Best Rufaro Podcasts (2024)

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Rufaro Faith Mazarura 1:16:42

3h ago1:16:42

1:16:42

Dr. Julie E Moody-Freeman and co-host Dr. Carole Bell interview Rufaro Faith Mazarura, award-winning writer of Let the Games Begin. Rufaro Faith Mazarura is a British Zimbabwean writer who grew up in Birmingham and studied English and Creative Writing at the University of Surrey. She works as a podcast producer, bringing stories to life through aud…

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Vivian Stephens-Part two 46:22

2M ago46:22

46:22

In part 2 of the Vivian Stephens birthday special, she discusses the following: her work at Dell; her transition as editor from Dell to Harlequin; Harlequin’s release of her; her subsequent work with Black romance writers; marketing an all-Black line of Vivian Stephens romance; and her own publication Second Act. This episode originally aired on Se…

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Vivian Stephens-Part one 55:20

2M ago55:20

55:20

In honor of Vivian Stephen’s birthday, we are sharing her podcast episode, which first aired on September 8, 2020. In this podcast, Vivian Stephens discusses her experiences as an editor at Dell Publishing, and she talks about her role in the founding of The Romance Writers of America. Thanks to the Center for Black Diaspora at for sponsoring this …

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Vanessa Riley 1:42:35

2M ago1:42:35

1:42:35

Dr. Julie E Moody-Freeman and co-host Dr. Carole Bell interview Vanessa Riley, award-winning writer of A Duke The Lady and A Baby. Vanessa Riley is an award-winning author of over twenty-five novels like Island Queen (a GMA buzz pick), A Duke The Lady and A Baby, and the Lady Worthing mystery series (2024 Georgia Author of the Year for Mystery). He…

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Aminat Sanni-Kamal 1:15:26

2M ago1:15:26

1:15:26

Dr. Julie E Moody-Freeman and co-host Dr. Carole Bell interview Aminat Sanni-Kamal, best-selling Nigerian writer of Amber Fire. Aminat Sanni-Kamal, our first writer who sets her novel in Lagos, Nigeria, writes contemporary and fantasy romance stories, ranging from clean to sweet to spicy. As an introvert, she finds joy in the quieter moments. When …

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Chencia C. Higgins 1:35:36

2M ago1:35:36

1:35:36

Dr. Julie E Moody-Freeman and co-host Dr. Carole Bell interview Chencia C. Higgins, best-selling writer of D’Vaughn and Chris Plan a Wedding. Chencia C. Higgins is just a girl from Texas writing about sassy, southern women finding love. In 2019 she won an Emma award for her debut paranormal romance Janine: His True Alpha, and in 2022 her traditiona…

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N.G. Peltier 1:21:14

2M ago1:21:14

1:21:14

Dr. Julie E Moody-Freeman and co-host Dr. Carole Bell interview N.G. Peltier, best-selling writer of Sweethand. N.G. Peltier is an anime watching, book reading, video-game playing, story writing kinda girl. A devourer of words and books from a young age, she enjoys writing romance and creeping people out with the Caribbean folklore stories she grew…

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Rebekah Weatherspoon 1:36:46

2M ago1:36:46

1:36:46

Dr. Julie E Moody-Freeman and co-host Dr. Carole Bell interview Rebekah Weatherspoon, best-selling writer of Harbor. After years of meddling in her friends’ love lives, multi award winning author Rebekah Weatherspoon turned to writing romance to get her fix. Raised in Southern New Hampshire, Rebekah Weatherspoon now lives in Southern California whe…

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Kennedy Ryan 1:38:48

3M ago1:38:48

1:38:48

Dr. Julie E Moody-Freeman and co-host Dr. Carole Bell interview Kennedy Ryan, best-selling writer of Reel. New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Kennedy Ryan writes for women from all walks of life, empowering them and placing them firmly at the center of each story and in charge of their own destinies. Kennedy and her writings have been …

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Adriana Herrera 1:57:04

3M ago1:57:04

1:57:04

Dr. Julie E Moody-Freeman and co-host Dr. Carole Bell interview Adriana Herrera, best-selling writer of A Caribbean Heiress in Paris. Adriana Herrera is a USA Today Best Selling and Audie winning author of over a dozen novels. Adriana was born and raised in the Caribbean and loves writing stories about people who look and sound like her, getting un…

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Beverly Jenkins 1:40:21

4M ago1:40:21

1:40:21

Dr. Julie E Moody-Freeman and co-host Dr. Carole Bell interview Beverly Jenkins, best-selling writer of Vivid. Beverly Jenkins is the recipient of the 2017 Romance Writers of America Nora Roberts Lifetime Achievement Award, as well as the 2016 Romantic Times Reviewers’ Choice Award for historical romance. She has been nominated for the NAACP Image …

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Seressia Glass 1:22:17

4M ago1:22:17

1:22:17

Dr. Julie E Moody-Freeman and co-host Dr. Carole Bell interview Seressia Glass, best-selling writer of Shadow Blade. Seressia Glass is an award-winning author of more than twenty-five contemporary and paranormal romance and urban fantasy stories. Her paranormal series, (Shadowchasers, Sons of Anubis) are steeped in Egyptian mythology. Her follow-up…

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Tia Williams 1:19:06

4M ago1:19:06

1:19:06

Dr. Julie E Moody-Freeman and co-host Dr. Carole Bell interview Tia Williams, best-selling writer of A Love Song For Ricki Wilde. Tia Williams had a fifteen-year career as a beauty editor for magazines including Elle, Glamour, Teen People, and Essence. She’s the author of The Accidental Diva, the It Chicks series, and The Perfect Find—now a Netflix…

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Season 4 Preview 5:39

4M ago5:39

5:39

In season four, I’m joined by Dr. Carole Bell. Carole is a culture writer, a media scholar, and a romance fan. This season’s focus is on “Pathbreaking Books and New Directions.” We are diving into novels both past and present that have expanded the domain of romance produced by Black writers – works that speak to the complexities of Black experienc…

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Bolu Babalola and Dr. Carole Bell 53:25

1+ y ago53:25

53:25

Julie E Moody-Freeman and co-host Dr. Carole Bell interview best-selling writer of Love in Colour and Honey & Spice Bolu Babalola. Bolu Babalola is a British-Nigerian journalist, writer, and lover of love. In 2016, she was shortlisted in 4th Estate’s B4ME competition for her short story “Netflix & Chill,” a hilarious tale of teen romance. Bolu has …

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Bette Ford 29:11

1+ y ago29:11

29:11

Julie E Moody-Freeman interviews award winning romance writer Bette Ford. Ford is the author of fourteen books including, For Always, Forever After, All the Love, The Prescott Series, and Mrs. Green Girls Series. Thanks to the Center for Black Diaspora at DePaul University for sponsoring this podcast. Creator, producer, and host of the Black Romanc…

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Francis Ray and Anna Larence with Michelle Ray, Ann Fields and Margo Hendricks (Elysabeth Grace) 1:02:46

1+ y ago1:02:46

1:02:46

Julie E Moody-Freeman is joined by Race and Romance: Coloring the Past writer Margo Hendricks, by Michelle Ray, and by Ann Fields to discuss Black romance writers Francis Ray and Anna Larence. Francis Ray’s books can be found at: FrancisRay.com One can find Fields online at: www.annfields.com, https://twitter.com/ann_fields, www.facebook.com/AnnFie…

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Christina C. Jones and Jessica P. Pryde 49:11

1+ y ago49:11

49:11

In this episode, Julie E Moody-Freeman is joined by Black Love Matters writer and When In Romance podcast co-host Jessica P. Pryde to interview Christina C. Jones, a best-selling romance novelist and digital media creator. They discuss Jones’ self-published romance novels as well as her experiences publishing and marketing romance novels through he…

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Jacquelin Thomas with Rochelle Alers 1:10:13

1+ y ago1:10:13

1:10:13

Julie E Moody-Freeman is joined this episode by two best-selling and award-winning romance writers: Rochelle Alers and Jacquelin Thomas. In Season 1 episode 10 of the Black Romance Podcast, Rochelle Alers joined Julie to talk about Alers’ experiences in the romance industry. In this episode, Alers joins as co-host of the show to talk with Jacquelin…

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DL White 1:19:11

1+ y ago1:19:11

1:19:11

DL White joins Julie E Moody-Freeman to talk about White’s experiences writing, publishing, and marketing romance novels through her self-built online platform. DL White’s eBooks, print, and audio books can be purchased at booksbydlwhite.com/books. Thanks to the Center for Black Diaspora for sponsoring this podcast. Creator, producer, and host of t…

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Natalie Dunbar with Barbara Keaton 55:48

1+ y ago55:48

55:48

In this episode, Julie E Moody-Freeman and her co-host romance writer Barbara Keaton speak with award-winning romance writer Natalie Dunbar. They discuss Dunbar’s experiences publishing with Genesis Press, Parker Publishing, Silhouette, and Kimani Arabesque. Thanks to the Center for Black Diaspora at DePaul for sponsoring this podcast. Creator, pro…

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Who’s Mans Is This? (Re-published) 1:18:11

2y ago1:18:11

1:18:11

This week, I’m joined by Kadie and Calvin to discuss modern day friendships, the importance of selecting the right people to be our friends and what responsibility comes with being a friend 💋Follow me online here:Instagram: www.instagram.com/_rubydiamond/ Twitter: twitter.com/_rubydiamond_ Facebook Page: facebook.com/situationshipgoals/Snapchat: ww…

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Situationships: Girl Talk (Re-published) 1:02:30

2y ago1:02:30

1:02:30

Let’s get to it then! Through her lense, guest host KBraye humorously and candidly gives us her take on millennials and Situationships and you don’t want to miss this! Tune in. Subscribe. Share. Write a REVIEW ! (SOTW: Miguel - Pineapple Skies | Chris Brown - You Like) Enjoy 💋Follow me online here:Instagram: www.instagram.com/_rubydiamond/ Twitter:…

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Emotional Health Goals (Re-published) 1:00:55

2y ago1:00:55

1:00:55

We’re discussing emotional health today with a guest host who spills some tea about his Situationship 👀. After going off on a tangent a couple of times, I think we discussed the basics and will incorporate much of this in the coming episodes Follow me online here:Instagram: www.instagram.com/_rubydiamond/ Twitter: twitter.com/_rubydiamond_ Facebook…

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Rufaro Goals (Re-published) 34:54

2y ago34:54

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This episode is about the host so this might be one of the only episodes without a guest. I will discuss where I’m from, how I grew up etc etc... and ofcourse, I will explain the concept of situationships. Bear with my English and cadence, I will get better as I record more. Oh and there is a prize to be won! Enjoy 💋Follow me online here:Instagram:…

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Intro Episode (Re-published) 1:25

2y ago1:25

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Real and relevant situations 20something year olds go through everyday Follow me online here:Instagram: www.instagram.com/_rubydiamond/ Twitter: twitter.com/_rubydiamond_ Facebook Page: facebook.com/situationshipgoals/Snapchat: www.snapchat.com/add/fuzstunner Facebook: facebook.com/rufaro.mukahadzi--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotif…

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Seressia Glass 1:12:09

2y ago1:12:09

1:12:09

In this episode, Julie E Moody-Freeman speaks with award-winning romance writer Seressia Glass about her experiences publishing with Genesis Press, Parker Publishing, Simon & Schuster, and Berkley. They also discuss Glass's Shadowchasers series and The Love Con. Thanks to the Center for Black Diaspora at DePaul for sponsoring this podcast and to Je…

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Black Romance and Historical Spaces 1:27:07

2y ago1:27:07

1:27:07

Join Black Romance authors Katrina Jackson and Elysabeth Grace as they discuss writing Black historical romance. The authors engage the question of readerly and publishing perceptions about the place of African/African diaspora love in historical spaces. For Black romance authors, what does it entail to represent Black love within historical romanc…

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Patricia Vaughn 28:20

3y ago28:20

28:20

This week historical novelist Patricia Vaughn talks about her experiences writing and publishing her first two historical novels in the 1990’s. She discusses how her agent Vivian Stephens helped her to publish her first historical novel Murmur of Rain with Pocket Books in 1996 and talk about her second Shadows on the Bayou. Thanks to @cbddepaul and…

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Frederick Smith and Chaz L Cruz 57:51

3y ago57:51

57:51

In today’s episode I talk with Frederick Smith and Chaz Lamar Cruz, co-authors of In Case You Forgot and their recent release Busy Ain’t The Half Of It. We discuss their co-authored books as well as many other topics, including: the importance of publishing love stories between Black queer characters; how Frederick Smith’s romance novels Right Side…

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Farrah Rochon 1:20:02

3y ago1:20:02

1:20:02

Best-selling writer Farrah Rochon and I talk about her new release The Dating Playbook and also deep dive into several topics: how she wrote and published her 2007 debut novel, Deliver Me, the first in her Holmes Brothers Series; we talk about her New York Sabers Football Series; Bayou Dream Series; Moments in Maplesville Series; and The Boyfriend …

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Barbara Keaton 1:05:03

3+ y ago1:05:03

1:05:03

Barbara Keaton’s first romance novel, All I Ask, was published in 2000. Since then she has gone on to write thirteen romance novels, which celebrate black love. In this episode, we discuss: her experiences publishing with Genesis Press, working with Romance Slam Jam, the mentorship a community of Black writers have provided her, and we deep dive in…

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Chilufiya Safaa 50:11

3+ y ago50:11

50:11

Chilufiya Safaa is a romance novelist whose books put a fresh twist on African and African American love themes and allow readers to examine what they thought they knew about African and African American people. In this episode, we talk about Safaa’s first four novels, A Foreign Affair, Passionate Encounters, The Art of Love, and Stay the Night, wh…

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Veronica Mixon 47:38

3+ y ago47:38

47:38

Veronica Mixon, my guest today, was an editor at Doubleday for fourteen years from 1974 to 1988. She was hired as assistant to an editor of Romance and Science fiction novels and then promoted to editor when her boss left the press. She recounts her experiences during these years: creating Doubleday’s Starlight Romances, working with many writers, …

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Eboni Snoe 51:20

3+ y ago51:20

51:20

Eboni Snoe is the best-selling author of seventeen books. In this episode, we discuss her experiences publishing her first romance novel A Shiek’s Spell with Odyssey Books in 1992 as well as her experiences publishing with Arabesque and Avon Book. We deep dive into her novels Beguiled, Tell Me I'm Dreamin’, her forthcoming autobiography The Altar, …

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Celeste Norfleet 52:34

3+ y ago52:34

52:34

Celeste Norfleet, a best-selling writer of over twenty-five novels, joins me this week. We talk about her 2002 debut novel Priceless Gift and its curious ending, which became the inspiration for the novels in her well-loved Mama Lou Matchmaker Series. She recounts her experiences at the beginning of her career and the supportive environment of Roma…

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Adriana Herrera 1:00:27

3+ y ago1:00:27

1:00:27

Adriana Herrera, a USA Today bestselling author, joins me this episode to talk about a converging series of experiences and events that led her to write and publish romance: her experiences as an immigrant from the Dominican Republic; the dissonance she felt between her studies on Black Feminist Thought and the colonial images she read in romance; …

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Katrina Jackson 52:13

3+ y ago52:13

52:13

Today’s guest is Katrina Jackson, best-selling writer of over twenty novels. She joins me to discuss her prolific career. Katrina discusses some of her early reading practices, writing her first romance, a self-published book titled Encore, and why she publishes affirming images of Black women. She also recounts how her life as a pre and post tenur…

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Piper Huguley 1:16:39

3+ y ago1:16:39

1:16:39

Best-selling writer Piper Huguley joins Julie to talks about her experiences writing, publishing, and marketing historical novels with African American Christian characters. She talks about developing her online platform to self-publish her novels, including her first The Lawyer’s Luck and the books in her “Home to Millford College Series.” In addi…

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Kennedy Ryan 1:19:34

3+ y ago1:19:34

1:19:34

Best-selling writer Kennedy Ryan joins Julie to talks about how she developed her writing craft, which led to the 2014 publication of her first book, When You Are Mine. She talks about her experiences self-publishing, starting a foundation serving Atlanta families living with Autism, and she recounts her experiences at the 2019 RWA award ceremony w…

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LaQuette 1:10:25

3+ y ago1:10:25

1:10:25

Best-selling writer LaQuette joins Julie to discuss her successful writing career, which began with the 2013 publication of her first book, My Beginning. They discuss how she came to write and publish romance, her role as the current President of the Romance Writers of America, her publishing company Brooklyn Girl Ink, and her books Jackson and Bed…

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Reese Ryan 1:04:40

3+ y ago1:04:40

1:04:40

Best-selling writer Reese Ryan joins Julie to talk about her successful writing career, which began with the 2013 publication of her first book, Making the First Move. They discuss Ryan’s recent nomination for the Vivian Award in the Contemporary Romance Short area as well as her experiences writing and publishing romance. They also deep dive into …

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Shirley Hailstock 54:01

3+ y ago54:01

54:01

Best-selling and award-winning novelist Shirley Hailstock joins Julie to talk about her successful writing career, and they deep dive into her novels Whispers of Love (Under the Sheets) and Love in Logan Beach. Shirley Hailstock is the author of over 40 novels and novellas. She writes contemporary romantic suspense, paranormal, historical romance, …

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Donna Hill 1:01:18

3+ y ago1:01:18

1:01:18

Best-selling writer Donna Hill joins Julie for the first episode of Season two of the Black Romance Podcast. They discuss Hill’s experiences writing and publishing romance, and they deep dive into three of her novels: Rooms of the Heart, Chances Are, and Confessions in B Flat. Donna Hill is a prolific writer who has published romance, women’s ficti…

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12. Humanising Health Workers and Breaking Barriers with Miss Christine Ekechi 56:05

4y ago56:05

56:05

This week, in our season finale (!!!), Dr Suba talks with Miss Christine Ekechi. Christine is a consultant obstetrician and gynaecologist, specialising in early pregnancy and acute gynaecology. She wears many hats and one of them is as co-chair of the race equality task force for the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists. Christine tell…

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11. Women’s Mental Health with Dr Tina Mistry 57:56

4y ago57:56

57:56

This week Dr Suba talks with Dr Tina Mistry, a psychologist with an interest in trauma-informed care and maternal mental health. She uses her platform to share her knowledge and bring diversity to the Eurocentric healthcare system. We expand the conversation past perinatal mental health and explore what factors affect women’s mental health and how …

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10. Sex, Pain and Vaginismus with Amirah Zaky 53:22

4y ago53:22

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This week Dr Suba talks with Amirah Zaky. Amirah has lived experience of vaginismus, with the pain and difficulties of it bringing her marriage to the brink of divorce. She managed to overcome it and now supports and guides other women through their own journeys with vaginismus. Amirah tells us her story, we discuss all the damaging beliefs around …

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9. Period Poverty and Taboos with Gabby Edlin 51:38

4y ago51:38

51:38

This week Dr Suba talks with Gabby Edlin. Gabby is a menstrual equity activist and founder of Bloody Good Periods – a charity providing period products to whoever needs it. Especially in current times, period poverty is becoming increasingly common and BGP are a lifeline to many. Gabby shares her story behind setting up BGP and we get into cultural…

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8. Pelvic Floor Problems with Emma Brockwell 1:02:45

4y ago1:02:45

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This week Dr Suba talks with Emma Brockwell. Emma is a physio who after her own personal experiences with pelvic floor issues dived into the world of pelvic floor health. She is now a pelvic health physio with a specialist interest in helping those returning to running and exercise post-partum and uses her platform, @physiomumUK, to educate on pelv…

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7. Endometriosis And Chronic Pain with Sarah Sharp 57:47

4y ago57:47

57:47

This week Dr Suba talks with Sarah Sharp. Sarah is a chronic illness blogger with a passion for honesty, education and inclusivity. She fights to make the menstrual health community a more open and inclusive place for everyone who needs it through her platform @endo_the_world. She takes us through her journey with endo, from first realizing that so…

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