Melanated & Unbothered discusses the everyday from the perception of one of many Melanated women; Ronnie. Many topics will involve society and culture and it’s affects on young black women. Melanated & Unbothered will also have topics on work environment, social life, friends, relationships, sex, racism, anti blackness, family, and many more.
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Ronnie says goodbye to Melanated and Unbothered Podcast…is it for good tho?
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Black girl lost and the policing of black women’s bodies. Feat Janneyn Simmons
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Ronnie and special guest Janneyn Simmons discuss “Black Girl Lost” and the policing of black women and their sexuality. Both also discuss the constant exploitation of black women and their suffering & why black women must die as a result of trauma.
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Celebrating 3 decades on earth, Ronnie discusses lessons learned in her twenties and what she hopes to bring into this new chapter.
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Protect Black Women in public & in private. Will & Jada, the Oscars, & Chris Rock
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Ronnie invites her mother to the show to discuss the incident with Will Smith and Chris Rock. They also discuss how we as a people should be protecting black women by any means necessary.
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Ronnie and special guest, Janneyn Simmons discuss colorism & it’s negative impact on mass media and community.
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Happy New Years! Ronnie and special guest Ronnise, share what they’ve learned and what they’re leaving in 2021.
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Insecure has ended, wtf are you gonna do? Ronnie recaps the final episode of Insecure.
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Growth is personal and has nothing do with anyone else. Ronnie talks about observance of self in places and spaces that was once familiar. She also discusses no longer being in alignment with what she once was.
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Ronnie explores how tense the second to last episode of Insecure’s final season has gotten. The highs and lows of the episode have created a tremendous reaction from viewers. Who knows what the final episode entails.
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Ending the year of 2021, Ronnie reflects on her experiences in Academia past & present. Ronnie is currently navigating a PWI (predominately white institution) for graduate school.
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Ronnie discusses one sided relationships and the true meaning behind behaviors that may lead to them.
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Ronnie gives a breakdown of the meaning “Trophy” and other ideas surrounding relationships and how it can be detrimental for something real.
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Ronnie discusses romanticizing relationships and the effects it can have on you interpersonally. She shares her most recent experience in the dating realm and expresses vulnerability in a new light.
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Ronnie shares one of her non proudest moments in dating.
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Ronnie is back after taking a much needed break to discuss getting back to her true self.
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Inclement weather has impacted and devastated parts of the south especially Texas. Ronnie shares her experience in Houston and updates us on how this is not a joke & a serious problem.
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Virginity and Sexuality Surrounding Black Women
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Ronnie invites fellow creator and Scholar, Janneyn Simmons to discuss virginity and issues surrounding black bodies. This includes the idea of adultification and sexualization of Black children, coming of age in regards to Chloe Bailey, and so much more.
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Ronnie gives an update on Melanated and Unbothered and what’s been up the past few weeks with production.
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Ronnie invited her twin sister Ronnise to discuss friendships in the year 2020 and what we’ve learned thus far, while maintaining friendships during this crazy time.
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On the final episode of season 2, Ronnie briefs us on what’s going on in the world and her transition to a new city. Farewell to season 2.
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Ronnie invites special guest, Dr. Kayla Charleston to discuss the latest episodes of Insecure, the dynamics of Molly & Issa’s relationship, & so much more.
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Ronnie invites back special guest Stephanie Michelle to discuss girlfriends; the good, the bad, & the not so pretty. The importance in the art of letting go and the art of saying no.
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Toxic Masculinity is one of the many products of our patriarchal society here in America. In the black community, Toxic Masculinity has created rifts and division among black men and women. Ronnie invites fellow creators and bosses, Lindsay Sumpter & Ms. Kaila on the show to discuss Toxic Masculinity in it’s many forms and how it’s impact on the bl…
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Confidence, self-esteem, & everything else in between with Jio Cullins
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Ronnie invites special guest Jio Cullins aka The Chief, to Melanated & Unbothered to discuss confidence and self-esteem as young black women. Both ladies share their own experiences on building confidence, and express the importance of self love, preventing body shaming, and so much more.
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Ronnie invites truth teller, survivor, community organizer, and founder of E.P.I.C. NYC, Daneal to discuss her journey in the game and life outside of it. Furthermore both Ronnie and Daneal, express awareness around giving back, utilizing privilege in academia, stigmas in the black family, and so much more.…
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Ronnie discusses her recent trip abroad in celebration of her 28th birthday, acknowledges the current crisis, the societal climate, and speaks on several issues pertaining to the community and personal life.
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Love, forgiveness, & all that other shit with special guest: Ms. Ninti E
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On Episode 6, Ronnie teams up with Atlanta fly girl and creative, Ms. Ninti E on the discussion of love, forgiveness, past relationships, self love, and much more.
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Loyalty & the practice of mindfulness with Stephanie Michelle
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Ronnie invites special guest and sister friend, Stephanie Michelle for a conversation about finding yourself, mindfulness, loyalty, cultural norms, and boundaries.
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Ronnie updates us with the New Year 2020 and getting over fear and the anxiety that comes with it. She recognizes “post grad anxiety” as a tool that is used to disillusion students. She talks about why she feels that way from recent experience. She also discussed solitude and creating space.
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Ronnie and special guest Jo Battle discuss friendship, connecting on IG, social media, The Colin Kapernick situation, Queen & Slim, and so much more.
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Ronnie welcomes you to the first episode of season 2. She discusses what she’s been up to lately and gets very real on her faults, her ups and her downs. She acknowledges the importance of intuition and what it means to help without stifling ourselves.
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Episode 11: GROWTH & The final Episode of season 1
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In Episode 11, Ronnie discusses the final episode of the season and growth in various aspects of her life, remaining connected with the audience, and what’s next to come for season 2. It’s not goodbye, just see y’all later.
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In Episode 10, Ronnie talks about toxic family members, creating boundaries, her experiences with family and the guilt of gaining an education. She also discusses ASAP Rocky, the legendary Nipsey Hussle, and much more.
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On episode 9 of Melanated & Unbothered, Ronnie uncovers the truth about Toxic Masculinity and it’s side effects. She also discusses Lela Rochon, Moving across country, recent mass shootings, friends, and much more.
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On Episode 8, Ronnie talks about how Karma has affected her, directing energy, getting therapy, setting boundaries, and social media ups and downs.
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On episode 7, Ronnie talks about her trip to Essence Fest in New Orleans for its 25th anniversary, anxiety, cancelling last weeks episode, and the Eric Gardner case.
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Melanated & unbothered’s 6th episode! Ronnie talks about post grad, the highs, the lows, and how to stay afloat during times of uncertainty.
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On the new episode of Melanated & Unbothered Ronnie talks about code switching, stereotypes, drama, harassment, knowing your worth, a seat at the table, and much more.
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Episode 4: Dating as a Black Woman Part I
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Ronnie talks about Interracial dating, dating apps, fuck niggas, fuck girls, exes. She will also have a special guest discussing their experience as well. And of course Ronnie is talking shit. Stay tuned.
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Ronnie will be discussing current friends. How they met, some of the issues, distance, sadness, and what she appreciated the most from them.
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In Friends part I, Ronnie talks about the lessons learned from failed friendships and how to tackle conflict. She also discusses how mental health can be affected negatively and positively by certain actions. Plus story time!
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The very first episode of Melanated & Unbothered. Hosted by Ronnie, she talks a little bit about herself and how the podcast came about.
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