Best Girl Behind The Hustle Podcasts (2024)

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State of the Culture: The Role of Black Artists and Media 42:21

3M ago42:21

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Season 5, Episode 1: Long time, no see! In this episode, we're returning to our cultural critic roots for a conversation around Black media, the role of art as a powerful social and political tool, and our expectations of people with platforms in Black music and film to authentically represent Blackness in their work. From Shonda Rhimes and Quinta …

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Tough Love: Hard Truths and Conversations 54:23

9M ago54:23

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Season 4, Episode 12: The hardest conversations are typically the ones most worth having. We need to confront the hard stuff to grow, but it can be difficult to navigate how to do so productively and compassionately. In this episode, we’ll be talking about some of the hardest conversations that we’ve had to have with friends, partners, parents, and…

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In This Economy: Life Beyond Labor and Capitalism 44:52

1y ago44:52

44:52

Season 4, Episode 11: What happens when you don't want to work but you have needs and desires that cost money? In this episode, we break down how central capitalism is to our daily lives: how jobs take time away from things that bring us joy and how we internalize that productivity determines our self-worth. We dive into Gen-Z's approach to work co…

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How to design a school for the future | Punya Mishra 8:41

1y ago8:41

8:41

In all the conversations about improving education for children, the voices of students, teachers and community members are often left out. Educational designer Punya Mishra offers a method to shift that paradigm, taking us through new thinking on the root of success (and failure) at school -- and how a totally new, different kind of educational sy…

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The rise of the "trauma essay" in college applications | Tina Yong 12:43

1+ y ago12:43

12:43

As if college applications aren't stressful enough, disadvantaged youth are often encouraged to write about their darkest traumas in their admissions essays, creating a marketable story of resilience that turns "pain into progress," says politics student Tina Yong. She brings this harrowing norm to light, exploring its harms and offering a more equ…

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How video games can level up the way you learn | Kris Alexander 12:24

1+ y ago12:24

12:24

Video games naturally tap into the way we learn: they focus our attention and track our progress as we head toward a clear goal. Kris Alexander, a professor of video game design and passionate gamer himself, thinks the same elements should be used in traditional education to cater to different learning styles and engage students across the world, b…

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Reviving the legacy of the Black teaching tradition | Sharif El-Mekki 13:14

1+ y ago13:14

13:14

Educator Sharif El-Mekki advocates for the revival of the Black teaching tradition — a set of educational practices grounded in philosophies, values and actions that stretch from pre-colonial Africa to historical African American leaders. He posits that this tradition can help teachers better serve Black students and create a more equitable learnin…

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Dream Girls: Embracing Childlike Imagination 46:39

1+ y ago46:39

46:39

Season 4, Episode 10: When we’re little, it’s second nature to dream big and to be shameless about speaking your dreams aloud. But as we grow older, something shifts — a fear of embarrassment and the pressure to be realistic creep in. In this episode, we talk about how we imagined our futures as kids and how those dreams have shaped the way we live…

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How Black queer culture shaped history | Channing Gerard Joseph 8:05

1+ y ago8:05

8:05

Names like Bayard Rustin, Frances Thompson and William Dorsey Swann have been largely erased from US history, but they and other Black queer leaders played central roles in monumental movements like emancipation, civil rights and LGBTQ+ pride, among others. In this tribute to forgotten icons, queer culture historian and TED Fellow Channing Gerard J…

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The board game getting kids excited about school | Joel Baraka 11:12

1+ y ago11:12

11:12

Going to school in a refugee camp can be complicated: students encounter crowded classrooms, rigid curricula and limited access to teachers. Joel Baraka, who grew up in the Kyangwali refugee camp in Uganda, is determined to change that for the better. He shows how educational board games can be a fun and effective way to improve access to learning …

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How play helps a kid's brain grow | Jesse Ilhardt 11:56

1+ y ago11:56

11:56

A little bit of playtime can have big benefits for a child's developing brain, like a superfood -- but adult participation is a crucial ingredient for best results. Early-education leader Jesse Ilhardt makes the case for you to put down the phone, pick up the make-believe tea cup (or that blanket-superhero cape) and take the time to experiment with…

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Living Single: Roommates, Apartment Hunting, and Leaving The Nest 35:34

1+ y ago35:34

35:34

Season 4, Episode 9: Happy Thanksgiving everyone! In this week's episode, we're adding another installment to our coming into adulthood series to chat about the independence and harsh realities of moving from our parent's house out on our own. We're getting into some roommate horror stories, what we wish we knew before buying furniture and hunting …

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Fit Check: Conscious Fashion and Building Your Personal Style ft. Simi and Uniekue 56:10

2y ago56:10

56:10

Season 4, Episode 8: In this week's episode, we're joined by stylists, content creators, and overall fashion icons, Simi (@simimoonlight) and Uniekue (@uniekue) for a conversation about developing your personal style, shopping with intention, and building a wardrobe on a budget. We’ll be discussing our favorite (and least favorite) trends, size inc…

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What Are My Passions and How Do I Find My Purpose? ft. Elaine Welteroth 46:30

2y ago46:30

46:30

Season 4, Episode 7: In this week's episode, we are joined by journalist, author, and former Teen Vogue editor-in-chief, Elaine Welteroth, for a conversation about the post-graduate career journeys, redefining success and personal growth, and finding your passions by leading with your joy and desires.…

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The most powerful yet overlooked resource in schools | Heejae Lim 5:08

2y ago5:08

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"When teachers and families work together, everyone wins," says education technology entrepreneur and TED Fellow Heejae Lim. She shines a light on an underutilized resource in US public education -- a family's love for their children -- and shows that, with the right tools and tech, schools can remove language barriers, foster meaningful connection…

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You're That Girl: Saying No To Impostor Syndrome 42:15

2y ago42:15

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Season 4, Episode 6: As we prepare to enter the workforce and reflect on our high school and college years, we're thinking a lot this week about impostor syndrome and those creeping feelings of self-doubt which have held us back from recognizing our merit and entering new spaces and opportunities. In this episode, we debunk impostor syndrome by tra…

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How schools can nurture every student's genius | Trish Millines Dziko 15:37

2y ago15:37

15:37

Forget home economics and standardized tests, education visionary Trish Millines Dziko has a much more engaging and fulfilling way for students to develop real-world skills. Get schooled by Dziko as she shares how project-based learning can transform public education and unlock genius for the next generation of critical thinkers, problem solvers, i…

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EP. 82 The Messy Middle of Entrepreneurship That No One Tells You About 8:07

2y ago8:07

8:07

In this solo episode LC is chatting about the messy middle of entrepreneurship where some people choose to quit, pause, pivot or keep going. Don't worry we've all been there. Leave us a note or review | Subscribe to the podcast | Follow on Spotify You can find Girl Behind The Hustle on Instagram | Facebook | Website --- Send in a voice message: htt…

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One Degree Hotter: Post-Grad Feels and Adjusting to Adulthood 51:24

2y ago51:24

51:24

Season 4, Episode 5: Big news, we graduated from college!! And in this week's episode, we're getting into the full rollercoaster coaster of the emotions that this terrifying and exciting transition period into adulthood brings.

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EP. 81 From Imposter Syndrome to Bringing Your Own Chair To The Table with Artist Domonique Brown 36:27

2y ago36:27

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This week’s Girl Behind The Hustle is LA based artist, Domonique Brown of DomoINK. Domonique’s work has been featured in Issa Rae’s AirBNB, FX’s Snowfall pop-up, on Roland Martin, HomeGoods, SnoopDog, Forbes, NAACP, packaging for haircare brand Camille Rose, Bath & Body Works and so many other amazing places. Her art is a celebration of diversity r…

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EP. 80 Building A Wine Community of Sisterhood With Black Girls Wine Shayla Varnado 30:53

2y ago30:53

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Today I'm chatting with Shayla Varnado of Black Girls Wine. Shayla is the founder of Black Girls Wine Society which is the very first wine sorority with 50 local chapters and over 400 members throughout the US. The Black Girls Wine society was Shayla’s solution to creating Sisterhood and adding diversity to the wine industry. An industry where only…

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EP. 79 Margarita Arriagada Latinx Beauty Grant, Being Very You and Bringing Your Authentic Self to Spaces That You Occupy 56:15

2y ago56:15

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What a pleasure it was to sit down with "The Godmother of Beauty" Margarita Arriagada. Before developing her beauty brand Valde Beauty, Margarita spent over a decade as Chief Merchant of Sephora. Valde Beauty was created to pay homage to her Mother's determination, courage and spirit with the name deriving from part of her Mother's last name. Every…

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EP. 78 Alexa Cawley: Keep Your Customers Coming Back With This Strategy 38:39

2y ago38:39

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Today we're chatting about the importance of having a product ladder that keeps your Target Customer returning to you overtime like Drake and Beyonce because the last thing you want to do with your business is have a one-hit customer. If you're wondering why your customers aren't returning, it's because you haven't created another product or servic…

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The mission to safeguard Black history in the US | Julieanna L. Richardson 15:10

2y ago15:10

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Black history in the US is rich, profound -- and at risk of being lost forever, if not for the monumental efforts of Julieanna L. Richardson. As the founder of The HistoryMakers -- the largest national archive of African American video-oral history -- Richardson shares some of the unknown and incredible legacies of Black America, highlighting the i…

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EP. 77 The Future of The Film Industry with Female Filmmaker of The Year Niki Koss 33:11

2y ago33:11

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Today on the show we’re chatting with LA Born Niki Koss, an award winning actress, producer, director and filmmaker. Niki is an all around powerhouse. She was recently included in the entertainment list of Forbes 30 Under 30 and was also the winner of the Female Filmmaker of the Year at the 2019 Burbank International Film Festival. You've definitel…

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EP. 76 Reka Robinson: Stop Fumbling Your Boundaries for Love 40:39

2y ago40:39

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If you’re continuously fumbling your boundaries when dating or in relationships, certified life coach Reka Robinson is who you need to talk to. Named one of the the top 10 female life coaches transforming lives in 2020 by Yahoo finance, Reka is transforming the way women over 30 approach dating. After experiencing a toxic relationship in 2017, Reka…

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EP. 75 Founder Pep Talks: Mind Your Own Season of Business 7:33

2y ago7:33

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Just as there are seasons in weather, there are seasons in business. In this inaugural Founder Pep Talk, Lu'Cretia talks about seasons in business and why it's important to mind the season that you're in so you don't miss the lesson. Leave us a note or review | Subscribe to the podcast | Follow on Spotify You can find Girl Behind The Hustle on Inst…

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What Wikipedia teaches us about balancing truth and beliefs | Katherine Maher 14:58

2y ago14:58

14:58

Even with public trust at an all-time low, Wikipedia continues to maintain people's confidence. How do they do it? Former CEO of Wikimedia Foundation Katherine Maher delves into the transparent, adaptable and community-building ways the online encyclopedia brings free and reliable information to the public -- while also accounting for bias and diff…

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EP. 74 Goalfriends You Need Friends Who Think You're A Big Deal - Part 2 39:39

2y ago39:39

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Part 2- Lu'Cretia is kicking off Season 5 of the podcast with a live conversation with some of her favorite Goalfriends who have been a part of her entire journey. You need friends who remind you that you’re a big deal. You need goalfriends who hype you up, encourage you and remind you of your greatness daily. Guests: Ericka Webb-Polanco High Schoo…

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Ep 73 Goalfriends How Many Of Us Have Them: Building and Dreaming With Friends - Part 1 43:43

2y ago43:43

43:43

Lu'Cretia is kicking off Season 5 of the podcast with a live conversation with some of her favorite Goalfriends who have been a part of her entire journey. From sitting at her desk listening to podcasts dreaming of being a fulltime entrepreneur to getting fired and choosing to transition into full entrepreneurship in lieu of finding another full ti…

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My long walk across India for women's freedom | Srishti Bakshi 9:52

2y ago9:52

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There are 600 million women in India -- yet they are rarely seen outdoors after sunset because of safety concerns like harassment and catcalls. On a mission to create safer public spaces, women's rights advocate Srishti Bakshi talks about how she embarked on a 2,300-mile walk across the length of India (a distance equivalent to traveling from New Y…

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Got It From My Mama: Generational Cycles and Mother-Daughter Relationships ft. Our Moms 51:44

2y ago51:44

51:44

Season 4, Episode 4: Happy Mother's Day from our moms to you and yours! This week, we're joined by our beloved mothers, Julia Jordan-Zachery and Paulette Ritchie, to reminisce about our funniest childhood memories and discuss intergenerational cycles and motherhood. We delve into lessons they learned during their young adult years, the extent to wh…

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In Our Feelings: Expressing Vulnerability and Emotional Intelligence 44:03

2+ y ago44:03

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Season 4, Episode 3: This week, we're in our bag, in our feelings — whatever you want to call it! — and we're having a therapy session for the sensitive girlies. In this epiosde, we're getting into all things emotional: from expressing vulnerability, to our own sensitivity and emotional intelligence. We dive into which emotions are the hardest to e…

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Ukraine's fight to keep educating its children | Zoya Lytvyn 6:57

2+ y ago6:57

6:57

The Russian invasion of Ukraine has destroyed so much -- including hundreds of schools, where the country's children were forging their futures -- but it has not stopped Ukrainians from pursuing knowledge and curiosity. In a deeply moving talk, education leader Zoya Lytvyn shares her first-hand experience evacuating Kyiv and takes us inside the ong…

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Girl Stand UP: Situationships, Red Flags, and Dating in Your 20s 49:50

2+ y ago49:50

49:50

Season 4, Episode 2: "Loooooveeee", or whatever Keyshia Cole said! In this week's episode, we're getting into our dating experiences as young adults. From our introductions to romance in media and in our families, to dating apps, hookup culture in college, and dating experiences as Black women at PWIs, there's a lot to unpack today! Tune in as we b…

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Practicing Selfishness: Lifestyles, Routines, and Rituals 37:16

2+ y ago37:16

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Season 4, Episode 1: For the first episode of season 4, we’re going to be talking about lifestyle changes, and how to develop routines and rituals. In this episode, we discuss holding ourselves accountable to new year's resolutions, the time we spend on our phones, craving new experiences that take us outside our comfort zone and making sure that w…

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The creativity and community behind fanfiction | Cecilia Aragon 14:52

2+ y ago14:52

14:52

The wildly diverse, thoughtful and hilarious world of fanfiction -- where writers reimagine favorite stories like "Harry Potter," "Pokémon," "My Little Pony" and more -- is ever-growing and becoming a vital social and learning tool. Author, professor and fanfiction writer Cecilia Aragon has observed how this incredible outlet for creativity encoura…

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Education is a fundamental right for every child | Makhtoum Abdalla 9:30

2+ y ago9:30

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For children growing up in refugee camps, education is a powerful tool of liberation. In this inspiring talk, Makhtoum Abdalla, displaced as a child in Sudan and now living with his family in the Otash camp in Darfur, shares his biggest dream: to ensure all children are educated and taught the skills needed to become "captains of their destiny."…

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3 ways to lower the barriers to higher education | Adrian K. Haugabrook 13:36

2+ y ago13:36

13:36

Less than seven percent of people worldwide have a bachelor's degree -- and for many, this is simply because the cost of university is too high, says higher education executive Adrian K. Haugabrook. In this barrier-breaking talk, he introduces an innovative approach to expanding access to higher education by driving down costs and rethinking three …

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The dream of educating Afghan girls lives on | Shabana Basij-Rasikh 16:49

2+ y ago16:49

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In this deeply moving talk, educator Shabana Basij-Rasikh shares the harrowing story of evacuating more than 250 students, staff and family members from the School of Leadership, Afghanistan (SOLA) -- the country's first and only all-girls boarding school -- to Rwanda after the Taliban took power in 2021. An exceptional story of hope, resilience an…

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A program to empower Black teachers in the US | Larry Irvin 6:11

2+ y ago6:11

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TED Fellow and education innovator Larry Irvin envisions a world where every child can see themselves reflected in their teachers. With his team at Brothers Empowered to Teach, Irvin is providing pathways to careers in education for Black men, who currently make up less than three percent of all teachers in the US -- offering training, personal and…

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A close-to-home solution for accessible childcare | Chris Bennett 9:02

3y ago9:02

9:02

Childcare needs a transformation -- but rather than investing billions in new buildings and schools, what if we could unlock the potential of people already nearby? Entrepreneur Chris Bennett offers an innovative way to tackle the shortage of childcare worldwide and connect families to safe, affordable and high-quality options in their own communit…

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The small business hustle | The Hartford 2:58

3y ago2:58

2:58

Karim Abouelnaga is a TED Fellow and founder and CEO of Practice Makes Perfect, a summer school opportunity that helps narrow the education gap for low-income children. Through his work, Karim shows how small business owners can have a big impact.By The Hartford

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I'm Doing Me: Discovering Your Authentic Self 54:48

3y ago54:48

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Season 3, Episode 12: Have you ever noticed yourself acting out of character? Feeling less like yourself? In this week's episode, we’re going to be talking about authenticity and being true to ourselves. Especially at this age, it can be a constant journey of trying to “find yourself” and then losing yourself again and then rinse and repeat. How do…

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No New Friends: Learning How To Make Friends As Adults 49:56

3y ago49:56

49:56

Season 3, Episode 11: No new friends or whatever Drake said...! In this week's episode, we will be getting real about the challenges of making friends as we get older. We’re going to be talking about social lives, more than just learning how to be social again after the pandemic but what it's like navigating the world as an introvert or an extrover…

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No Scrubs: Catcalling and Other Things We Wish Creepy Men Wouldn't Do 50:19

3y ago50:19

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Season 4, Episode 10: From catcalling to street harassment and downright belligerent men, this week's episode is all about the universal terrifying experiences we face at the hands of creepy men. Tune in for a therapy session for any and everyone who has ever had to deal with harassment from men you don't know in public. This is a much-needed time …

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They Don't Make Music Like This No More: Our Coming-of-Age Tracklist 45:35

3y ago45:35

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Season 3, Episode 9: In this week's episode, we’re taking a journey through the years in music. From the songs we heard our parents play around the house to the first albums we ever purchased for ourselves, there's a lot of nostalgia to get into! Join us as we take a trip down memory lane and chat about our go-to feel-good tracks, the top-tier whit…

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Expectations vs. Reality: How To Adjust When Expectations Aren't Met 42:58

3y ago42:58

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Season 3, Episode 8: Have you ever had your expectations were disappointed in a relationship? Do you forgive and forget? Or did you cut it off and keep it pushing? This week, we're getting into the nitty-gritty of reacting when people don’t live up to what you expected of them from family members to romantic relationships to friends.…

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Celebrity Culture: Stan Twitter, Youtube Couples, and Unhealthy Obsessions 51:19

3y ago51:19

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Season 3, Episode 7: In this week's episode, we’re talking about what it means to live in a society that idolizes celebrities and has an unhealthy obsession with fame. Especially in the midst of the #FreeBritney Movement, it's time to discuss the impact of fame and tabloids on celebrity mental health and having grace for celebrities as real people.…

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3 myths about racism that keep the US from progress | Candis Watts Smith 10:21

3y ago10:21

10:21

Racism morphs, spreading and hiding behind numerous half-truths and full-blown falsities about where it lives and who embodies it. In this actionable talk, political scientist Candis Watts Smith debunks three widely accepted myths about racism in the US and calls for a nuanced, more expansive definition to support this new era of anti-racist action…

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