Melanated Rising Podcast
1) Minisode - Changing Directions: how to know when it's right
Sharing about a BIG shift in direction for me, the things that want to pull me back, and how I know that this is the right way to go. Some things you can take from this to help you decide what to do w...Show More
2) Minisode - Chadwick Boseman
Sharing my thoughts on the passing of Chadwick Boseman, his impact on Black people worldwide, and being mindful of speaking for the dead. SUBSCRIBE to get notified when new episodes drop. If you enjoy...Show More
3) Being a Balanced Black Girl with Lestraundra Alfred - Ep 48
You ever notice how the “wellness” industry is just sooo white? It isn’t that there aren’t Black teachers, healers, and leaders out there, it’s that they’re not getting the same face time as their whi...Show More
4) One Word Theme for 2020 (Or Two) - Ep 47
Every year I choose one word as my theme or focus for the year. For 2020 I have two words and I chose five support words that work for both to keep me focused and living my themes. In this solo episod...Show More
5) Environmental Change Through Tech with David Jones - Ep 46
What if you had an idea that could change the way people relate to the land, the ways we handle disaster relief, and even change the future of the formerly incarcerated? Could you sit on it? Hold out ...Show More
6) The Power & Strength of Community - Ep 45
I’ve had a complex relationship to community throughout my life. Community can be both powerful and complicated for Black folx who were both dispersed and pushed together in marginalized groups. In th...Show More
7) SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT!! Introducing The Melanated Rising House
Today's bonus episode is a special announcement. I've been working hard the last couple months on designing an online community space tailor-made for Black creatives and our unique needs. It's finally...Show More
8) Blackness is Not a Monolith with Omkari Williams - Ep 44
Can one voice create change? One story? What about 10 or 100 together? Omkari Williams joins me today for a conversation on the power of our individual and collective stories to change policy and chan...Show More
9) Becoming Who You Need To Be - Ep 043
I’m taking you on a journey today. Taking inspiration from Courtney Alexander in episode 40 (go listen) I am sharing with you some of the changes and work I’m doing on myself to get myself ready for w...Show More
10) Minisode - Who You Keep Around You Matters
Not everyone around you, or even every friend needs to be in your inner circle. In this minisode I explain why if you're making mad moves for yourself and your life you need to surround yourself with ...Show More
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