Best Katie Clifford Podcasts (2024)

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Melissa Mitchner of The Bark Shoppe 36:11

2+ y ago36:11

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Season 2 Episode 19: As part of our series, BLACK BUSINESSES BREAKING BARRIERS, Carrie and Gloria talk with Melissa Mitchner, the Founder and CEO of The Bark Shoppe, a pet care company based in Harlem, New York. Check out the store: https://thebarkshoppe.com or on Insta: @thebarkshoppe more about HCFS: https://linktr.ee/HCFSpodcast follow us on Ins…

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Diversity at Work (re-release) 41:00

2+ y ago41:00

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Season 2 Episode 18: Gloria and Carrie reflect on diversity at work during their careers, and share how they both ended up at the job that reunited them in their 20's. (re-release) 8 Ways to Promote Inclusion and Diversity at Work: https://www.forbes.com/sites/theyec/2021/01/25/eight-important-ways-to-promote-inclusion-and-diversity-in-your-workpla…

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Part 2 - White Guilt and Black Disparity (re-release) 29:59

3y ago29:59

29:59

Season 2 Episode 17: In this episode Gloria and Carrie continue to explore the differences of being white and black in America. And why it feels like Black Americans continue to get the short end of the stick. (re-release) an Atlantic article about Boston's METCO program by Alana Semuels: https://www.theatlantic.com/education/archive/2019/04/boston…

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White Guilt and Black Disparity - Part 1 (re-release) 35:29

3y ago35:29

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Season 2 Episode 16: In this episode Carrie admits that white guilt often makes her over-compensate. Gloria talks about the conversations that occur at the dinner table when you’re raising a black son in America. (re-release) more about HCFS: https://linktr.ee/HCFSpodcast follow us on Instagram: @HCFSpodcast and Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/H…

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Us and Them (Re-Release) 26:28

3y ago26:28

26:28

Season 2 Episode 15: In this episode Gloria and Carrie talk about the social divide between them and attempts that were made at crossing that gap. (re-release) more about HCFS: https://linktr.ee/HCFSpodcast follow us on Instagram: @HCFSpodcast and Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HardCandyAndFruitSnacks…

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The Scholarship Winners! 48:07

3y ago48:07

48:07

Season 2 Episode 14 - With the generosity of over 200 donors, Carrie & Gloria were able to raise more than $60,000 to help 4 winners, and 17 runners-up, from Boston's inner-city pay for college. Today Carrie & Gloria speak to the 4 winners. learn more about 826Boston: https://826boston.org support the SOCIAL JUSTICE SCHOLARSHIP FUND: https://give.8…

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Secrets From The Suburbs 43:08

3y ago43:08

43:08

Season 2 Episode 13 - Carrie & Gloria reconnect with high school friend, Christian Matyi, who reveals some dark secrets from their past. Christian shares what it was like being a queer teenager at time when it was still socially taboo. If you, or someone you know is a LGBTQ youth needing to talk we recommend The Trevor Project Check out the MA Safe…

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Complicated Questions About Race 42:00

3y ago42:00

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Season 2 Episode 12 - Carrie and Gloria address some complicated questions from listeners about race, acceptance and tolerance. Here's the link to PBS KIDS Talk About: Race & Racism hosted by Amanda Gorman https://pbskids.org/video/dots-spot/3047127185 The books we referenced that Gloria read: “Hair Love” by Matthew Cherry and “I Love Being Me, Uni…

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Dear Naysayers 37:00

3y ago37:00

37:00

Gloria and Carrie talk about the trials and tribulations of creating a podcast about race. Support our SOCIAL JUSTICE SCHOLARSHIP FUND: https://give.826boston.org/give/338625/#!/donation/checkout Check them out on THE DOCTORS: https://www.thedoctorstv.com/videos/friends-discuss-systemic-racism-inequality-and-injustice On Boston's CityLine: https://…

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Code Switching 49:46

3y ago49:46

49:46

Code switching involves altering one’s appearance, speech, demeanor, and expression. Gloria and Carrie talk about the ramifications of code switching and how they’ve both adjusted their behaviors to fit in. Support our SOCIAL JUSTICE SCHOLARSHIP FUND: http://826boston.org/scholarship join our conversations on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Hard…

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Stop Asian Hate 52:46

3y ago52:46

52:46

Carrie and Gloria talk to Susan & Peivin Lee (@peivinlee), actor Eileen Fogarty (@FoggyinLA), and some listeners about the surge of violence against Asian Americans. What You Can Do as A Bystander to Race Based Harrassment https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2021-03-19/how-to-help-after-racist-attacks Support our SOCIAL JUSTICE SCHOLARSHIP FUN…

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A Doctor Who Looks Like Me 39:51

3+ y ago39:51

39:51

Is it wrong to want a doctor that looks like you? Carrie and Gloria talk with psychologist, Dr. Jeff Gardere, and tackle this controversial issue. https://www.drjeffgardere.com NPR did a story about patients wanting Black doctors https://www.npr.org/2021/05/27/1000780657/black-women-try-to-avert-medical-racism-by-searching-for-black-doctors Support…

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Answering Questions About Race - part 2 39:53

3+ y ago39:53

39:53

It's PART 2 of... Ask a Black Person, Ask a White Person! Carrie and Gloria are at it again tackling more of your questions. Support our SOCIAL JUSTICE SCHOLARSHIP FUND: https://charity.gofundme.com/o/en/campaign/social-justice-scholarship join our conversations on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HardCandyAndFruitSnacks follow us on Instagram: @…

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Answering Questions About Race - part 1 54:41

3+ y ago54:41

54:41

It's time for... Ask a Black Person, Ask a White Person! Gloria and Carrie tackle questions submitted by listeners. Support our SOCIAL JUSTICE SCHOLARSHIP FUND: https://charity.gofundme.com/o/en/campaign/social-justice-scholarship join our conversations on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HardCandyAndFruitSnacks follow us on Instagram: @HCFSpodca…

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Diversity at Work 40:49

3+ y ago40:49

40:49

Carrie and Gloria reflect on diversity at work during their careers, and share how they both ended up at the job that reunited them in their 20's. 8 Ways to Promote Inclusion and Diversity at Work: https://www.forbes.com/sites/theyec/2021/01/25/eight-important-ways-to-promote-inclusion-and-diversity-in-your-workplace/?sh=3ff045096da1 support our So…

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Painful Pandemic Realities 38:09

3+ y ago38:09

38:09

The pandemic is a mental health crisis! Gloria and Carrie talk about navigating through it as working moms and all the stresses that keep piling up: working from home, parenting, avoiding getting Covid, while also trying to get loved ones vaccinated and so much more. Support our SOCIAL JUSTICE SCHOLARSHIP FUND: https://charity.gofundme.com/o/en/cam…

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Facing Racial Fears 37:30

3+ y ago37:30

37:30

Gloria and Carrie tackle the assumption that Black and white people fear each other. They explore the difference between "trust" and "fear". join our conversations on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HardCandyAndFruitSnacks follow us on Instagram: @HCFSpodcast if you're looking to support organizations that are working for social justice, we have…

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Vaccine Trials and Tribulations 30:30

3+ y ago30:30

30:30

Would you participate in a COVID-19 Vaccine trial? The vaccine trials were looking for more Black and Brown people to participate. We talked someone who signed up. follow Dr. Pena on Twitter: @izabellapena1 Dr. Pena's YouTube channel an organization she created to help inform latinos and hispanics about Covid and more https://en.contracovid.com/ Le…

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To Vaccinate or Not 32:49

3+ y ago32:49

32:49

In this episode Carrie and Gloria explore how historical medical injustices have created a racial divide in whether or not to trust the COVID-19 vaccines. They talk with Dr. Rich Joseph of Brigham and Women's Hospital about the vaccines and delve into the reality that some people are ready to get vaccinated while others are scared as hell! **This e…

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Conflict and Conversations 35:44

3+ y ago35:44

35:44

Gloria and Carrie reflect on what it’s been like to put their conversations out into the world. They discuss how BLM has inspired white people to want to reach out to their black friends, but are often too afraid to follow through. NAACP Legal Defense Fund: https://www.naacpldf.org join our conversations on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HardCa…

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A METCO Counselor Drops Some Knowledge 37:49

3+ y ago37:49

37:49

Former METCO counselor Marian Howe-Taylor joins the conversation to drop some knowledge, and to set the record straight about Gloria's incident with the cops. In this episode, Marian Howe-Taylor recites MIDWAY by, Naomi Long Madgett: I've come this far to freedom and I won't turn back I'm climbing to the highway from my old dirt track I'm coming an…

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Small Town Hate Crimes 22:29

3+ y ago22:29

22:29

This one goes deep. For the first time Gloria opens up to Carrie about a hate crime she experienced when they were in elementary school. They reflect on the racial tension that divided a community.By Carrie Clifford and Gloria Harrison

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Different Buses, Different Hair, Different Snacks 33:25

3+ y ago33:25

33:25

Gloria and Carrie reminisce about their different morning routines growing up. Later, they share the story behind why they named the podcast: Hard Candy and Fruit Snacks. Gloria and Carrie's 3rd grade class. Support Boston's METCO program: https://metcoinc.orgBy Gloria Harrison, Carrie Clifford

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Listen Up, I'm Speaking 28:44

3+ y ago28:44

28:44

Inspired Kamala Harris, Gloria and Carrie reflect on working together in their 20s and finding the courage to say "I'm speaking."By Carrie Clifford and Gloria Harrison

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White Guilt and Black Disparity – Part 2 28:43

4y ago28:43

28:43

Gloria and Carrie continue to explore the differences of being white and black in America. And why it feels like Black Americans continue to get the short end of the stick. an Atlantic article about Boston's METCO program by Alana Semuels https://www.theatlantic.com/education/archive/2019/04/boston-metco-program-school-desegregation/584224/…

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White Guilt and Black Disparity - Part 1 33:54

4y ago33:54

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In this episode Carrie admits that white guilt often makes her over-compensate. Gloria talks about the conversations that occur at the dinner table when you’re raising a black son in America. produced by: Frankie Fulleda, Gloria Harrison & Carrie CliffordBy Carrie Clifford and Gloria Harrison

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Us and Them 25:46

4y ago25:46

25:46

In this episode Gloria and Carrie talk about the social divide between them and attempts that were made at crossing that gap. produced by: Frankie Fulleda, Gloria Harrison & Carrie Clifford

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Black Lives, Do They Matter? 15:24

4y ago15:24

15:24

In this episode, Gloria and Carrie begin to discuss Black Lives Matter. They break down what the movement means and what BLM has churned up for each of them. produced by: Frankie Fulleda, Gloria Harrison & Carrie Clifford music by: Alex Skolnick Trio http://alexskolnick.com We have made donations to the following organizations in support on Black l…

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Episode 1: BUSING BETWEEN TWO DIFFERENT WORLDS 21:45

4y ago21:45

21:45

Gloria and Carrie met when Gloria was part of the METCO program which bussed black kids from Boston to schools in the suburbs. In this episode they discuss growing up in two different worlds, and how Gloria had to straddle both, without feeling at home in either. produced by: Carrie Clifford, Gloria Harrison & Frankie Fulleda music by: Alex Skolnic…

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Where is the grass greener?? 7:47

5y ago7:47

7:47

Is the grass greener on the other side? Or is it greener where you water it?? Let’s chat.

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When someone says you’re not good enough 7:27

5y ago7:27

7:27

What happens when someone tells you you’re not good enough?? What happens when that person is yourself? Let’s chat.

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Choosing Reward over Risk 12:39

5y ago12:39

12:39

Is the reward ever so big that the risk doesn’t even matter?? Let’s chat.

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Knockoffs don’t get lucky 8:20

5y ago8:20

8:20

Let’s chat about being yourself and how to get lucky in business.

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What’s the opposite of fear?? 10:04

5y ago10:04

10:04

What’s the opposite of fear?? Let’s chat about a new way to tackle it head on.

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Work Wins. Wishing Won’t. 14:07

5y ago14:07

14:07

You can’t wish yourself to a better life. It takes work! In this episode, we talk about how the work you out in now is creating a better “next year” for you.

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Do we choose suffering?? 5:37

5y ago5:37

5:37

What’s the difference between pain and suffering? Do we ever choose them or do they just happen to us?? Let’s chat.

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Why Courage makes the difference 10:56

5y ago10:56

10:56

Brave. Fearless. Courageous. If those three words don’t describe you as a leader, let’s talk about why they should.

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You’ve hit a roadblock - now what?? 16:12

5y ago16:12

16:12

We’ve all been there. We’ve all hit roadblocks - and some of them seem impossible. Let’s chat about what’s actually behind the roadblock and how you can climb over it.