MJ & The Word Podcast: Recent Episodes
MJ McConner & BJ Word
MJ and The Word are two spoken word artists and podcasters with one message for Black women: It is time for collective growth, healing, and unity.
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All great things must come to an end. Thankfully, it's just temporary for MJ & The Word Podcast! Be sure to check out the final episode of Season 2 where we recap all of the dope conversations we had this season. Also, make sure you follow us on Facebook and IG for updates on Season 3!
Resilience. Independence. Gratitude. Empathy. Compassion. Forgiveness. All valuable life lessons learned from a mother who wasn't there. In this episode of MJ & The Word, MJ opens up about how she overcame feelings of rejection and resentment by learning about the power of forgiveness. This episode is DEEP you all. Be sure to tune in!
Ladies, have you ever had someone ask you 1,000 intrusive questions related to if and when you are having children? Or have you heard comments like... "You're getting up there in age, so you better hurry up." "Motherhood is rewarding and I want that for you."
This week, MJ & The Word talk about their personal experiences and why folks should not ask invasive questions related to another person having children. At the end of the day, the decision to have a children is personal decision. MESSAGE!
Don't be too masculine. Don't be too feminine. Don't be too meek. Don't be too aggressive. What exactly is the "Goldilocks Dilemma" and how does it impact Black women in Corporate?In this episode, MJ and The Word talk about the tightrope many women must walk if they want to advance to senior-level positions in Corporate America.
What does it really mean to be your "sister's keeper"? And what should you do when your friends in your sister circle are no longer as tight as you all used to be?
Check out this week's episode to hear MJ and The Word talk about how to navigate friendships to ensure that the sisterhood stays sisterly!
Is it possible for people to hustle their way to wealth and prosperity? Or is hustling getting in the way of folks achieving REAL wealth and prosperity? In this episode, MJ & The Word talk about their experience of watching some remain in the grit and grind hustle mode while watching others figure out the key obtaining real, sustainable wealth. If becoming wealthy is your goal, you'll definitely want to check out this episode!
Black fathers have often been unfairly stereotyped as absent or disengaged parents. But here's the TRUTH... According to a study by the CDC, Black fathers were the MOST involved in their children's lives no matter if they lived with them or not. That's why we are challenging these stereotypes and emphasizing their commitment and dedication to their families. To all the Black fathers who consistently show up for your children no matter what... We see you all!
MJ McConner - DEI Consultant and Certified Diversity Executive - talks about the current state of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) in our nation and how we all can be impacted by changes in federal and state laws and policies.
Have you ever been asked to speak for free only to find out how much other professional speakers make for speaking at events? MJ and BJ have advice for you... Know your worth and get paid to speak! In this episode, MJ and BJ talk about how they regularly speak at different events, how they learned to establish their public speaking fees, and how YOU can determine your speaker rates.
BJ Word - Licensed Professional Counselor and cohost of MJ & The Word Podcast - talks about the history of Mental Health Awareness Month and why we ALL need to prioritize our mental wellbeing during the month of May and all yearlong.
This episode of MJ and The Word Podcast is NOT your everyday, average conversation about mothers. This one is for the women struggling with the idea that 2 things can exist. You can have love in your heart for your mother AND wrestle with the damage she caused. You can try your best to accept your mother for who she is AND long for her to change. You can accept that the relationship is what it is AND still wish it could be more.HEALING is available Sis. It begins on the other side of giving voice to your feelings....all of them.We get pretty deep on this week's episode of MJ and The Word!
We are excited to be back! Allow us to reintroduce ourselves as we kick off the second season of MJ & The Word Podcast. We have some thought-provoking spoken word and discussions in store for you all this season. Are you ready? Spoken Word. Unspoken Issues. Collective Healing.
What's holding you back from starting something you've always wanted to do? In the final episode of Season 1, MJ and The Word discuss the growing pains of starting something new and the importance of stepping out of faith and embracing every part of the journey when starting a new venture.
At some point, many of us have "code-switched". Is code-switching the only way to fit in? Is it necessary to survive Corporate America and spaces where Black women are underrepresented? In this episode, MJ and The Word talk about code-switching and why showing up as our authentic selves is essential.
In this episode, MJ interviews her co-host BJ Word. BJ shares her views on women's rights, widening gender wage gaps, the overturning of Roe V. Wade, and the need to provide more support for women who experience gender-based harm. As BJ opens up about her own personal experiences, she also sheds light on what we can do as a society to support and protect girls and women.
In this episode, MJ and The Word talk about the passing of the CROWN Act - the anti-hair discrimination legislation that makes it illegal to discriminate based on a person's hair texture and hair style. As Black women who have worn their hair in relaxed and natural styles, they share details about their personal hair journeys and common experiences among Black women when dealing others' perceptions of their hair.
Are you ready for the second episode of MJ and The Word's "Reactions of a Church Girl" discussion? This week, MJ and The Word continue their conversation on the dynamics of the modern day church and the importance of finding a church home that's right for you.
This week, MJ and The Word lay out some hard truths for church folks and ask the question that's on everybody's mind "Is today's church doing more harm than good?" Check out this episode where your favorite podcasters discuss Beyonce's song, the public reaction, and some of their own experiences growing up as church girls!
In this episode, MJ and The Word discuss Black women navigating interracial relationships.
In the episode, MJ & The Word talk about staying true to your authentic self and being an advocate for positive change even when those around you may "dislike" you and what you stand for.
In this episode, MJ & The Word examine how "trauma bonding" can lead to staying in toxic relationships, friendships, and environments and how professional therapy can help us evaluate subconscious trauma.
In this episode, MJ and the Word talk about the importance of reciprocity in friendships, having friendship standards, and why sisterhood is essential among Black women.
In this episode, MJ & The Word discuss how every person has a unique purpose that often extends beyond titles and positions given to us by others.
In this episode, MJ & The Word talk about Black women in business, the importance of having a "success mindset" when starting and operating a business, the link between entrepreneurship and generational wealth, and removing the term "side hustle" from our vocabulary.
Ladies... It is time for us to center ourselves! In this episode, MJ and The Word talk about the importance of prioritizing our emotional, mental, and physical wellbeing through putting ourselves first.
Big shoutout to Donnell Word for creating this fire track - The Good Soldier - for the MJ & The Word Podcast! Be sure to take a listen.