribes for Optometrists and shadows surgeons at Nemours DuPont Children’s Hospital.

At the age of 23, under the guidance of her Pharmacist father, she created her very own eye vitamins catered to vision health and whitening the sclera by the name of “Bonne Vue” BVE eye multivitamins. BVE capsules are natural minerals and vitamins which help to replenish, nourish, and brighten the eyes. Their focus lies primarily on nature’s playground with ingredients like goji berries, green tea, riboflavin, lutein, and flax seeds. During their research, they made sure to stand out by keeping the necessary vitamins for healthier vision but in a more fruitful way. Bonne Vue’s vision is to reduce the risk of getting eye diseases and experiencing any AMD-related vision loss.

Listen in as we speak about Sarah’s journey in optometry.

What you'll learn:

What sparked Sarah’s interest in the field of optometry?
The representation gap of black professionals in the field.
How seeing into the eyes of one soul translates into her overall vision of eye health.
How the name Bonne Vue was formed and the meaning behind the name.
The creation process and perfecting the formula for a vitamin that intently focuses on the care of the eye.
How a Bonne Vue purchase further promotes eye health around the globe.

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CONNECT WITH: Sarah Bondzie
IG: MyBonVue | FB: MyBonVue

Personal: https://www.instagram.com/sarahvbondzie/

Rapid Fire Questions:

If you could meet any living person for a chat over a shared dinner, who would you choose and why?
What scene in a movie gives you goosebumps every time you watch?

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In this week's episode, we amplify the voice of Wahne Tubman owner and creator of Soul Balm Sisters. Soul Balm Sisters is a beauty brand focused on using ancient African beauty rituals for wellness and self care. Soul Balm Sisters focus is centered around the bath. The Soul Balm bath experience is about recharging and rejuvenating you! They want to create a sensory experience which helps you connect to your beautiful soul. When recharged, you are able to present to the world the best version of you. Wahne believes that baths are perfect solutions to soak away the blues or stress and are rejuvenating.

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In this week's episode, we amplify the voice of Daniela Gilet of The Lotus Circle Podcast. The Lotus Circle Podcast is an action-based community targeting millennials, entrepreneurs, and developing adults. Their pillars are predicated on personal finance, professional/self-development and navigating the adulthood space. They help their community engage with industry professionals and provide guidance on how to create and pursue your business goals while conquering the workplace and more.

What you'll learn:

Lessons she learned early to break generational cycles.
Her inspiration for creating The Lotus Circle Podcast and acknowledging & accepting our dopeness.
How she balances multiple business ventures while working full-time.
How she empowers her community via the pillars of personal finance, professional & self-development, and navigating adulthood.
Her online apparel venture: Black+Haven Enterprises

CONNECT WITH: Daniela Gilet
IG:TheLotusCirclePod | FB: TLCPod | Twitter: TLCPod

Personal IG: Happiness Maven

Other Items mentioned in the show:

Melanated Conversations will be featured on an upcoming episode of The Lotus Circle Podcast

Rapid Fire Questions:

Online shopping vs. Shopping in-store?
Big party or Small gathering?

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In this week's episode, we chat with Dr. Traci Palmer Baxley. Dr. Baxley is the creator of Social Justice Parenting and Founder/CEO of Traci Baxley Consulting, a company dedicated to supporting parents on their journey of raising independent, compassionate, and socially conscious children. As a belonging and inclusion advocate and the creator of Social Justice Parenting, she assists families who are stuck in fear-based parenting to transition to parenting from a space of radical love. As an educator for over 30 years and a mother of 5 children, Dr. Baxley uses her experiences and expertise to support parents through issues of belonging, self-advocacy, social-emotional, executive function development. In addition, she offers cultural awareness and racial identity training to nonprofit and agencies that support trans-racial families.

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In this week's episode, we chat with Jasmine Berry MSN, APRN, FNP-C, CHC. Jasmine describes herself as a sassy, slightly intelligent, and energetic certified family nurse practitioner (FNP) and certified health coach (CHC). She's been a nurse for over 8 years, with more than two of them in the provider role as a nurse practitioner. In 2018, she obtained her certification as a certified health coach through the American Council on Exercise (ACE), as a way to expand her nursing career with the desire to change the course of healthcare delivery.

As an FNP, Jasmine often finds herself conflicted on how to deliver the BEST care to her patients from the two different views: the nursing (bedside) one and provider one as they tend to conflict with each other. In addition to that internal struggle, the landscape of healthcare is changing as the average life expectancy has increased which equals more chronic diseases (obesity, diabetes, hypertension, heart disease) and complex care. Obesity prevention and the ramifications of the disease is one that she is most passionate about.

What you'll learn: * What sparked her desire to enter the field of nursing. * How she desires to change the trajectory of healthcare delivery. * How her own personal struggle catapulted her physical wellness practice. * How you can personally work with her

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youareboldandbrave| IG: thejasmineberry

FREE Month of Health Coaching -- first 3 subscribers

Other Items mentioned in the show:

Rapid Fire Questions:

Theme song for 2019?
Favorite 'off-the-beaten-path' restaurant?

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In this week's episode... We have a conversation with Co- founder, author, and philanthropist - Constance G. Jones of Elevate foundation and author of the upcoming memoir Emerging Butterfly--which is set to release in January 2020. Constance is one of 9 children and battled three demons in her household: alcohol, abuse, and absence. Constance shares the story of how she survives the heartbreak of infertility, depression, and bad relationships to become an influential philanthropist, advocate and loving wife. Through her work, Constance reminds us that if you can"survive the darkness of the cocoon and you will emerge into the light of day."

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In this week's episode... we highlight founder, business coach, and support advocate - Elayne Fluker of Support is Sexy. Elayne is the host of the Support is Sexy podcast -- one of few podcasts that features the stories of women entrepreneurs five days a week, where they share the wins and the lessons during their journey of entrepreneurship. She has interviewed more than 450 women entrepreneurs around the world and the podcast has generated more than 600,000 downloads. Elayne is also the creator of the Support is Sexy mastermind -- a free online community for women entrepreneurs and leader of the Support is Sexy CIRCLE, a 6-month accelerator for women, who are ready to get serious about creating the business they love! Through her work, Elayne reminds women that having it all doesn't mean doing it all alone.

What you'll learn: * How to notice and conquer the signs of "I got it syndrome." * How to get H.E.L.P. and understand the power of support. * How to get connected to a supportive network. * Why she started the Support is Sexy Empire? * How you can personally work with her through her Support Circle.

CONNECT WITH SUPPORT IS SEXY: supportissexy.com| IG: supportissexy | FB: supportsexy

Free mastermind & resources at supportissexymastermind.com

Get personal support from Elayne and sign up for the next Support Circle at supportissexycircle.com

Continue your learning and gain tools and tips through SiS Academy

Other Items mentioned in the show:

Books:

Shoe Dog - Phil Knight
Girl Stop Apologizing - Rachel Hollis
Girl Wash Your Face - Rachel Hollis
Entrepreneurial You - Dori Clark

Rapid Fire Questions:

Laundry or Dishes?
What is the one place you would love to travel to for the first time or to revisit?

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In this week's episode... we highlight one of the creators of Melanated Conversations and founder/writer of Literally Yana, Yana Reynolds. Yana shares her story of reemergence from depression through the art of therapeutic and expressive writing. She illustrates her journey of pushing through the pain of what she refers to her most difficult year to discovering her life purpose, and how she encourages others to write-it-off. Melanated Mention/Melanated Moment in HERstory (1:52 - 5:45): Yana Reynolds of Literally Yana and Write-it-off Therapy Literally Yana is a collection of personal and expressive writing practices that spark + promote healthy releases toward a path of healing. It is infused with love, life lessons, self-celebration, and community building. Write-it-Off Therapy provides guided writing practices for personal transformation & growth.

Through powerful words and visuals, Yana aspires to inspire people to live in their purpose intentionally + unapologetically and celebrate + love themselves and others unconditionally with each stroke of her pen.

www.literallyyana.com| IG: literallyyana | FB: literallyyana

Free writing guide & resources at www.defeattheblankpage.com

Talk a Topic (6:17 - 37:18): Cope, Hope, & Bury

Yana discusses the meaning behind cope, hope, and bury and provides a glimpse of how it showed up in her life, and how she persevered beyond the pain after a tumultuous year.

Other Items mentioned:

Steven Johnson's Syndrome - a rare, serious disorder of the skin and mucous membranes usually caused by a reaction to a medication or an infection. Fewer than 20,000 cases are reported in the U.S. per year. - Source: Mayo Clinic

Books:

The Artists Way (Morning Pages) - Julia Cameron
You Are Bad Ass - Jen Sincero

Podcast: Therapy for Black Girls

Other Tips:

Utilize your Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with your organization, if offered
Use all of your PTO days and be sure to take some for mental health care as you so need it. Make the investment in you and your health.

Poetry: Yana's 2018 Reflections (37:18 - 39:32)

Rapid Fire Questions (40:20 - 55:00):

What is your theme song for 2019? - Beyonce: Freedom
What is your favorite hidden treasure restaurant (back home)? What do you order? Craigs BBQ in De Valls Bluff, AR; Nick's in Carlisle, AR; Uncle Jerry in Brinkley, AR
What are some resources you would recommend? - Morning Pages; You Are A Bada** - Jen Sincero;

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On today's episode...

Have you considered the Big Chop? Are you transitioning? Are you relaxed? Whether you're relaxed or natural this is the episode for you! In this episode, we talk about why we chose to go natural and we even share insecurities that we each struggled with as we embarked on our journey.

Melanated Mention (00:45 - 11:00): Shana Brown

Shana is a self-taught freelance make-up artist out of the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex. With no formal training, Shana has perfected her talent through her Instagram and YouTube channel Kingdom Beauty. She educates herself on the current trends and what's hot in makeup and shares various make-up looks and tutorials for the everyday woman.

YouTube: Kingdom Beauty IG: @kingdombeauty2627| FB:Shana Brown

Talk a Topic (23:30 - 1:23:30): Natural Hair Diaries

Our natural crown. It's more than a hairstyle. It's a force, guiding and defining our lives. This week we chat about our personal natural hair journeys, share about our mindset before and after we chose to go natural, and get candid about how it affects our personal and professional lives.

Rapid Fire Questions (11:10 - 23:24):

Would you go see a movie alone?

Which movie do you pick and why? "Waiting to Exhale" or "Set it off"

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On today's episode...

We chat about why representation matters in the area of beauty.

Melanated Mention (00:50 - 5:30): Dr. Kristian Henderson of Blk+Grn

BLK + GRN is an all-natural marketplace by all Black artisans that connects women with natural lifestyles to quality Black-owned toxic-free products.

From the BLK + GRN website:

At BLK + GRN, we never bring in junk—only joy.

If it’s not sustainably made, plant-based, or cruelty-free, we don’t put it in our homes, on our melanin or otherwise allow it to clog our self-care.

There are currently over 1,500 harmful chemicals banned—or highly restricted—by the European Union (EU). Yet, in the U.S., the Federal Drug Administration (FDA) has only banned 11 toxins in our personal care products and cosmetics. We’ve compiled a list of the most harmful offenders backed up by most leading regulating agencies and the Environmental Working Group.

As part of our commitment to help you achieve a holistic lifestyle, we thoughtfully select the most nourishing, cruelty-free products from Black artisans around the world.

https://blkgrn.com/| IG: @blkandgrn | FB: blkandgrn

More on Dr. Kristian Henderson at www.drkristianh.com

Melanated Moment in HERstory (5:40 - 9:38):

Esther Jones (the original Betty Boop) - known by her stage name "Baby Esther", was an African American singer and entertainer of the late 1920s, known for her "baby" singing style. She regularly performed at the legendary Cotton Club in Harlem.

After watching Esther’s cabaret act in 1928, white jazz singer Helen Kane adopted Jones’ singing and scatting style. Kane also changed the interpolated words “boo-boo-boo” and “doo-doo-doo” to “boop-oop-a-doop” while recording her hit single “I Wanna Be Loved By You.”

Kane never publicly admitted to appropriating Esther’s singing style, but the truth was revealed when Kane filed a lawsuit againstÂ Max Fleischer, the animator who created Betty Boop in 1930. Ironically, Kane claimed that Betty Boop was imitating and profiting off of her image. --Source: Black Enterprise Talk a Topic (17:08 - 57:08): Representation Matters in the Beauty Industry

We chat about why representation matters in the area of beauty. We highlight our favorite beauty brands and the change-makers that focus on diversity and inclusivity in the area of beauty and cosmetics.

Rapid Fire Questions (57:38 - 1:06:02):

Would you rather speak every language in the world or speak to animals?

Would you rather be best friends with Beyonce or Rihanna?

Quick Mentions:

---Eiffel Tower Bon Bon Candies

We are not sponsored and do not receive any compensation for any products and/or organizations/companies mentioned in the episode.

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We introduce our show segments produced in our episodes, discuss the topic of the day, and end the show with a round of rapid questions.

Melanated Mention (15:57 -18:30 ): Bridgette Jones, Virtual Assistant Extraordinaire

Bridgette Jones is a freelance virtual assistant that specializes in meeting the needs of small businesses and non-profits. Bridgette offers services that help busy entrepreneurs increase their productivity and get their lives back

"I help lighten your load so you can focus on the important things. .."

bridgettejones | IG: myvabridgette | FB: Bridgette Jones

Melanated Moment in HERstory (18:40- 24:30):

Penny Proud from the Disney animated show "The Proud Family"

Talk a Topic (26:43-53:50): Representation Matters

We discuss & express our views on the topic of how representations matters within the realm of entertainment, film and television.

Rapid Fire Round (2:04 - 15:55):

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We introduce our show segments produced in our episodes, discuss the topic of the day, and end the show with a round of rapid questions.

Melanated Mention (15:30-19:45): Jasmine Conley of JAX by Jasmine Photography and Art Services

JAX by Jasmine provides a wide range of skills and talents and would love to work with you individually to create something one of a kind whether its a piece of art, a mural, portraits or whatever!

Jasmine really adores the process of capturing a clients personality and making sure it relays the same way through the finished photo.

Jasmine truly enjoys this work and is so grateful to the Lord has opened up so many doors and opportunities for her in this regard.

http://www.jaxbyjasmine.com/ | IG:jaxbyjasmine | FB: JAXbyJasmine

Melanated Moment in HERstory (3:54 - 7:13):

Nikole Hannah-Jones is a domestic correspondent for the New York Times Magazine focusing on racial injustice. She has written on federal failures to enforce the Fair Housing Act, the re-segregation of American schools and policing in America and helped curate the "The 1619 Project." Check it out here.

Talk a Topic (7:15 - 32:00): Religious vs Relational

We discuss & express our views on the topic of being relational or religious when it comes to our spiritual walk.

Rapid Fire Round (33:24 - 1:02:32)

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On today's episode...

We tackle the topic of spades and give our [unpopular] opinion and thoughts on the game.

Melanated Mention (16:40 - 20:51): Wahne Tubman of SoulBalmSisters

SoulBalmSisters is a luxury bath bomb (aka balm) company that specializes in the art of the bath. Her bath balms have been featured at Essence and Fox News. Check her out and find out how you can power your self-care with a bath.

www.soulbalmsisters.com| IG: soulbalmsisters | FB: soulbalmsisters

Melanated Moment in HERstory (20:53 - 22:46):

Althea Gibson - an American tennis player and professional golfer, and one of the first Black athletes to cross the color line of international tennis. In 1956, she became the first African American to win a Grand Slam title.

Talk a Topic (22:47 - 36:00): Miss me with the spades

We discuss & express our views on the topic and share a few fun facts around the game.

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We introduce our show segments produced in our episodes, discuss the topic of the day, and end the show with a round of rapid questions.

Melanated Mention: Latiesha Holiwell of BakeMyLife Personal Baking Service

BakeMyLife provides custom desserts & exceptional baking services all over the DFW metroplex. They believe in sharing love & joy through high quality exceptionally tasty hand-crafted desserts.

www.bakemylife.com | IG: BakeMyLifeDFW | FB: BakeMyLifeDFW

Melanated Moment in HERstory (3:54 - 7:13):

2019 Doodle for Google Winner - Arantza Pena Popo from Georgia.

Submission title: "Once You Get It, Give It Back." Check it out here.

Talk a Topic (7:15 - 32:00): Appreciate Don't Appropriate

We discuss & express our views on the topic and share 3 tips to Appreciate rather than Appropriate.

Rapid Fire Round (33:24 - 1:02:32): Artists mentioned in this episode.

Snoh Aalegra: - Ugh, those feels again | IG: @snohaalegra

Lizzo: - Cuz, I love you | IG: @lizzobeeating

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A sneak peek at what to expect from Melanated Conversations. This show is a weekly dialogue on all things relating to the black woman's perspective from the black woman's perspective. In this episode, hosts Terrian & Yana provide insight to the creation of the podcast.

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