Present Pilgrimage: Recent Episodes
Jennifer and Iyabo
Welcome! We are Iyabo and Jennifer, denizens of Atlanta, and the world. Please join us on a Pilgrimage, inward and outward. Join us in some quality reflection and productive discussion around themes and topics we are living in today and dive deep into profound, larger questions as well.
Ubuntu is a Southern African concept that says, "I am because we are." It addresses the interconnectedness of all humanity. This is an important concept for understanding social justice issues.
The 2020 Presidential lineup is raising different controversies. How do we evaluate the candidates? Come on this journey with Jennifer and Iyabo as they share their excitement about the candidates.
When we discuss social justice issues, we must pay attention to the intersection of multiple marginalized identities. Kimberlé Williams Crenshaw coined this phrase.
In this episode, Jennifer and Iyabo discuss the impact of the Superbowl on their home city of Atlanta and some of the hidden aspects of it.
Senator Collins vote was disappointing to many women and we help unpack how we women harm ourselves with our internalized commitment to the patriarchy.
In this episode of the podcast, Jennifer and Iyabo discuss their dissapointment with the nomination of Justice Kavanaugh to the Supreme Court.
The entire sports industry is affected by social justice issues as they relate to the players. Nike made a controversial call this week. Is it opportunistic and good all capitalism or is it an issue of corporate ethics? For Serena's latest move, is it about tradition or is it a way to try and destabilize a great athlete?
Give us a listen as we talk about race, gender, politics, social justice, current events, and economics each from our own perspective. In this one, recorded yesterday, we talked about Nike and their latest campaign featuring Colin Kaepernick. And how the GOAT, Serena Williams continues to be her amazing self and lead the way for all of us, in the face of continued opposition simply because she is who she is.
Listen in as Jennifer and Iyabo discuss the issues.
Every day, we are all affected by the news and so many people are feeling depleted. One of the practices we all know we should engage in is self-care. How do we keep that on our radar? By being fully committed to it. Creating a self-care manifesto will help you design a lifestyle that continuously replenishes you. Join us as Jennifer and Iyabo model caring for ourselves as well as for each other.
Aretha Franklin's funeral was 8 hours long and it was like the perfect dysfunctional family. A mixed bag of good and bad, it created so many things to reflect on about black culture and the strength of the black church. Yet patriarchy was in blatant view! Join Jennifer and Iyabo as they discuss the funeral of the century.
This week, we all observed the hearings for the nomination of Brett Michael Kavanaugh to the Supreme Court. Kamala Harris and Cory Booker were very vocal and visible in their objections. Jennifer and Iyabo discuss current issues and why this nomination is important to our electoral process. Join us on Present Pilgrimage.
In midlife, it can be difficult to have healthy relationships. Jennifer and Iyabo explore the value of reciprocity in friendships.
Aretha Franklin was the Queen of Soul and as Jennifer and Iyabo came into womanhood, growing up on this music helped shape our lives. Do we hold our public icons to a different standard of life? Is this fair?