Best Kayla Stokes Podcasts (2024)

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The Core of Your Money with Special Guest Crystal McLean 45:16

1y ago45:16

45:16

On this episode of It is Well Podcast episode with Jasmine Caldwell, we sit down with Financial Coach, Author, and speaker - Crystal D. McLean! Listen in to discover Crystal's journey into financial literacy, coaching, and writing. In this episode, you'll learn how your relationship with money goes beyond transactions, and into the core of who you …

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The Responsibility of Impact with Special Guest Kayla Life 1:06:15

1+ y ago1:06:15

1:06:15

On our seventh It is Well Podcast episode with Jasmine Caldwell, we sit down with CTO, Rebrand Strategist, and Founder of Rebrand Land - Kayla Life! Listen in and discover how Kayla used her community-building and creative superpowers to live out her faith-filled purpose of helping businesses become the main character in their branding journey. Unc…

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Ratchet to Righteous with Special Guest Dr. Patrice Carter 1:03:28

1+ y ago1:03:28

1:03:28

n our sixth It is Well Podcast episode with Jasmine Caldwell, we sit down with Board Certified Life Coach and CEO of Breakpoint Coaching Collective LLC, Dr. Patrice Carter! As you listen to Dr. Patrice Carter's story, you'll discover what it truly means to go from ratchet to righteous through the mighty hand and healing power of God! Uncover more i…

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Kingdom-Based Etiquette | Business Chats with Jasmine 28:30

1+ y ago28:30

28:30

Have you ever wondered if etiquette applies to Christ-led entrepreneurs, creatives, and influencers? Tune into this episode to find out! In this episode of the It is Well Podcast with Jasmine Caldwell, we're talking about the foundation of kingdom-based business etiquette in our first-ever business chat with our host, Jasmine. Support the show…

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I Told God Yes! with Special Guest Jasmine Stokes 1:03:41

1+ y ago1:03:41

1:03:41

In our fourth It is Well Podcast episode with Jasmine Caldwell, we sit down with Master Life Coach and Owner of The Greater Me Consulting, Jasmine Stokes! As you listen to Jasmine's story, you'll discover the power and glory that arises when you make the decision to give God a wholehearted YES! Here's more information about our guest: Master Life C…

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Identity Over Income with Special Guest Jalynn Jones 1:00:01

1+ y ago1:00:01

1:00:01

In our third episode of the It is Well Podcast with Jasmine Caldwell, we sit down with Jalynn Jones - Business Coach to our Podcast Host along with many other powerhouse female founders and Founder of Black Pretty and Paid University! As you listen to Jalynn's story, you'll discover the vitality of identity and how one decision can transcend the di…

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Belief Is Everything with Special Guest Christina Danielle 53:25

1+ y ago53:25

53:25

In our second episode of the It is Well Podcast with Jasmine Caldwell, we sit down with Purpose Alignment Coach and owner of Did You Pray LLC, Christina Danielle, to discuss the power of belief and prayer. In her own words, Christina has this to say about her story: "A highly driven woman who was born to break barriers, I am living proof that when …

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Broken People Build Broken Businesses with Special Guest Natisha Livingston 45:21

1+ y ago45:21

45:21

In our FIRST EVER episode of the It Is Well Podcast and the first of our interview series, we're sitting down with Natisha Livingston, the “Connection Queen” as coined by her peers. Natisha is known for connecting women of all walks of life in business and curating spaces for them to be transparent and authentic. Natisha gets vulnerable as she disc…

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39 - Happy Birthday, Bias Bender! 24:23

3y ago24:23

24:23

It's been one year of Bias Bender! Can you believe it? I'm still pinching myself... Join me as we reflect on the hopes and dreams of the past year of Bias Bender. I can't thank you enough for listening along with me this past year. Thank you, thank you, thank you. Cover art by Michelle Li. (https://michellejli.com/) Original music by Adam Westerman…

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38 - MacNolia Cox and The National Spelling Bee 14:47

3y ago14:47

14:47

Hi everyone! I'm back! Yay! This week's episode is about MacNolia Cox and her spelling bee career. I so enjoyed getting to learn more about her story and giving her the honor she earned early on in her life. I hope you enjoy listening! I'd love to hear what you think of this episode. Please feel free to reach out to the podcast email at biasbender@…

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37 - Hattie McDaniel and Playing the Role 22:36

3+ y ago22:36

22:36

This week we are talking about Hattie McDaniel and her famous, complicated acting career. If you have any thoughts about this episode or the podcast in general, I'm all ears. You can reach me at the podcast email, biasbender@gmail.com, or on instagram or facebook, which are both @biasbender. I'm always curious to hear what your thoughts are! Please…

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36 - Eliza Ann Gardner And Knowing What's Right 15:14

3+ y ago15:14

15:14

This week we are chatting about what it means to retell history. In doing so, we'll cover the story of Eliza Ann Gardner, a community leader and activist from Boston! I would love to know what you think about this week's episode. Please feel free to reach out via the podcast email, biasbender@gmail.com, or through instagram and facebook which are b…

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35 - Naquasia Pollard and Her Journey from Incarceration to Mentorship 28:36

3+ y ago28:36

28:36

Welcome to a very special episode of Bias Bender! This episode was created in partnership with Broadway Advocacy Coalition (https://www.bwayadvocacycoalition.org/) as a part of my Artivism Fellowship with them! We are joined by Naquasia Pollard, an activist and mentor who was previously incarcerated for 15 years to talk about her experiences. This …

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34 - Christia Adair and Securing Our Vote 19:14

3+ y ago19:14

19:14

This week we are talking about the life and work of Christia Adair. She was a powerhouse who is responsible for a lot of progress, including securing a particular, very important part of our election system. Her story is not one to miss! Voting Resources: https://ballotpedia.org/Main_Page https://www.vote.org/ Cover art by Michelle Li. (https://mic…

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33 - Dale Garnes and All The Goodness A Mom Can Give ft. My Mom! 33:39

3+ y ago33:39

33:39

Hi everyone! This week we are taking the time to chat with my mom, Dale Garnes! Buckle up for some good wholesome fun as we chat about what motherhood has meant to her, and how her career fits into all the wonderful things she does. If you enjoy this episode, please let me know! You can reach out via the podcast email which is biasbender@gmail.com,…

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32 - Oseola McCarty and Paying It Forward 14:41

3+ y ago14:41

14:41

This week we are talking about the incredible Oseola McCarty! If you are enjoying this podcast, please let me know! You can reach out via the podcast email which is biasbender@gmail.com, or you can find the podcast on instagram and facebook @biasbender. And if you'd really like to support the podcast, feel free to rate, review, subscribe, follow, a…

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31 - Marie Van Brittan Brown and Feeling Safe 13:58

3+ y ago13:58

13:58

I'm back with another episode! This week we are talking about what it means to feel safe, and what measures we go to to create the bubble of safety. The story we are focusing on is the story of Marie Van Brittan Brown and her security based invention. I'm so excited to be back and sharing new episodes with you again. If you ever want to get in cont…

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30 - Grace Lee Boggs and Showing Up For Each Other ft. Michelle Li 46:23

3+ y ago46:23

46:23

This week we are talking about the life and work of Dr. Grace Lee Boggs. She was an Asian American woman who really put in the work for not only her Asian community, but also for her local Black community. We are also joined by Michelle Li, the wonderful artist who designed our cover art, to chat about her experience navigating her relationship to …

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29 - Jackie "Moms" Mabley and Laughing At It All 17:54

3+ y ago17:54

17:54

This week's episode is about the hilarious Jackie "Moms" Mabley! We're talking about her comedic career, the "chiltin's circuit," and much more! If you ever want to reach out to the podcast you can do so by sending an email to biasbender@gmail.com, or by sending a DM to the Bias Bender instagram or Facebook page (@biasbender). If you are enjoying t…

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28 - Dr. Jane Ellen McAllister and Passing the Teaching Baton ft. Kiara Butler 32:34

3+ y ago32:34

32:34

This week we are talking about the life of Dr. Jane Ellen McAllister, the first Black woman to earn a PhD in Education in the US. We are also joined by the soon to be Dr. Kiara Butler, the CEO of Diversity talks, to chat about her student-led organization. Here's where you can find Kiara and Diversity Talks: instagram: @diversitytalks & @reallyfema…

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27 - Eliza Carpenter and Taking Life By the Reins 12:10

3+ y ago12:10

12:10

This week's episode is about Eliza Carpenter and her life out in the wild west! Here's where you can reach out with any and all thoughts about the podcast: Email: biasbender@gmail.com Instagram: @biasbender Facebook: facebook.com/biasbender If you want to support the podcast, please feel free to rate, review, and send the link to your favorite epis…

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26 - Shirley Prendergast and Illuminating Mentorship ft. Jasmine Lesane 36:15

3+ y ago36:15

36:15

This week we are joined by the lovely Jasmine Lesane to talk about all things lighting design and to honor the story of Shirley Prendergast, a truly game changing lighting designer! Here's where you can find Jasmine! https://www.jasminelesane.com/ instagram: @jasminelesane In this episode I mention the movie The River Niger. If you'd like to watch …

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25 - Ida B. Wells-Barnett and the Formation of the NAACP 16:10

3+ y ago16:10

16:10

This week we are talking about the incredible Ida B. Wells-Barnett and her historic journalistic work. Today marks 112 years of the NAACP, and since Ida was involved in the formation, now seemed like a great time to chat about her life and work! As always, please let me know what you think of this episode. You can reach out via email at biasbender@…

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24 - Bridget "Biddy" Mason and Building Opportunity 15:40

3+ y ago15:40

15:40

This week's episode is about Bridget "Biddy" Mason, a real estate entrepreneur, nurse, and midwife! As always, I'd love to hear what you think about this episode. Please feel free to email the podcast at biasbender@gmail.com, or reach out via the podcast facebook or instagram pages (@biasbender). And if you're really enjoying what you hear and you …

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23 - Thyra J. Edwards and Caring For Others ft. Brittney Cobb 35:13

3+ y ago35:13

35:13

This week I am so thrilled so share the story of Thyra J. Edwards, a social worker who took her advocacy work across the globe. We are also joined by Brittney Cobb, a licensed clinical social worker who is working hard to break down mental health stigmas in her own community. You can find Brittney at her awesome instagram @ablacktherapist or throug…

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22 - Charlotta Bass and Her Presidential Pursuits 18:29

3+ y ago18:29

18:29

This week was a big week. Let's talk about it and also shed light on the story of Charlotta Bass and her historic political career. If you are enjoying this podcast, please feel free to rate, review, subscribe and tell a friend or two or three! You can always let me know what you think via email (biasbender@gmail.com) or through social media on ins…

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21 - Coretta Scott King and All The Things I Should Have Known By Now 16:25

3+ y ago16:25

16:25

This week we are talking about the life and legacy of Coretta Scott King. As Martin Luther King Jr. Day is coming up, I thought it was definitely time I learn more about Coretta and her own dedication to equality. If you enjoy this or any episode of Bias Bender, please feel free to rate, review, subscribe and tell a friend! I'm also always happy to…

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20 - Zelda Wynn Valdes and Traffic Stopping Fashion ft. Olivia Anthony 26:57

3+ y ago26:57

26:57

This week we are talking about the life and career of a woman who created so many iconic looks. Her name is Zelda Wynn Valdes, and I think you're going to want to know about all the cool things she did to make Black women feel their best! We are also joined by the lovely Olivia Anthony (@liv4olivia)! She is a fashion designer and CEO of her very ow…

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19 - 2020 Recap Episode! 18:52

3+ y ago18:52

18:52

Happy New Year! This week we are looking back on how this podcast came to be, what we've done so far, and where we are going in 2021. Thank you so much for your support so far. It really means the world to me. Feel free to reach out with any and all suggestions at the podcast email which is biasbender@gmail.com. You can also reach me by messaging m…

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18 - Mae Reeves and the Perfect Accessory ft. Chi Ilochi 28:03

4y ago28:03

28:03

This week we are talking about the feel-good story of Mae Reeves and her beautiful hats. We are also joined by the lovely Chi Ilochi (@igbohippie_), a stylist who is using her passion to help folks from all walks of life feel confident in their clothing. I'd love to know what you think about this episode. Please feel free to reach out to the podcas…

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17 - Barbara Hillary and Exploring the Frosty Unknown 19:30

4y ago19:30

19:30

This week we are recounting the journey of Barbara Hillary! It's a windy one, so we're chatting about Harlem, Matthew Henson, polar bears, and getting outside. Buckle in and bundle up! Please let me know what you think of this episode! This week I'd also love to hear about your favorite trip or outdoor adventure in Barbara's honor. You can reach ou…

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16 - Sara Spencer Washington and her Black Beauty Empire ft. Asia Milia 29:00

4y ago29:00

29:00

This week we are talking about the story of Sara Spencer Washington, a game changer and powerhouse in the Black beauty industry of the early 20th century! We are also joined by Asia Milia (@missasiamilia) to chat about what it's like to work in the beauty and fashion industry today. Let's get glam, folks ;) As mentioned in this week's episode, here…

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15 - Alice H. Parker and Staying Warm in the Winter 12:40

4y ago12:40

12:40

This week we are diving into the story of Alice H. Parker, an inventor and heating pioneer! If you have any thoughts about the podcast, please let me know! You can reach me via email at biasbender@gmail.com, or by finding the podcast on instagram and facebook, which are both @biasbender. And if you're really enjoying what you hear, please feel free…

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14 - Pauli Murray and the Influence of Identity ft. Georgia State Senator-Elect Kim Jackson 32:54

4y ago32:54

32:54

This week we are looking into the life and work of Pauli Murray, a prolific activist, lawyer, episcopal priest (among many other things)! We are also joined by Kim Jackson, the newly elected State Senator of Georgia. She gives us some insight into what it's like to run a successful campaign, and how her identity as the first openly queer person ele…

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13 - Lena Richard and What's For Dinner ft. Chef Lex 34:34

4y ago34:34

34:34

Bias Bender is back with new episodes! This week we are exploring the story of Lena Richard, a chef from Louisiana who brought what she knows best all across the country. We are also joined by Chef Lex (@cheflexgrant), a professional chef who just recently spent time cooking for the NBA in the Playoffs Bubble! I'm so excited to keep sharing with yo…

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12 - Priscilla and Remembering Rice ft. Dr. Edda Fields-Black 31:52

4y ago31:52

31:52

This week we are exploring the story of Priscilla, a woman whose journey across the Atlantic from Africa towards the rice plantations of Charleston, SC has been captured through rare records. Together we imagine what it would be like if every Black person in this country knew even a bit more about their ancestor's personal journey. We are also join…

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11 - Olive Morris and the Great British Resistance 17:26

4y ago17:26

17:26

This week we are hopping the pond for the first time on this podcast to talk about a Black British woman who shook things up in the late 60s and through the 70s. We are chatting about the activism of Olive Morris just in time for the UK's Black History Month! As always, please feel free to reach out with any suggestions or thoughts. You can reach m…

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10 - Alice Ball and the Science of Healing 20:56

4y ago20:56

20:56

Woo! We made it to ten episodes! This week we are unpacking the life and achievements of Alice Ball, an incredibly important chemist of the 20th century. We're talking about infectious disease, giving credit where credit is due, and the power of a young, passionate mind. Thank you so much for supporting the podcast so far. I'm always happy to hear …

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9 - Dorothy Dandridge and Hollywood ft. Chanté Adams 28:16

4y ago28:16

28:16

This week we are taking a look at the life and career of Dorothy Dandridge. We are also joined by Chanté Adams (@chantee__)to talk about what it's like to work as an actor in the film and TV industry today! As always, let me know what you think about this episode. You can reach out via email at biasbender@gmail.com, or through the Bias Bender insta…

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8 - Elizabeth Eckford and the Reverberations of Change 20:54

4y ago20:54

20:54

This week we are investigating the story of Elizabeth Eckford and all that she had to go through as a fifteen year old trying to attend a new school in Little Rock during the 1957-1958 school year. Please let me know what you think about this episode! Feel free to reach out via email at biasbender@gmail.com, or via social media through the Bias Ben…

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7 - Jackie Ormes and Stereotype Smashing ft. Denise Manning 29:14

4y ago29:14

29:14

This week we are diving into the story of Jackie Ormes, a comic artist who shattered stereotypes through her witty characters. We are also joined by Denise Manning (@halfpintlegend), who continues to defy stereotype through her own work! As always, let me know what you think about this episode! You can get in touch through the podcast Instagram, Fa…

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6 - Mami Wata and Her Winding Tail 14:00

4y ago14:00

14:00

This week we are taking a break from talking about Black women... in order to talk about a literal Black goddess/mermaid/spirit/deity! Let's dive in and find out about some real, long-lasting African female power. As always, let me know what you think of this episode. You can get in touch through the podcast instagram, facebook, and the podcast ema…

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5 - Charlotte E. Ray and Law School ft. Sabrina Matlock 34:00

4y ago34:00

34:00

This week we are looking into the story of Charlotte E. Ray, the first Black female to graduate from law school and practice law in the US. We are also joined by Sabrina Matlock, a second year law school student at William & Lee. Buckle up for a back to school episode, folks! Make sure to follow the podcast on our social media platforms on Instagra…

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4 - Maggie Lena Walker and $$$ ft. Gabrielle Lawson 28:20

4y ago28:20

28:20

Welcome back! This week we are talking about the life and legacy of Mrs. Maggie Lena Walker, a Virginian financial legend. We are also chatting with Gabrielle Lawson, a young financial professional who is working hard to continue the work Maggie started over a century ago. Check out Black Money Mvmt here: https://www.instagram.com/blackmoneymvmt/ I…

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3 - Minnie M. Cox and the USPS 22:04

4y ago22:04

22:04

In this episode we dive into the story of Minnie M. Cox and her career with the USPS. Because we are currently in the middle of so much uncertainty in regards to the future of the USPS, we also are talking about ways in which we can support the USPS together. Give us a follow on Instagram at @biasbender and like our facebook page for updates and ph…

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2 - Septima Clark and the Power of Education ft. Kimberly Eckert 27:58

4y ago27:58

27:58

In this week's episode we are exploring the life and legacy of Septima Clark, a teacher, activist and integral player in the Civil Rights Movement. We are also joined by Kimberly Eckert, an exceptional educator from Louisiana.By Kayla Stokes

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1 - Mamie "Peanut" Johnson and the Negro Leagues ft. Susan Robinson and Julius Garnes 27:54

4y ago27:54

27:54

Welcome to the first episode of Bias Bender! This week we'll be talking about the Negro Leagues, the integration of baseball, and the historic pitching career of Mamie "Peanut" Johnson.By Kayla

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