She Thinks, She Knows is space to explore the nuances of life through the expertise and passions of ourselves and our community. Briyanna, Mahoro, and Damahya use their college experience to guide their thinking and address themes within pop-culture— "taboo" ones too! Follow us on Instagram @shethinkspod
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S4 Episode 10: This is Just the Beginning!
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As we enter a New Year, we take this time to break down the evolution of our complex journey as podcast hosts. In a special audience Q&A segment, Mahoro, Briyanna, and Damahya reveal more about how we have made it this far as well as our personal and podcast goals moving forward!!
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S4 Episode 9: Is College Worth It?- Life in Media w/ Nioka Thomas
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In this episode, we catch up with our friend, Nioka Thomas, to discuss life in the media industry as a college student. Nioka gives us her insights on how she's been managing life as a student and free agent, what she has learned since being active in the media field, and what tips she would give to young adults pursuing a similar career. Tune in a…
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Continuing our music series- Sounds of an Era- we share our views on music from the 90s into the early 2000s. In this episode, we discuss the impact of collab culture in the music industry, how the 90s reflected a love for experimentation, and what has changed since then. From Maxwell to Mary J. Blidge, we express how the evolution of music in this…
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S4 Episode 7: "Okay, so Boom"- Adulting with Stasia
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In this episode, we had the pleasure of speaking with Stasia- an educator and mother- on the topic of adulthood. In this raw conversation, Stasia gives us insight on the importance of boot camps, being adaptable in different environments, and having self discipline when working towards your goals. Make sure to follow our Instagram @Shethinkspod and…
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S4 Episode 6: She Thinks Talks- SQUID GAMES!
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We’re all aware of the hype that followed the Netflix series Squid Games. After watching it ourselves, we chose to discuss the complex plot associated with this piece of media. Listen as we discuss topics relating to class struggle, betrayal, and how this tv show portrays society today.
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S4 Episode 5: Brick by Brick-Building Black influence.
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We had the pleasure of sitting with Springfields Senior Project Manager, My-Ron Hatchett. My-Ron takes us through the rare journey of the life of a black architect and paints a picture of what it’s like being a person of color in a position of influence. He also shares the evolution of his work as well as the legacy he would like young people to co…
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With every traumatic labor story, the need for a doula grows. In this episode, we are joined by Laconia and Tanita—owners of Springfield Family Doulas. Together, Laconia and Tanita provide full-spectrum and holistic doula services to mothers. They educate us on the difference between a full spectrum and holistic doula; as well as the importance of …
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S4 Episode 3: EVERYONE DRESSES THE SAME! - Fast Fashion with She Thinks Pod
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Can you dress? What are your season essentials? In this episode, we discuss our relationship with style, fast fashion and more. Make sure to follow our Instagram @Shethinkspod and subscribe to our YouTube channel - She Thinks, She Knows Podcast - for more content coming soon!!
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S4 Episode 2: Belchez of Harlem- The Life of an Authenticator
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In this episode, we have the honor of speaking with our friend Belchez aka Sean Cort- an influential authenticator from Harlem! Join us as we learn about how Belchez has grown to be such a huge influence as an educator, responsive artist, father, and active member in his community. Also, listen in for a few sneak peeks on some of his upcoming proje…
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After a productive off-season, She Thinks, She Knows opens season four with a moment of full transparency. We felt this was the perfect time to open up to our audience about what has really been going on in our lives. In this episode, we discuss our current position in life, academic decisions, and challenges we have faced over the last 6 months. W…
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S3 Episode 10: Trip Down Memory Lane
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For our final episode of the season, we sat down to reflect on the journey we've experienced during this season. With our podcast taking an unexpected hiatus, we felt very determined to make this season special. We discuss what we took away from this experience, what we want you to take away from out episodes and more! We thank all of our listeners…
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S3 Episode 9: Inside the NBA- A Talk with Robyn Neal
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In this episode, we sit down with Robyn M Neal who shares her experience working as a Digital Media Coordinator for the Boston Celtics. Robyn— a proud native of Chicago— emphasizes the importance of branding yourself and moving through life with confidence in who you are. Tune in for what she took from her experiences and where she plans to go next…
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S3 Episode 8: UNIFY or DIE- A Talk with Dr. Umar Johnson
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She Thinks, She Knows sits down with the "famous and infamous" Dr. Umar Johnson to discuss the current state of the black community. In this episode, he speaks on some of the critical pieces to achieving complete black liberation, the significance of education AND action, and leaves "young" folks with advice on fulfilling our role as members of the…
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On this episode, we talk to a young Alkaline Vegan Chef by the name of Christine AKA Chef GC. Christine gives us background on her journey to being vegan and how she transformed her lifestyle into a business.
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S3 Episode 6: How to Get to a Bag: Wealth Activism through Real Estate
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Wealth Activist Jasmine Naylor joins us to give insight on how to acquire wealth. In this episode, she simplifies the process of owning real estate as well as gives us tips on how to manage money and use different housing programs to our advantage. Follow her on Instagram @jasminenaylor_enterprise for more info.…
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S3 Episode 5: Sounds of an Era: Black Life in Music
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In this episode, we each choose a song from the decades between the 1930s and the late 70s to analyze. We give a brief history behind the songs and how they expressed a response to the black plight. This is the first of a series where we discuss the impact of black voices in music.
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Briyanna invites her sister Jewlette to participate in this conversation about family matters. Enjoy getting to know us more in this episode, as we discuss our family dynamics and experiences with our siblings.
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S3 Episode 3: Black Psychology: How did we get here?
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With mental health being a stifling issue in the black community, we decided to speak with two amazing BLACK psychotherapists. Gary Porter and David Lewis, founders of the African Diaspora Mental Health Association, address the history of mental health in the black community, as well as introduce us to concepts such as Post Traumatic Slave Syndrome…
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One thing we must never forget is to give gratitude. In this episode, we reflect on our ability to give and receive gratitude; as well as explore the different roadblocks we face on this journey.
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Do you have a habit of not keeping up with your habits? In this episode, we discuss the 30-day rule, the importance of habits, and how we support each other in building new ones.
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What is a real friend? In this episode we tell the story of how our friendship came to be and reflect on our dynamic. Tune in as we explore the different aspects of a friendship and give advice on how to maintain healthy relationships.
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Happy Black History Month!! In light of Black History Month, we decided to start our new season off talking about black people in films. With Guest Christian Woods, we define blaxploitation, how directors like -Tyler Perry- are influencing the industry, movies that ALL black people should know and more!…
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As the year comes to a close, we thought it would be fit to talk about what we learned, let go of, and made room for. Join us as we breakdown what 2019 has taught us.
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On this episode, we get into the reality of college and the many paths we can take to get there. With guest Shelby, we compare our traditional experience with that of a transfer student.
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In this episode, special guest and natural hair enthusiast Lora D joins us as we get into hair typing, stereotypes and natural hair struggles on campus. Tune in as Lora takes us through her natural hair journey and more!
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Episode 11: It's a Marathon not a Race
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As the semester is beginning to come to a close and second semester on its way, we took the time to address the idea of racing yourself. We discuss how we think we "race" in our academic, social, and romantic life and also talk about where we believe this idea of racing oneself came from. Tune in as we introduce the concept of impostor syndrome and…
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In light of She Thinks, She Knows making it to 200 followers and having our first 10 episodes out, we wanted to take the time to stop and look back at what we have done so far with this podcast. Listen as we give feedback on the things we want to improve and revisit our original goals and intentions with this podcast moving forward. It's only up fr…
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Why is it hard to have real conversations with people? In this episode, we have a conversation about the difference between dialogue, discussion, and debate and explore some of the reasons why these ways of communication effect our relationships. Tune in to hear what we think about dialogue and how we struggle with these concepts in our everyday li…
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With astrology becoming really mainstream, we decided to quickly dive into the zodiac signs. We talk about some of the popular traits that are associated with each sign and discuss how much we believe in the idea of them.
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Episode 7: Glow Up Challenge: Confidence 101
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If you ever caught yourself wondering why college life isn't as "social" as you thought, maybe you can find your answer here. In this episode, we talk about some ways you can give your social life a "glow up". Tune in as we discuss why people aren't so confident on a big college campus and how you can change that.…
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Episode 6: "Presence over Presents"
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Lets talk about parenting! In this episode, we sit down with Mr. Kevin Green- CEO of non-profit organization, Seeds of Father- and discuss our upbringings, our opinions on disciplining children, parent-child relationships, and the affect social media has on our generation as well as those that follow behind us. Tune in and here what some of our sup…
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As the summer comes to a close, we discuss back to school tips, navigating a PWI as a minority and our school year goals. Tune in and hear about some of our first year mishaps and what we've learned from them.
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What is health to you? In this episode, we explore different aspects of health and how important both physical and mental health are to everyone. Listen in and hear what our health goals are and what things we struggle with that aren't "healthy".
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In this episode, we talk about our views on relationships. Listen in to see what we expected our college love life to be like, what our "type" is, what we consider the talking stage to be and more!
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In this episode, we discuss the many struggles black woman face. As we explore these topics and expand on our thinking, we speak on how closely related these struggles are to our personal lives.
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In this episode, Briyanna, Mahoro and Damahya introduce themselves and tell the story of how they met, why they decided to podcast, what the name means as well as their expectations vs. realities of college!
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