Best Black Girl Narrative Podcasts (2024)

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Episode 9: Matthew 2: Escape to Egypt, Assata, and Fugitive Narratives 38:01

4d ago38:01

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In this episode, I interview Dr. Shively T. J. Smith to discuss her article in Womanist Interpretations of the Bible: Expanding the Discourse, “One More Time with Assata on My Mind: A Womanist Rereading of the Escape to Egypt (Matt 2:13-23) in Dialogue with an African American Woman Fugitive Narrative.” We discuss the ahistorical depictions of Egyp…

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Episode 8: Isaiah, Metaphors, Children, and Corporeal Punishment 25:23

1M ago25:23

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This episode Dr. Valerie Bridgeman joins me to discuss her article in Womanist Interpretations of the Bible: Expanding the Discourse, “‘I Will Make Boys their Princes’: A Womanist Reading of Children in the Book of Isaiah.” We discuss the good, bad, and ugly of the parent/child metaphor in Isaiah, rebellious Israel, and parental discipline of child…

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Episode 7: Luke 18, Jesus, infants, and Fannie Lou Hamer 37:28

3M ago37:28

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Guest co-host, Dr. Mitzi Smith and I, interview Dr. Bridgett Green, to discuss her article in Womanist Interpretations of the Bible, "'Nobody's Free Until Everybody's Free': Exploring Gender and Class Injustice in a Story about Women (Luke 18:15-17)." Dr. Green broadens the world of infants in the Greco Roman world for our listeners as she interpre…

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Episode 6: Acts 16, An enslaved girl named Rhoda? 28:27

4M ago28:27

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Guest co-host, Dr. Mitzi Smith and I, interview Dr. Margaret Aymer to discuss her article in Womanist Interpretations of the Bible, “Outrageous, Audacious, Courageous, Willful: Reading the Enslaved Girl of Acts 12.” Dr. Aymer discusses the intersection of race/ethnicity, gender, immigration and slavery in the ancient world. Dr. Aymer explains what …

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Episode 5: Revelation 12, the woman clothed with the sun, goddess Kali, and breast milk 43:15

5M ago43:15

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Dr. Sharon Jacob and Dr. Jennifer Kaalund join guest co-host, the Rev. Dr. Mitzi Smith, and me in discussing their article "Flowing from Breast to Breast: An Examination of Dis/placed Motherhood in African American and Indian Wet Nurses" in Womanist Interpretations of the Bible: Expanding the Discourse. Follow along as Dr. Jacob and Dr. Kaalund wea…

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Episode 4: Numbers 30, Africana Women, and Singleness 28:05

5M ago28:05

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Guest co-host, the Rev. Dr. Mitzi Smith joins me in interviewing Dr. Stacy Davis for her article “The Invisible Women: Numbers 30 and the Politics of Singleness in Africana Communities" in Womanist Interpretations of the Bible: Expanding the Discourse. Listen to Dr. Davis discuss vows made by single, never-married biblical women, the invisibility o…

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Episode 3: Tribute to Gay L. Byron 35:07

6M ago35:07

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Gay L. Byron was the co-host of Womanist Bible Talk: A Podcast for Womanish Bible Readers and Their Friends. Gay died suddenly and unexpectedly December 6, 2023. The Rev. Canon Hugh Page and the Rev. Dr. Margaret Aymer joined me to pay tribute to this womanist scholar, researcher, teacher, preacher, and friend.…

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Episode 1: What Is Womanist Biblical Interpretation? 10:36

9M ago10:36

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In this inaugural episode, hosts, Vanessa Lovelace and Gay Byron, explain how this podcast grew from their volume of essays featuring an ensemble of Old Testament and New Testament women scholars of color titled Womanist Interpretations of the Bible: Expanding the Discourse to bring those voices to life in interviews with the contributors. Gay and …

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Episode 2: Abuse in the Book of Job 29:35

9M ago29:35

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In this episode, guest, Marlene Underwood, discusses her essay, "'Battered Love': Abuse in the Book of Job" in Womanist Interpretations of the Bible: Expanding the Discourse edited by Gay L. Byron and Vanessa Lovelace. Marlene discusses the treatment of Job by the deity through the lens of intimate partner violence. Learn how an upright and blamele…

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Presence (And a little life update) 7:34

9M ago7:34

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Hey folks! I'm back after a long break and some big life changes. But we'll be seeing more of each other soon! Stay tuned for new content in the next few months. Thanks as always for listening! Support The Podcast If you're looking for ways to support the show, head over to our support page for a few suggestions! We appreciated anything you're able…

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Cultivating Abundance Beyond Capitalism: Experiments in Commerce & Economy 59:14

2y ago59:14

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“What does a post capitalist future look like?” ~ Renee Hatcher In our season finale, our brilliant guests share their experience and experiments in commerce and economy to answer this question. Tune in to learn more about: Worker cooperatives and the solidarity economy Spirit led creative entrepreneurship Participatory budgeting Democratically gov…

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Domestic Workers Part 2: Community Organizing Strategies & Contexts Historically & Today 58:18

2y ago58:18

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We're continuing our conversation about domestic labor with a deep dive into the historical and current practice of organizing domestic workers for dignity and respect. Tune in to learn more about: the role of storytelling in building collective identity community organizing strategies in and beyond legislated labor protections professionalizing th…

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Domestic Workers Part 1: The Labor That Makes All Other Work Possible 58:14

2y ago58:14

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Taking care of children, disabled folks, the elderly, and the home is important work, but it doesn’t always get the respect it deserves - whether it’s paid or unpaid labor. In this first part of a two-part series, we get an inside look into an occupation behind closed doors and in private homes - domestic work. Tune in to hear from 5 incredible gue…

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Back to Work: Examining Labor Narratives During Welfare Reform & the Pandemic 1:00:42

2y ago1:00:42

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Welfare reform in the 90’s and the recent pandemic may seem like radically different moments in history but they share a few things in common, namely back to work labor narratives that: are overly reliant on frameworks of personal responsibility prioritize work over health and wellbeing perpetuate policies, practices, and beliefs that are racist, s…

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Discovering Your Purpose with Astrology 59:32

2y ago59:32

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Have you ever asked yourself: “why am I alive?”| “what is my calling?” | “what’s my next career move?” If so, this episode is for you! In this intergenerational podcast workshop, we discuss: Astrology 101 reviewing signs, elements, and modalities How to tap into your personal astrology without knowing your birth time or location The houses to look …

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Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) | A Panel Discussion about Race, Gender, & the Labor of Anti-Oppression Work 52:18

2y ago52:18

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“We are in the business of putting ourselves out of business.” Nico Le Blanc In our first - and only! - panel discussion of the season, Taja Lindley facilitates a conversation with 3 diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) practitioners with 40+ years of experience between them. Tune in to hear: What DEI work looks like in institutional settings to …

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All Black Everything | Is a diverse healthcare workforce enough to eradicate racism in medicine? 57:52

2y ago57:52

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Is a diverse healthcare workforce enough to eradicate racism in medicine? The short is no. Using race to remedy racism is not enough. And let's talk about why with four Black providers in reproductive health: an OBGYN, a nurse midwife, a traditional midwife, and a midwifery student. Tune in to hear the benefits of adding more Black folks to the hea…

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The A.R.T. of Birthing with Olivia Ford | Part Two: The Old Fashion Gay Way 1:04:36

2+ y ago1:04:36

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Part Two: The Old Fashion Gay Way Are you curious about how to get pregnant when queer? “Don't use a turkey baster!” Olivia Ford Olivia started her path to parenthood before being partnered. After her intuition told her it was time to pursue pregnancy, she popped the question to her gay guy friend: how would you like to make a baby with me? After 1…

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The A.R.T. of Birthing with LeConté Dill | Part One: The Ol’ Mama Gang 54:41

2+ y ago54:41

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Part One: The Ol’ Mama Gang “I saw my daughter for the first time in a vision while I was meditating.” LeConté Dill After Dr. LeConté Dill’s vision in 2014, she met her husband, had an epic first date, eloped, and began her journey to motherhood. She soon discovered she would need some support to get pregnant, namely A.R.T.s - or assisted reproduct…

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Gendered as Laborers with Jennifer Morgan & Dorothy Roberts | A Select History of Race, Labor, & Reproduction in the U.S. 48:51

2+ y ago48:51

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A Select History of Race, Labor, & Reproduction in the U.S. “Black women are at the heart of the history of the Atlantic world.” Jennifer Morgan What does it mean to be gendered as laborers? Both physiologically and economically? How has that served colonial and U.S. economic interests? And how has the U.S. responded when Black women’s labor and re…

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Introducing the Black Women's Dept. of Labor 3:17

2+ y ago3:17

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Welcome to the Black Women's Dept. of Labor - a project and podcast by Taja Lindley about race, gender, and the double entendre of labor: to work and to give birth. The first episode premieres Wednesday April 13th, 2022 during Black Maternal Health week! Tune in every other Wednesday for dynamic stories, conversations and analysis. Visit www.BlackW…

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BJP NYC: Run It Back! S1 Recap 24:20

2+ y ago24:20

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It's been a minute! The Birth Justice Podcast NYC team has been deep in process for the last year to bring you season 2 in 2022! But before we jump into a new season, it felt important to revisit and review some of the wisdom and insight from season one. Tune in to take a trip down memory lane and hear highlights from our esteemed guests as well as…

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S2E1: Morgan: On Growing Into Herself 18:09

3+ y ago18:09

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We're back for season 2! And we've got our first episode we talk to New York Times Bestselling author Morgan Jerkins about coming into her own. This conversation is tiny little sliver of her story so you should definitely check out all of Morgan's writing to learn more! Wandering In Strange Lands This Will Be My Undoing Caul Baby (Available for Pre…

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The Colored Girl Beautiful - Season 2 Trailer 3:43

3+ y ago3:43

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Be sure to tune in to The Colored Girl Beautiful November 24, 2020 for the premiere of Season 2 wherever you get your podcasts! If you'd like to get an email about new episodes and learn a bit more of the behind the scenes of the show's making, you can subscribe to the newsletter at https://www.coloredgirlbeautiful.com And be sure to follow us on s…

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BJP NYC 12: Tales from a Bronx-Based Time Traveling Doula with Evelyn Alvarez 1:30:23

4y ago1:30:23

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Season 1 Episode 12 is the season finale and features an interview with Evelyn Alvarez: mom, doula, trainer, and the world’s best hypewoman! She’s also the cofounder of Bronx Rebirth and Progress Collective. In this week’s episode Evelyn shares the tales and the tea of being a doula in NYC. She also shares insights on the politics of doula compensa…

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BJP NYC 11: Pregnancy and Substance Use in NYC: An Introduction to Harm Reduction 1:37:10

4y ago1:37:10

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Season 1 Episode 11 features an interview with Nathalia Gibbs and Dana Kurzer-Yashin from the National Harm Reduction Coalition. In this week’s episode we dive into a harm reduction 101 crash course where we get into the definition, history and current landscape of harm reduction policies and practices. We then apply this information to better unde…

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BJP NYC 10: How the Child Welfare System Undermines Pregnant People and Families with Erin Miles Cloud 1:36:04

4y ago1:36:04

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Season 1 Episode 10 features an interview with Erin Miles Cloud: a lawyer and a mother, as well as the Co-Director and Co-Founder of Movement for Family Power. In this week’s episode we do a deep dive into the womb to foster care pipeline and the ways in which hospitals and social workers are complicit in criminalizing poor parents and people who u…

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BJP NYC 09: A Sisterly Approach to Doula Care in NYC with Nicole Jean Baptiste 1:46:40

4y ago1:46:40

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Season 1 Episode 9 features an interview with Nicole Jean Baptiste: a mother of two, a full spectrum community based doula, lactation counselor, yoga instructor, and oral historian. In this week’s episode we discuss Nicole’s journey into birthwork (which includes a bit about her own birth story) as well as the birth injustice she has witnessed in N…

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BJP NYC 08: How Female Genital Mutilation & Cutting Impacts the Reproductive Health of New Yorkers with Natasha Johnson 1:53:02

4y ago1:53:02

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Season 1 Episode 8 features an interview with Natasha Johnson: activist, artist, advocate, academic, attorney, yoga instructor and the founder of Globalizing Gender. In this week’s episode we discuss female genital mutilation and cutting - what it is, why and how it happens, how it impacts sexual and reproductive health (including pregnancy and chi…

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BJP NYC 07: A Scholar Activist's Brief History of Reproductive Justice in NYC with Dr. Lynn Roberts 1:27:08

4y ago1:27:08

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Season 1 Episode 7 features an interview with Dr. Lynn Roberts: a mother, grandmother, professor, and scholar activist. In this week’s episode we discuss some historical moments of reproductive justice organizing and advocacy in New York City from the nineties and early 2000’s as well as the intersections of public health and reproductive justice i…

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BJP NYC 06: Fake Clinics: How Crisis Pregnancy Centers Coerce People to Give Birth with Elizabeth Estrada 1:38:36

4y ago1:38:36

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Season 1 Episode 6 features an interview with Elizabeth Estrada ( commonly known as Eli) - a Mexican immigrant organizer based in the Bronx working on reproductive justice in New York City and State. In this episode we discuss fake clinics, also known as crisis pregnancy centers. We do a deep dive into how fake clinics are intentionally confusing a…

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BJP NYC 05: These Waters Run Deep: Bronx-Based Midwifery and Maternal Health with Carmen Mojica 1:36:52

4y ago1:36:52

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Season 1 Episode 5 features an interview with Carmen Mojica. We discuss her journey into birthwork and motherhood, the history and current practice of midwifery, and what it will take to achieve birth justice in the Bronx and in New York City. Carmen Mojica Bio: Carmen Mojica CPM, LM CLC is an Afro-Dominicana born and raised in the Bronx. She is a …

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Farewell Till Fall - Plus Church Announcements 1:48

4y ago1:48

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Hey folks, just wanted to provide a quick update for you! We're taking a break to prepare for season 2 and we want to hear your stories! See a list of topics and submit them to us at coloredgirlbeautiful.com/stories. Listen to Nichole's podcast!! It's AMAZING and you're DEFINITELY going to love it! It's called The Secret Adventures of Black People …

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BJP NYC 04: Going Beyond Birthwork: Ancient Song Doula Services with Chanel Porchia Albert 1:42:19

4y ago1:42:19

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Season 1 Episode 4 features an interview with Chanel Porchia Albert. We discuss how she became a doula, why she started Ancient Song Doula Services, the role of doulas in and beyond birthwork, and how Ancient Song is pivoting during this pandemic moment. We also chat about intergenerational hope and birthwork as political work for both the birthing…

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BJP NYC 03: Sistas on the Rise: A History of Organizing Teen Parents in NYC with Leslie Grant Spann 2:01:53

4y ago2:01:53

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Season 1 Episode 3 features an interview with Leslie Grant Spann. We discuss her three birth stories, and do a deep dive into the history of reproductive justice community organizing via Sistas on the Rise in the Bronx, New York City and nationwide with young parents in the early 2000s. Leslie Grant Spann Bio: Leslie Grant-Spann began her work in s…

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BJP NYC 02: A Brief History of American Gynecology with Dr. Deirdre Cooper Owens 1:42:38

4y ago1:42:38

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Season 1 Episode 2 features an interview with professor Dr. Deirdre Cooper Owens. We discuss a brief history of American gynecology and we reflect on what this history means in present day gynecological care, including her own experiences of medical racism. But before we jump into this week's episode, we take a moment of silence for Sha-Asia Washin…

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BJP NYC 01: Pregnant and Parenting in the 1980’s: Adrianne Robinson’s Birth Story 1:37:03

4y ago1:37:03

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The first episode of the first season of the Birth Justice Podcast NYC features an interview between podcast host Taja Lindley and her mother, Adrianne Robinson. This episode - the birth of the Birth Justice Podcast NYC - is released on the same day as Taja’s birthday! Adrianne shares her journey into motherhood and what it was like to give birth t…

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Minisode 118: History - Colorism 11:50

4y ago11:50

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This week we talk to Dr. Karsonya Wise-Whitehead (Dr. Kaye) about colorism and some of its origins. Dr. Kaye's Twitter: @kayewhitehead Some of Dr. Kaye's Work: Notes from a Colored Girl https://www.amazon.com/Notes-Colored-Girl-Diaries-Frances/dp/1611173523/ref=sr_1_2?dchild=1&keywords=karsonya+wise+whitehead&qid=1594131066&sr=8-2 Race Brave: https…

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BJP NYC Prelude: What to Expect on the Birth Justice Podcast NYC 1:14:42

4y ago1:14:42

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In this pre-season (and pre- series!) prelude episode, the Birth Justice Podcast NYC host Taja Lindley shares what brings her to this podcast project, and what you can expect to hear and experience in Season 1 and beyond. Links to information and resources that Taja references in this episode: [Book] Killing the Black Body by Dorothy Roberts [Book]…

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BJP NYC Trailer: Introducing the Birth Justice Podcast NYC 2:28

4y ago2:28

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Get ready for the Birth Justice Podcast NYC - the only podcast on the internet exclusively grappling with the sexual and reproductive health of New Yorkers. Every week there will be conversations and interviews with people, projects and organizations doing the good work of making reproductive justice and birth justice possible in our city and beyon…

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Minisode 117: Beauty - Representation Matters 10:03

4y ago10:03

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This week we talk to Sherri Lumpkin of the Rag Baby Exchange (http://www.ragbabyexch.org/programs.html) who helps us to release negativity and to find our inner doll. Sherri's Instagram: @lumpkinsherri Make a Direct Contribution to the Podcast https://www.coloredgirlbeautiful.com/donate Support The Podcast If you're looking for ways to support the …

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Minisode 116: Rest 5:43

4y ago5:43

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Today, a call for rest Make a Direct Contribution to the Podcast https://www.coloredgirlbeautiful.com/donate Support This Podcast https://www.coloredgirlbeautiful.com/support Sign Up for the Newsletter If you'd like to get an email about new episodes and learn a bit more of the behind the scenes of the show's making, you can subscribe to the newsle…

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Minisode 115: Beauty - Journey to You 7:44

4y ago7:44

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This week we hear from the lovely, Charnell (https://www.justcharnell.com/) who encourages use to find our own journey to confidence. Charnell's Instagram: @justcharnell Make a Direct Contribution to the Podcast https://www.coloredgirlbeautiful.com/donate Support The Podcast Support the show by checking out this week's sponsor, Audible.com. Start y…

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Minisode 114: Work - Different 6:56

4+ y ago6:56

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This week, Tina (https://www.tinascottlassiter.com/) is back and reminding us that it's ok to be different by sharing some workplace wisdom. Tina's Instagram: @tsl103 Tina's also got some really amazing artwork! Check out her etsy shop https://www.etsy.com/shop/artfullyTSL and support her artwork Make a Direct Contribution to the Podcast https://ww…

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Minisode 113: Personal Appearance - Creating Your Narrative 9:28

4+ y ago9:28

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This week, Jewels Dodson (www.jewelsdodson.com) encourages us to create our own narrative as she shares her story about what she learned from women in her family who were important to her. Jewel's Instagram: @jewelsthegem Make a Direct Contribution to the Podcast https://www.coloredgirlbeautiful.com/donate Support The Podcast Support the show by ch…

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Quarantine Bae 9:05

4+ y ago9:05

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BIHHHHH they done shut down the whole outside!! I'm giving a quick recap on some dating suggestions and while there is no cure for the RONA, this may be a cure for your loneliness. TUNE IN!

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Minisode 112: Love - Self-Love 8:02

4+ y ago8:02

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This week, Kimberly reminds us to take care of ourselves as we care for those around us. Make a Direct Contribution to the Podcast https://www.coloredgirlbeautiful.com/donate If you'd like to get an email about new episodes and learn a bit more of the behind the scenes of the show's making, you can subscribe to the newsletter at https://www.colored…

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Minisode 111: Love - Romantic Love and Loss 5:47

4+ y ago5:47

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This week, Tina shares a bit of her love story with us. We're swooning! Make a Direct Contribution to the Podcast https://www.coloredgirlbeautiful.com/donate If you'd like to get an email about new episodes and learn a bit more of the behind the scenes of the show's making, you can subscribe to the newsletter at https://www.coloredgirlbeautiful.com…

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Minisode 110: History - Black Women's Suffrage 7:00

4+ y ago7:00

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In this minisode, we continue our history theme and hear again from Dr. Karsonya Wise-Whitehead about suffrage for Black women in the early 1900's. Make a Direct Contribution to the Podcast https://www.coloredgirlbeautiful.com/donate If you'd like to get an email about new episodes and learn a bit more of the behind the scenes of the show's making,…

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Minisode 109: History - Club Women 9:20

4+ y ago9:20

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In our first bonus episode for the season, we learn about Club Women from Dr. Karsonya Wise-Whitehead. If you'd like to get an email about new episodes and learn a bit more of the behind the scenes of the show's making, you can subscribe to the newsletter at https://www.coloredgirlbeautiful.com And be sure to follow us on social media! http://www.t…

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