Best Dr Cratissa Podcasts (2024)

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Hair Choice 1:00:21

12M ago1:00:21

1:00:21

This interview features Dr. Janice Asare, Industrial Organizational Psychologist and author of upcoming book Decentering Whiteness in the Workplace which focuses on hiring bias. Today we explore anti-blackness and its relation to the natural hair transition. We dive into a discussion on anti-racism and anti-blackness, how these manifest in and out …

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PWI’s 1:01:28

1y ago1:01:28

1:01:28

This interview features Monica Henderson, a health justice scholar, student, original contributor to The Crown Act research, and one of my favorite interviewees this season! Monica shares her personal experience with trauma and hair identity as we discuss PWIs and policies that discriminate against people with afro-textured hair.…

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High-Functioning Depression 41:26

1y ago41:26

41:26

This interview features Cherlyn Carby, mother of two, entrepreneur, mentor, and creator of LushUs Kids. She talks with us today about entrepreneurship for Black women and creating a natural hair care line formulated for children within six months. We dive into a deeper discussion on high-functioning depression, managing hair changes, postpartum dep…

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Self-Expression Through Hair 42:15

1y ago42:15

42:15

This interview features Dr. Kimber Shelton, a licensed Psychologist, speaker, and author of A Handbook on Counseling African American Women. It provides a historical context of how the lived experiences of Black women contribute to mental wellness, identifies effective psychological practices in working with Black women, and challenges readers to a…

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A New Relationship 38:25

1y ago38:25

38:25

This interview features part 2 of my discussion with Black Actress, Shalita Grant, creator of the patent-pending henna-based ayurvedic hair treatment for type 4 hair called Four Naturals. In part one, we discussed hair trauma and recovery. Today, we will discuss her research into ancient hair care and grooming practices in Africa and how she develo…

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Trauma Tho? 41:03

1y ago41:03

41:03

This interview features part 1 of my discussion with Shalita Grant, a Black American Actress best known for her role as Special Agent Sonia Percy on NCIS: New Orleans. Shalita, like many Black women in the media, experienced significant hair trauma and hair loss by Hollywood hairstyling practices. She also shares how it led to her leaving NCIS, get…

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Trailer: Season 2 0:59

1y ago0:59

0:59

This season features interviews with entrepreneurs, social justice advocates, authors, a psychologist, and a Black actress about hair trauma in Hollywood, historical grooming tips from the ancestors, high-functioning depression, Decentering Whiteness in the Workplace, and being biracial in a predominantly white small-town…

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Invest in Courage w/ Philomina Kane 30:39

1+ y ago30:39

30:39

This interview features Philomina Kane, CEO of KIN Apparel, a functional apparel brand best known for its satin lined hoodies designed for hair protection. She pitched her idea on the Season Premiere of SharkTank bringing massive exposure. We will talk all about having the courage to go natural and how she invests in herself to further her passion …

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Hidden Texture Tax 29:34

1+ y ago29:34

29:34

This interview features Jamelia Donaldson, founder and CEO of Treasure Tresses, Europe and the Middle East's first monthly product discovery box for women and girls with textured hair and author of an in-depth report, titled The Untapped Opportunity in the UK Afro Hair Market. We will speak about the global availability of black hair products aroun…

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A Healing Hair Journey 33:51

1+ y ago33:51

33:51

This interview features Amber Twyne, full spectrum Doula and CEO of Concrete Rose Holistic, a place to empower decision-making and manifest your reproductive journey with dignity, autonomy, and safety. We will talk all about her healing through her natural hair journey, shifting beauty standards, and opening up to a part of herself shed never met. …

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Generations of Black Hair 49:14

1+ y ago49:14

49:14

This interview features Maya Simone Bostik marketing manager for Healthy Roots Dolls, A toy company that creates products that empower young girls to love their curls. We discuss the significant impact of caregivers on hair traditions, grooming patterns, and identity development. Maya is a graduate of Spelman College and a marketing manager for Hea…

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Authenticity All Day 24:41

1+ y ago24:41

24:41

We discuss the importance of showing up as your authentic self in all spaces, especially in the workplace. Sometimes being who you are is difficult when you're in transition or in a state of growth. Hair is one way to explore yourself and what you find most authentic for you.By Dr. Cratissa

Podcasts Worth a Listen

Dr Cratissa Podcasts

Podcasts Worth a Listen

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Deeply Rooted

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Hair Choice 1:00:21

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PWI’s 1:01:28

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High-Functioning Depression 41:26

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Self-Expression Through Hair 42:15

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A New Relationship 38:25

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Trauma Tho? 41:03

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Trailer: Season 2 0:59

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Invest in Courage w/ Philomina Kane 30:39

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Hidden Texture Tax 29:34

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A Healing Hair Journey 33:51

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Generations of Black Hair 49:14

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Authenticity All Day 24:41

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