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If you are a woman of color particularly a black woman who is tired of old toxic patterns and how our society functions impacting your growth, life and overall mood and want tips, advice and resources on how to truly express your heart and mind, then Let's Talk H.A.M. Podcast is for you! Join your five to thrive hosts, Tiffany Washington, Pat Lampley-Gambrell, Kyrra Brookins, Nina Rowry and Toya Moore, as they share their experiences, knowledge and expertise on various subjects to help you reveal what is on your heart and mind as well as learn to have uncomfortable yet healing conversations. Each week, they will share inspirational content, answer questions for listeners and at times interview experts to empower you to heal through the power of mindset work. They are fun, informative, mindful and supportive of each other, their communities and their listeners. These ladies aspire to be a resource that their listeners come to rely on. Let's Talk H.A.M. (Hearts And Minds) Ladies! Subscribe, Subscribe, Subscribe!

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Hey Y'all Hey!!! We Are Back! We took a break and we are ready to talk hearts and minds.  Do you miss us? Well, we sure did miss our loyal and dedicated listeners! 

This week the Ladies of Let's Talk H.A.M. (Hearts and Minds)  discuss the recent uptick in racial profiling that we have now labeled Karen behavior. This behavior is being discussed on all major media platforms because in some cases it has been directly responsible for police violence against Black people.  We have a candid conversation where emotions tend to run high so we want to inform you that the content in today's show is sensitive. Let's Talk Y'all! 

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This week the Ladies of Let's Talk H.A.M. (Hearts and Minds)  talk about the strike of  black tik tok  influencers and why this strike is about more than tik tok videos.  These are more than just videos. This strike represents the many times our is content, creativity and wealth building opportunities have been stolen and claimed by another for the purpose of maintaining the status quo of how our system operates.  Let's Talk Y'all! 

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This week the Ladies of Let's Talk H.A.M. (Hearts and Minds)  talk about generational curses and how to shift the dynamic.  Why does these curses exist and how do we as a society continue to perpetuate them? As we examine our thinking, the way we raise children, how we communicate and what we keep secret it becomes apparent this conversation may need a Part Two!!! Let's Talk Y'all! 

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In this week's episode of Let's Talk H.A.M. (Hearts and Minds) we look at Business ownership and compare it to being an employee. Want to start a business? This is the episode for you!  We discuss the pros and cons of both and give a real picture of the statistics of business ownership. We also provide a great resource to help you get started. 

Talk Points: 

  • We define Business owners and employees
  • Why is Business ownership on the rise
  • Why do we only discuss pros of Business ownership and Cons of being an employee
  • Why do so many Black owned business fail in the first 18 months

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In this week's episode of Let's Talk H.A.M. (Hearts and Minds) the topic of discussion of Kissing and Telling! We discuss kissing and telling and how it affects our cultural and society. Kissing and telling can include personal bedroom business or something as a simple as disclosing what they ate for lunch. 

Talk Points: 

  • What is kissing and telling so normalized
  • Why are previous generations able to be so discreet
  • What happens when your partner does not agree with your kiss and tell mentality

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May is Mental Health Awareness Month!

In this weeks episode of Let's Talk H.A.M. (Hearts and Minds) the topic of discussion is mental health! As we near the closing of May, mental health awareness month we wanted to discuss how the Pandemic as affected our mental health and what we can do to help ourselves. In these uncertain times we have faced and will continue to face issues that are unique and we must approach our mental health from a different perspective. 

Talk Points: 

  • What is normal
  • Mental health challenges in the pandemic
  • Statistics
  • Coping tips

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In this week’s Episode of Let's Talk H.A.M. (Hearts and Minds) The Vaccine is the topic of discussion. The ladies give their opinion on the Covid -19 Vaccine and how people are judging folks for not wanting to get vaccinated. The falsehoods the vaccine may produce and the increase in people not wearing facial masks and social distancing. 

Talking points:

  • CDC Stats
  • Vaccine effectiveness
  • Small Gatherings
  • Quarantine time frame adjusted
  • Is employment influencing the increase the push for vaccination

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In this week’s Episode of Let's Talk H.A.M. (Hearts and Minds) we discuss bullying in the workplace and how it affects our daily job performances.

Talking points:

  • Who is more apt to be bullied in the workplace
  • Why is workplace bullying so prevalent today
  • How does bullying affect our daily lives
  • Is there help
  • What needs to be done

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In this week’s Episode of Let's Talk H.A.M. (Hearts and Minds) we talk to one of our own co-host Pat Lampley-Gambrell who is making a splash in the real estate world as The Land Contract Lady! Pat has been a realtor for over 8 years and has become an expert on Land Contracts. She speaks to us about her own path to home ownership through land contract and how she has helped many clients achieve the same using this method. You don't want to miss out on all the goodness in this episode.  We are proud to present to you The Land Contract Lady!!! 

Talking points:

  • How she got started in real estate
  • Greatest accomplishment
  • Home buying myths
  • Home buying facts
  • What are Land Contracts
  • Who is the Land Contract Lady

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Throw Back Episode! It's our Anniversary! Let's Talk H.A.M. Podcast is celebrating 1 year!
Thank you to all our listeners who has been with us on this journey. We have come a long way in 1 year's time. As a result, we are re-airing our very first Episode! 

In our first episode of Let's Talk H.A.M. (Hearts And Minds) we discuss the narrative around African American women and how comfortable they feel dating outside of their race. Should women of color be encouraged to date outside their race? Check us out to hear our take and to add you own go to our website at www.letstalkham.com  

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In this week’s Episode of Let's Talk H.A.M. (Hearts and Minds) we talk about recreational drug use and whether it is safe to use small amounts of what our society calls hard drugs like LSD, Heroin and Cocaine. We also discuss this in relation to the very controversial Columbia University  Carl Hart who happens to be a Psychologist and Neuroscientist. He has been promoting his new book where he discloses his recreational use of heroin for at least the last 4 years. 

Talking points:

  • Who is Professor Hart
  • The depiction of the average drug user
  • Who is labeled the drug dealer
  • Decriminalization of drug use
  • Poverty and economic standing
  • The effects drug use have on the brain

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In this week’s Episode of Let's Talk H.A.M. (Hearts and Minds) The Vaccine is the topic of discussion. The ladies give their opinion on the Covid -19 Vaccine and how they feel about the increase in the numbers since some states have started lifting the restrictions on the social distancing and mask wearing. 

Talking points:

  • The rise in New York, New Jersey and Michigan
  • The uptick in Florida and the curfew guildelines for Spring Break
  • Vaccine effectiveness
  • 1 dose Vs. 2 doses
  • Is it necessary to quarantine between doses
  • How long does the vaccine last

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In this week’s Episode of Let's Talk H.A.M. (Hearts and Minds) we discuss police brutality and the why the police department is able to get away with beating and killing us and not being prosecuted, convicted or serving prison time. 

Talking points:

  • The effects to our community police violence has
  • Publicly televised cases that still have no accountability or jail time
  • Personal experiences with police violence

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In this week’s Episode of Let's Talk H.A.M. (Hearts and Minds) we discuss how spirituality has affected the black community throughout the years. 

Talking points:

  • Has the effects been negative or positive?
  • Why doesn't spiritual leaders promote wealth?
  • Why is religion so important?
  • Was spirituality used as a control mechanism?

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In this week’s Episode of Let's Talk H.A.M. (Hearts and Minds) we discuss the various medical advancements in the United States that science and research has made which is usually done so at the expense of Black people's health, safety and ultimately their lives. Let's Talk Y'all!

Talking points:

  • Tuskegee Airmen Experiment
  • Research driven manipulation
  • Healthcare Industry
  • HeLa Cells
  • Other great contributors to the cause

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In this week’s Episode of Let's Talk H.A.M. (Hearts and Minds) we discuss how nice guys finish last and how as women, we tend to fall for the not-so-nice guy. What makes us fall for guys who don't treat us in the ways of how we SHOULD be treated? Let's Talk Y'all!

Talking points:

Why does the nice guy finish last?

What is it in us that desires the not-so-nice guy?

What is it about the "Thug" that is a true on? 

Is this a learned behavior?

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In this week’s Episode of Let's Talk H.A.M. (Hearts and Minds) we interview the President Frances Howard and Vice President Cecelia Wilson of S.I.P. Social Club. These dynamic women are a force to be reckon with in business and women's empowerment. These women are influential and are taking black girl magic to another level! Let's Talk Y'all!

Talking points:

What is S.I.P. (Sisters In Power) Social  Club 

Why was the Club created 

The ideal member of S.I.P. Social Club  

S.I.P. Legacy Program 

S.I.P. 100 Campaign and Annual Membership 

You can follow S.I.P. Social Club on Facebook at SIP Social Club, on Instagram at S.I.P. Social and to learn more about the organization and how to join or donate go to www.sipsocialclub.com

You can also follow Cecelia Wilson on Instagram at Cecelia_Wilson_ for Breathe Again Life Coaching, LLC or email her at breatheagainlifecoaching@gmail.com

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In this week’s Episode of Let's Talk H.A.M. (Hearts and Minds) the topic we discuss is if we are ready to be millionaires. Most of the world if asked will tell you yes, I want to be a millionaire but won't do any thought work around what it takes to maintain millionaire status. Let's Talk Y'all!

Talking points:

Getting in the mindset to accept 

Your money stories

How wealth can change people for the better or worse 

Investing as the path to wealth 

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In this week’s Episode of Let's Talk H.A.M. (Hearts and Minds) the topic is submission. As women we are taught to be submissive in relationships and we discuss how that has affected women in the past and today. 

Talking points:

What is submission 

Is submission a bad thing

Biblical references to the word and how that has shaped women's views

How men use the term to "control" 

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Warning: This topic is sensitive there is NO graphic descriptions, however we discuss adult content.
In this week’s Episode of Let's Talk H.A.M. (Hearts and Minds) we discuss the concept of sexual liberation among women and what is sexually repressing women in 2021. Women have been given conflicting messages about our bodies and our desires for ages which has led some women to take agency over their own bodies and experiences while some women are not able to get those negative images out of their heads in order to enjoy the experience.  

Talking points:

Talking about sex with a partner 

How women are repressing themselves with their own thinking 

Women's self discovery of our own body

Negative self images of women 

Independence and agency over your body

How women become sexually free in a patriarchal dominant society 

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In this week's Episode of Let's Talk H.A.M. (Hearts and Minds), we're discussing Human Trafficking and why this subject as much of a discussion as it should be and is race a factor.

Talking Points:
- Is this another subject that's only discussed if it affects our counterparts?
- What should be done to shine a brighter light on this subject?
- How can we keep our children and ourselves safe?
-Who is targeted?

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In this week's Episode of Let's Talk H.A.M. (Hearts and Minds), we discuss how in the U.S., the maternal mortality rates are alarming. More than in third-world countries.

Talking Points:
- Is systemic racism to blame?
- Are we at the bottom of the healthcare system?
- What can be done to save our mothers and unborn children?
Who IS to blame?

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In this week's Episode of Let's Talk H.A.M. (Hearts and Minds), we discuss how Baby Mama Drama begins and the impact it has on raising children.

Talking Points:
- Where does the drama begin?
- Who is responsible for causing the drama?
- Does affect the father's ability to raise his child(ren)?

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In this week's Episode of Let's Talk H.A.M. (Hearts and Minds), we discuss the travesty of what happened on January 6, 2021 at the United States Capital Building and the audacity of a sitting President of the United States. Join us for this discussion.

Talking Points:
- How was this even possible?
- Why was there no security?
- Was this an inside job?
- What should be done about Donald J. Trump.

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In this week's Episode of Let's Talk H.A.M. (Hearts and Minds), we discuss everything significant in 2020 and the impacts it has had in our personal lives and the Country as a whole. Come and hang out with the ladies of Let's Talk H.A.M. as we are reviewing the craziness of 2020!

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In this week's Episode of Let's Talk H.A.M. (Hearts and Minds), we discuss how far we have come in our podcast journey and reflect on some of most popular episodes. Come and hang out with the ladies of Let's Talk H.A.M. as we bring in the New Year reflecting on the infamous highlights of 2020!

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In this week's Episode of Let's Talk H.A.M. (Hearts and Minds), we discuss how society views us as being Superwomen.

Talking Points:

Are we taken seriously as black women?

How vulnerability can be viewed as being weak.

Why we are expected to be strong.

Do we have the right to be angry?

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In this week's Episode of Let's Talk H.A.M. (Hearts and Minds), we discuss how twerking has become the go to dance for young and old.

Talking Points:

Restaurant Twerkers

Who should and should not

Twerking as Exercise 

Age Limits

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In this week's Episode of Let's Talk H.A.M. (Hearts and Minds) we discuss weight loss and how men and women are NOT created equal in the weight loss department. Women often have other affects that may contribute to stagnate weight loss that needs to be looked at. Are we eating and living as healthy as we can be? 

Talking Points:

Issues losing weight 

Men vs. Women 

Cultural Practices 

Eating Habits 

Being more active 

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In this week's Episode of Let's Talk H.A.M. (Hearts and Minds) we discuss the school to prison pipeline in the African American community and how are children are processed into the system at alarming rates. What do you think is the driving force behind these actions?

Talking Points:

High school Offenses 
Police presence in schools 
How parents prepare black children for police encounters
Modern Day slave trade 
Advocacy and voting our elected officials 
Systemic Bureaucracy

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In this week's Episode of Let's Talk H.A.M. (Hearts and Minds) we are discussing the Coronavirus and Blood Clots and how this silent killer is so prevalent in Covid 19 patients. 

Talking points:

  • Blood Clots stat
  • Co-morbidities
  • Access to Healthcare
  • Signs and Symptoms

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In this week’s Episode of Let's Talk H.A.M. (Hearts and Minds) we discuss the 2020 Election and all the drama that has come with it! Now that President Elect Biden and VP Elect Harris have officially won what is next? You don't want to miss out! Healing each other one conversation at a time! Let's Talk!

Talking points:

Racism and the impacts on this election 

VP Elect Harris 

Trump not conceding 

Where do we go from here

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In this week’s Episode of Let's Talk H.A.M. (Hearts and Minds) we discuss the Opioid crisis and how African American people are unable to obtain prescriptions from doctors and how they are discriminated against at pharmacies. There seems to be a clear divide as it relates to race in this area and we discuss that in detail. We also speak to a special guest who has first hand knowledge of the disparities and provides insight and education to the panel professionally and personally. We specialize in having uncomfortable conversation where we have to challenge each other in order to grow and expand our mindset. You don't want to miss out! Healing each other one conversation at a time! Let's Talk!

Talking points:

Personal Experiences with Opioid prescriptions 

Pharmacy discrimination

Black vs. White

How to mobilize our efforts

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In this week’s Episode of Let's Talk H.A.M. (Hearts and Minds) we discuss Narcissism and if we personally know people we feel we have encountered that have narcissistic traits, how we dealt with them and if we experience the affects of our encounters. We define narcissism and Let's Talk H.A.M. host are not qualified to make diagnoses nor are we experts on narcissism we are offering our opinion based on what the working knowledge of how the overly used term may used. 

Talking points: 

Definition of Narcissism 

Selfishness / Self centeredness vs. Narcissism 

Personality Traits

Manipulation as the best practice

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Let's Talk H.A.M. co host are not experts in the field of Narcissism diagnoses or treatment. Statements made are personal experience and are not professional or clinically based. 

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In this week’s Episode of Let's Talk H.A.M. (Hearts and Minds) we discuss what happens to the children and the other parent when a parent walks away from the family. How are these people affected and how it plays out in all aspects of their lives. 

Talking points: 

The importance of both parents 

Why parents leave the family 

What feelings it brings up for children when parents leave 

Mental health and addiction 

Pressures and difficulty of raising children

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In this week’s Episode of Let's Talk H.A.M. (Hearts and Minds) we discuss the Opioid crisis and how it is being handled in this new era compared to how the Crack epidemic was handled in the past.  There seems to be a clear divide as it relates to race in this area and we discuss that in detail. We specialize in having uncomfortable conversation where we have to challenge each other in order to grow and expand our mindset. You don't want to miss out! Healing each other one conversation at a time! Let's Talk!

Talking points:

Opioid Epidemic vs. Crack Cocaine Epidemic

Criminalization vs. Treatment 

Black vs. White

Impacts of selling opioids and who are responsible for its mass distribution 

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In this week’s Episode of Let's Talk H.A.M. (Hearts and Minds) we discuss the inequality in healthcare, education and employment in the African American community and the light Covid-19 has shed on these areas.  There seems to be a clear divide as it relates to technology in all these areas that at times leaves our community behind the eight ball. We specialize in having uncomfortable conversation where we have to challenge each other in order to grow and expand our mindset. You don't want to miss out! Healing each other one conversation at a time! Let's Talk!

Talking points: 

Education and Technology 

Training for students and parents 

Stipend for parents 

Healthcare and how we are treated literally

Employment 

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In this week’s Episode of Let's Talk H.A.M. (Hearts and Minds) we discuss Colorism and what that looks like in the black community. Where does colorist come from? How does slavery play a role in how black people see ourselves and see each other? We have an uncomfortable conversation where we have to challenge each other in order to grow and expand our mindset. You don't want to miss out! Healing each other one conversation at a time! Let's Talk!

Talking points: 

Black men and dating white women

White women changing their appearance to be more exotic

Light skinned people and mixed race people having privilege

Black is beautiful 

Individual experiences vs. macro point of view 

Working together and hearing each other 

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In this week’s Episode of Let's Talk H.A.M. (Hearts and Minds) we discuss voting and if we actually have the right to vote. We are passionate in our conviction and cover this topic with detail and passion. You don't want to miss out! 

Talking points: 

Voting Rights

13th, 14th and 15th amendments and if they really proctect black people 

Our community and working together 

Supreme Court Appointments 

Voter Suppression

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In this week’s Episode of Let's Talk H.A.M. (Hearts and Minds) we discuss motherhood and the age old phrase in our community when a parent or figure head in the family would say "I'm going out for a loaf of bread." Often times that meant the person was not returning and giving up on the relationship or situation. We discuss what happens to the family structure when mom uses that phrase and more importantly when she demonstrates that action. 

Talking points: 

Why mom's leave their children

How society treats mom's who allow the father to be the primary caregiver

Reasons why a mother may leave her family

Pressures and difficulty of raising children

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In this week’s Episode of Let's Talk H.A.M. (Hearts and Minds) we discuss being caregivers for aging parents and adult children. 

Talking points: 

What is the sandwich generation

How trauma effects parents ability to care for themselves after a medical emergency

Support for Caregivers

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In this week’s Episode of Let's Talk H.A.M. (Hearts and Minds) we discuss being vulnerable and if it is something we have knowledge about. What is vulnerability and have we been taught to behave this way. Vulnerability has so meaning ways that it manifest into action and we discuss some of those way in depth. 

Talking points: 

What is vulnerability 

Do we teach our children vulnerabilitiy

How trauma effects your ability to be vulnerable

Trust issues 

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In this week’s Episode of Let's Talk H.A.M. (Hearts and Minds) we discuss the concept of Self-Love and if it is something we have knowledge about. If we are taught that loving ourselves is selfish and what internal work we must do to truly embody self love. 

Talking points 

Self Love Definition

Is self love selfish

Self Esteem VS Self love is it the same thing

4 key aspects of self love

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Resources:

Merriam Webster Dictionary online: definition of self love

Wikipedia - Self Love 

Psychology Today - www.psychologytoday.com Self Love by Sarah -Len Mutiwasekwa published November 12, 2019

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In this week’s Episode of Let's Talk H.A.M. (Hearts and Minds) we discuss real estate and the impact that systemic racism has on home ownership in the African American Community. 

Talking points 

  • Personal experience in buying and selling homes

  • Black people and the lack of access to real estate programs and information

  • Why white people are able to buy more homes in predominantly black populated areas

  • Mindset issues and financial conversations in black homes

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Resource:

https://www.hud.gov - The History of Fair Housing 
https://www.bridgemi.com - Whites get hard of mortgages in Detroit, nations largest majority black city
https://google.com - The Top 10 US Cities Where You Could Buy A Home For Under $100,000

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In this week’s Episode of Let's Talk H.A.M. (Hearts and Minds) we discuss dating in the pandemic and if it easier to find love now vs. pre-pandemic times! Has dating become easier or more challenging.

Talking points 

  • Is the pandemic taking the pressure off in some areas

  • Being more honest about who you are in the pandemic

  • Dating on Zoom and online forums

  • More possibilities of older adults dating during this time

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In this week's Episode of Let's Talk H.A.M. (Hearts and Minds) we are exploring the question of whether our inner city school systems failing or black children? What are some of the reasons are students have a high rate of high school drop out rates. 

Talking Points:

Drop out rates
Special Education
Life Skills 
Parent involvement 
Advocacy 
Systemic Bureaucracy

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In this week's Episode of Let's Talk H.A.M. (Hearts and Minds) we are exploring the question of whether women talk too much? What are some of the reasons women talk to much?

Talking Points:

Women are in tune with their emotions
Women were silenced by white patriarchy societies
Women like to communicate 
Women want to be heard
Women can actually talk too much

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In this week's Episode of Let's Talk H.A.M. (Hearts and Minds) we discuss the Magnificent 
City of Detroit in a Part 2 Episode of Detroit Vs. Everybody focused on City employees and if they should be required to live in the City they serve! In 1999 the Mayor of Detroit lifted the Residence Law of City Police officers having to live in Detroit and we discuss this along with other Firefighters, EMS and Teachers. 

Talking points:

  • Police officers
  • Training
  • Pay for Civil Servants
  • Recruitment and Retention rates
  • Advocacy for our neighborhoods

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In this week's Episode of Let's Talk H.A.M. (Hearts and Minds) we discuss the Magnificent 
City of Detroit and people's perception of how it is to live in the city. What is your viewpoint of Detroit and are you looking as a outsider who only gets your opinion from the media or do you have real experiences to draw from?

Talking points:

  • Negative connotation of Detroit
  • Violence in the city
  • Moving away from the city for a "better life"
  • Advocacy for our neighborhoods

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Resources:

Quora.com
losangelestimes.com "The Collapse of Detroit."
aaronrenn.com "Nine Reasons why Detroit failed."

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In this week's Episode of Let's Talk H.A.M. (Hearts and Minds) we discuss Friendships and  how you can tell if the relationships are genuine or fake. Are you open to building new friendships?

Talking points:

  • Honesty in friendships
  • Making new friends
  • Different levels to friendships

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In this week's Episode of Let's Talk H.A.M. (Hearts and Minds) we discuss parenting adult children and the adjustments that parents have to make in order to foster healthy relationships with adult children. This a Part 2 of our 2 Part Parenting Episodes.

Talking points:

  • Boundary setting
  • Letting go of old parenting styles
  • Activities to do with adult children
  • Quality time
  • Trusting your parenting

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In this week's Episode of Let's Talk H.A.M. (Hearts and Minds) we discuss parenting back in our day vs. parenting in the current day! This a Part 1 of our 2 Part Parenting Episodes.

Talking points:

  • Community involvement in parenting
  • Freedom to explore
  • Technology impacts on parenting
  • Time spent with family
  • Helicopter parenting
  • Responsibility for actions

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In this week's episode of Let's Talk H.A.M. (Hearts and Minds) we discuss what a cougar is and if there are any benefits! Has dating as a"cougar" become easier or more challenging? 

Talking points 

  • What is a cougar
  • Reasons older women date younger men
  • Reason younger men date older women

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In this week's Episode of Let's Talk H.A.M. (Hearts and Minds) we are discussing some of the affects of the Coronavirus and effects the quarantine has had on the schools and the economy.

Talking points:

  • School systems
  • Unemployment
  • Big Business
  • Small Business
  • PPE Loan

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In this week's episode of Let's Talk H.A.M. (Hearts and Minds) we discuss Love, Lust and Situationships! Has dating become easier or more challenging? This is our final part of our 4-Part Relationship Series. We speak with the incomparable power couple Mr. & Mrs. Rev. James and Tae Hayes! They bring a biblical perspective to dating and situationships in the 21st Century and as self proclaimed "marriage tour guides" they give us a taste of how they are helping to build strong marriages with their company and ministry Run Your Marriage! 

Talking points 

  • Defining the term Situationship
  • Rebounding
  • Intentional Dating
  • Gender Roles
  • Women's Pursuit of Men
  • Playing Detective
  • How to facilitate healthy relationships

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Instagram: Taehay; Runjch; @Runyourmarriage
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In this week’s Episode of Let's Talk H.A.M. (Hearts and Minds) we discuss dating now vs. back in day! Has dating become easier or more challenging. This is Part 3 of our 4-Part Relationship Series.  

Talking points 

  • Defining the terms love, lust and situationship

  • Social Media / Online dating

  • Was dating safer in the past compared to now

  • Boundaries in all relationships

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In this week’s Episode of Let's Talk H.A.M. (Hearts and Minds) our conversation is centered around whether women view men as necessary to their lives. Our special guest is Uncle P from Detroitrap.com. Uncle P is a motivator, entrepreneur and budding author. He has been in the music industry for over 30 years. He is breaking down for us this statement from a man's perspective and giving us a different viewpoint on relationships between men and women. This is Part 2 of our 4-Part Relationship Series.

Talking points 

  • Are men a luxury

  • Women setting their lives up to not include men

  • Raising sons

  • Having a plan B in relationships

  • Generational messages we teach our children

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In this week’s Episode of Let's Talk H.A.M. (Hearts and Minds) our conversation is centered around whether women view men as necessary to their lives. This is Part 1 of  a 4-Part Relationship Series.

Talking points 

  • What is a luxury
  • Are women responsible for how men behave
  • How we raise boys
  • Are women tipping the scales
  • Steps to take in interacting with men

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In this week’s Episode of Let's Talk H.A.M. (Hearts and Minds) our conversation is centered around therapy and why black people are not always open to participating in therapeutic interventions. We challenge people to look at Mental Health as preventive medicine rather than a reactionary tool. May is Mental Health Awareness Month!

Talking points 

  • Self-Medication
  • Early childhood lessons
  • Trauma
  • Access to care
  • How religious institutions play a part

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MAY IS MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS MONTH

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In this week's Episode of Let's Talk H.A.M. (Hearts and Minds) we are exploring the age old question of whether black women can get along? What are some of the reasons behind why this is even a topic and if there is anything wrong with competition among women? 

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Resources
https://www.curlyincollege.com
Black Women Vs. Black Women Comparison and Competition

https://hellobeautiful.com
Why do Black women tear each other down?

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In this week’s Episode of Let's Talk H.A.M. (Hearts and Minds) we discuss our views on Wigs, Weave and Baby Hair and if they are here to stay.

Talking points:

  • History of hair extensions
  • Difference between wigs and weave
  • What age group baby hair is appropriate for
  • Personal hair stories

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In this week's Episode of Let's Talk H.A.M. (Hearts and Minds) we are discussing some of the reasons we think the Coronavirus is so prevalent in the African American communities and why death tolls appear higher than the rest of the population. 

Talking points:

  • Non-reporting in some States
  • Co-morbidities
  • Living conditions
  • Access to Healthcare

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In our first episode of Let's Talk H.A.M. (Hearts And Minds) we discuss the narrative around African American women and how comfortable they feel dating outside of their race. Should women of color be encouraged to date outside their race? Check us out to hear our take and to add you own go to our website at www.letstalkham.com  
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