Best Danielle Buckingham Podcasts (2024)

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Ep 48: Apocalypse Still with Leah Nicole 43:50

2M ago43:50

43:50

For this very special season finale, Dani interviews Leah about her latest book, Apocalypse Still. We discuss themes, inspiration, and her writing process. We also get into the myth of the Black superhero, the difficult decisions we make to survive, and how Black folks deserve alternate endings. Leah Nicole Whitcomb is a community storyteller from …

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Ep 47: Dreaming a New Dream with Austen Smith 1:05:08

2M ago1:05:08

1:05:08

In this episode we're joined by Austen Smith of ImaginationDoulas. We discuss the imagination as a colonial construct as well as the need to integrate dreaming into our spiritual and liberation practices. We go over the principles of their project, ImaginationDoulas, and talk about how to work with the Spirit of Creativity. This is a must-listen fo…

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Ep 46: The God in Me 37:05

3M ago37:05

37:05

Is your spirituality rooted in a genuine desire to connect with the Divine or is it rooted in a sense of superiority over other spiritual traditions? In this episode we answer this as well as discuss spiritual insecurity, performing spirituality for others, and seeing ourselves as divine beings. RESOURCES Apocalypse Still by Leah Nicole Whitcomb Je…

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Ep 45: When Your Soul Gets Weary 37:20

3M ago37:20

37:20

In this episode, we discuss what happens when your spiritual practice changes. We get into struggling with your purpose when the world has gone to shit, integrating Hoodoo in all aspects of our lives, and the need to tap into local plant medicine. RESOURCES Apocalypse Still by Leah Nicole Whitcomb "Get your spirit right with podcast host and Osun P…

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Ep 44: We're Brainwashed 47:58

4M ago47:58

47:58

In this episode, we tackle US propaganda and how it's causing spiritual warfare. We get into the illusion of choice, media censorship, increased militarism, and how all of our oppression is interconnected. RESOURCES Apocalypse Still by Leah Nicole Whitcomb "Meta is limiting how much political content users see. Here's how to opt out of that" by Rac…

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Ep 43: Understanding Neurodiversity wtih Ghrey Mbenza 45:04

4M ago45:04

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In this episode, we're joined by Ghrey Mbenza, a neurodivergent occupational therapist who works with marginalized communities. Ghrey talks with us about neurodiversity, what it means to be Black and neurodivergent, as well as the trauma and necessary healing work from growing up as undiagnosed Black neurodivergent kids. Tasha “Ghrey” Mbenza (they/…

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Ep 42: Where We Been At 33:14

5M ago33:14

33:14

After an extended hiatus, we're back. While Dani moved away from Mississippi, Leah moved back so we talk about loving, leaving, and returning to Mississippi. Dani visited Senegal, and Leah is publishing a book. RESOURCES SeaSalted Honey Residency "A Night at Fontaine's" by Leah Nicole Whitcomb Pre-order Apocalypse Still by Leah Nicole Whitcomb "Epi…

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11. Bonus 30:54

1y ago30:54

30:54

In this bonus episode of People Who Knew Me, Writer and Director Daniella Isaacs revisits the series and its existential themes with cast members Rosamund Pike, Kyle Soller and Isabella Sermon. They discuss what captivated them about the story of Emily faking her own death in 9/11, their own experience with truth and lies, and how this fuelled thei…

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10. Goodbye NYC 17:00

1y ago17:00

17:00

Realising there might not be another opportunity, Connie and Claire embark on their road trip, stopping in New York to finally meet Drew. Credits Connie / Emily - ROSAMUND PIKEDrew - KYLE SOLLERClaire - ISABELLA SERMONGabe - ALFRED ENOCHJade - JESSICA DARROWMarni/Jenny - DANIELLA ISAACSDr Richter / Reporter - CHARLES HAGERTYand HUGH LAURIE as PAULA…

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9. Coward 14:11

1y ago14:11

14:11

New episode released on Thursday. If you’re in the UK, listen first on BBC Sounds. Drew calls Connie in utter disbelief that she is alive. On confirming that Claire really is his daughter, they establish a weekly phone call getting to know each other. Feeling ever distanced, Connie starts spending more time with Paul, finally agreeing on a date. Cr…

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8. Tidal Wave 15:20

1y ago15:20

15:20

New episodes released on Tuesday and Thursday. If you’re in the UK, listen first on BBC Sounds. Bolstered by her revelation to Paul, Connie takes Claire to the beach to tell her the truth about her Dad. Overwhelmed by the shocking discovery, Claire runs away for the night without telling Connie. Connie finds Drew on Facebook, and tells him she is a…

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7. Daddy 15:49

1y ago15:49

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New episodes released on Tuesday and Thursday. If you’re in the UK, listen first on BBC Sounds. Connie continues retelling her story to Paul, reliving the trauma of September 11th, and the events that lead up to her faking her own death. Hidden away in Gabe's apartment, watching the events of 9/11 unfold on TV, she turns off her phone and never loo…

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6. Non-Monogamy 14:38

1y ago14:38

14:38

New episodes released on Tuesday and Thursday. If you’re in the UK, listen first on BBC Sounds. Connie starts from the very beginning, detailing all the building pressures and disappointments that drove her to run away from her life as Emily in New York, and start afresh as Connie in LA. Over a few drinks with Paul, these truths come flooding out, …

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5. Heimlich Maneuver 16:11

1y ago16:11

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New episodes released on Tuesday and Thursday. If you’re in the UK, listen first on BBC Sounds. Connie and Claire attend a cancer support session with Paul, which causes Connie to relive painful memories of her life in New York trying to balance her work life and unhappy marriage with being a care-giver to Drew's sick Mom. The pressure of Connie's …

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4. Jack Daniels 16:58

1y ago16:58

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New episodes released on Tuesday and Thursday. If you’re in the UK, listen first on BBC Sounds. Claire takes Connie wig-shopping as a surprise for being halfway through her cancer treatment. Trying on a wig provokes some painful memories of Connie's life back in New York. A friendship with her sassy work colleague highlights the failings of her mar…

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3. Adult Bob 14:44

1y ago14:44

14:44

New episodes released on Tuesday and Thursday. If you’re in the UK, listen first on BBC Sounds. Claire shaves Connie’s hair as the chemotherapy takes hold. The loss of her hair takes Connie straight back to her life in New York, to Emily's new 'work haircut' and first job, a job she was forced to take so Drew could fulfil his dream of owning his ow…

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2. Fettuccine Alfredo 18:17

1y ago18:17

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New episodes released on Tuesday and Thursday. If you’re in the UK, listen first on BBC Sounds. Connie starts chemotherapy and tries to ignore the advances of fellow patient, Paul, as she delves back to her past to try to figure out where it all went wrong with Emily’s husband Drew. She recalls them meeting at NYU in 1993, their whirlwind romance, …

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1. Hello LA 16:09

1y ago16:09

16:09

New episodes released on Tuesday and Thursday. If you’re in the UK, listen first on BBC Sounds. Connie Prynne lives a small life with her daughter, Claire, in Los Angeles. But when she is diagnosed with breast cancer she is forced to start addressing her past, a life she hasn’t told Claire or anyone about, a New York life, Emily’s life; a mess of a…

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Ep 41: Long Division with Kiese Laymon 50:03

1y ago50:03

50:03

//SPOILERS FOR LONG DIVISION// Mississippi author Kiese Laymon joins us for our season finale. We discuss the revised version of his novel Long Division, explore themes of freedom, language, and timelessness, and talk about creating art separate from the white imagination. Kiese Laymon is a Black southern writer from Jackson, Mississippi. Laymon is…

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Ep 40: The Highs and Lows of Black Joy with Starr Dunigan 53:09

1y ago53:09

53:09

We're joined by Starr, founder of Reckon's Black Joy. In this episode, we discuss the highs and lows of healing, leading when you feel unqualified, and Black joy as our birthright. Jonece Starr Dunigan (She/her/hers) is a journalist who gives the microphone to communities that are often ignored by mainstream media. Guided by empathy, her reporting …

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Ep 39: Ancestors in Training with Veronica Agard 1:05:56

1y ago1:05:56

1:05:56

In this episode, we're joined by Veronica Agard as she discusses her educational project, Ancestors in Training. We think about what how to honor our ancestors, what we want to leave our future descendants, and how to best utilize our time here on Earth. Veronica Agard (Ifáṣadùn Fásanmí) (she/her) is a poet, writer, community educator, and conn…

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Ep 38: Why We Gotta Be Excellent? 45:29

1+ y ago45:29

45:29

Are you ready to feel more energized, focused, and supported? Go to zen.ai/hoodoo and add nourishing, plant-based foods to fuel you from sunrise to sunset. In this episode, Leah needs a literary agent, and Dani needs help finding affordable housing in DC. We discuss our experiences with Black excellence and how it's overrated, steeped in capitalism…

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Introducing... People Who Knew Me 1:52

1+ y ago1:52

1:52

Coming 23rd May 2023... Emily Morris uses 9/11 to fake her own death and run away to start a new life in California as Connie Prynne. Fourteen years later, now with a teenage daughter by her side, Connie is diagnosed with breast cancer. She will be forced to confront her past so that her daughter will not be left on her own if she does not survive.…

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Ep 37: Dreaming in Color with Nancey B. Price 54:17

1+ y ago54:17

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In this episode we're joined by Nancey B. Price of the Dreaming in Color Podcast. We discuss her work, Black people's relationships to dreams, our childhood nightmares, and how daydreaming influences our creative process. Nancey B. Price is a self-taught collage artist, writer and storyteller with an appreciation for all things Black, Southern and …

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Ep 36: Writing as Conjure Work 50:00

1+ y ago50:00

50:00

We're back y'all! For our Season 6 premiere, we're talking about how we conjure alternate realities in our writing. We discuss the documented gaps in the historical lives of Black people, our resistance to writing about the past, as well as how to honor our ancestor's stories. We think about the timelessness of the South, the optimism in current af…

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Ep 35: Goodbye 2022 58:22

1+ y ago58:22

58:22

In this episode, we go over our Spotify Wrapped, recap our personal highs and lows of 2022, and discuss our hopes for 2023. RESOURCES Levar Burton Reads podcast WNBA Authentic Voices Fellowship Courage to Write Grant "Sometimes It Works Out but Sometimes It Don't" Leah's newsletter. "These Black Witches Are More Magical Than Halloween Myths Would H…

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Ep 34: Getting Real About Therapy with Dr. Money 1:30:00

1+ y ago1:30:00

1:30:00

Let's get real about therapy! Dr. Money joins us to discuss "Ep 27 When Therapy is Not Enough." We get into Black Femininst Narrative Therapy, what it is, and how Dr. Money uses it in her practice. We discuss systemic suffering masquerading as mental illness, the ethics of involuntary hospitalization, and how everyone thinks they're sicker than the…

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Ep 33: Alive at the End of the World with Cherise Morris 1:09:21

1+ y ago1:09:21

1:09:21

It's the end of the world...as we know it. We talk with Cherise Morris about her work, our anxieties and frustrations around the end of the world, and the hope we need to build a better future. Cherise Morris is an award-winning writer, interdisciplinary performance artist, ritualist, spirit worker and healer born and raised in rural Virginia and l…

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Ep 32: Something in the Water with Sirene Wata 1:15:16

2y ago1:15:16

1:15:16

In this episode we're joined by the lovely Sirene Wata. We discuss African water spirits and deities, water as a tool of enslavement and liberation, and the many ways water has showed up in our lives, writing and work. CONTENT WARNING: Mention of Suicidal Ideation 19:25-21:22 Sirene Martin is a multimedia artist hailing from south central Kentucky.…

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Ep 31: Your Altar, Your Business 47:39

2y ago47:39

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In this epsiode, we discuss non-traditional, community, and personal altars. We get into how our relationships with our altars have changed over time as well as the offerings we can give to our ancestors and to our community. RESOURCES Hess Love's Altar Tweet "Divinity in Disability with Jade T. Perry" A Little Juju Podcast "Ancestor Demons?" Hoodo…

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How to Work with an Insecure Boss: The Harvard Business Review Guide 7:52

2y ago7:52

7:52

Of all the bad bosses out there, one of the most common–and most painful to work for–is the one who’s plagued by doubt. Here’s how to deal with them.

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How to Work with Someone You Can't Stand: The Harvard Business Review Guide 8:19

2y ago8:19

8:19

Sure, you could just argue with them. But if you have to work together, here are more productive ways for everyone to win.

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How to Work with a Passive-Aggressive Coworker: The Harvard Business Review Guide 8:16

2y ago8:16

8:16

They’re not being a jerk on purpose, and if you can understand what motivates them you’ll find a better way to co-exist, and maybe even thrive.

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Ep 30: No Sex Under Capitalism 1:02:31

2y ago1:02:31

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CONTENT WARNNING // SEXUAL ASSAULT Hey y'all! For our Season 5 premiere, we tackle sex, relationships, and romance under capitalism. We get into how capitalism ruins everything, how romance should be fulfilled by communities instead of individuals., and how our friends are our lovers. References "Nine Ways That Capitalism Is Ruining Sex" by Breanne…

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Myth Busting Common Advice About Switching Jobs | The Harvard Business Review Guide 8:48

2y ago8:48

8:48

Should you always be looking for another job, never make a lateral move, or be sure to stay at a job for two years? There's a lot of conflicting advice out there. HBR's Amy Gallo helps you sort the myths from the facts.

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Cirque du Soleil's Daniel Lamarre on How to Put Creativity at the Center of Your Strategy 35:47

2y ago35:47

35:47

"There is no excuse. Creativity has to be at the forefront.” If not, one day you'll wake up and discover your competitors have the edge.

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A Human-Centered Approach To Culture Design | Moe Abdou & Daniel Coyle 46:05

2y ago46:05

46:05

Few understand what it takes to build a world-class work environment that attracts world-class talent like Daniel Coyle. His work with high-performing organizations has given him a front-row seat to the hidden dimensions of inspired corporate cultures.Our latest conversation will highlight the key insights from his latest book - The Culture Playboo…

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What is Web3? 2:58

2y ago2:58

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Web3 promises to make the internet more decentralized and democratic — but there are lots of unknowns that could cloud that utopian vision.

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Accenture CEO Julie Sweet on the Most Important Skill Job Seekers Need Today 39:15

2y ago39:15

39:15

Accenture CEO Julie Sweet on the Most Important Skill Job Seekers Need Today

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Your Career Path Doesn’t Have to Be a Straight Line 6:58

2y ago6:58

6:58

You may think of your career as a ladder–straight up, or down–but a better analogy might be a rock climbing wall, where going sideways or even backwards can be how you find your unique route to the top.

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Ep 29 Healing Our Inner Child 51:52

2y ago51:52

51:52

It's our season finale and we wanted to end it by talking about our inner child/teen healing. We get into what initiated our healing, what our inner child/teen needs from us, and the fact that this work is lifelong. Visions of the Evolution: The Revolution Will Be Magical is a film and a ritual! It’s a prayer, a spell and an invocation that opens u…

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The New World of Work: Hamdi Ulukaya 40:57

2+ y ago40:57

40:57

Hamdi founded the Greek yogurt company in 2005, and has since led it to see explosive growth. He's been a champion of various social issues, in particular support for global refugees.

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Ep 28 No Liberation Without Accountability 46:21

2+ y ago46:21

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In this episode, we discuss call-out culture on social media and whether it's effective in holding people accountable for their words and actions. We also tackle Black leaders, elitism among Black academics, tussling with Gen Z, and how to hold space for young people who are still learning. SPONSOR: Let's Make Art Let’s Make Art is a crafting compa…

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The New World of Work: Marcus Buckingham 37:05

2+ y ago37:05

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The New World of Work: Marcus Buckingham

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Why 'Love' is The Prerequisite to Excellence | Moe Abdou & Marcus Buckingham 1:02:26

2+ y ago1:02:26

1:02:26

Few understand the depth of individual and organizational excellence as Marcus Buckingham - For 3+ decades, his work has had a singular focus to explore the hidden dimensions of greatness; and in this episode - he rejoins Moe to demonstrate why "love" is the essence of high performance - both personally and professionally.…

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Ep 27 When Therapy Is Not Enough 38:24

2+ y ago38:24

38:24

TRIGGER WARNING // SUICIDE & SELF-HARM What do we do when therapy is not enough? We discuss our therapy journeys, which types of therapy we've done, as well as the success and limitations of therapy. We also get into some alternative forms of healing because help should be accessible to all of us. SPONSOR: Let's Make Art Let’s Make Art is a craftin…

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The New World of Work: Raytheon CEO Gregory Hayes 36:15

2+ y ago36:15

36:15

Gregory Hayes is CEO and chairman of Raytheon Technologies, and offers a unique view on what it means to be running an aerospace and defense giant at a time when the whole world is fixated on the war in Ukraine.

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Ep 26: Letting Go of Unnecessary Suffering 44:09

2+ y ago44:09

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Life is full of suffering. Why would we take on more suffering when we don't have to? Today, we discuss, religious propaganda, capitalist mentality, and relationship norms around suffering. We also get into obnoxious confidence, what it is, and how we can use it to live our best lives. Resources "Letting Go of Unnecessary Suffering" Leah's Newslett…

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The New World of Work: Microsoft’s Jared Spataro 37:12

2+ y ago37:12

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Spataro is one of the leaders of Microsoft’s ambitious research into the future of work, and he talks about how the tech giant thinks we’ll be working in the years and decades ahead.

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The New World of Work: HBS Professor Linda Hill 36:08

2+ y ago36:08

36:08

Harvard Business School professor Linda Hill, the author of “Being the Boss” and a researcher of global strategy and agile organizations, gives her thoughts on adapting to meet the demands of the new work environment.

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