Best Browngirls Podcasts (2024)

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How to Guide to Money Mastery 24:57

3h ago24:57

24:57

Have a topic idea? text us! Ever wondered how financial literacy could transform your life? Learn from Sharice RDH, a veteran dental hygienist turned financial advisor, who shares her inspiring journey from the projects to becoming a financial advocate. In this episode, Sharice reveals how she conquered financial challenges while supporting her fam…

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Saved by Dr. Bell: Resilience and Passion in Dentistry 23:21

16h ago23:21

23:21

Have a topic idea? text us! What happens when dreams shift, and a personal transformation redirects your career path? Join us in this episode of Dental-ish as we welcome Dr. Akidra Bell, a dedicated dentist and mentor, who reveals her inspiring journey from aspiring pediatrician to a leading figure in dentistry. Dr. Bell shares the pivotal moments,…

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Dare to Focus: A Journey of Self-Discovery and Purpose 36:05

7d ago36:05

36:05

Have a topic idea? text us! Ever wondered how a career transition can dramatically alter your life? Darren, a Registered Dental Hygienist who switched paths from law enforcement to dental hygiene, shares his inspiring journey and the pivotal moments that shaped his career. From the influence of his sister’s career to a transformative dental procedu…

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Fast-Tracked Hygienists: The Alabama Program Debate 57:21

13d ago57:21

57:21

Have a topic idea? text us! What if you could fast-track your way to becoming a dental hygienist? Join us as we uncover the secrets of the Alabama Dental Hygiene Program (ADHP) with special guests Kara and Erica. Kara dives into the accelerated path dental assistants can take, transforming into hygienists through a unique blend of on-the-job traini…

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I'm A Black Dentist: Driving for Lyft 25:41

19d ago25:41

25:41

Have a topic idea? text us! What happens when a practicing dentist finds herself driving for Lyft to make ends meet? Join us as we uncover the remarkable journey of Dr. Kojo, a first-generation Ghanaian dentist from Chicago, who shares her compelling story from childhood dreams to the reality of financial struggles even amidst a thriving practice. …

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Financial Freedom with Education and Mentorship 32:11

26d ago32:11

32:11

Have a topic idea? text us! Can overcoming socioeconomic barriers truly pave the way to a fulfilling career in healthcare? Join us as we explore the remarkable journey of kristal Robinson, an inspiring dental hygienist, high school teacher, and devoted mother. Crystal shares her path from a high school career technical program to graduating from Te…

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The Dental Hygiene Boss: Navigating Burnout and Self-Empowerment 35:29

1M ago35:29

35:29

Have a topic idea? text us! Imagine reclaiming control over your career and finding a renewed sense of well-being. Leah Francis, with over 25 years of experience in dental hygiene, narrates her inspiring journey from a full-time practitioner to a self-employed temp. Leah shares candid insights on confronting burnout, achieving mental and emotional …

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Why Dental Hygienists Make Great Financial Advisors 38:56

2M ago38:56

38:56

Have a topic idea? text us! Ever wondered how a dental hygienist could turn into a financial advisor to help families achieve financial security? Join us in this enlightening episode as we host Sheila Pizzo, who shares her incredible journey from working in dental hygiene to becoming a dedicated financial advisor. We uncover the critical importance…

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Circular Design Consultants - Net Zero Homes 37:50

2M ago37:50

37:50

When Jodi Bakst and Cor Rademaker, co - founders of Circular Design Consultants had the opportunity to develop oa piece of land in North Carolina, they had the vision to make it North Carolina’s first net-zero neighborhood. They put this vision to pen and paper to create Array Sustainable Design and bring to market a twelve lot neighborhood on 60 a…

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The Tool Library - Borrow Tools. Build Community 32:38

2M ago32:38

32:38

The practice of manufacturing for planned obsolescence seems to be what most manufacturers in the present time follow. This means to make an item that will break down sooner than their earlier versions, lack of how-to-fix information or tutorials and even make it impossible to be repaired. The direct impact of such a philosophy increases the bottom…

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Aquipor - Permeable Sustainable Concrete 31:02

2M ago31:02

31:02

In this episode we talk with Greg Johnson, co-founder and CEO of AquiPor. AquiPor's unique permeable concrete material in conjunction with proprietary engineering technology can transform traditional hard surfaces into stormwater infiltration corridors.The technology utilizes inherently low carbon “cement” and upcycled industrial minerals. This new…

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Cerebelly - Science Backed Baby Food 45:06

2M ago45:06

45:06

Today we talk on our show with Dr. Teresa Pruzner and Nick Langan, co-founders of Cerebelly who as parents of infants wanted to make sure that their kids get the best possible nutrition not only for their physical but also for brain development. They were surprised to learn when they flipped over a packet or bottle of baby food the mismatch between…

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Eden Green Technology - Everyone Deserves Nutritious, Fresh, and Safe Food. 41:03

2M ago41:03

41:03

In the United States, 90% of the lettuce is produced and shipped from California to the rest of the country. When we combine the impact of this long journey on the environment, cost and 30% loss in farm produce - makes vertical farms close to consumption a viable alternative. In this episode, we learn from Eddy Badrina, CEO of Eden Green Technology…

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Thaely - Don’t Just Do It - Do It Right 31:03

2M ago31:03

31:03

We talk with Ashay Bhave, founder of Thaely, who as a middle-schooler dreamt of becoming a sneaker designer. His journey begins at the Fashion Institute of Technology, New York, where disenchanted within the first year, he returned back to Dubai to pursue a degree in business at Amity University. As a designer Ashay wanted to solve problems - the p…

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Sexual Healing 59:34

3M ago59:34

59:34

Welcome to another episode of “The Browngirl Experience" the podcast where we explore the black women’s experience through the art of storytelling. In this episode, we delve into the transformative power of sexual healing. Join The Browngirl as she journeys through her tales of debauchery and resilience, vulnerability, and self-discovery. Her story…

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Just Some S#!% Y'all Didn't Ask For 50:51

3M ago50:51

50:51

The Browngirl out here just pissin off the podcast bros and the Pick Mes with the way she challenges the stupidity that feeds the battle of the sexes war Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-browngirl-experience--1601685/support.By Browngirl Experience

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Ahimsa - Quality Vegan Boots 40:30

3M ago40:30

40:30

Here is the link to our website - https://www.mindfulbusinessespodcast.com https://en.useahimsa.com/By Vidhya Iyer - Host, Tatum Gale - music composer.

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Bengal Muslin 47:15

3M ago47:15

47:15

We talk to Saiful Islam, Managing Director of Bengal Muslin, that has identified the DNA from the fossilized plants to revive and grow the plant again. He talks to us about the challenges that Bengal Muslin faced to find, train and motivate the traditional generational spinners - who still had the collective memory of the fabric to weave 400 count …

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Imani Collective - Global Social Enterprise Empowering Artisans 25:50

4M ago25:50

25:50

Africa with its rich arts and crafts have so much to offer to the world. We are excited to find online or in a nearby store a unique, one of a kind piece from a land far away. But we should pause to think as to how much of what we pay actually goes back to the artisans and their communities. Today we talk with Jenny Nuccio, Founder and CEO of Imani…

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Ajiri Tea - Creating a Sustainable Cycle of Employment and Opportunity in Kenya. 25:10

4M ago25:10

25:10

What does it take to start a business several thousands of miles away, and that too when you were just 19. Kate Holby co-founded Ajiri tea with her sister Sara Kolby, to create a full cycle of sustainable aid. Because education is a sustainable investment, 100% of the net profits go back to Kenya to pay school fees for orphans. Ajiri Tea Company is…

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Two Blind Brothers - Ultra-Soft Clothing With the Sole Purpose to Fund the Cure for Blindness 21:32

4M ago21:32

21:32

Bradford and Bryan Manning are two blind brothers on a mission to cure blindness. At a young age, they were diagnosed with an eye disease that causes blindness over time. To fight back, they left their former careers to start Two Blind Brothers, a small charitable clothing company that donates 100% of the profits to drive life-changing research for…

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Swahili Coast - Worker-Owned, Worker-Managed, Worker-Financed Fashion 24:15

5M ago24:15

24:15

Swahili Coast partners with artisans in East Africa to craft ethically handmade, fair trade, adventure-ready accessories.It connects them to global markets using principles of fairness, dignity, and respect. Swahili Coast strives to support the creation of worker-owned cooperatives and provide continuing support through fair exchange and promotion …

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Global Goods Partners - Gifts That Give Back 33:10

5M ago33:10

33:10

Buy handmade, change women's lives. We chat with Joan Shifrin and Catherine Shimony, extremely dynamic and creative women who run this New York-based non-profit brand Global Goods Partners, like a business and with the overall mission to do good and empower women. Their work, resources, and resolve are focused on bridging gaps, opening doors, and p…

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Phool Co - Made From Temple Flowers 29:47

5M ago29:47

29:47

The core of Phool Co business and dear to the vision of the founder is women empowerment. Phool works with the women who worked as manual scavengers, cleaning dry toilets. They are committed to paying them fair wages, provides them with health insurance and retirement benefits. The impact of this can be seen within a few weeks of them working at Ph…

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Synthica Energy- Renewable Natural Gas 31:04

6M ago31:04

31:04

Natural gas used to heat our homes, cook our meals and sometimes even to move our cars comprises mainly of Methane - a know greenhouse gas. While we go on this journey to reduce the reliance on fossil fuels and green house gasses, there needs to be a sustainable alternative to conventional natural gas. The anaerobic activities in landfills creates …

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Leave That Sh*t in 2023 51:33

7M ago51:33

51:33

In this episode, I candidly discuss the reasons behind my long ass hiatus, sharing the personal experiences that led me to take a break. It's a raw and honest conversation about the ebbs and flows of life, and the importance of self-care authenticity and still being with the shits. So, grab your favorite beverage, settle into your comfiest spot, an…

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Trustrace -Tracing For Fashion - Episode 2 of 2 36:55

8M ago36:55

36:55

We like to check in with some of our previous guests to see how their business has changed, what goals were achieved and the ones that were not. How they may have pivoted or continued the path they had chosen. It is a pleasure to have Shameek Ghosh, CEO of Trustrace -Tracing for Fashion. He joins us once again from Stockholm, Sweden. We talk about …

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Fiber 52 - Working With Nature For Sustainable Cotton 30:25

9M ago30:25

30:25

Cotton fiber and fabric is considered to be one of the most natural material. Given that, who would have thought that the process of manufacturing cotton fabric uses materials and techniques that cause environmental damage. Cotton needs to be cleaned and the “trash” removed for the cotton to become white and more absorbent to dyes. Alkaline and oth…

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Savesorb - Save Time, Money and the Environment 31:13

9M ago31:13

31:13

This episode was previously aired on April 23, 2023. ________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Oil spills in our world where engines are omnipresent are almost inevitable. Larger accidental spills on land and water have catastrophic effects on the environment, plant and animal life. Iro…

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Open Water - More Ocean Less Plastic 34:20

9M ago34:20

34:20

As we open our kitchen faucets and fill a glass with drinking water, we probably don’t realize that around 2 billion people globally do not have access to clean and safe drinking water. Clean and safe potable water is such a basic necessity but is still inaccessible to one-fourth of the population in the world. For them, bottled water is not a luxu…

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Sakhya - South Asian Fashion Resale 30:09

10M ago30:09

30:09

Friendship and support is what creates a community and a sense of belonging. That is exactly what our guest Priyasha Shah, Founder of Sakhya wanted to create amongst the women who love South Asian fashion and styles. She started the platform Sakhya where sellers could post their pre-loved saris, salwar kameez, lenghas to offer it to buyers who woul…

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RODE Architects - Transformative Design Through Collaboration 32:17

10M ago32:17

32:17

In this episode we chat with Ben Wan, Principal at RODE Architects about the roles architects can play in reducing the impact of climate change on our planet. Given that over 40% of all energy produced is used to run the buildings, how can architects reduce the energy consumption of these structures is the question we asked Ben. One of the goals is…

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CRDC Global - Building a Better World 34:55

10M ago34:55

34:55

Most consumers are aware of the numbering 1 to 7, embedded in the recycle symbol under plastic items and they diligently put them in recycling bins. The numbers denote the type of plastic so that they may be recycled appropriately. The truth of the matter is that only the number 1 and 2 are easily recyclable and rest end up in the landfills. We ask…

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Amor Perfecto - Decolonizing Colombian Coffee 50:19

11M ago50:19

50:19

Met up with one our favorite guests Luis Fernando, Founder of Amor Perfecto, for breakfast in Bogota, Colombia. During our recording we had hoped to share our love for coffee over a cup of coffee in Bogota and we are happy that we were able to meet and catch-up. We loved learning about what the company its growth and future plans. Amor Perfecto has…

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Reuse Action - Reclaimed and Surplus Building Materials 50:19

11M ago50:19

50:19

Urban flight in America in the 1960s resulted in downtowns having empty abandoned buildings and structures. The city governments had to eventually demolish these structures and their debris ended up in the landfills. Our guests Michael Gainer and Ian MacDonald of Reuse Action, who live in Buffalo, NY, started thinking about the millions of dollars …

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Spot Detergent - Eco-Friendly On a Budget 35:22

11M ago35:22

35:22

Sustainable products are priced out of reach of most Americans. They cost the consumers more due to a variety of reasons - higher costs of inputs and innovation, demand is higher than supply and sometimes…just because.. people are willing to pay more. If we are on this global journey to make our world sustainable we need each and everyone on board.…

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Ryan McPherson - University of Buffalo Climate Action Plan 40:28

12M ago40:28

40:28

Today we talk with Ryan McPherson, Chief Sustainability Officer at University of Buffalo. He heads the Climate Action Plan at the university. The University has the goal of climate neutrality by 2030. They plan to achieve this goal by having 10 strategies to achieve it. Strategies such as “Not all electricity is created equal”, “Waste not”, and “pu…

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Suta - Woven Uninterrupted Simplicity 32:52

12M ago32:52

32:52

This episode was originally aired on February 18, 2020 We talk with co-founders Sujata and Taniya (Su and Ta) who decided to quit their well-paying jobs and put their hearts and souls into spreading love through traditional hand-woven sarees. They have a family of 1400 weavers. The process of weaving every saree is a celebration of centuries of tra…

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Palm Straw - Biodegradable Plant Based Straws 22:18

1y ago22:18

22:18

The firsts in our lives have a special place in our life experience. May it be the first job, first business venture, first car and even your first podcast episode. Today we wanted to re-air on the 4 year anniversary, our first episode Palm Straw. It was a startup in 2019 which my mentor at that time Dora Lutz I suggest that I reach out to. This st…

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Junobie -Eco-friendly Reusable Breast Milk Storage Bags 31:29

1y ago31:29

31:29

As formula companies’ productions are limping back to normal, after the recall, a question some people ask is why can't mother "just" switch to breastfeeding their infants. As most mothers know that it is not that easy to make that switch. Breastfeeding a baby can be hard - it needs support from the family, spouse, pediatrician and most importantly…

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Sagent - Know What Your Network Knows 27:39

1y ago27:39

27:39

Repairing an item is an achievable and straightforward path to achieve sustainability goals. This "concept" is becoming more and more apparent with Right to Repair legislations being passed as laws in some states in the US and countries worldwide. In January 2023, Gov. Kathy Hochul signed the Digital Fair Repair Act, a law that will increase the co…

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Dental Hygiene Problems: Part 3/3 44:00

1y ago44:00

44:00

Have a topic idea? text us! Part three of dental hygiene problems. Practice Management Topics and dealing with red flag patients. Reading one start reviews and the importance of the provider and employee understanding with realistic expectations from the team. Show Notes : "One Start- Five Star" "Baby on Board" "Patient Education" "Patients Don't U…

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Re - Air Pass the Honey - It's Absurdly Good 38:44

1y ago38:44

38:44

"No Mow May..." in Buffalo and Western New York, was a cooperative effort by neighbors, municipalities, and counties to stop residents from mowing their lawns for a month to help pollinators such as bees survive and help their population grow. Pollinators are an integral part of the global food supply. This episode delves into how the bee populatio…

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Ehlers Estate - Sustainable Winemaking 27:29

1y ago27:29

27:29

With summer fast approaching, sipping a glass of wine, we wondered about the practices of vineyards - a highly competitive and commercialized industry. Around the same time we were pitched by Ehlers Estate for an interview with their General Manager and Winemaker. In our conversation with several of the mindful business leaders, we sought insights …

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Re- Air Trustrace - Platform For Product Traceability 44:25

1y ago44:25

44:25

We talk with Shameek Ghosh, co-founder of Trustrace a platform that brings traceability and transparency to the fashion brands such as #Adidas, #Decathalon, and #FjällRaven. It all started when one of his coworkers/friend decided to return to India from Sweden to take over his ancestral property. His friend was dismayed at the destruction that the …

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Loop And Tie - Gifting That Gives Back 26:19

1y ago26:19

26:19

Receiving a gift makes people happy, incentivizes and motivates employees, and builds corporate morale. Businesses give gifts for various reasons - a promotion, to say thank you, reaching a milestone or even”just because”. The businesses try their level best to match the gift to the employees tastes. That can be a daunting task for the gifter. Loop…

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Our Sustainable Home - Eric Corey Freed; Foundation and Windows 40:32

1y ago40:32

40:32

The cement industry puts out 8% of the world’s CO2 emissions, but having said that, it is very durable and technically made with natural materials. As we go along this journey to build a sustainable home, we look into options to reduce the consumption of cement and therefore concrete in our home. We delve into the techniques to build a strong and d…

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Dental Hygiene Problems Part 2/3 26:42

1y ago26:42

26:42

Have a topic idea? text us! This episode is part 2/3. We really get to hear the Dentist and RDH points of view. Special guest Dr. David Jenkins. Diving a little deeper into perspective and how we work together and have a not so mutual understanding. Support the Show.By BrownGirl, RDH

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