Dear Black Man, You good? Just checking because we know how it is out here!! We got bills to pay, relationships to maintain, and a hell of a lot more on our plates. And all while living in a country that doesn’t even want us here. We all could use a break, some grace, and true community. Speaking of, we’re a diverse group of Black men who get together to connect, support each other, and have candid conversations about being a Black man (in America). We talk about the good, the bad and the ug ...
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The way a rose is beautiful but can still prick when held badly. The way glass is very harmless but let it break and it will cut you. This is an arrived destination that its okay to make those errors and those choices because they are yours and incase you slide we went that way and we are up. We will bring all this kinds of choices and how they shook and still made many people for you on board.
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Send us a text In this episode, the guys talk about the wild series of events leading up to the upcoming election between VP Kamala Harris and former president Donald Trump. A few topics discussed include Project 2025, how both candidate's policies will realistically affect us, and why so many Black men are choosing to vote for Trump. This is a tho…
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Send us a text In part 3 our Pride trilogy, we bring in a mix of both queer and heterosexual Black men to speak on Queerness in the Black community (we know it's August, but some us are Queer 24/7)! The group discusses the potential reasons many Black folks don't accept queer folks, how folks were able to let go of their own homophobia/transphobia,…
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Send us a text In part 2 of a very special Pride episode, we're continuing the conversation around Black queer male experiences. We're again joined by Eric Cole, M.Ed (WURD Radio & Hung Up Podcast)! In part 2, we talk about dating, over-sexualization vs. sexual liberation, portrayals of Black queer men in media, and so much more. We also get very c…
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Sometimes... N*ggas Be Queer Pt. 1 (w/ Dr. Safi and Eric Cole)
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Send us a text In part 1 of a very special Pride episode, we're centering Black queer male voices! We invited two phenomenal men to join the conversation: Dr. Safi Mojidi (Founder of Hacking the Workforce and Pacletics), and Eric Cole, M.Ed. (WURD Radio & Hung Up Podcast)! This episode not only highlights the diversity of queer Black men, but it al…
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Send us a text On this episode of the podcast, the guys start off talking about the rap beef between Drake and Kendrick Lamar. They discuss the entertainment aspect of it, but also the potential harm that sometimes follows. They then move to talking about their own current mental health struggles, the harm of holding in emotions, and how they deal …
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Send us a text In this episode of the podcast, the guys start the conversation by talking about the allegations against P. Diddy. They share their thoughts on everything that has come up in the media about him, but then the conversation shifts to the topic of accountability. Ideally, many of us believe that we'd step in if harm was being done to an…
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Send us a text In this special episode, we celebrate Women's History Month by centering the experiences of some incredible Black Women. Kim Young, Tiffany Bacon, and Tiffany Roxanne Barrett share their thoughts around their connection to Women's History Month, how representation of Black women has shifted, how Black men can show up for them and so …
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Unpacking Black History Month: Are We Doing Enough?
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Send us a text On this episode of “Dear Black Man, You Good?” the group plays Black History trivia and no one gets their black cards revoked. They discuss the significance of Black History Month, and what they would like to see happen within the Black community moving forward. The group also discusses mindset shifts that could help empower black yo…
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Meet Ruth Mwanza a creative, poet and writer who Excels greatly in her art.we dive deeper into the world that is creative writing and get to understand purpose as she defines what it means to her.
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Send us a text On this BONUS episode of “Dear Black Man, You Good?” the group talks all about love! The group starts off discussing where they saw romantic love growing up. Then they move to the ways in which they express their love for their partners, differences between heterosexual love and queer love, and the ways that they like to be loved. Th…
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In this episode, meet the beautiful resilient Sharon Jebiwot who choses to show up everyday as her authentic self despite having a disorder which manifests with weak bones making it impossible for her to walk.Sharon is a talented Broadcast Journalist and currently works at KBC as a producer and show presenter.…
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In this episode we deep into the world that is entrepreneurship with James (CEO OF THE SANURA COMPANY) as he takes us through his journey.I hope this episode inspires you to awaken the idea that is deep within you and give life unto it.
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Send us a text On this episode of "Dear Black Man, You Good?" the group discusses how they feel about expressing their emotions. They discuss what makes them feel emotionally safe and the overall lack of safe spaces for black men to be vulnerable. We discuss how black men have to feel emotionally connected to people to become empathetic. The group …
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In this episode we delve into our 2023 was, from the episodes shot, to the experiences we encountered. It was truly a beautiful mix of everything and we hope you enjoy this episode as much as we did making it.Reach us via : itprickeditsarose@gmail.com
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Send us a text On this episode, the group reflects on their feelings of grief, loss and joy during the holiday season. They discuss the different ways they navigate family, the pressure of gift giving and how as adults they began to make their own holiday traditions. Marvin also gives tips on how to establish healthy boundaries with difficult loved…
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Send us a text In this first episode, group creator Marvin Toliver talks about why he created the group and we come up with group agreements for the space. Then we get into some dope conversation around why spaces like this don't exist for Black men, how emotions are sometimes viewed as weakness, and how holding in emotions can potentially be harmf…
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In this episode we delve into the aspect of our belief systems, are manifestations, affirmations and faith intertwined.Enjoy!!!Reach out to us: itprickeditsarose@gmail.com
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THINGS WILL DEFINETLY GET BETTER, HOW TO KEEP UP!
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Things will definitely get better. Now that it's gotten better how do we keep up to absorb the goodness that is life and learn to live in the moment.Enjoy this episode.Reach out to us:itprickeditsarose@gmail.com
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In this episode i delve into the aspect of how much we invest in the things we claim we love and they make us happy.It's so beautiful when you pour your heart out fully to the things you do and they radiate your entire being.Enjoy the episode.Reach out to us: itprickeditsarose@gmail.com
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MONEY LOOKS GOOD ON A BLACK WOMAN AND MAN.
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In this episode I delve into the finances. What does it take for you to feel as financially stable. Also lets be honest, when you earn well, financial planning is not a task because its easy to allocate funds on each task. May the queens and kings have money in plenty Amen. Enjoy the episode.
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In this episode we talk about what self awareness and blooming means to us. Ms Akoth tells about her journey to becoming the lady she is today and what it has taken for her to live authentically.Find IT PRICKED IT'S A ROSE on all audio platforms.For any enquiry or communication: itprickeditsarose@gmail.com…
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BALANCING PERSONAL LIFE AND PROFESSIONAL LIFE FT WAMBUI WANGO'MBE
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In this episode Wambui and I talk about how to strike a balance between our professional lives and personal lives. This includes making everybody that you love feel seen and at the same time giving yourself time to be present for your well being. Enjoy the episode Reach out to it pricked on : itprickeditsarose@gmail.com…
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In this episode, Mavis and I delve into our close friendships and define close friends for what they are.
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TOXICITY LEVELS AT WORK,FAMILY AND IN FRIENDSHIPS
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In this episode, i host the amazing the ig as we delve deeper into toxicity levels.
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A BLESSED GIRL MENTALITY! VISION BOARDS DO WORK
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In this episode we talk of our vision boards ,do they really work and review ours. Grateful that God is also super superb.
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WHAT DRIVES ARE YOU PASSIONATE ABOUT AND IT DRIVES YOU.
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In this podcast episode, we talk about our fears of time(whether our times should dictate where we are in life) what keeps us on a daily and what we are passionate about.
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PURPOSE AND FUFLIFFMENT FT NOELLA A FASHION ENTHUTHIAST
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In this episode, we talk about our purpose and fulfillment, what makes us happy doing, and are we satisfied.
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In this episode, we talk about our networks and why it's important to walk with those with similar characteristics to yours. We get to also discuss whether we should care about what other people say about us. Lastly, do we shine our skills or shy away and hide with them.
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Everyone looks forward to a way of making their goals come to life. As they say, if you want to o far walk not alone, unfortunately if you choose people who do not know how to walk then the journey will not commence
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CARRY YOURSELF LIKE AN ABUNDANTLY BLESSED PERSON
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In today's, episode we talk about confidence. How do we measure it and what can it do for us?
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In this episode we talk about giving a priority to your mental health no matter which phase life is in at the moment.
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In this episode we talk about what you shouldn't give up.
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In this episode ft reace we narrow down to how you find yourself in your own way and how to escape.
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In this episode we talk about comparison and how unnecessary and demeaning it is.
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In this episode we check how dreams are valid!!
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In this episode we talk about the things that were referred as taboos yet are things that affect us and now they are given the light they deserve
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In this episode we try to understand why people feel entitled to opportunities and just how perfect are they in their craft
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In this episode we ask to introspect on which excuses you have been giving and do you have a community of your own.
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Proud we uphold and support each other every other day.
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What about those tricky teary situations? How do you deal with them.
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I get very vulnerable on this episode.
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How powerful is the letter G . Delve with me as we critically and easily think about it
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Self awareness as a journey not destination
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In this episode we try break down self awareness to measure how much we know ourselves. Please listen
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Creepy but inferiority complex is a thing
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How does not being content connect to feeling inferior, how does not understanding our journeys are different manifest to inferiority complex
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Overcoming one embarrassing experience 10 to go
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In this episode we revisit the embarrassment chronicles but we are here to overcome them. Also how much should we follow our instincts.
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Are you going to reciprocate or you will be true.
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In this episode we try to compare reciprocating and being true which is what and what should be taken as a constant.
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Just what behaviors define your africanisity
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In these episode i chambua all thise behaviors that make us kenyan like and African of course
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TODAY IS WORLD SEXUAL HEALTH DAY. TURN IT ON!!😂
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In this episode we delve into consent and the day itself what does it mean.
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In this episode we talk of disappointments of our own expectations by our plans. What if extension of plan A doesn't work
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THE SUBTLE ART OF NOT GIVING A F UCK book
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In this episode we delve into this book by Mark Manson picking only the hilarious, educative and self improvement points we can get to move with video version Available on YouTube.
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