Melanin Cleverness: Recent Episodes
Melanin Cleverness
Melanin Cleverness is a quirky social platform Created by Camil R. Sims. Camil grew tired of the media depicting Black people in a one dimensional way and decided to do something about it. Camil has been blogging for a year and this podcast will be an extension of her creativity and very opinionated personality. The podcast will touch on topics such as spirituality, race,relationships , self love & awareness. In every episode you will hear Camil’s “whityness” and of course Cleverness.
This episode is for traditional masculine men who want to make the first day with a woman a great experience!
Tonight we are joined by a powerful woman, Shannon S. Murray. Shannon is an overcomer of abuse and has made a vow to educate women on the signs of abuse; with her book ( Pink Lenses a roadmap to Dating Safety & Domestic Violence Prevention) she's goes into great details about how to avoid toxic relationships. Please make sure to purchase her book! At (www.pinklensesworldwide.com) Also make sure to follow Shannon on IG @thewriteshan
Today I unpack manifesting and why sometimes it can promote toxic positivity. I also discuss B. Simone and the real reason why some women are single.
Tonight we unpack the grey area for sexual consent. I also read Snoop Dogg and R.Kelly fans. Tonight we highlight a book to read by Nikita Gibson “self care”and also natural hair influencer/blogger to follow @just.Breona.
Tonight we discuss if body positivity really positive. We also discuss Sasha Obama living her best life and If women should shoot their shot! Book recommended tonight is Ancient healing secrets! and social media influencer you should follow is @kingversations.
Tonight we discuss is it ever okay to fight, Nicki Minaj’s birth and only fans! Of course follow featured content creator @urbancharms.
Tonight we discuss do affirmations really work, should you follow love interests on social media, vegans being musty and of course content creator to follow is @imotherandstuff.
They say don’t judge a book by its cover but we judging like a mug! Tonight we unpack assumptions made about good looking people , discuss Cardi B and Offset making up, I answer if couples should live together before marriage and tonight content creator _rosina.w was featured, please follow her.
Tonight we discuss how to let people know you have been offended, hear motivational words from Tyler Perry, talk about Domestic Violence. Featured tonight was Andre Perodin, please make sure to follow him on Ig @1990s_dre.
Tonight we are discussing colorism but also diving deeper by discussing featurism. We also give advice on how to gain more friends. We also are reminded that minding our own business is a major key and of course tonight we featured content creator @Curlmeknot please follow her!
Positivity is great! But can it be too much at times? Tonight we unpack! We also decide if you should take someone back after they cheated and of course our featured Content Creator is @Ibee_hair, please make sure to follow her!
Tonight we discuss feminism,contrary to belief feminism is not just for women, men can also be feminists. We also give advice on if you should date someone with kids. Tonight we highlight content creator Aleya Thompson please follow her on ig @aleyathompson.
Tonight we discuss how to overcome work bullies, tips on how to show a guy you’re interested, congratulate Taraji P. Henson on new show and highlight content creator @naturally.yena, please make sure to follow her!
Get to know more about the Creator of Melanin Cleverness with tonight’s Q&A! Also highlighted tonight is influencer and content creator @Shecoily4a make sure to follow her on ig!
So many of us have lived with shame. Tonight we are learning how to thrive beyond it. I explain why I’m single! We also get motivational advice from Denzel Washington. Get closer to our Dreams with music from Goapele and remember how big God loves is with Jekalyn Carr. Content Creator mentioned tonight is @jazzysocurly please follow her!
We all judge and we’ve all been judged. Listen as we unpack the reasons and the damage judgment can bring. I also speak on Donald Trumps health, fixing my grill. Be sure to follow content creator mentioned Pearline on ig @modelsinapprill.
Sometimes we suffer in silence simply because we don’t speak our pain. Let’s unpack the benefits on speaking our truth.
Tonight we are discussing keys to confidence! Sibling challenges! and I share a cringeworthy story time! We are also highlighting music from Snapcity-Phillie and Ebony Jenae! We have advice from Kurlzdontlie and telling you to follow sheseatingvegan on Ig!
Welcome to Melanin Cleverness! Where black voices our heard and matters. Tonight we are discussing the importance of voting and how to get over a breakup! We are also highlighting Natural hair enthusiast kurlzdontlie ! Make sure to follow her on ig!
Music is the highlight for most of our lives. For black people music has been survival. Music can also have great lessons. Singer Ebony Jenae is using her voice to teach young black girls they are worthy and beautiful. While listening to Ebony you can hear influence from singers like Brandy and India Arie but without a doubt Ebony is an individual and will leave her own mark in the music industry.
The Million Woman March took place in 1997. It was a march dedicated to giving a voice to Black women around the world. Imani Haynes and her team decided to create an exhibition about this monumental event. This exhibition will be open to the public on July 31 at 1603 E. North Ave. Baltimore, MD 21213 for details follow their ig page @mwm_exhibit.
Sharing my opinion on interracial dating and why I no longer see an issue with it. Enjoy.
Alon Otis is the owner of the Beetbox and is providing the Black community with health,with one juice at a time! Tonight we discussed the benefits of juicing, the differences between being plant based & vegan and how removing meat from the diet can result in mental and spiritual clarity. Follow Alon on Instagram @_alondior and @thebeetboxjuice
Seymone J also known as Iconiicbeauty is a natural hair, beauty and lifestyle influencer. Sit back and listen to her journey as an entrepreneur and how she stays motivated. Follow her on ig @iconiicbeauty
Representation is very important especially within the black community. Phylicia and I have a candid discussion about 4c hair representation and also how she affirms her children! Follow her on ig @beyoutifulgreene
Is body positivity embracing your flaws at the expense of your health? or is it actually doing positive actions towards your health?
Past experiences can cause self-sabotaging, even to the point of not wanting good things or even being open to the idea of receiving positive things. This chat will allow you to explore the idea of better experiences.
Stop being emotional! Stop being a brat! Stop crying! I’m sure these are all things black kids have heard before. I love being black but lord growing up black is hard af especially if you were an expressive kid like myself. Well today we are going to place the “emotional stigma”down and be ourselves.
Having a job or a career is a beautiful thing but it comes with its challenges. Let’s face these challenges with compassion.
Knowing yourself should be a personal experience, don’t make it a burden for someone else.
Creating boundaries can sometimes have a negative connotation but setting boundaries can actually be the determining of your own success.
Everyone has grown up a certain way but you have the power to change the narrative, even when it comes to black parenting.
Sometimes you outgrow people (welp) but it doesn’t make them bad or you better! Let’s handle this hard topic maturely!
The work place can sometimes be toxic but we have the power to keep our energy sacred! This guided meditation will give you the positive vibes you need to enjoy your weekend and restore your energy.
“They don’t like me cause I’m cocky well,I cannot help it cause my sexy sell and I’m in love with my sexy self!” -Megan thee stallion
Comments on episode “Choosing my health over my booty” By: Podcaster Hadu from the Freedman show.
Are you dealing with a toxic relationship with your mother? Do you find yourself holding on to a grudge towards your mother? Let it go today by gaining your strength back by reciting these powerful words.
Living life with anxiety is the norm for me. I thought it was normal to literally question and rehearse events in my head a million times before anything took place. Panic attacks seemed to come with my anxiety. I wasn’t a horrible student but at a young age I definitely had behavioral problems and it stemmed from me not having the cognitive skills to express myself. I often felt alone and always so different from everyone else. Although I had friends I knew there was something very different about me. I knew it was normal for people to become nervous but my nerves would send me into a deep depression. Luckily there has been so much research and professionals dedicated to disarm the stigma behind anxiety and panic attacks.
Sometimes I still suffer from anxiety but I have learned how to cope with it and how to thrive regardless. Here are some tips I would like to share.
Being a Black man is not easy but y’all make it look so easy. I wrote this mantra/prayer for black men so you can feel beautiful everyday and claim positivity over your life . I reached out to my dear friend phenomenal rapper Stide Prince to add a male voice but he did more than that he anointed my words and gave them meaning. Let this mantra/prayer change your life.
The most disrespected woman in America is the Black woman. Let’s learn how to change this among ourselves.
I was inspired by a recent event. I was getting to know someone and it didn’t work out and my first instinct was to think about myself without even considering his feelings. On this episode we will learn how the ego manifests.
Sometimes past mistakes and regrets can make us feel that we are not worthy of a better life but this a trick of the enemy! You are still worthy!
Listen as Camil R. Sims simply breaks down the difference between love and similar feelings.