Best Wanda Olugbala Podcasts (2024)

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Season 2, Episode 45: Talking Sisterhood, Leadership, and Service with Dr. Araba Afenyi-Annan and Educator Leola Banks 51:26

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Episode 45 is the season finale for Season 2 for That Social Work Lady Podcast. Recorded on November 12, 2022, this episode pays homage to my sorority Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc. I am so grateful to the two women who joined me to celebrate our sorority's centennial celebration: Dr. Araba Afenyi-Annan and Educator Leola Banks. We pledged together…

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Season 2, Episode 44: But Is She Funny? 1:05:50

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Comediennes are community griots. They make spaces for the stories that we all need to know and tell them with flare and honesty while making us laugh. enoje (EN-oh-jay) is a community griot. In episode 44, she graces me with her brilliance, and goals for creating space for women to explore comedy for our mental health and well being. She takes her…

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Season 2, Episode 43: Bodily Autonomy is for Everybody 40:54

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Abortion is a medical procedure that ends a pregnancy. Why then is something so basic at the heart of so many toxic conversations? Episode 43 brings a topic that is very dear to my heart - bodily autonomy. It’s time we reframe the abortion conversation as a discussion about right to privacy and bodily autonomy. Any other approach to this conversati…

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Season 2, Episode 42: Jacqueline M. Baker Talks Leadership & Etiquette 40:42

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Jacqueline M. Baker is a speaker, author, leadership consultant and advisor known for her unique approach to modern etiquette and leadership. As the author of The Unexpected Leader: Discovering the Leader Within You and Leader by Mistake: Becoming A Leader One Mistake At A Time, she frequently speaks and writes on the leadership-for-all concept. In…

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Season 2, Episode 41: Find Your North Star and #JustStart with Jacqueline M. Baker 49:53

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Episode 41 brings another Black woman's story and this time we're getting advice from a leadership expert. Jacqueline M. Baker is a speaker, author, leadership consultant and advisor known for her unique approach to modern etiquette and leadership. As the author of The Unexpected Leader: Discovering the Leader Within You and Leader by Mistake: Beco…

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Season 2, Episode 40: Pivoting while Parenting for Black and Brown Mamas and Papas 41:55

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The world has shifted. It has changed. So how do you are a parent of black or brown child pivot to be responsive to the times we live in now? ...parents fear being viewed as inconsistent or worst undermining our own authority by changing our minds. The paradox of that is that there is no better expression of authority to making a change due to chan…

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Season 2, Episode 39: Authentic Rest is Power 41:03

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Whew! I'm tired (please read as tiiiii'ed). But I know I'm not the only one out here feeling the multiple levels of tired that I feel. Episode 39 in this Season 2 is all about rest. Michale Bernard Beckwith once said, "Authentic Rest is power." I read that quote when my son was an infant after my body had been stressed and strained beyond my previo…

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Season 2, Episode 38: Talking Autism Awareness with Special Needs Advocate and Educator Vertongie Kendrix-Bailey 27:21

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Special Needs Advocate and Educator Vertongie Kendrix-Bailey shares in Episode 38, that was stressful to see her toddler cry a lot, act as if he was lost at times and throw tantrums. When he was 4 years old, her son Hezekiah was diagnosed with autism after a comprehensive evaluation by his medical team. The medical team that evaluated Hezekiah incl…

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Season 2, Episode 37: Where Humility, Hard Work and Determination Meet 49:31

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In Episode 37, Vertongie Kendrix-Bailey shares her journey as a mother and advocate for her two sons: Zechariah and Hezekiah. Her parenting philosophy guides how she has crafted community to support her values and goals for her family. As a highly educated professional, Vertongie is the kind of mother who uses all her resources and skills to provid…

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Season 2, Episode 36: Coffee, Counseling, and Accessing Care 39:35

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Episode 36 continues our conversation with Detroit's very own #communitycounselor Patrece M. Lucas, MS, LPC. Patrece specializes in providing culturally specific counseling and creating safe healing spaces for African, Black, and other indigenous and BIPOC communities. She has committed her life's work to advocating for communities of color to not …

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Season 2, Episode 35: Where Luck + Blessings + Opportunity Meet with Patrece M. Lucas 44:04

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Episode 35 invites Detroit's very own #communitycounselor Patrece M. Lucas, MS, LPC. Patrece is a licensed Mental Health Counselor and serves as a community counselor in Detroit and its surrounding communities. She is in private practice as a counselor, wellness partner and mediator at her agency called indigo transitions. indigo transitions is abo…

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Season 2, Episode 34: You're Not a Heretic But You Just Might Be a Saint 44:07

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That Social Work Lady welcomes both Jasmine Logan and Jada Williams back to the studio for Episode 34. Both Jasmine Logan and Jada Williams are master level divinity students at Wake Forest University. In Episode 34 they offer me a crash course on womanist theology. The concepts they share about womanist theology are mind-blowing. Especially the id…

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Season 2, Episode 33: When the Unexpected Community is Where You Heal Most 41:31

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Episode 33 is a Millennial Theologian Takeover! I am so grateful to welcome theologian Jasmine Logan back on That Social Work Lady along with her colleague Jada Williams. Jada Williams is in her fourth year of the dual JD/MDiv program at Wake Forest University. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in History from Young Harris College, where she was a Divis…

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Season 2, Episode 32: The Costs and Redemption of Being the "Good" Black Girl 45:19

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Millennial Theologian Jasmine (Jazz) Logan is back in the studio for Episode 32. During this conversation, Jazz candidly shares her experience as #churchgirl who grew up in the evangelical Christian church. From her perspective the #colorblind ideals of the church actually negated her experience as an African American girl growing up Christian. The…

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Season 2, Episode 31: The Road to Divinity (School) with Jasmine Logan 47:42

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That Social Work Lady welcomes Jasmine (Jazz) Logan to the studio for Episode 31. In Episode 31, millennial theologian Jasmine Logan and I delve into how the contemporary church has outed itself as a the white supremacist christian church of America. Logan holds no punches in her description of the ways the religion of a 'color blind' Jesus does ha…

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Season 2, Episode 30: Talking Love in ACTion with Pastors Sharon and Rodney Logan 57:08

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Episode 30 welcomes Pastors Sharon and Rodney Logan , co-founders of ACTS Christian Center in Maricopa, AZ to the studio. For over 20 years they have done the work to expand the idea of community and service. "By the way we love" is their mantra which is given meaning by their work as community organizers and builders. In Episode 30, Pastors Sharon…

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Season 2, Episode 29: Carrie Bushell Answers, "What Do Social Workers Do?" 49:26

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In Episode 29, I welcome Social Worker Carrie Bushell to the mic. As a seasoned social worker, Carrie has worked with children and their families at every important developmental stage in their life. Together we've been in the trenches for 54 years! In this episode, Bushell shares her passion for social work and rights several myths about social wo…

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Season 2, Episode 28: “Willfully Blind” Book Talk with Author B. Angela Redd 39:49

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Author B. Angela Redd returns to the studio for Episode 28. Avid reader Tameka Kelsey also graced us in the studio to discuss Redd’s debut novel: Willfully Blind. B. Angela Redd is a writer hell-bent on dragging readers, occasionally kicking and screaming, into the psyche of her characters. Her latest novel achieves that and more. A literary fictio…

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Season 2, Episode 27: Writing Between the Lines with Author B. Angela Redd 54:44

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For Episode 27, That Social Work Lady welcomes author B. Angela Redd to the studio to discuss community, family, and her writing process. Since the age of twelve years old Redd has believed she was destined to be a writer after completing her first play and corralling neighborhood kids to read for parts, study their lines, and show up on time daily…

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Season 2, Episode 26: Community Building is Family Legacy with CoHost Yvonne Jones 53:53

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Social Activist Yvonne Jones returns for the final installation of our mini series #mamaknowscommunity. This time she again welcomes three generations of women from her family to talk community, family, and legacy. Welcome back to the studio Mrs. Emma Steward, Mrs. Shirley Roberson-Presley, and Dr. Penny Logan. Our guests hold no punches in this op…

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Season 2, Episode 25: Community Building is a Family Affair with Cohost Yvonne Jones 40:27

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Social Activist Yvonne Jones is back in the studio for Episode 25. This time she welcomes three guests: Mrs. Emma Steward, Educator Shirley Roberson-Presley, and Dr. Penny Logan. Each of these women are not only members of Mrs. Jones’ family but as community builders have been working to better neighborhoods and families in the Black Community for …

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Season 2, Episode 24: Talking History, Influence & Activism with Yvonne Jones and Nehanda Green 35:32

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Episode 24, Social Activist Yvonne Jones co-host for continuation of our mini series #mamaknowscommunity. Mrs. Jones is a lifetime Detroit resident. She spent her formatives years during the turmoil of Civil Rights Movement and has first hand experience with the Detroit Rebellion of 1967. She is unashamed of being a direct benefactor of Affirmative…

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Season 2, Episode 23: Yvonne Jones Co-host, #MamaKnowsCommunity with Pan African Activist Nehanda Green 47:24

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In Episode 23, introduces Yvonne Jones as co-host for That Social Work Lady Podcast's mini series #mamaknowscommunity. Mrs. Jones is a lifetime Detroit resident. She spent her formatives years during the turmoil of Civil Rights Movement and has first hand experience with the Detroit Rebellion of 1967. She is unashamed of being a direct benefactor o…

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Season 2, Episode 22: Trekking the Bruce Trail with Zwena Gray 44:15

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Episode 22 was taped days before Environmentalist Zwena Gray began her 900 kilometer (559 mile) trek along the Canadian Bruce Trail. Originally from Detroit MI, Zwena is an outdoor enthusiast, community builder, and a business owner. This summer she will be working as the Environmental Director at @campkawartha. Her work focuses on the Black commun…

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Season 2, Episode 21: Mamapreneurship is Tiffany Funderburk’s Way of Life 1:04:59

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On Episode 21, I got to share the mic with entrepreneur Tiffany Funderburk. During our candid conversation, Tiffany Funderburk shares some of the tenets of her philosophy on parenting and entrepreneurship. Truly she offers a master class on nurturing a marriage while raising a blended family. Hint: her definition of community is the foundation. Bor…

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Season 2, Episode 20: She's a Real Life Actual Historian - My Chat with Dr. Hilary Jones 46:32

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Episode 20 completes the conversation Dr. Hilary Jones and I began in Episode 19. An Associate Professor of History at the University of Kentucky, Dr. Hilary Jones credits her high school French teacher as the person who opened the door to her interest in francophiles in the African diaspora. Now, nearly 3 decades later, Dr. Jones is a scholar with…

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Season 2, Episode 19: Teranga Lessons Learned with Dr. Hilary Jones 48:22

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Season 2's dedication to #blackwomenstoriesmatter continues with Episode 19. This week we welcome scholar and educator Dr. Hilary Jones. Dr. Jones is Associate Professor of History at University of Kentucky where she serves the African American and Africana Studies Program and participates in the Commonwealth Institute of Black Studies. She also au…

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Season 2, Episode 18: You Are Welcome to Participate in All This Joy! (Part Two) 38:23

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Episode 18 is the conclusion of a two part conversation of affirmation with Human Services Leader MiVida Burrus. The founder of Faith with Heels, LLC MiVida Burrus shares her insight on the importance of building others up as you create and establish networks that work. Her community building strategies are heart full and centered on the promotion …

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Season 2, Episode 17: You are Welcome to Participate in All This Joy! (Part One) 38:31

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In 2022, MiVida Burris took on the mantra: You are welcomed to participate in all this joy! In Episode 17, for Season 2 she shares the meaning behind her mantra and what joy she is inviting others to participate in. When you listen to MiVida's story, you will wonder how she has the capacity to walk in joy or faith given all that she has survived. B…

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Season 2, Episode 16: Talking Radical Friendship with Crystal Bell 44:19

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For Episode Sweet 16, Motivational Speaker Crystal Bell rejoins me in the studio. Crystal Bell is an agent of change in both the professional and private sectors. She has made it her life’s mission to empower others. Crystal urges others to see the incomparable value of friendships—and relationships in general—she is best known for authentically co…

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Season 2, Episode 15: You Won't Steal Crystal Bell's Joy! 43:52

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In Episode 15 for Season 2, I welcome Motivational Speaker Crystal Bell. As a motivational speaker for over thirty years, Crystal's audiences have been enlightened and inspired to live life out loud—despite the obstacles. Whether she’s facilitating a workshop on vision and goal-setting, or she’s training corporate professionals to meet their organi…

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Season 2, Episode 14: Weight Won't Be the Only Thing You Lose 43:03

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This week I welcome Weight Loss Advocate Ciara Hamiel back to the studio to share her journey. Ciara began her weight loss journey with a starting weight of 450 lbs. With hard work, dedication, and assistance of the gastric sleeve surgery, she have lost over 235lbs. Ciara knew she needed to do something with her life. In this episode she is candid …

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Season 2, Episode 13: Found Community with Ciara Hamiel 44:04

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This week That Social Work Lady welcomes 30 year old Ciara Hamiel to the studio. Ciara Hamiel is a weight loss advocate who wants to support other women on their pathway to weight loss success. In episode 13, Ciara shares her experience with community. She admits that as a young woman she did not have the confidence to build community solo, but is …

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Season 2, Episode 12: Finding Purpose and Building Generational Wealth with Sonni Harvin 45:36

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Episode 12 for Season 2 welcomes Sonseeahray (Sonni) Harvin back to the studio. This time we're talking purpose and generational wealth. After her first closing - helping a military family return home from Italy - she was hooked on helping with homes. Sonni found her true vocation as a realtor and investor. After purchasing homes with other realtor…

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Season 2, Episode 11: Superwoman Isn't Human But We Are, That's Why We Need Community 48:15

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This week I welcome Realtor Sonseeahray (Sonni) Harvin into the studio. Sonni was born and raised on Detroit's west side. She is an alumna of both Renaissance High and Emory University where she received both her undergraduate and graduate degree. Currently, Sonni lives with her three children (2 in college and 1 in middle school) in Oakland County…

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Season 2, Episode 10: The One Where I Talk About Bruno 38:23

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I'm in the studio solo dolo for this episode and I'm talking about Bruno! Every family has secrets. Some of those secrets are merely private things that truly aren't anyone's business outside of the family. But there are other secrets that are truly damaging and traumatic. There are secrets that hurt, harm and kill. Watching Disney's Encanto brough…

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Season 2, Episode 9: Gentle Parenting is Revolutionary Parenting 35:08

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If you want to raise free black children into adults who can stand in their own birthright as humans worthy of love, you have to operate from the grounding principle: Love Does Not Abuse. Gentle Parenting is the 'new' trend in parenting techniques. In Episode 9, I share ideals researched and popularized by bell hooks nearly 30 years ago. Her ideals…

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Season 2, Episode 8: Is Maurita Mussawwir a Hidden Figure? 43:32

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Season 2, Episode 8 I welcome back to the studio Engineer Maurita Mussawwir! Maurita is a native Detroit, a mother, a graduate of Central State University and an engineer. She has been in the field of engineering for more than 20 years. During this episode, she shares stories about her love of math and science. You see Black girls love math and sci…

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Season 2, Episode 7: Raising Children Takes a Village - But What Kind? 45:58

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Episode 7, I welcome Ms. Maurita Mussawwir to the studio. Maurita is the perfect example of why #blackwomenstoriesmatter. She is so unassuming in her mannerisms. You'd never know that she is parenting two different generations simultaneously. In our conversation, Maurita gets candid about her experience navigating potty training for one child and d…

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Season 2, Episode 6: Something New with Lisa Lipscomb 44:54

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I welcome Lisa Lipscomb back to the the studio for Episode 6. This time we dive into Lisa's passion - Something New. What began as a challenge from her father who told her "for the rest of your life you will be learning something new" morphed into a practice that grew into a business. Lisa Lipscomb not only intentionally seeks out novel experiences…

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Season 2, Episode 5: Lisa Lipscomb Builds Community On Purpose in Her Classrooms and Beyond 49:02

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In Episode 5, I got to welcome Lisa Lipscomb to the the studio. Lisa earned a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Michigan-Dearborn, National Board Certification in Literacy: Reading & Language Arts, a Master in the Art of Teaching from Marygrove College, and a Master of Learning Technologies and Instructional Design from Utah State University.…

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Season 2, Episode 4: Talking Gunsense with Julie Collins 46:02

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Julie Collins is back in the studio with me for Episode 4. Today we are talking gunsense. Julie has been campaigning for sensible gun laws for nearly 2 decades. In today’s conversation she and I get candid about the work of gun violence prevention groups and the constant backlash from the gun industry. We all believed that after The Columbine High …

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Season 2, Episode 3: Julie Collins is Black Women's History 43:51

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In Episode 3 of Season 2, I welcome Mrs. Julie Collins to the That Social Work Lady couch. Julie shares with me stories from her life as a Black women propelled into activism. While much of work as a community organizer has focused on bringing gun sense legislation to America, she has also worked to help better local schools, address the appalling …

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Season 2, Episode 2: How to 'Therapy' for the Rest of Us 39:27

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In Season 1, I encouraged you to find a therapist and actively involve yourself in purposeful healing. I mean we were in a pandemic, quarantined for months. Our whole person was ripe and ready to work through all the big ugly things that were weighing us down and holding us back. And according to the numbers, you went. The rate at which Americans s…

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Season 2, Episode 1: "What Do You Want to Be When You Grow Up" Is the Wrong Question 38:04

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Season 2 of That Social Work Lady is live!! That Social Work Lady Podcast began as a pandemic project. Like most projects that begin on a whim, the podcast began without a plan. It was just an idea to create a podcast that focused on exploring the ideas in Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s thesis 'the beloved community' through my eyes as a social work…

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Season 1, Episode 36: Blinded by Faith, Again with Crystal Weaver 42:01

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Back in the studio with entrepreneur, mother, and survivor Crystal Weaver. In today's conversation, Crystal continues to share her life story. Her transparency and desire to unmask family secrets that if remained hidden would continue to fester and hurt for generations is heroic. Crystal has survived the death of her first born, domestic violence, …

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Season 1, Episode 35: Blinded by Faith with Crystal Weaver 35:40

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In part one of this two part session, Crystal Weaver - Detroit native, YouTube vlogger, Content Creator, Mother, Entrepreneur - shares her life story and the inspiration behind her YouTube channel, Blinded by Faith. Crystal joined the ranks of motherhood at 18, and married her first husband at 19. Before her 30th birthday, she birthed 6 children, d…

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Season 1, Episode 34: Martha Jean the Queen, Black Radio Hall of Fame Inductee, My Inspiration 30:53

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If you've ever wondered what inspired me to start a podcast you really don't have to look or wonder for long. I was raised on radio at a time when my city, Detroit, was reigned by TWO queens: Aretha and Martha Jean. If you've never heard of her Martha Jean the Queen was born Martha Jean Jones in Memphis, TN in 1930. A larger than life figure, the Q…

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Season 1, Episode 33: Poverty is Violence 31:39

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That Social Work Lady is going online! Be on the look out for our Facebook and Instagram pages. I can't wait to be able to interact with you all online! Poverty is violence. Here are a few quick stats: The poverty rate in U.S. is close to 12%, meaning 1 in 8 Americans live at or below the poverty level. 1 in 6 children in the U.S. are living in pov…

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Season 1, Episode 32: Short Sightedness May Be Our Downfall 32:40

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Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. was a radical revolutionary genius who has been relegated in American history to a caricature for complacency. In today's episode I am back in the studio solo dolo committed to continuing the conversation on the Kingian principle of beloved community. Let's begin with an exert from Dr. King's speech "The Other America." …

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