Best Dr. Jeanne Retief Podcasts (2024)

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Heavy on fashion Talk to Kimberly Carney 26:55

7d ago26:55

26:55

I had the please of talking to Kimberly Carney, founder and CEO of The Wires, three high-growth global B2B2C platform marketplaces: FashWire, GlossWire and CasaWire. Kimberly is an entrepreneur who is passionate about tech, supporting emerging brands, and a fierce advocate for both individual and company success. She is deeply experienced in buildi…

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“Embrace vulnerability,” with psychotherapist and musician M Brady on More Than Work 43:38

2M ago43:38

43:38

In this episode of More Than Work, host Rabiah interviews M. Brady, a psychotherapist and musician, who shares his journey from being a professional tennis player to discovering his passion for psychotherapy and music. M discusses his long career in therapy, his struggle with anxiety and vulnerability, and how these experiences influenced his album…

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Heavy on fashion talks to Dr. Jeanne Mari-Retief 30:38

3M ago30:38

30:38

I had the chance to talk to Dr. Jeanne Mari-Retief, creator of Figgi Beauty and The Anxious Calm Podcast and website. We talk about beauty, mental health, and new beginnings. Check out Dr. Jeanne Mari-Retief social media and websites at: LinkedIn Instagram Facebook FIGGI Beauty Website The Anxious Calm Website…

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Heavy on Fashion talks to Kim McIver, CEO of Sugarlash PRO 28:08

5M ago28:08

28:08

Hello everyone! I am excited to announce that a new podcast episode is on its way. However, there will be a delay in its release due to some technical difficulties. Please refer to the links below for information on upcoming events. Keep in mind that the podcast interview was conducted in May. In this interview, I had the pleasure of speaking with …

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Heavy on Fashion talks to Carly Fleming 26:18

5M ago26:18

26:18

Hello everyone! I am delighted to share that a new podcast episode is coming your way. However, due to some technical difficulties, there will be a delay in its release. Please take a look at the links below for any upcoming events. Please note that this podcast interview was conducted in May, so some of the events mentioned may have already taken …

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“I absolutely love my job”, with Kaizen Collective founder and sex therapist Kileen Barry. 55:01

5M ago55:01

55:01

In this episode of 'More Than Work,' host Rabiah engages in a profound conversation with Kileen Barry, founder of Kaizen Collective and a sex therapist. They dive into Kileen's journey from digital marketing to therapy, exploring her motivations, influences, and the pivotal books 'Come As You Are' and 'Maybe You Should Talk to Someone.' The discuss…

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Heavy on Fashion talks to Dr. Talal Alsaleem 38:45

6M ago38:45

38:45

Hey divas and gurus! Get ready for an incredible interview that's going to blow your mind. Today, we're diving into a fascinating conversation with Dr. Talal Alsaleem about infidelity, healing from affairs, and relationships. You won't want to miss this! Dr. Alsaleem's latest books, "Unfaithful & Unrepentant: Affairs Beyond the Hope of Repair" and …

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Heavy on Fashion talks to Linda Marie Peavy 41:47

6M ago41:47

41:47

Hi there, fellow fashion lovers! I recently had an amazing conversation with Linda Marie Peavy, a fantastic style influencer and body positivity advocate. Linda has created an incredible fashion guide for mature women, called "The Cultured Curves Guide to Style for Mature Curvy Women, Volume 1". Linda Marie Peavy is a style influencer and body posi…

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Heavy on Fashion talks to Whitney Kopp of Kerasal 17:45

7M ago17:45

17:45

Hello everyone! Recently, I had a great conversation with Whitney Kopp from Kerasal Footcare. In honor of National Foot Health Awareness Month, Kerasal Footcare is running a contest where you can win an exclusive footcare package and a $500 Visa gift card. Maintaining good foot health is crucial, so I encourage you to participate in this fantastic …

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"It's time to just rip that bandaid off," with guest AJ Waters, Founder of Stronger Skatepark 50:42

7M ago50:42

50:42

In this captivating episode of 'More Than Work,' our host Rabiah Coon engages with AJ Waters, the visionary behind Stronger Skatepark. From the initial spark of passion for skateboarding to the creation of an inclusive community space, AJ shares the journey of founding Stronger Skatepark. Listeners will gain insights into the hurdles of entrepreneu…

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“Doing nothing is something,” with podcast guest Jessica Berg, founder of Moon Rock Wellness 44:46

8M ago44:46

44:46

In this episode of 'More Than Work', a podcast on personal and professional fulfillment, host Rabiah engages in an insightful discussion with Jessica Berg. Berg is the founder of 'Moon Rock Wellness', a digital platform designed to help busy individuals, particularly working mothers, cultivate everyday habits of wellness. Jessica shares her persona…

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“Everything is a weed until it's made a flower,” with podcast guest Fernando Kabigting, found of FDK Florals 42:22

11M ago42:22

42:22

Fernando Kabigting: From Corporate to Creative Life In this episode of More Than Work, host Rabiah Coon talks with their guest, Fernando Kabigting. They delve into Fernando's life-changing decision to leave his corporate job in fashion to enter the creative industry, specifically floral design. Fernando touches on his experiences from starting in a…

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“Man, look how far you've come” with guest musician and sound engineer Sean Arkless 43:21

12M ago43:21

43:21

In this episode of 'More Than Work', Rabiah, an IT professional and stand-up comedian, talks to guest Sean Arkless about his journey from low self-confidence and working in retail to becoming the co-founder of Sjark Limited and vocalist of the London based band, 'Hello Amnesia'. Sean shares his experiences as a freelancer and his decision to start …

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Heavy on Fashion talks to Author Erin Zhurkin 38:25

1y ago38:25

38:25

Hello, all my divas and gurus! I had the pleasure to speak to author Erin Zhurkin. Erin recently wrote a fabulous fictional tale called Plus-Size in Paris. Erin and I talked about fashion, writing, being plus size, travel, and more. This was a great interview. Be sure to pick up a copy of Erin Zhurkin's latest novel Plus Size in Paris at https://er…

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“We're stronger together than we are apart,” with tutor and comedian Mark Nicholas 40:47

1y ago40:47

40:47

This week’s guest is Mark Nicholas, comedian, comedy workshop leader and tutor. After getting his comedy start while on an extended trip to Vietnam, Mark has been working his way around the London comedy circuit. He created his show Laugh-Able to be an inclusive space for acts with disabilities. Being autistic himself and coming from a family of th…

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“It always felt like I was fighting,” with Dr. Jeanne Retief founder of FIGGI and Human Rights and Criminal Law PhD 33:47

1y ago33:47

33:47

This week’s guest is Dr. Jeanne Retief, founder of FIGGI. FIGGI a community created out of career change and wanting to share with others and be a support system, and self-care products. Dr. Retief earned a PhD in Human Rights and Criminal Law. And ran a Human Rights consultancy in South Africa for 13 years. After moving to her current location in …

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Heavy on Fashion talks Ariana Rebello 29:33

1y ago29:33

29:33

I recently had a great conversation with Ariana Rebello, who is a fashion reporter, lifestyle host, and producer of the online show called "I Don't Have Style Either". During the interview, we discussed the fashion industry, her journey in this business, the representation of South Asians in fashion, and much more. Check out Ariana’s show I Don’t H…

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“Just choose yourself…” with social entrepreneur Elizabeth Mhangami 43:47

1+ y ago43:47

43:47

his week’s guest is Elizabeth Mhangami, social entrepreneur. Lizz grew up in Zimbabwe and moved to the US when she was 19. After working in various jobs including at the Chicago Athletic Foundation, she also earned her bachelor’s degree at Loyola University. She then started the job that would define her career so far, working with young people fro…

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Heavy on Fashion Talks to Ane Howard of FABA Collection! 40:20

1+ y ago40:20

40:20

I recently had the pleasure of interviewing the talented self-taught artist and eco-fashion designer, Ane Howard, creator of the FABA Collection. Ane's collection is not only stunning but also eco-friendly and sustainable. We chatted about her inspiration behind FABA, her successful career in fine art, and her passion for sustainable fashion. It wa…

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"There's little that you can't do with people behind you." with John El-Maraghy, non-profit professional and Director of ARM 32:26

1+ y ago32:26

32:26

This week’s guest is John El-Maraghy, non-profit professional, and Director at Archangel Raphael's Mission (ARM). John is was born and raised in New Jersey where he is currently based. He started his career in impact consulting and then transitioned into non-profit. He made the move when during a time of self-discovery, he he realised he wanted to …

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Heavy on Fashion talks to Dr Danielle Richardson author of the The Glow Up Journal 39:51

1+ y ago39:51

39:51

Greetings, everyone! This is MalanB, and I welcome you to the Heavy on Fashion Life podcast. I had the pleasure of interviewing Dr. Danielle Richardson, the author of The Glow Up Journal: Everything You Need to Set Goals, Create Inspo―and Make It Happen! Throughout the interview, we discussed the protagonist's energy, discovering one's purpose, Fie…

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Heavy on Fashion talks to Co-founder & CEO Elysia Everett of Friendly Like Me App 35:58

1+ y ago35:58

35:58

Hello, all my divas and gurus. I am so happy that I was able to interview Co-founder and CEO Elysia Everett of the Friendly Like Me App. Friendly Like Me was created to improve accessibility in public places and make accessibility information easier to find. Accessibility is very important especially now. According to the CDC, 61 million adults in …

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"There's always a way to show up kind," with Rani Puranik EVP and Global CFO of Worldwide Oil Field Machine 42:46

1+ y ago42:46

42:46

This week’s guest is Rani Puranik, EVP and Global CFO of Worldwide Oilfield Machine (WOM). She is also the founder of a leadership coaching company and the author of a book that launched just the day before this episode dropped! At WOM, work is done around sustainability though environmentally responsible energy production and a focus on the people…

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"The day of the passive ally has gone," with Founder and CEO North America of Brand Advance Group 58:03

1+ y ago58:03

58:03

This week’s guest is Christopher Kenna, founder and CEO North America at Brand Advance Group. In this open and honest chat we get into Chris’s life growing up in Northern England in care homes, his time in the Army, working as a TV presenter and then founding his own company. Listen for details. The story is best told by him! In discussing the impo…

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Mini Episode 10:59

1+ y ago10:59

10:59

Here a quick rundown of what happening and what is going on with Heavy on Fashion! Go to Linktree: https://linktr.ee/Heavyonfashion for all my links.

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Heavy on Fashion Talks to Author Dana Killion 39:04

1+ y ago39:04

39:04

Hello, all my divas & gurus! I am so happy to give you this exclusive interview with Dana Killion. I got the chance to talk about Dana's latest memoir "Where the Shadows Dance". In this memoir, Dana talks about her past marriage to an addict and all the lessons she has learned from that experience. We talk about grief, betrayal, love, and loss. Dan…

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Autism In New Jersey Resource & More 55:39

1+ y ago55:39

55:39

In this episode, I talk about being a single mom of an autistic son. I name a few resources and organizations, that I am currently reaching out to, for care and assistance. Being a single mom is hard but being a single mom with a child with a neurological disability is even hard. I talk about those struggles and more. The Heavy on Fashion Life Podc…

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"We all are the experts of our own lives" with transformational coach and stand up comedian Maz Alexander 40:57

1+ y ago40:57

40:57

This week’s guest is Maz Alexander, social worker, mental wellbeing coach, comedian and passionate entrepreneur. Maz started out working as a social worker in adult social care. A thread you’ll hear in here story, and one to keep in mind as you listen, is that she listened to the advice of others when it made sense to and listened to herself as wel…

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First Episode of 2023 38:28

1+ y ago38:28

38:28

The Heavy on Fashion Life Podcast is all about Fashion, Beauty, Style, Business, Love and Life Lessons. The Heavy on Fashion Life Podcast is full of my personal life lessons and stories, great interviews from some of the best in the fashion and beauty industry, and more. So, seat back with a spoon full of Nutella, some sweet potato chips, a good cu…

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“I like making people laugh,” Rich Wilson, comedian and podcaster 1:01:26

1+ y ago1:01:26

1:01:26

This week’s guest is Rich Wilson, stand up comedian and host of the podcast Insane in the Men Brain. Rich did everything before he became a stand up comic having wanted to be a chef and then a mechanic. Eventually, he was a barman at Up the Creek and after some encouragement, took the stage. After about 20 years, he hasn’t stopped yet. The story is…

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"Have a voice and express it and be heard" with actor and doctor Stefania Licari 1:03:47

2y ago1:03:47

1:03:47

This week’s guest is Stefania Licari, actor, comedian, producer and medical doctor. She attended drama school, became a doctor working in anaesthetics and intensive care, and went to clowning school in Paris. We get into all of this and how empathy towards her colleagues, patients and the audience really tie it all together. During the pandemic, St…

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“The rewards come in different shapes and sizes,” with Americana band True Strays 39:45

2y ago39:45

39:45

This week’s guests are James Cameron and Joe James from True Strays. True Strays is an Americana band. I spoke with the guys in December of 2022. So, when they talk about “next year”, they mean this year, 2023. They are going on tour so check them out in the UK! If you’re not in the UK, then listen to them online. The childhood friends were recordi…

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Maybe it's time that I do something,” with songwriter, designer and Smile Songs creator 37:36

2y ago37:36

37:36

This week’s guest is Sharon Glassman, designer, songwriter and founder of Smile Songs. The Colorado-based Smile Songs incorporates all of Sharon’s talents into a line of musical cards and gifts. In addition to containing original music by Sharon, Smile Songs products are unique because they use QR codes to deliver the sound which is better for the …

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"Take massive imperfect action every day," with non-profit founder and multipreneur Tamara Doerksen 47:56

2y ago47:56

47:56

This week’s guest is Tamara Doerksen, multi-preneur, published author, yoga and meditation and mindfulness teacher, and a career transition and entrepreneur coach. She’s also the founder of the non-profit organization, Lonny’s Smile. I chatted with Tamara from her home in Toronto, Canada. She started her career at a global consulting company where …

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“Anyone can have a great relationship if they want to,” with Diana Indries, Founder of Better Topics Card Game for Couples 42:51

2y ago42:51

42:51

This week’s guest is Diana Indries, the founder of Better Topics Card Games.Better Topics born out of Diana’s interest in relationships and learning to communicate within those. Relationships are very important to her. So important In fact, that she recently moved from England back home to Romania. Diana believes the keys to a great relationship ar…

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Mirage of Affection 35:09

2y ago35:09

35:09

Hello all my divas and gurus. Today, I am talking about Noah progress after being diagnosed with autism, heavy and fashion and relaunching the brand, the resell online closets, and an interesting discussion about the Mirage of affection and self esteem. Support the Heavy on Fashion Life Podcast in 3 ways. 1- Buy me a cup of coffee at https://ko-fi.…

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"You never want someone to leave your restaurant hungry." with Chef Dennis 41:28

2y ago41:28

41:28

This week’s guest is Chef Dennis, the founder of the food blog, Ask Chef Dennis. Incidentally, he is also a chef! Dennis was always a fan of food. He gained early inspiration was Graham Kerr, an Australian television chef who showed him how great you could make people feel by cooking for them. Professionally, he started out as a prep cook, carefull…

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“It all prepared me to get outta my comfort zone,” with Patrick Alcoke, entrepreneur and co-founder of Find Your Steady 32:14

2y ago32:14

32:14

This week’s guest is Patrick Alcoke, marketing entrepreneur and co-founder of Find Your Steady. We chatted via SquadCast from his living room in Maryland and mine in London, UK. Patrick’s career started out with him pursuing music after college. He moved to California and was touring the country in a band. Eventually though, he put that dream aside…

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“This is what I'm supposed to be doing” with Sacred Walker, CEO of Kuumba Health and Mental Health & Mind-Body-Soul Health Enthusiast 41:20

2y ago41:20

41:20

This week’s guest is Sacred Walker, founder at Kuumba Health International Coaching Institute based out of New York. She is also a mental health and mind, body, and soul health enthusiast. At Kuumba, Sacred and her team work with ambitious leaders focusing on their mental, emotional and mind-body health often focusing on addressing issues in their …

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“Money is simply an echo of value,” with speaker and co-author of The Go-Giver Bob Burg 26:58

2y ago26:58

26:58

This week’s guest is Bob Burg, author and speaker. You may know him from the book series he co-wrote with John David Mann, The Go-Giver. The Go-Giver is a business parable that illustrates shifting your focus from getting to giving. In it, there are five laws of stratospheric success that are presented through characters. The laws are value, compen…

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"Better than sitting on your ass and just moaning about it," with Digital Mobilisation Strategist Paul de Gregorio 48:43

2y ago48:43

48:43

This week’s guest is Paul de Gregorio, Digital Mobilisation Strategist and Founder at Rally. Paul works with organisations to help them come up come up with ways to bring together all of the public-facing elements to drive actions such as fundraising or advocacy. He started out in political fundraising with the Labour Party and has worked with poli…

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"Have a game plan and work really hard," with Mitlin Financial Founder Larry Sprung 37:23

2y ago37:23

37:23

This week’s guest is Larry Sprung, founder and wealth advisor. Larry is the founder of Mitlin Financial and the story of the naming of the firm is a sweet one. His reasons for going into wealth management are a reflection of the values shared in his family and the result of his upbringing. It is his way of serving others through the work he does. L…

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“Age is a number,” with Colour Alchemist Founder Martina Carello 45:48

2y ago45:48

45:48

This week’s guest is Martina Carello, founder of the Colour Alchemist Canada. In her business, she has sought to help others avoid mistakes that impede fashion business growth and success. Martina is also developing two clothing lines of her own including one that focuses on Gen X women and focuses not only on their bodies but also the stories the …

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“Starting is probably the hardest thing to do’” with Life Balance Coach Sara Deacon 44:27

2+ y ago44:27

44:27

This week’s guest is Sara Deacon, Life Balance Coach for Better Adulting, and podcaster. Sara was working in postpartum care but once the pandemic hit, she began coaching full time when things went virtual. Her work became focused on young adults and teenagers. She works with them on decisions, understanding how to live in their core values and how…

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“We're having a human experience,” with multimedia artist Aunia Kahn 54:33

2+ y ago54:33

54:33

This week’s guest is Aunia Kahn, multimedia artist and creative entrepreneur. She founded both Rise Visible (formerly Light Owl Design) and Create for Healing which we discuss. Rise Visible is a full-service branding, design and marketing agency. She started her career in web and graphic design just by chance when she was a musician and wanted to d…

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"Tepid regards..." with Joey Held, writer and podcaster 47:43

2+ y ago47:43

47:43

This week’s guest is Joey Held, writer and podcaster. Joey resides in Austin, TX but just before we chatted had attended the LA Times Festival of books in support of his book “Kind, But Kind of Weird: Short Stories on Life's Relationships”. He even had an encounter with a star of the New Girl who people have said the book reminds them of! During lo…

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Feed Drop - Creativity Found Podcast with Rabiah as the guest 38:23

2+ y ago38:23

38:23

For the first time on More Than Work, the podcast is doing a feed drop! This means that another podcast is dropping into this feed. Welcome Creativity Found podcast! The host and creator of Creativity found interviewed the host of More Than Work, Rabiah Coon, and that episode is featured here this week. We get into a few things I don’t get to dive …

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"Advocating for oneself does not ever end," with Guest Liz Benditt, Founder of The Balm Box 56:53

2+ y ago56:53

56:53

This week’s guest is Liz Benditt, founder of The Balm Box and part-time professor at the University of Kansas. She earned her undergraduate degree in Broadcast Film Communications. Following school, Liz worked at Disney before pursing her MBA at to USC. During her career, she has worked for major retailers and the Lyric Opera of Kansas City. Four c…

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"You deserve a voice at the table," with School Board Candidate and Activist Andrew Taban 52:59

2+ y ago52:59

52:59

This week’s guest is Andrew Taban, school board candidate and activist. Andrew grew up in Santa Clarita, CA, a community north of Los Angeles. Some may recognize it as the home of Magic Mountain. He is now running for William S Hart Union School District Trustee Area 2. Andrew’s participation in his community started at age 13. He became an activis…

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"We have to treat people better," with Martin Henson, Black Lives Advocate and BMEN Foundation Founder 49:58

2+ y ago49:58

49:58

This week’s guest is Martin Henson, activist and Executive Director of the BMEN Foundation, an organization that is focused on providing community and support for issues specific to black men. The founding of BMEN came out of looking at the way men in general were responding to MeToo and the need for a conversation that focused on the experience of…

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