The Joyful Response: Recent Episodes

Nya Simmons

Hey yall, it is your host Nya Joy Simmons welcoming you back to the Joyful Response in which we will be exploring stories of black joy, which, if you dont already know Black Joy is an act of resistance, make sure yall heard that in the back. Well be listneing to a story of success from one of our beloved sisters or brothers on campus, so grab a cup of tea, get you a blanket, and join us in community as we get it started!

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Join us for the final episode of this season with Ann Ejuwa who has found her peace and transformation through her relationship with Christ, with some spicy jollof rice and hot sprite on the side! 

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Join us for a conversation with Michela Puni Nimako as we explore her journey from Italy to Colorado, and how her experience in her major and hobbies has made her recognize her interests and passions for her future career! 

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Join us as have a conversation with Malik Lawal as he takes us through his passion for engineering and the plans he has to become a freelance creator in the future!

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Join us for a conversation with Brittney Washington as she tells us about her undergraduate journey, navigating between majors and interests, and now dialing in on her potential and purpose with graduate school! 

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Join us for a conversation with AJ Dress as we explore his journey out of undergrad as a studio art major on the Pre-Health track, finding his way, maintaining authenticity, and eating sweet potato pie chil'! And btw...Food stamps should pay for McDonalds. 

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Join us for our conversation with Maurice Bell as we explore his journey through athletics and education here at CU, accompanied by an unexpected injury that changed his whole life trajectory, eventually for the better!

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Join us for our conversation with Rocco Lawson as we explore hid journey from Harrogate in the UK to Colorado! Learn more about his journey finding his identity in community, and learning how to fully embrace everything that he is regardless of what people say, and celebrating it!

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Join us in our conversation with Zen Auguiste as we explore her journey from Memphis to Colorado University in her pursuit towards being therapist for immigrant individuals, all while maintaining strong community and reminiscing on cheesy broccoli. 

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Join us for a conversation with Jaida Drame (Money) as we explore her journey at CU as a track star, and entrepreneur of her own athletic clothing brand! Let's get into it!

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Join us for a conversation with Alexis Hunter as we explore her journey as a first year Doctoral Student in the school of education and her research work outlining the social media needs for Black youth to engage in radical healing and restoration! Let's get into it!

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Join us for a conversation with Alessia Redwine as we explore her journey into self love as a black women, conquering imposter syndrome, and letting her inner light shine! Lets get into it!

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Join us for a conversation with Alyssiana McRae as we explore her family history in sports, her journey to CU Boulder and what keeps her motivated to push forward despite discouragement along the way! Let's get into it!

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Join us for our first conversation with Nana Fordwuo as she takes us through her story of coming to America, going Vegan, and trusting the process! Lets get into it!