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Join me, life coach Leslie Crudup Villagarcia and my ever inquisitive co-host, Meka, as we examine personal development books through the lens of intersectionality, making self help content more accessible and relatable. What is intersectionality? According to Dr. Kimberlé Crenshaw, who coined the term in 1989, "Intersectionality is a metaphor for understanding the ways that multiple forms of inequality or disadvantage sometimes compound themselves and create obstacles that often are not und ...
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Welcome to the People’s Historians Podcast from the Zinn Education Project. In light of the popularity of our online mini-classes centered around teaching the Black Freedom Struggle, we’ve converted our online sessions to a podcast with the hope of increasing the teaching of Black lives in the classroom and beyond.
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Imagine The Daily Show, but deeper. Host Roy Wood Jr. dives further into segments and topics covered on The Daily Show — from racial injustice to gun control to K-pop. Each week, he’s joined by Daily Show writers, producers, correspondents, as well as outside experts to unpack a different topic or segment in a way that's hilarious, nuanced, and compelling. Beyond the Scenes features a rotating cast of The Daily Show correspondents including Desi Lydic, Dulcé Sloan, Ronny Chieng, and Michael ...
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Join host Kimberlé Crenshaw behind the scenes at the African American Policy Forum in this series of brief, intimate conversations on intersectionality and how we can use it to interpret and navigate our multiracial democracy. This episode features comedian and Emmy-nominated director CJ Hunt (http://gocjhunt.com/). Hosted by Kimberlé Crenshaw (@sa…
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Send us a Text Message. So, we've been producing Thriving Between the Lines for a little while now so, we figured it's about time we do a little roundup of our experience thus far. When we set out to create a podcast examining personal development books through the lens of intersectionality, we weren't exactly sure what we were signing up for. We j…
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Send us a Text Message. This is a little story about a piece of art Meka once made as an illustration of his worry and anxiety. Have you ever tried to shove your worries into a box? Then perhaps you can relate. Click below to see the image in question: Meka's worry box linktr.ee/leslievcoaching - Get in touch with us and book a free intro. Life Coa…
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Send us a Text Message. As an openly depressed/anxious life coach, I am very sceptical about any form of media that claims to offer a 'cure' for worry. So, naturally, there was no way this book was not going to be tossed under our microscope. We're going wayyyy back in time and diving into a self-help classic, How to Stop Worrying and Start Living,…
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Send us a Text Message. In this footnote, Meka asks Leslie a set of questions that started trending back in the mid-2010s. This topic came up in the full episode on Girl, Wash Your Face, by Rachel Hollis during a chat about the ethics around adoption. Full question list: 1. Pro-Life or Pro-Choice? 2. Babywearing? 3. Circumcision? 4. Adoption? 5. Ba…
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Send us a Text Message. In this episode, we dive into the 2018 New York Times Bestseller 'Girl, Wash Your Face" by Rachel Hollis. Rachel Hollis built her brand on a platform of being super 'relatable'.....until it stopped working for her. Join us as we examine some key themes in this book through the lens of intersectionality. Some of our questions…
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Guest Dawn Porter, director of Luther: Never Too Much, joins host Kimberlé Crenshaw to discuss a new Luther Vandross biopic. They explore Luther's unmatched artistry, the intersections of the pop star's lived experience that stopped him from receiving the accolades he rightfully deserved, and his legacy as the soundtrack to so many lives. Hosted by…
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Send us a Text Message. This is a story about the time Leslie was pushed into a mental health crisis that led to her transitioning into a new career. Let this be a lesson to any managers or supervisors out there-- psychological safety is important! linktr.ee/leslievcoaching - Get in touch with us and book a free intro. Life Coaching consult!…
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Send us a Text Message. When the author or "Hooked: How to Build Habit-Forming Products" then sells us the solution to our constant distraction, it's natural to be a little suspicious. Nir Eyal has been tremendously influential in the business/tech world for his insights into how companies can design services and products that will keep consumers w…
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Send us a Text Message. Leslie reflects on how becoming a parkour instructor helped solidify good habits while reflecting with Tash on signs that a group has become culty or restrictive. linktr.ee/leslievcoaching - Get in touch with us and book a free intro. Life Coaching consult!By Leslie V. Coaching
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Send us a Text Message. In this footnote, Meka and Tash dive into the dangers of linking weight gain with habits, based on their own personal experiences having gained and lost significant amounts of weight. Criticism, toxic praise, Eating disorders, healthcare discrimination, financial guilt associated with taking care of oneself...these things ar…
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Send us a Text Message. We were thrilled to be joined by the business and marketing superstar Tash Corbin for this very special episode about one of the most influential personal development books of our time, Atomic Habits, by James Clear. Tash is a superhero in the world of consent-based marketing and facilitates a thriving online community of wo…
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Guest host Shermena M. Nelson is joined by Huru founder Imani Joye Samuels to discuss the life-saving importance of rest for Black women. They also unpack strategies for creating a sustainable, effective self care practice. Shermena, Imani, and other wellness practitioners will host an evening dedicated to Black women's self care calledYou Carry th…
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Send us a Text Message. I think we're calling this one... a special insert? We decided it was time to talk more in depth about the origins of The Vanguard Book Club for Personal Development: Why it's been going strong for nearly 3 years, what inspired its genesis, and who we do and DON'T want to make welcome into the space 😜. Remember, we're all ab…
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Send us a Text Message. What can a story about a pair of mice and a couple of miniature people teach us about adapting to change? Quite a bit, actually. However, when that story is used by people in power to wield control over others, should we really look to it for inspiration? Who Moved My Cheese, by Dr Spencer Johnson was published in the late '…
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Send us a Text Message. This is a brief chat between Rudi and Meka, two gender non-conforming folks who know what it's like to push through the fear of living outside of gender norms. linktr.ee/leslievcoaching - Get in touch with us and book a free intro. Life Coaching consult!By Leslie V. Coaching
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Send us a Text Message. As a trans man, Meka has had to fight hard for his place as a man. So how does he feel when people trash men as a whole around him? In this footnote, we chat about Meka's most influential models of manhood as well as some men we see as examples of positive masculinity. linktr.ee/leslievcoaching - Get in touch with us and boo…
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Send us a Text Message. This is a story about how easily Leslie has disappointed some white men on dates simply by not being 'the kind of Black woman' they're looking for. Maybe she's just not the right 'temperature' on the David Deida scale? ::shrug:: Also in this footnote: the kind of thing that happens to Leslie in the presence of super attracti…
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Send us a Text Message. What does it really take to be a 'superior man'? What are the actual societal impacts of expressions like 'the masculine' and 'the feminine' and the idea of 'sexual polarity'? Do these ideas leave any space for the existence of gender non-conforming folks? Oh! And did you know that the way to tame a woman who is acting up is…
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Send us a Text Message. This is a story about one way in which Meka's wonderful partner, a straight, cisgender man, supported him through his gender transition. Prepare to say 'awwwwww'! linktr.ee/leslievcoaching - Get in touch with us and book a free intro. Life Coaching consult!By Leslie V. Coaching
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Send us a Text Message. In this footnote, Leslie tells a story about how her life-long love of photography led to her passion for capturing the raw authenticity of human rights activists through close-up candid portraiture. Follow Leslie on instagram @leslievcoaching to get notified when her activism-specific insta goes live. Also mentioned in this…
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Send us a Text Message. The 5 Love Languages: The Secret to Love that Lasts has sold over 5 million copies and has been published in over 38 languages. But, what is the underlying message of the book? Why is this book actually for, and which marginalised communities may be negatively impacted by its message? And why do so many people try to put its…
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In this episode, from our series on Teach the Black Freedom Struggle, our host Rethinking Schools executive director Cierra Kaler-Jones and Rethinking Schools co-editor Jesse Hagopian speak to Heather McGhee about The Sum of Us: How Racism Hurts Everyone, the young readers’ edition of her bestselling book. Read about the event and find related reso…
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Send us a Text Message. What is a mum to do when her 5-year-old takes it upon herself to bag up her precious memories so she can get started on the process of growing up? In this footnote, Jennifer chats with us about the day her budding minimalist claimed her own identity with the help of a big bag of stuff! Don't forget to listen to Chapter 2: Th…
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Send us a Text Message. This is the brief story of my unpublished travel podcast. I had recorded a bunch of stories about my travels through the Arabian Peninsula and Southeast Asia. So, where did they all go? They went to data heaven courtesy of a flood at my house in Vietnam. Have a listen to find out what I learned from the whole ordeal. linktr.…
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Send us a Text Message. In this footnote, Jennifer generously shares the story of buying a pretty sexy pair of shoes that she couldn't afford. She tells us why she bought them, why she hung onto them despite not having anywhere to wear them, and what she learned from the experience! These are the shoes in question. To be fair, they do look pretty d…
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Send us a Text Message. Jennifer Burger (@simplyfiercely) is a professional decluttering expert! She is a prolific blogger on the subjects of decluttering and minimalism and also teaches courses on clearing out clutter in a mindful and sustainable fashion. My (Leslie) first encounter with Jennifer at a Christmas party in 2023 led to a 4-hour long, …
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Send us a Text Message. In this footnote, Leslie tells the story of how she joined a Skype meeting to plan a national parkour gathering while she was in labour with her rainbow baby! Content warning: recurrent pregnancy loss linktr.ee/leslievcoaching - Get in touch with us and book a free intro. Life Coaching consult!…
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Send us a Text Message. In this footnote, Meka tells the story of his decision to transition and the realisation that he had no excuses NOT to live his truth and become the amazing dude we all know and love today. linktr.ee/leslievcoaching - Get in touch with us and book a free intro. Life Coaching consult!…
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Send us a Text Message. Wow....just wow! When two goofballs create a podcast about the influence of privilege on success, there really are 'No Excuses' for not starting with this book! Does everyone start out in life with equal opportunities? Brian Tracy thinks so. Is extreme personal responsibility ALL that it takes to succeed in business, work, a…
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Send us a Text Message. Get to know more about us, your fun-loving hosts, and the purpose behind this podcast! I, Leslie, am a full-time life coach. I also host a personal development book club. My cohost, Meka, and I are also unapologetic in our beliefs in social justice and in our support of marginalised communities. There has long been a clash b…
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Send us a Text Message. Join me, life coach Leslie Crudup Villagarcia, and my ever inquisitive co-host, Meka, as we examine personal development books through the lens of intersectionality, making self help content more accessible and relatable. What is intersectionality? According to Dr. Kimberlé Crenshaw, who coined the term in 1989, "Intersectio…
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Join Kimberlé Crenshaw and the African American Policy Forum at Sundance Film Festival on January 19th, 2024 at 8 pm MT for The Story of Us (Part 4), live at The Park in Park City, Utah. Register for your free pass here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-story-of-us-surviving-the-war-on-woke-black-storytelling-tickets-793686827667 In this episode, h…
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In this episode, from our series on Teach the Black Freedom Struggle, our hosts educators Jesse Hagopian and T. J. Whitaker spoke to historian Khalil Gibran Muhammad about his book The Condemnation of Blackness: Race, Crime, and the Making of Modern Urban America, which examines the idea of Black criminality in the making of modern urban America. R…
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This episode highlights a new milestone for the #SayHerName campaign: a new book, entitled #SayHerName: Black Women’s Stories of Police Violence and Public Silence. Co-authored by podcast host Kimberlé Crenshaw and the team at the African American Policy Forum, this book helps readers better understand Black women's susceptibility to police brutali…
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In this episode, from our series on Teach the Black Freedom Struggle, our hosts Rethinking Schools executive director Cierra Kaler-Jones and Rethinking Schools co-editor Jesse Hagopian speak to historian Michael Hines about his book, A Worthy Piece of Work: The Untold Story of Madeline Morgan and the Fight for Black History in Schools. Read about t…
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Critical Race Theory has become the right wing’s new boogeyman, but no one seems to even know how to define it. Leading scholar, Professor Kimberlé Crenshaw, and producer CJ Hunt join host Roy Wood Jr. to break down what CRT actually is, why it’s necessary, and how ignoring the blowback could endanger years of progress. Original air date: September…
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