Best Bianca Ward Podcasts (2024)

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Compassionate Love and Care 43:03

22h ago43:03

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To learn more about WNCAP, please visit https://wncap.org/ To learn more about Trystereo, please visit https://trystereo.org/By Raymond Velazquez, Alison Gaye, Shanice Bailey, Nicole Elinoff

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Reducing Harm Through Education 39:02

28d ago39:02

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To learn more about US helping US, People Into Living, and the DENIM project, please visit https://www.ushelpingus.org/By Corey Haskett, Rodderick Sheppard, Jacobi Hunter-Wright

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Southern CBO Summit 2024 43:58

1M ago43:58

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Learn more about the CBOs in this episode below, and stay connected with NASTAD to learn more about future CBO summits. Delaware HIV Consortium- https://www.delawarehiv.org/ Urban League of Hampton Roads- https://ulhr.org/ Legacy Community Health- https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/ Positive Health Impact Centers- https://www.positiveimpacthealt…

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Learning and Growing 36:08

2M ago36:08

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To learn more about LivWell Community Health Services, click here: https://livwellchs.org/ To learn more about Destination Tomorrow, click here: https//destinationtomorrow.org.By Kyanna Parsons, Rodderick Sheppard, Jacobi Hunter-Wright

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Bowing Out and Building Capacity 53:39

3M ago53:39

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In this episode, recorded on World AIDS Day, co-hosts Justin and Shanice are joined by Leisha McKinley-Beach, Founder and CEO of the Black Public Health Academy. Now, on the brink of retirement, McKinley-Beach discusses her lifelong commitment to ending the HIV epidemic in the U.S., and her new venture that aims to forge intergenerational partnersh…

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Advocating Through Theater 48:12

3M ago48:12

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To learn more about Breaking Ground, visit https://smyal.org/breaking-ground/ To learn more about SMYAL, visit https://smyal.org/By Shanice Bailey, AJ King, Rodderick Sheppard

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Driving the Train of Change 56:50

4M ago56:50

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Learn more about Let's BEEHIVE and their programs here: https://www.letsbeehive.org/ Check out the webinar series here: https://nastad.org/resources/black-women-researchers-and-prep-webinar-seriesBy Dr. Andrea Dunn, Nicole Elinoff, Justin Lofton

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Creating New Norms 35:24

4M ago35:24

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Learn more about the Normal Anomaly and their programs here: https://www.normalanomaly.org/ Learn more about the TRUTH Project at https://www.truthprojecthtx.org/By Justin Lofton, Joelle Espeut, Nicole Elinoff

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S2E10 - Mentorship & Leadership: A Conversation With Suave, Founder Of Hip Hop ConnXion 1:21:45

4M ago1:21:45

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Read transcript Episode Notes Suavé is the Founder of the Hip Hop ConnXion Family Nationwide with branches in Indiana, Michigan and Headquarters in Illinois. Hip Hop ConnXion has taken 1st in the USA and 2nd in the World at the Hip Hop International Championships in previous years and is the only Illinois based dance company to have been awarded me…

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S2E9 - Similarities & Differences: A Conversation With Mark Howard, Founder Of Trinity Irish Dance Company & Trinity Academy Of Irish Dance 44:57

5M ago44:57

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Episode Notes Similarities & Differences: A Conversation With Mark Howard Mark Howard Founding Artistic Director / Choreographer For more than three decades, this Emmy Award-winning choreographer has been striving for and achieving that which is profoundly significant and equally difficult to attain—the transcendence of craft to art and th…

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S2E8 - African Dance & Ballet: A Conversation With Regina Perry-Carr, Former Artistic Director Of Muntu Dance Theatre & Elaine Blair, Director Of The Sammy Dyer School Of The Theatre 51:33

6M ago51:33

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Episode Notes African Dance & Ballet: A Conversation With Regina Perry-Carr & Elaine Blair Regina Perry-Carr, Former Artistic Director of Muntu Dance Theatre of Chicago (MDT). Perry-Carr is the 4th Artistic Director in the notable, historic forty-nine year old organization. A native of Chicago,IL, Perry-Carr began her formal dance training with her…

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S2E7 - Starting A Non-Profit & Running A Non-Profit: A Conversation With Vershawn Sanders-Ward 45:35

7M ago45:35

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Episode Notes Starting A Non-Profit & Running A Non-Profit: A Conversation With Vershawn Sanders-Ward Vershawn Sanders Ward, (she/her/hers) is the Founding Artistic Director and CEO of Red Clay Dance Company and is currently a candidate for Dunham Technique Certification. She holds an MFA in Dance from New York University and is the first recipient…

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S2E6 - Black Magic & Christianity: A Conversation With Bianca Shaw 38:36

8M ago38:36

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Black Magic & Christianity: A Conversation With Bianca Shaw Born and raised in Chicago, Illinois, Bianca Shaw is an American Hip-Hop Emcee, Singer, Drummer and Songwriter who began writing her first raps at 11-years old. Bianca was inspired by mother, Portia Shaw, to sing and empowered by Missy Elliot, Erykah Badu, and Beyonce’s authentic and power…

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S2E5 - CRT & DEI: A Conversation w/Tristan Bruns, Host Of Gasps From A Dying Art Form - Part 2 32:48

9M ago32:48

32:48

Episode Notes CRT & DEI: A Conversation w/Tristan Bruns, Host Of Gasps From A Dying Art Form - Part 2 Everyone is talking about Critical Race Theory - Diversity, Equity & Inclusion - The 1619 Project - Woke-ism. However, most people don't know what it is, what it means or how it works! Produced by Vanessa Abron Edited by Tristan Bruns Recorded On L…

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S2E4 - CRT & DEI: A Conversation w/Tristan Bruns, Host Of Gasps From A Dying Art Form - Part 1 1:08:06

9M ago1:08:06

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Episode Notes CRT & DEI: A Conversation w/Tristan Bruns, Host Of Gasps From A Dying Art Form - Part 1 Everyone is talking about Critical Race Theory - Diversity, Equity & Inclusion - The 1619 Project - Woke-ism. However, most people don't know what it is, what it means or how it works! Produced by Vanessa Abron Edited by Tristan Bruns Recorded On L…

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EP. 135 - Burden of Black Girl Magic 38:11

9M ago38:11

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EP. 134 - #OVERIT 24:08

10M ago24:08

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S2E3 - Local Legacies & National Treasures: A Candid Conversation w/ Some Of Chicago's Tap Legends - Mr. Taps aka Ayrie King III, Jimmy Payne Jr., Martin 'Tre' Dumas & Reginald “Reggio The Hoofer” McLaughlin ... 40:20

10M ago40:20

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Episode Notes Local Legacies & National Treasures: A Candid Conversation w/ Some Of Chicago's Tap Legends - Mr. Taps aka Ayrie King III, Jimmy Payne Jr., Martin 'Tre' Dumas & Reginald “Reggio The Hoofer” McLaughlin - Part 2 Mr. Taps The King of Whimsical Dance As soon as he enters the room, Mr. Taps' engaging personality and fancy footwork entrance…

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EP. 133 - Recharged & Ready...To Love? 24:04

10M ago24:04

24:04

Welcome back to Bold Black Girls! In this eagerly anticipated this comeback episode! On this episode, we share our personal and professional journeys from the past few months... Tune in to hear what we've been up to because life has been lifin'. As the new season unfolds, we plan to have empowering discussions on career advancement, personal growth…

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S2E2 - Local Legacies & National Treasures: A Candid Conversation w/ Some Of Chicago's Tap Legends - Mr. Taps aka Ayrie King III, Jimmy Payne Jr., Martin 'Tre' Dumas & Reginald “Reggio The Hoofer” McLaughlin ... 45:30

10M ago45:30

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Episode Notes Local Legacies & National Treasures: A Candid Conversation w/ Some Of Chicago's Tap Legends - Mr. Taps aka Ayrie King III, Jimmy Payne Jr., Martin 'Tre' Dumas & Reginald “Reggio The Hoofer” McLaughlin Mr. TapsThe King of Whimsical DanceAs soon as he enters the room, Mr. Taps' engaging personality and fancy footwork entrances audiences…

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Prevention that Supports Desire 1:01:34

10M ago1:01:34

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View the Trauma-Informed Approaches Toolkit: Addressing Trauma and Supporting Healing within the HIV Care Delivery System here.By Mahelet Kebede, Kelly Ross-Davis, Rodderick Sheppard, Nicole Elinoff

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Storytelling Meets Advocacy 53:43

11M ago53:43

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Highlighted on this episode's Southern Charm segment is Breaking Ground, a unique program that utilizes the theatre and performing arts to detail the lives, challenges and journeys of LGBTQIA + of color in the DC Metro area. They explore in-depth issues such as HIV/AIDS, sexuality, racism, transphobia, abuse, mental health, and substance abuse. Par…

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He, Him, and His Equity 54:11

11M ago54:11

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This episodes Southern Charm features the Georgia Harm Reduction Coalition. GHRC’s, formerly AHRC, mission expresses that they engage directly with grassroots advocacy, research, and direct services to those made vulnerable by drug use, sex work, overdose, gender, STIs, HIV, Hepatitis and other communicable diseases. To learn more about their work …

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Reflections from the 2023 Southern CBO Summit 55:23

1y ago55:23

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Learn even more about the work Dexter, Malcom, Dean, and Lee are doing by visiting their organization's website listed below. LGBT Life Center- https://lgbtlifecenter.org/ Brothers Obtaining and Navigating Dynamic Solidarity (BONDS)- https://www.brothersofbonds.org/ PALSS- https://palss.org/ THRIVESS- https://thrivess.org/…

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Putting Gender-Affirming Care into Practice 37:53

1y ago37:53

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This episode starts with Southern Steep host Isaiah calling Rodderick out on channeling Barbara Walters with his check-in question. Together they interviewed special guest Dietz on patient navigation and gender-affirming care. Dietz (any pronoun used with respect) is a transgender health educator, trainer and consultant who has specialized in the f…

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Community Engagement, Reimagined 41:04

1y ago41:04

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As part of its CDC-funded Capacity Building Assistance (CBA) project, NASTAD released Re-envisioning Community Engagement: A Practical Toolkit to Empower HIV Prevention Efforts with Marginalized Communities, in the summer of 2022. The toolkit was the culmination of a yearlong project aimed at enhancing community engagement efforts in the southern U…

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The Children Are Our Future 45:25

1y ago45:25

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On this episode of Southern Steep, Bianca, and our newest host, Rodderick, interview the Assistant Director of Health Services at JASMYN, Christina Woodhouse. JASMYN is an organization that works with LGBTQIA+ teens and young adults to provide HIV/STI testing, PrEP, housing support, and mental health services in Jacksonville, Florida. This episode …

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Invest in the Girls 43:54

1y ago43:54

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On this episode of Southern Steep, Nicole and previous hostess with the mostess, Justine, speaks to Mulan Montrese Williams. This episode covers a wide range of topics, including: pageantry, sex work, housing, and ultimately the importance of investing in other Black, Trans Women and Black, Trans led organizations. Mulan shares more about her work …

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S2E1 - The Past And The Future: What have We Learned? 35:25

1y ago35:25

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Bril Barrett launches the second season of “The Either/And Podcast w/ Bril Barrett” with this candid reflection of 2022 and exciting introduction of 2023! produced by Vanessa AbronEdited by Tristan BrunsRecorded On Location at The M.A.D.D. Rhythms Podcast NetworkLocated Inside The Harold Washington Cultural Center https://www.maddrhythms.com/m-a-d-…

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She, Her, and Equity (the real pronouns) 42:49

1y ago42:49

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Southern Steepers Jacobi Hunter-Wright and Bianca Ward come together to talk prevention, equity, housing, and how women are operationalizing leadership in the South. A true Florida gal, D’Metris explores her humble beginnings in the work as she explores her experiences in the South fighting for health equity and accessible housing.This episode's So…

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A Louisiana Special 46:14

1y ago46:14

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In this episode, Isaiah and Nicole speak with S. Mandisa Moore-O'Neal, Executive Director of the Center for HIV Law and Policy (CHLP), a national research and advocacy organization. Mandisa shares more about her background and what brought her to this work, her and CHLPs investment in the South, and provides an overview of the state of HIV criminal…

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2023 Welcomes Season 3 38:09

1y ago38:09

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This episode was recorded at the end of 2022, since then, MPV has been named Mpox, the Dallas Cowboys and the San Francisco 49ers did not make it to the Super Bowl, and Southern Steep Live did indeed happen-- episode to come.By Rodderick Sheppard, Jacobi Hunter-Wright, Bianca Ward, Isaiah Webster III, Nicole Elinoff

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EP. 132 - All About Tech Series: The Metaverse w/Bianca Jackson 46:58

1+ y ago46:58

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EP. 131- Is Marriage Still Giving? 43:48

1+ y ago43:48

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EP. 130 - I NEED HELP!!! - NO MORE STRONG BLACK WOMEN 59:47

1+ y ago59:47

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EP 129 - BLK Men in Tech w/Kham Ward 47:07

1+ y ago47:07

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EP 128 - Life Be Lifin' 47:09

1+ y ago47:09

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We're back and kicking off season 6! A lot can happen in a year or even a few months. In fact, there is a season for everything," a time to plant, a time to heal, a time to build, a time to weep and a time to laugh, a time to mourn and a time to dance” We took a much needed break and hiatus from the podcast to embrace and experience the journey of …

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S1E8 - Nature And Nurture: The Pedagogy Of M.A.D.D. Rhythms 45:11

2y ago45:11

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Episode Notes People are always asking me about the Chicago style of tap. They also ask me about the ideology behind M.A.D.D. Rhythms' style of tap. In this episode, I get into all of it and more! Support The Either/And Podcast w/ Bril Barrett by contributing to their tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/the-either-and-podcast-w-bril- This podcas…

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S1E7 - Chris Rock And Will Smith 44:44

2y ago44:44

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Episode Notes I know this has been talked about to no end. Everybody and their Mama has talked, debated and even deconstructed "The Slap" seen around the world, but very few people have approached it from the "Either/And" point of view. Give it a listen and let me know what you think. Am I the only one? Support The Either/And Podcast w/ Bril Barret…

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S1E6 - Jussie Smollett & Kanye West 44:37

2y ago44:37

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Episode Notes The two very different situations with Jussie Smollett and Kanye' West presented me with the opportunity to really share my thoughts about fighting for justice while having compassion. I am a firm believer that you can demand accountability while showing empathy for other human beings. This podcast is powered by Pinecast.…

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S1E5 - Northside & Southside: A Conversation With Mark Yonally of Chicago Tap Theatre

2y ago

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Episode Notes 2020 was a turbulent year for the world! It was also, extremely turbulent for Chicago's tapdance community. In this interview with Mark Yonally, we talk about how that moment inspired us to work together and build something equitable. “We came together in the spirit of unity, transparency and accountability! We are being the change we…

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Ep.127 #BlackMamas & "Healed Parenting" w/Natasha Nurse 50:33

2y ago50:33

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In this episode, we chat with Natasha Nurse of the WokeNFree podcast. She is a DEI Professional, Coach, Speaker, Podcaster and enthusiastic mom who loves creating content! Natasha is a new mom and we candidly chat with her about parenting and the evolution of parenting from our traditional upbringing of a #Blackmama. You can listen to a new WokeNFr…

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Ep. 126 - Slaps & Claps! 48:29

2y ago48:29

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In this episode, we share our personal thoughts about the slap at the Oscars! The question of the week is, what can we learn from the situation because there is always a lesson in the experiences and actions of others. Follow us at: https://boldblackgirls.com | IG: @boldblackgrils Subscribe to our YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/boldblackgirls…

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S1E4 - My Reactions To Men Reacting To Women 28:45

2y ago28:45

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Episode Notes I was utterly shocked at the sheer number of men voicing extremely interesting views on women and relationships. This is my real time reactions to some of those viewpoints! Support The Either/And Podcast w/ Bril Barrett by contributing to their tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/the-either-and-podcast-w-bril- This podcast is power…

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Stop the Silos 52:29

2y ago52:29

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To learn more about the work of BYP100, visit https://www.byp100.org/. To learn more about ARC Southeast, visit https://arc-southeast.org/. To learn more about the work of SisterLove, visit www.sisterlove.org.By Jacobi Hunter-Wright, Nicole Elinoff, Samantha Daley

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Ep. 125 - Keeping it 100 about these dating streets 53:37

2y ago53:37

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In this episode, we're keeping it 100 about these dating streets, sharing our real and raw thoughts! Life is all about seasons and we reflect why being single right now is so appealing for us at this stage and age in our life. Follow us at: https://boldblackgirls.com | IG: @boldblackgrils Help us reach 1000 subscribers on YouTube: https://www.youtu…

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S1E3 - Happy Women's History/and Herstory Month 44:21

2y ago44:21

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Episode Notes I just wanted to take the time to acknowledge, praise and express genuine appreciation for many of the powerful women who have shaped my life, my career and my legacy! I would not exist, literally and figuratively without these women! Support The Either/And Podcast w/ Bril Barrett by contributing to their tip jar: https://tips.pinecas…

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Ep. 124 - Spring forward - Catch up with the Girls! 45:30

2y ago45:30

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In this episode, we spring forward with a few Q1 reflections and personal updates. We highlight a few of our accomplishments personally and professionally as well as our focus for the remainder of the year. Follow us at: https://boldblackgirls.com | IG: @boldblackgrils Help us reach 1000 subscribers on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/boldblackgirl…

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EP. 123 - Don’t be afraid to have style w/Naana Badu 48:27

2y ago48:27

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Do you have challenges with your fashion style? Did you know you have 7 seconds to make an impression? Do you desire to amplify your style and voice? On this special episode, the BBG's invite Naana Badu of Badu Basics to discuss how you an uncover a more confident and authenic style through self-discovery. Listen to hear how you can "Funk the Fear"…

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Lifeline 50:09

2y ago50:09

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To learn more about the work of HIPS, visit www.hips.org. To learn more about Gender Benders, visit www.genderbenders.org.By Alex Bradley, Bianca Ward, Nicole Elinoff

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