THERE ARE LEVELS TO THIS CHICK: Recent Episodes
Sangay Smith
This podcast was created to help women of color like me, become more centered in their identities and have a space to talk about the ever-evolving struggles of adulting. We aim to empower, engage, educate and definitely entertain those who strive for sincere and candid conversations about being a woman of color in today's world.
Today I talked about: Covid 19 and our personal experiences and how it has impacted our world from financial to emotional.
In this episode we covered a few things:
- Conversations with a Gemini
- The social/mental impact of Covid 19
- Going out
- Protecting loved ones
- Monetary impact
- The social/mental impact of Covid 19
Today I talked about: Marriage and whether it is a necessity in the Modern world.
In this episode we covered a few things:
- Conversation with a Gemini Perspective
- Kevin and Marsha's thoughts on marriage including protecting the sanctity and privacy of your relationship
- If it is necessary to be married
- Changing or keeping your last name
Guest Bio:
Kevin's instagram: @k.l.castel
Marsha's instagram: @marsha_marseille
Email: becomingblackexcellence@gmail.com
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Today I talked about: Being an immigrant and how the age we arrived in the US impacted our overall experience.
In this episode we covered a few things:
- Conversations with a Gemini Perspective
- In today's episode we discuss being born into another country and what were some differences we experienced in the immigration process.
- We highlight the devaluing of the Jamaican degree and educational system
- We discuss family dynamics and how Jamaica aligns more with the Eastern vs Western mindset
- We discuss overall personalities and how people present. From having respect for one's elders to why people ask "how are you?"
- Finally, we highlight some suggestions for those who may be thinking about migrating to the states.
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Today I talked about: Today we talk about the struggles of wanting to gain versus lose weight and the judgement experienced from others.
Conversations with a Gemini
- Courtney discusses her journey with wanted to and gaining weight.
- I discuss my struggles with losing weight and why it's not just about food.
- We discuss any judgements we feel we have experienced.
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Guest Info
Name: Anton Claiborne
Website: https://www.claibornecoaching.com/
Podcast:Love Marriage Fantasy
Instagram https://www.instagram.com/lovemarriagefantasy/
Anton is a Global Relationship Strategist, Marriage Facilitator, and Sexual Intimacy Advisor. He helps women and men discover self-identity and develop a progressive mindset. He has written booked focused on developing love and harmony in relationships while exploring and understanding the libido.
Today I talked about: Today we talk about sexuality within women and one of the key shifts in history that still impeded and impact how women think about sex and sexuality today.
In this episode we covered a few things:
- Conversations with a Gemini
- Anton discusses what women are looking for in relationships and struggles with sexually asserting herself
- An overview and discussion around the Hays Code in Hollywood
- Why sexual suppression is impacting relationships
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Today I talked about: Colorism is not only about your race, but the hue of a skin you can’t or rather shouldn't want to chance. Lets dive into the experience of a dark girl in a world where it seems not only white is right, but light as well.
In this episode we covered a few things:
- Conversations with a Gemini
- Courtney's thoughts on Pt 1.
- Discussion around Courtney and I's experience with colorism
- Troupes or stereotypes about dark skin women
Quote of the Episode:
- "Why as a group of people who have melanin, why we would perpetuate the same hate that white supremacy has imposed on us for hundreds of years"
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Today I talked about: Colorism sparks a myriad of reactions within the black community, depending on the shade of the person you speak with and also the gender as well. What we all should be able to agree on is that there is engrained programming that still plagues the black community, whether light or dark to see your counterparts in a certain light. The poem I wrote for this episode speaks .
In this episode we covered a few things:
- Speak on It
- A poem that focuses on colorism, interpret as you feel. Let it heal you as it may, let it mean to you what it needs to mean so you can feel the in within yourself
- Gemini Perspective
- An outline of the timeline from which black people were slaves to modern-day
- Discuss the history of colorism and why in some instances it was a necessary defense to survive
- My thoughts briefly on colorism today
Quote of the Episode:
- "Colorism today is a watered-down version of the colorism of yesterday"
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Thank you so much for tuning in to today's episode! In this episode we spoke about…. Self Care
Guest Info
Name: Teresa Wright Johnson
Website:http://twjme.com/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/TWJME1
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/twjme/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/twjme/
Today I talked about: Why Self-Care is important and our very first Guest Teresa Wright Johnson joined us for our Conversations with a Gemini Segment
In this episode we covered a few things:
- Intro
- A brief overview of what self-care means to the host and some ways she utilizes self-care in her day to day life.
- Conversations with a Gemini
- Interview of guest-focused around self-care
- Introduction to Teresa and discuss her organization Mom Biz Boss
- Discuss the importance of self-care include:
- frequency
- types of self-care
- Making time for
- I Wish I Could Tell Myself
- Teresa's advice she wishes she could give to herself
Quote of the Episode
- "Self-care is whole, just like your whole health. It needs to include taking care of your body, your mind, and your spirit"
Articles Mentions in the episode:
Self-Care 101- Written by Maria Baratta
5 Self Care Practices for Every Area of Your Life - Written by Elizabeth Scott
The Legendary Nana Yaa Asantewaa & the War of the Golden Stool
White, Jeffrey. Yes We Did! The Black Queens (Volume 4). Kindle Edition.
I want to hear your thoughts! How do you nourish your mental or physical health?
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Thank you so much for tuning in to today's episode! In this episode, we spoke about…. Insecurities and how it can impact your life, but most important ways to combat insecurities.
Today I talked about: The insecurities I have felt in my life and 10 ways to combat an insecure mind
In this episode we covered a few things:
- Speak on It
- The introduction of the Speak on It segment, which will consist of a poem written by myself for the topic being discussed.
- Gemini Perspective
- My personal insecurities and how to analyze it within yourself
- The forming of and types of insecurities amongst black people
- Dangers of being insecure
- Tools to help combat insecurity
Quote of the Episode:
- "Insecurities are never going to totally go away. You are always going to have something that you are insecure about and that's ok. That is why it is important to identify them. Be honest with yourself!"
Articles Mentions in the episode: N/A
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Hello and welcome to the introductory episode of the There are levels to this chick podcast. I am your host Sangay Smith and in today's episode, I will be giving insight into who I am, my goals and expectations for the podcast, and what you as an audience member can expect from me. Thank you for taking the time out of your day to stop by and listen to what I have to say.
In this episode, we spoke about…. Me!
Today I talked about: The launching of the podcast.
In this episode we covered a few things:As the first episode of the podcast, I wanted to use it as an introduction to me, your host. I also wanted to highlight a few key things: why I made this podcast, the inspiration for the name of the podcast, and finally, what you can expect from the podcast.
Articles Mentions in the episode: N/A
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