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Helping strong, independent, successful women find authentic, lasting love. Dating & Relationship expert Natalie Ford shares a refreshingly honest opinion and psychological, spiritual and trauma-informed perspective on the challenges strong women face in cultivating forever love. She shares both personal experiences and controversial opinions that help her listener enquire within and think outside the box. Natalie's private coaching work focuses on women who're ready to get off the hamster w ...
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Black Romance Podcast

Julie Moody-Freeman

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The Black Romance Podcast features weekly conversations with Black writers, editors, and scholars of historical and contemporary popular romance fiction. Julie Moody-Freeman and guests talk about a range of experiences: their difficulties trying to publish love stories with Black characters; their favorite books; writing and teaching about black romance fiction; traditional vs self-publishing; publishing queer romance fiction; and their recently released books.
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Dr. Julie E Moody-Freeman and co-host Dr. Carole Bell interview Tia Williams, best-selling writer of A Song For Ricki Wilde. Tia Williams had a fifteen-year career as a beauty editor for magazines including Elle, Glamour, Teen People, and Essence. She’s the author of The Accidental Diva, the It Chicks series, and The Perfect Find—now a Netflix film…
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In season four, I’m joined by Dr. Carole Bell. Carole is a culture writer, a media scholar, and a romance fan. This season’s focus is on “Pathbreaking Books and New Directions.” We are diving into novels both past and present that have expanded the domain of romance produced by Black writers – works that speak to the complexities of Black experienc…
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If you feel like you have to choose between men with confidence, direction in life, and healthy boundaries - and men who're in touch with their emotional side - then you haven't learned how to get a masculine man to open up to you and see you as his future. So many of the women I work with want a masculine man but don't know this inner shift that i…
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Discover the shortcut to inner peace and self-acceptance using the technique I teach my 1:1 clients! If you've struggled with a strong inner critic and found that affirmations alone take years to make a difference, this video offers a practical step-by-step technique to create immediate distance from negative self-talk and build a more positive and…
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In this episode, Natalie Ford talks with entrepreneur and feminine wisdom teacher Eliska Vaea to discuss their personal journeys of awakening their feminine energies. They share how growing up in masculine-led environments led them to suppress their emotions, intuition, and not listen to their body's guidance. Natalie and Eliska share the tools and…
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Julie E Moody-Freeman and co-host Dr. Carole Bell interview best-selling writer of Love in Colour and Honey & Spice Bolu Babalola. Bolu Babalola is a British-Nigerian journalist, writer, and lover of love. In 2016, she was shortlisted in 4th Estate’s B4ME competition for her short story “Netflix & Chill,” a hilarious tale of teen romance. Bolu has …
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Julie E Moody-Freeman interviews award winning romance writer Bette Ford. Ford is the author of fourteen books including, For Always, Forever After, All the Love, The Prescott Series, and Mrs. Green Girls Series. Thanks to the Center for Black Diaspora at DePaul University for sponsoring this podcast. Creator, producer, and host of the Black Romanc…
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Julie E Moody-Freeman is joined by Race and Romance: Coloring the Past writer Margo Hendricks, by Michelle Ray, and by Ann Fields to discuss Black romance writers Francis Ray and Anna Larence. Francis Ray’s books can be found at: FrancisRay.com One can find Fields online at: www.annfields.com, https://twitter.com/ann_fields, www.facebook.com/AnnFie…
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In this episode, Julie E Moody-Freeman is joined by Black Love Matters writer and When In Romance podcast co-host Jessica P. Pryde to interview Christina C. Jones, a best-selling romance novelist and digital media creator. They discuss Jones’ self-published romance novels as well as her experiences publishing and marketing romance novels through he…
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Julie E Moody-Freeman is joined this episode by two best-selling and award-winning romance writers: Rochelle Alers and Jacquelin Thomas. In Season 1 episode 10 of the Black Romance Podcast, Rochelle Alers joined Julie to talk about Alers’ experiences in the romance industry. In this episode, Alers joins as co-host of the show to talk with Jacquelin…
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DL White joins Julie E Moody-Freeman to talk about White’s experiences writing, publishing, and marketing romance novels through her self-built online platform. DL White’s eBooks, print, and audio books can be purchased at booksbydlwhite.com/books. Thanks to the Center for Black Diaspora for sponsoring this podcast. Creator, producer, and host of t…
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In this episode, Julie E Moody-Freeman and her co-host romance writer Barbara Keaton speak with award-winning romance writer Natalie Dunbar. They discuss Dunbar’s experiences publishing with Genesis Press, Parker Publishing, Silhouette, and Kimani Arabesque. Thanks to the Center for Black Diaspora at DePaul for sponsoring this podcast. Creator, pro…
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In this episode, Julie E Moody-Freeman speaks with award-winning romance writer Seressia Glass about her experiences publishing with Genesis Press, Parker Publishing, Simon & Schuster, and Berkley. They also discuss Glass's Shadowchasers series and The Love Con. Thanks to the Center for Black Diaspora at DePaul for sponsoring this podcast and to Je…
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Join Black Romance authors Katrina Jackson and Elysabeth Grace as they discuss writing Black historical romance. The authors engage the question of readerly and publishing perceptions about the place of African/African diaspora love in historical spaces. For Black romance authors, what does it entail to represent Black love within historical romanc…
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The journey from co-dependency to empowerment is not easy - but one challenge that isn't being talked about is the (very real) danger of becoming "too" empowered. Hyper-independence has just as many relationship pitfalls as its disempowered counterpart, co-dependence. Yet, many empowerment industries are pushing this new mindset with no regard for …
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Have you ever wondered why your man gets distant on you? Chooses work/tv/hobbies instead of you? Or why (even when you haven't said anything) he gets grumpy and claims you're being moody? Then this episode is for you! Discover men's super power as an empath, how this affects Conscious Alpha Men particularly and what steps you need to take for a muc…
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Do you accidentally hurt people with your angry outbursts? Do you wish you didn't explode over small things and that you could be softer? Would you like a better ways to manage stress? Anger is powerful emotion that's intended to protect the parts of us that feel hurt. However - when used unconsciously - it can seriously damage your relationship an…
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As strong, independent woman, if you haven't learned how to adequately show your man respect, your relationships won't survive. Join me, Natalie Ford - dating and relationship expert - as I explore "Why is respect so important to a Conscious Alpha Man?" and "What exactly do men need to feel respected?" In this educational and insightful episode, di…
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Why as a strong independent woman are you drawn to soft or avoidant men? Why do you struggle to make relationships last? And why can't you find lasting love with a man who will meet you on all levels? Dating and relationship expert Natalie Ford answers these questions and explores this topic with a refreshing honesty She also covers the steps you n…
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Myriam Glez and Lee Povey are the Co-Founders of Coaches Soul: A platform aimed to support "Sports Coaches on their journey from surviving to thriving!" Together, they have 50 years of coaching experience which spans from youth athletics to the professional and olympic level. The mission? To educate and support sports coaches and create a community…
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Mark Cheney is a Certified Mental Performance Consultant. Mark is the Director of Mental Performance at Faith Lutheran Middle School & High School. He designs and implements mental conditioning programs for the athletic department in the following sports: volleyball, soccer, cross-country, football, tennis, basketball, wrestling, softball, and lacr…
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Natalie Allport is a former Team Canada and world tour snowboarder, competitive CrossFit athlete, content creator, and entrepreneur. Natalie hosts the ‘ALL IN with Natalie Allport’ podcast, and is an advocate for athlete mental health. Natalie believes in creating unique and focuses on training, sports, mindset, mental health, fitness, gender equit…
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athlon is a FITT technology company that gamifies mindful movement for children through an AR-powered mobile app. It's backed by exercise science principles to make it fun for kids to optimize the health of their body-mind connection. The methodology is centered around 'FITT Snacks,' gamified bite-sized movement and breathing exercises. Learn more …
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In Season 3 Episode Nine we discuss where people are practicing yoga in 2022 with yoga/music fusion guru Alice Seitzer. Alice sheds light on her own preferences as well as being the guiding light for her (our) own little yoga community. Always pulling from the Natural World and her Music (Eddie Robbins Band, Wandering Pines), she extolls the virtue…
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Erik Leslie is the Co-Founder and Lead Teacher of Modern Mindfulness. The platform offers customized consulting services exclusively for certified mindfulness teachers to help cultivate a livelihood from their work in the field. Erik intends to build a 'critical mass' of mindfulness teachers in order to make a global impact. Learn more about Modern…
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In Season Three Episode 7 we talk with a biohacking yogini, Natalie Stone. Natalie specializes in several new and exciting Wellness treatments including Nutrigenomics and Thai Massage . Natalie has developed a three pronged approach to Wellness that's fascinating to hear 🙏🙏By Man Versus Yoga by Jim Ward
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Brett Eisen is a High-Performance Chef and Nutritionist. He's worked with countless professional organizations in support of athlete performance, health, and well-being. -- Welcome to perfor[Hu]mance.® The evidence-based approach to Human Performance Optimization. The platform presents preFORM: Prepare to Perform. A podcast created to explore the i…
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Sam Leavens is a Certified Mental Performance Coach. Through the utilization of various tools and techniques, she helps elite athletes unlock their full potential. Connect with Sam on the following SM platforms: Instagram | @samleavens.mp Twitter | @SamLeavens1T Visit her website for more information: Link (https://www.slmp.ca) -- Welcome to perfor…
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In Season Three Episode 5 of Man Versus Yoga from Austin, Texas we have Part 1 of our interview with the amazing Aerialist Hannah from Aerial with Hannah about her foray into Pole Dancing 🔥🔥🔥 and it was fun 😁😁😁 I learned more things about the art of pole dancing than ever thought possible and you will, too!! And Hannah's YouTube channel is one of t…
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Fiorenza Rossini is the Founder of Generation Mindful®, a platform committed to building a generation where inclusion, diversity, and cultural differences are authentically embraced. As the Lead Facilitator, Fiorenza leverages 10 years of corporate experience to create personalized development plans. Her clients experience various forms of transiti…
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Chad McGehee is the Director of Meditation Training at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. His role encompasses a hands-on partnership with the university’s athletic department. Chad supervises the education, integration, and facilitation of mindfulness and mediation for the coaches, staff, and student-athletes. Connect with Chad on the following …
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In Season Three Episode 4 of Man Versus Yoga from Austin, Texas we interview central Texas firefighter Whitney Ford about teaching her unique style of yoga for other first responders through her "Rise Up Functional Wellness" organization. Helping other First Responders is super necessary in today's crazy world and I've been a big fan of Whitney for…
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Tulshi Varsani is a Human Performance Coach. Her background includes over 12 years of experience working with elite athletes and a variety of executives. A true pioneer, she served as the very first Performance Coach in Formula 1 Racing for Team Mercedes. -- perfor[Hu]mance.® is the evidence-based approach to optimal performance, health, and well-b…
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In Season Three, Episode 3 of Man Versus Yoga from Austin, Texas - things heat up quickly! We interview internationally renowned fire dancer Kate Fuego and ask her everything you've ever wanted to ask someone who dances with fire. Where's the weirdest place she's gotten burned? (My first question!) Listen and learn. We also hear about Gunter buying…
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Michael Urban is the Senior Mental Conditioning Coach at IMG Academy: The world’s foremost authority in athletic, academic, and personal development for youth, collegiate, and professional athletes. Michael utilizes evidence-based mental skills training to serve student-athletes and coaches. -- perfor[Hu]mance.® is the evidence-based approach to op…
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Matt Thieleman is the CEO of Pilea: A platform designed to equip and empower members of the startup community to become leaders. As CEO, Matt helps founders 'build without burnout' to provide sustainability within their productivity, health, and well-being. -- perfor[Hu]mance.® is the evidence-based approach to optimal performance, health, and well…
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Josh Kozuch is a Mental Performance Coach within the Tampa Bay Rays organization. He educates elite athletes on the importance and implementation of higher-order decision-making. Connect with Josh on LinkedIn and follow his journey on Twitter and Instagram @josh_kozuch -- perfor[Hu]mance.® is the evidence-based approach to optimal performance, heal…
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This week historical novelist Patricia Vaughn talks about her experiences writing and publishing her first two historical novels in the 1990’s. She discusses how her agent Vivian Stephens helped her to publish her first historical novel Murmur of Rain with Pocket Books in 1996 and talk about her second Shadows on the Bayou. Thanks to @cbddepaul and…
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In today’s episode I talk with Frederick Smith and Chaz Lamar Cruz, co-authors of In Case You Forgot and their recent release Busy Ain’t The Half Of It. We discuss their co-authored books as well as many other topics, including: the importance of publishing love stories between Black queer characters; how Frederick Smith’s romance novels Right Side…
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Best-selling writer Farrah Rochon and I talk about her new release The Dating Playbook and also deep dive into several topics: how she wrote and published her 2007 debut novel, Deliver Me, the first in her Holmes Brothers Series; we talk about her New York Sabers Football Series; Bayou Dream Series; Moments in Maplesville Series; and The Boyfriend …
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Jamie Archer is a former Royal Marines Commando, Musculoskeletal Osteopath, and Strength & Conditioning Specialist. His experience spans over 30 years as a Tactical Athlete and Osteopath. -- perfor[Hu]mance.® is the evidence-based approach to optimal performance, health, and well-being. The platform presents preFORM: A podcast created to explore th…
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Barbara Keaton’s first romance novel, All I Ask, was published in 2000. Since then she has gone on to write thirteen romance novels, which celebrate black love. In this episode, we discuss: her experiences publishing with Genesis Press, working with Romance Slam Jam, the mentorship a community of Black writers have provided her, and we deep dive in…
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Jonathan Bradshaw is a Professional Speaker on the subject of Meetology: The behavioral science powering superb social skills. He has spoken to audiences in over 30 countries on how humans can better connect, interact, and communicate. Follow Jonathan on Twitter: @meetology -- perfor[Hu]mance.® is the evidence-based approach to optimal performance,…
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Chilufiya Safaa is a romance novelist whose books put a fresh twist on African and African American love themes and allow readers to examine what they thought they knew about African and African American people. In this episode, we talk about Safaa’s first four novels, A Foreign Affair, Passionate Encounters, The Art of Love, and Stay the Night, wh…
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Veronica Mixon, my guest today, was an editor at Doubleday for fourteen years from 1974 to 1988. She was hired as assistant to an editor of Romance and Science fiction novels and then promoted to editor when her boss left the press. She recounts her experiences during these years: creating Doubleday’s Starlight Romances, working with many writers, …
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Scott Garber is a former Division 1 Student-Athlete and Exercise Science Graduate from the University of South Alabama. Scott has spent the last 6 years in the sports technology realm; he now oversees business development at Chek: The Financial Assurance Platform formulated to secure and accurate distributions of funds through fully controllable vi…
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Eboni Snoe is the best-selling author of seventeen books. In this episode, we discuss her experiences publishing her first romance novel A Shiek’s Spell with Odyssey Books in 1992 as well as her experiences publishing with Arabesque and Avon Book. We deep dive into her novels Beguiled, Tell Me I'm Dreamin’, her forthcoming autobiography The Altar, …
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