Best Shaniqua Podcasts (2024)

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Shaniqua McClendon on Political Media and Voting 32:59

1d ago32:59

32:59

Bakari is joined by Shaniqua McClendon, who is the vice president of politics for Crooked Media. She discusses her career arc, from interning at the White House to what she’s doing now with Crooked Media. Shaniqua discusses Vote Save America’s strategy for this upcoming election. She also discusses its strategy for Arab, Black male, and white women…

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Uncovering the Reasons for Overeating and Drinking w/Molly Zemeck 19:33

1d ago19:33

19:33

Molly Zemeck, a professionally trained chef and author, discusses the relationship between emotional appetite and weight loss. She shares her personal journey of overcoming unhealthy eating and drinking habits and offers insights into uncovering the reasons behind overeating and excessive drinking. Molly emphasizes the importance of listening to yo…

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Episode 44: Conscious Facilitation & The Power of Presence with Jimmy Johnny Juste 41:38

6d ago41:38

41:38

Jimmy Johnny Juste leads groups and organizations through a process of conscious facilitation, helping them to resolve conflicts, navigate change, and embrace innovative solutions. At the core of his practice lies the liberation of self, employing diverse methods from somatic work to hypnosis and facilitative mediation. Facilitation, a transformati…

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Solo Mom Journey: My 900-Mile Move to Resilience 29:49

8d ago29:49

29:49

Takeaways Having the courage to believe in yourself and a higher power can mean the difference between success and continuous struggles Resilience and determination empower us to overcome difficult circumstances Doing what's hard even when it doesn't make sense can open doors to the life you desire Trusting in God's plan can help us navigate the ne…

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Ceasefire Proposal in Gaza, Muslim and Arab American Voting, and the Impact of Protests With Akbar Shahid Ahmed 24:37

9d ago24:37

24:37

Bakari Sellers is joined by senior diplomatic correspondent for HuffPost Akbar Shahid Ahmed. They start by discussing his career journey to the point where he is now. Then they discuss the ceasefire proposal between Gaza and Israel (6:08), what impact the protests have played in a push for a ceasefire (12:54), what 2025 looks like if Trump is elect…

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Postdebate Special With Alex Thompson 15:57

12d ago15:57

15:57

Alex Thompson from Axios joined Bakari to discuss Thursday’s presidential debate. What went right and what went wrong for both candidates? How many lies did Trump riffle through during the debate? What do both Bakari and Alex make of President Joe Biden’s rather pale appearance? Did the American people get anything out of the debate? Host: Bakari S…

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Episode 43: Creative Spark Series - Time Management & Prioritizing Your Work 8:53

13d ago8:53

8:53

In this installment of our Creative Spark mini-episodes, we emphasize the importance of time management and prioritizing our creative work. Though we have a vision for a project, we may struggle with how to begin, or it may feel overwhelming. But if we break the process down into manageable goals, milestones, and tasks, we can move from start to fi…

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A Conversation With Vice President Kamala Harris 34:44

13d ago34:44

34:44

Bakari and Michael Ealy moderate an event with Vice President Kamala Harris in Charlotte, North Carolina, on June 12 as part of the vice president's nationwide Economic Opportunity Tour. Audio courtesy of the White House. Host: Bakari Sellers Guest: Vice President Kamala Harris Producer: Clifford Augustin Executive Producer: Jarrod Loadholt Learn m…

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Uncovering Family History With Lee Hawkins 28:58

16d ago28:58

28:58

Bakari is joined by journalist, musician, and author Lee Hawkins. Hawkins has a book that’s set to be released in 2025 titled 'I Am Nobody's Slave: How Uncovering My Family's History Set Me Free,' which examines what his family went through after enslavement. Tune in to Hawkins’s podcast, 'What Happened in Alabama?,' which serves as a precursor to …

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Episode 42: Creativity and Depth Psychology - The Underworld Journey with Jennifer Leigh Selig 38:41

20d ago38:41

38:41

Our guest today is Jennifer Leigh Selig, author of the new book Deep Memoir, and founder of Mandorla Books, an award-winning boutique publisher. Our conversation explores creativity and depth psychology, which examines the deeper questions of life, meaning, and purpose. We discuss the proverbial underworld journey, or dark night of the soul, and ho…

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Reproductive Rights with Nourbese Flint 28:03

21d ago28:03

28:03

Bakaris is joined by Nourbese Flint who is an advocate for Black women's reproductive rights. Nourbese also discusses her career work in providing racial justice as well. Nourbese is President of All* Above All and All* Above All Action Fund, leading All* Above All’s work to achieve abortion justice and build the political power of voters of color.…

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BONUS: Supporting Solo Moms and Addressing Unique Challenges 9:14

22d ago9:14

9:14

In this bonus episode, I share my plans for the future of this podcast. I talk about the possibility of revamping episodes to make them more up to date and I also introduce a new podcast, Empty Nest Solo Moms. I would like your feedback on whether to create the new podcast as a continuation of SoloMoms! Talk or as a separate show. Briefly, I share …

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Black Country Music With Alice Randall 29:45

23d ago29:45

29:45

Bakari is joined by Alice Randall, an American author, songwriter, producer, and lecturer. Alice discusses her life being born in Motown Detroit, graduating Harvard University, and being the first African-American woman to write a number-one country hit. She also speaks about Black country music being on the rise and taken to new heights with Beyon…

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Episode 41: Creative Spark Series - Creative Practice, Process & Product 8:16

27d ago8:16

8:16

In this installment of our Creative Spark series of bite-size, mini-episodes, Melinda & Charlotte explore the distinctions between our creative practice, process, and products, and how this can help us in bringing our creative work into the world. When working with clients, we find it helpful to look at our creative work through each of these lense…

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Sophia Cai on Covering Donald Trump’s Presidency 28:28

1M ago28:28

28:28

Bakari Sellers is joined by Axios national politics reporter Sophia Cai to discuss what it was like covering Donald Trump’s presidency straight out of college (01:00). They also discuss what to expect from the upcoming presidential debates (21:00). Host: Bakari Sellers Guest: Sophia Cai Producer: Jonathan Kermah Learn more about your ad choices. Vi…

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Episode 40: Creating a Culture of Innovation with Stephanie Crain and Shaniqua Brown 42:34

1M ago42:34

42:34

This episode is a co-release with From Illumination to Innovation Podcast (Episode 4) with Stephanie Crain and Shaniqua Brown, where I was a guest discussing creativity and leadership in organizational contexts, and how best to foster cultures of innovation. We discuss the Syncreate model of Play, Plan & Produce, as well as how companies that value…

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Detria Austin Everson on Community Activism and Outreach 22:57

1M ago22:57

22:57

Bakari is joined by Detria Austin Everson, who is the chief executive officer of the John and Lillian Miles Lewis Foundation. Detria dives into her career arc from her time at Spelman to continuing her activism in remembrance of John and Lillian Lewis. She also discusses what the foundation represents. Host: Bakari Sellers Guest: Detria Austin Ever…

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What to Make of Early Polling Numbers with Tom Bonier 25:49

1M ago25:49

25:49

Bakari Sellers is joined by TargetSmart senior adviser Tom Bonier. They discuss swing state polling, the importance of senior voters (6:05), what the public should understand about the polls being reported in the media (10:20), and much more. Host: Bakari Sellers Guest: Tom Bonier Producer: Isaiah Blakely Executive Producer: Jarrod Loadholt Learn m…

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Episode 39: Creative Spark Series - The Vulnerability of Sharing Works in Progress 8:46

1M ago8:46

8:46

In this installment of our Creative Spark series of bite-size, mini-episodes, Melinda & Charlotte discuss the vulnerability of sharing work we know is not finished, but for which we need feedback in order to improve it. Sharing work before it feels complete can be a little scary, so it’s important to consider who we can trust for feedback to get th…

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Representative Barbara Lee on the Current Congress State 31:01

1M ago31:01

31:01

Bakari is joined by U.S. Representative Barbara Lee, who has represented California's 12th Congressional District since 1998. Lee discusses her upbringing in El Paso, Texas, which led her to a life of public service (01:26). She touches on what gives her hope for the future of Congress and policy (10:12), what Congress has been like under Speaker M…

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Episode 38: Leadership for Creativity and Innovation with Jamie Gallagher 42:18

2M ago42:18

42:18

With a 40-year career in the toy and art supply industry, most recently as CEO at Faber-Castell USA, Jamie Gallagher brings a wealth of insight into how creative companies function. He is the founder of 4 the Win, which fosters creativity and innovation among individuals, teams, organizations and communities through four pillars of success: Purpose…

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Tiffany Cross On 2024 Election Coverage 28:22

2M ago28:22

28:22

Tiffany Cross is an American television personality, political analyst, and author who joined Bakari to discuss what life has been like since The Cross Connection last aired and what direction cable news is going in. Also, which famous rapper would she like to see actually make a political run. Host: Bakari Sellers Guest: Tiffany Cross Producer: Cl…

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Taylor Lorenz on Covering Internet Culture, the Upcoming TikTok Ban, and Creator Culture 24:28

2M ago24:28

24:28

Bakari Sellers is joined by Washington Post columnist Taylor Lorenz to discuss covering internet and tech culture. They also discuss how and why the TikTok ban is happening, how platforms can address racial and misogynistic content, and how public policy should shape creator culture (8:45). Host: Bakari Sellers Guest: Taylor Lorenz Producer: Isaiah…

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Black Men Vote With Joe Paul 25:16

2M ago25:16

25:16

Bakari Sellers is joined by Joe Paul of Black Men Vote to discuss what the Black Men Vote organization is about and what its goals are. Then they look ahead to the 2024 election and discuss what the support looks like for Biden and Trump from Black men, what Black men would like to see from candidates, and much more (9:00). Host: Bakari Sellers Gue…

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Episode 37: Creative Spark Series - Giving Back to the Community 7:06

2M ago7:06

7:06

In this installment of our Creative Spark series of bite-size, mini-episodes, Melinda & Charlotte discuss the importance of giving back to our creative communities. This could take the form of mentoring or guiding others, or just simply lending a helping hand with someone’s creative work or process. Helping others can also help us out of our own cr…

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EP 170: AHEAD of the Headwear Game w/ Juperi of Kena Wrap 26:33

2M ago26:33

26:33

This week I sat down with Juperi of Kena Wrap. They are a mom and twin daughter team of inventors changing the head wrap game with their patented head wraps. Designed to aid in every aspect of your hair journey. They are the first head wrap on the market to be made with both satin and compression fabric, which guarantees a secure, comfortable fit. …

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‘She Has a Name’ With Tonya Mosley 24:31

2M ago24:31

24:31

Bakari Sellers is joined by NPR’s Tonya Mosley and they start by discussing her thoughts on how journalists have covered the campus protests around the country. Then, they talk about her podcast, ‘She Has a Name’ (6:24). They talk about what inspired the name of the podcast, the themes, the takeaways she has from working on it, and much more. Host:…

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Episode 36: Creativity and Transpersonal Psychology Part 2 with Marina Smirnova, PhD 43:30

2M ago43:30

43:30

Picking up where we left off in Part 1 (Episode 34), we continue the conversation about creativity and transpersonal psychology with Marina Smirnova, Ph.D., head of the Consciousness, Spirituality, and Integrative Health specialization within the Humanistic Psychology program at Saybrook University, and a professor of transpersonal psychology, or t…

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Elle Duncan’s Meteoric Rise in Sports Media 35:08

2M ago35:08

35:08

Bakari is joined by ESPN’s Elle Duncan, who currently cohosts 'SportsCenter' and women’s college basketball coverage. Elle discusses her career arc from the University of West Georgia to working in radio stations to now hosting 'SportsCenter' (02:28). Elle also gives advice to young journalists who are trying to find a career path in sports media (…

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Why Stay Married | Why Am I Unhappy In My Marriage | Struggling Marriage 22:14

2M ago22:14

22:14

Why Am I Unhappy In My Marriage? Welcome to SimplyShaniqua. Healing comes in different forms and people need to be delivered from different things. No need to be ashamed, we all have something to work on. So if you are willing to come on this journey with me I know God is going to open up some doors and pour out blessings. My videos will be all abo…

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EP 169: Design & Fashion w/ Dola King 35:21

2M ago35:21

35:21

This week I got the chance to sit down with Dola King aka @siafyahdesigns we discussed for custom designer journey. Ups, downs, mistakes and lessons learned. Hope you enjoy and follow @theroyalhausofsilkHave you sent your "The Black Note"? Need advice, tips or just want to vent? Send your notes and we will share perspective. Email: blacknfashionpod…

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Prentice Penny on 'Black Twitter: A People's History' 23:49

2M ago23:49

23:49

Bakari Sellers is joined by producer Prentice Penny. They start by talking about his journey working on sitcoms like 'Brooklyn Nine-Nine' and 'Scrubs' (5:49). Then, they discuss his company and his upcoming docuseries, 'Black Twitter: A People’s History' (9:08). Host: Bakari Sellers Guest: Prentice Penny Producer: Isaiah Blakely Executive Producer:…

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‘We Were the Lucky Ones’ With Georgia Hunter 28:25

2M ago28:25

28:25

Bakari is joined by the author of ‘We Were the Lucky Ones,’ Georgia Hunter. She goes through the writing process that went into this book, how difficult ancestral research can be (15:15), and how her book became a mini series on Hulu (20:48). Host: Bakari Sellers Guest: Georgia Hunter Producer: Isaiah Blakely Executive Producer: Jarrod Loadholt Lea…

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Reason You Hate You | Why Do I Hate Myself | Struggling Mentally | Question With Answers 24:12

2M ago24:12

24:12

In this video, we explore the complex and often difficult question: "Why do I hate myself?" Many of us have experienced feelings of self-doubt, self-criticism, and low self-esteem at some point in our lives. We delve into the psychological and emotional factors that may contribute to these feelings, as well as strategies for overcoming self-hatred …

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Episode 35: Creative Spark Series - Navigating the Creative Wilderness 13:19

2M ago13:19

13:19

In this episode of our Creative Spark series, we explore the creative call to adventure and subsequent journey through the wilderness. We often start our creative projects with a sense of inspiration and excitement, only to flounder along the way, or plunge into self-doubt. Never fear - this is actually part of the process, and if we can learn to n…

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'Justice, USA' With Randy Ferrell and Marshall Goldberg 29:16

3M ago29:16

29:16

Bakari Sellers is joined by showrunner Randy Ferrell and executive producer Marshall Goldberg of the docuseries 'Justice, USA.' They talk about how Randy and Marshall met and put together this series, why they chose to film in Nashville, who the audience is for this project, and much more. Host: Bakari Sellers Guests: Randy Ferrell and Marshall Gol…

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Episode 34: Creativity and Transpersonal Psychology Part 1 with Marina Smirnova, PhD 43:16

3M ago43:16

43:16

Where do our creative ideas and inspirations come from? For many of us, our creativity is deeply intertwined with questions of meaning, consciousness, and spirituality. Our guest today is Marina Smirnova, Ph.D., head of the Consciousness, Spirituality, and Integrative Health specialization within the Humanistic Psychology program at Saybrook Univer…

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Terrance Woodbury on Black Voting 26:44

3M ago26:44

26:44

Bakari is joined by the creator of HIT strategies Terrance Woodbury. HIT strategies is a public analysis and data firm that partners with candidates and organizations that share the mission of empowering underrepresented communities . What are black voters telling us about the election and are the campaigns listening (02:15)? Bakari and Terrance al…

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Episode 33: Creative Spark Series - Incubation & Time Away with Melinda Rothouse & Charlotte Gullick 8:26

3M ago8:26

8:26

In this episode of our Creative Spark series, Melinda and Charlotte emphasize the importance of creative incubation, and of stepping away from our work at key moments in order to gain the perspective to move forward in a productive way. This is not the same as procrastination or avoidance; it is a strategic move in the creative process that allows …

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Navigating Life's Crossroads: Finding Peace and Purpose Through Spiritual Renewal 24:18

3M ago24:18

24:18

Have you ever stood amidst life's crossroads, weighed down by the ghosts of your past, and wondered if there's a path that leads to peace and fulfillment? Join me, Shaniqua, as I guide you through the spiritual wilderness—a place where embracing the ebb and flow of our personal evolution is not just a choice, but a calling. We'll traverse the lands…

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Craig Gilbert on Wisconsin Politics 28:37

3M ago28:37

28:37

Bakari is joined by Craig Gilbert, a prominently known political journalist who recently retired from the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Craig discusses how his career got started and where he’s at now (01:52). Is the polling in Wisconsin accurate (03:48)? What are Black voters concerned about in Wisconsin (08:03)? What kinds of resources are being pu…

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EP 168: Threading The Needle w/ Designer KADEEM ALPHANSO FYFFE 50:18

3M ago50:18

50:18

This week I got a chance to sit down with KADEEM ALPHANSO FYFFE. He is a luxury womenswear label, specializing in made-to-order event wear, and high-end RTW for the contemporary woman. KAF pieces are created to make you feel beautiful, sexy, strong, confident and empowered to take up space. | KAF | NY Consulting: Provide top-tier consulting + desig…

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Episode 32: Creativity and Synchronicity with Dr. Steven Pritzker 53:40

3M ago53:40

53:40

How does synchronicity shape a creative life? In this episode, we explore how a shared connection, a chance meeting, or a risk taken can lead to opportunities we may never have imagined possible. Our guest is Dr. Steven Pritzker, Co-Editor of the The Encyclopedia of Creativity, Professor of Creativity Studies at Saybrook University, and a renowned …

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Don Winslow’s Stellar Writing Career 24:08

3M ago24:08

24:08

Bakari is joined by author Don Winslow, who is best known for his crime novels. Winslow talks about why he uses his voice in politics, specifically against Donald Trump (06:26). He also discusses his newest book, 'City in Ruins' (08:14). Winslow also goes in-depth about the parallels between his book 'Savages' and the movie, which was directed by O…

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Kent Babb Discusses “The Kim Mulkey Way” 25:46

3M ago25:46

25:46

Bakari is joined by Kent Babb of The Washington Post to talk about his piece on LSU women’s basketball head coach Kim Mulkey. Kent speaks on Mulkey’s press conference addressing his article about her before it was released (06:10). What is Mulkey’s relationship with arguably her best player ever, Brittney Griner (11:20)? How is she viewed among her…

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Taking a Look at All Things North Carolina Politics With Danielle Battaglia 23:18

3M ago23:18

23:18

Bakari Sellers is joined by Danielle Battaglia, Capitol Hill correspondent for The News & Observer and The Charlotte Observer, to discuss everything going on with North Carolina politics. They discuss whether North Carolina is a swing state, the gubernatorial race, the history of North Carolina politics, and much more (2:35). Host: Bakari Sellers G…

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Episode 31: Creative Spark Series - The Power of Collaboration 10:01

3M ago10:01

10:01

In this episode of our Creative Spark series, Melinda and Charlotte discuss the power of collaboration. It’s in our name, Syncreate: synergy and co-creation. We can accomplish so much more through collaboration than we can on our own. We describe own experiences of collaboration, and how you can harness the power of collaboration in your own creati…

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