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CONVERSATIONS WITH AKILAHCWA- A CONVERSATION: "MUTED HOPELESSNESS"-BY Love Belvin- BOOK ONE: "MY MUTED LOVE "Get ready for another great episode on "Conversations with Akilah". This episode will contain commentary and discussion on "The Muted Hopelessness" series by Love Belvin This is a 3-part series. The following episode is on Book One. Be sure to tune in to continue this conversation. *Trigger Warning* This episode may contain topics that may be offensive and upsetting. OPINIONS and VIEWS shared here are my own. Listeners discretion is advised. PLEASE BE AWARE: SPOILERS SPOILERS SPOILERS In this episode you will learn: About why I was HOOKED from Act 1 Scen...2024-04-3049 min

CONVERSATIONS WITH AKILAHCWA- A CONVERSATION: "SALVATION: BLACK PEOPLE AND LOVE"-BY bell hooks- THE INTRO: "LOVE IS OUR HOPE"Get ready for another great episode on "Conversations with Akilah". This episode will contain commentary and discussion on "Salvation: Black People and Love" by bell hooks. This is a 3-part series. The following episode is on the Intro. Be sure to tune in to continue this conversation. *Trigger Warning* This episode may contain topics that may be offensive and upsetting. OPINIONS and VIEWS shared here are my own.Listeners discretion is advised. In this episode you will learn: About how much has changed and yet so much still remains the same A litt...2024-04-3039 min

CONVERSATIONS WITH AKILAHCWA- CONCLUSION: A CONVERSATION: "SALVATION: BLACK PEOPLE AND LOVE"-BY bell hooks- Part 3: "LOVE UNION and REUNION"Get ready for another great episode on "Conversations with Akilah". This episode will contain commentary and discussion on "Salvation: Black People and Love" by bell hooks. This is a 3-part series. The following episode is on the Intro. Be sure to tune in to continue this conversation. *Trigger Warning* This episode may contain topics that may be offensive and upsetting. OPINIONS and VIEWS shared here are my own.Listeners discretion is advised. In this episode you will learn: "Emotional Incest is abuse" A little bit about what the author bell hooks relationship was...2023-11-2140 min

CONVERSATIONS WITH AKILAHCWA- A CONVERSATION: "SALVATION: BLACK PEOPLE AND LOVE"-BY bell hooks- Part 2: "SHAME MAKES SELF LOVE IMPOSSIBLE"Get ready for another great episode on "Conversations with Akilah". This episode will contain commentary and discussion on "Salvation: Black People and Love" by bell hooks. This is a 3-part series. The following episode is on the Intro. Be sure to tune in to continue this conversation. *Trigger Warning* This episode may contain topics that may be offensive and upsetting. OPINIONS and VIEWS shared here are my own.Listeners discretion is advised. In this episode you will learn: About how the devaluing of our "Blackness" begins at birth A little bit about what...2023-05-0550 min

CONVERSATIONS WITH AKILAHCWA- A CONVERSATION: "SEXUALITY AND THE BLACK CHURCH PART 3 AND PART 4-" THE CONCLUSION"Get ready for another great episode on "Conversations with Akilah". This episode will be about ONE (lol) of the current books I am reading titled "Sexuality and the Black Church". This is my conclusion of this book. It was awesome. This book will stay in my rotation as a reference for sure. Be sure to tune in to continue this conversation. *Trigger Warning* This episode may contain topics that may be offensive and upsetting. Listeners discretion is advised. In this episode you will learn: About how much has changed and yet so mu...2023-01-2743 min

CONVERSATIONS WITH AKILAHCWA- A CONVERSATION: "SEXUALITY AND THE BLACK CHURCH" CHAPTER ONE PART TWO "THE WHITE ASSAULT"Get ready for another great episode on "Conversations with Akilah". This episode will be about ONE (lol) of the current books I am reading titled "Sexuality and the Black Church". I will be breaking this book down into parts over the next episodes right here. Be sure to tune in to continue this conversation. *Trigger Warning* This episode may contain topics that may be offensive and upsetting. Listeners discretion is advised. In this episode you will learn: About the "Roots of the White Attack" A little bit more about Sarah Bartmann. If you do n...2023-01-2449 min

CONVERSATIONS WITH AKILAHCWA- A CONVERSATION: "SEXUALITY AND THE BLACK CHURCH" CHAPTER ONE PART ONE "THE WHITE GAZE"Get ready for another great episode on "Conversations with Akilah". This episode will be about ONE (lol) of the current books I am reading titled "Sexuality and the Black Church". I will be breaking this book down into parts over the next episodes right here. Be sure to tune in to continue this conversation. *Trigger Warning* This episode may contain topics that may be offensive and upsetting. Listeners discretion is advised. In this episode you will learn: Is there truly such a thing as "White Culture". why I decided to title this episode "The W...2023-01-2434 min

CONVERSATIONS WITH AKILAHCWA-A CONVERSATION: "SEXUALITY AND THE BLACK CHURCH" BY KELLY BROWN DOUGLASGet ready for another great episode on "Conversations with Akilah". This episode will be about ONE (lol) of the current books I am reading titled "Sexuality and the Black Church". I will be breaking this book down into parts over the next episodes right here. Be sure to tune in to continue this conversation. *Trigger Warning* This episode may contain topics that may be offensive and upsetting. Listeners discretion is advised. In this episode you will learn: the workable definition of sexuality that will be used throughout this book why Kelly Brown Douglas decided to write a book on this su...2023-01-2426 min

CONVERSATIONS WITH AKILAHCWA-A CONVERSATION WITH AUTHOR HABEEB AKANDE- "KUNYAZA" THE SECRET TO FEMALE PLEASURE.Warning: This is a conversation for mature audience only. I had the wonderful privilege of speaking with author Habeeb Akunde about his "Kunyaza". Let me tell you IT WAS ENLIGHTENING needless to say. Like, I had to fan myself. No lie. What is more interesting, he discusses this from a Muslim perspective. Overall, women, please know your PLEASURE matters!!!! In this Episode you will hear: The definition of "Kunyaza". Pleasure and why it is important to us as human beings. More about Habeeb and his other works.2023-01-241h 04

CONVERSATIONS WITH AKILAHCWA- A CONVERSATION WITH AUTHOR PAMELA MADSEN- "WOMANHOOD, SEX POSITIVITY and PLEASURE"Please listen to this new episode 2023-01-241h 04

CONVERSATIONS WITH AKILAHCWA- A CONVERSATION WITH AUTHOR NANA DARKOA SEKYIAMAH- "THE SEX LIVES OF AFRICAN WOMEN"Welcome back to "Conversations with Akilah". About Nana Darkoa Sekyiamah: Nana Darkoa Sekyiamah writes across genres including creative non-fiction, short stories and essays. She is the author of the ‘Sex Lives of African Women’. Her short stories have been published in ‘It Wasn’t Exactly Love’ and ‘The Pot and Other Stories’. The Guardian, open Democracy and Essence have published her articles and opinion editorials. Nana is the co-founder of Adventures from the Bedrooms of African Women, an award-winning website, podcast and festival that publishes and creates content that tell stories of African women’s experi...2023-01-2448 min

CONVERSATIONS WITH AKILAHCWA- A CONVERSATION WITH MINISTER KIM BRAXTON-"REMAINING SEX POSITIVE WHILE BEING ABSTINENT"Please tune in to my informative and VERY hilarious conversation with Minister Kim Braxton. She kept it real in this one; so just be prepared. LOL Minister Kimberly Braxton is the first person In her immediate family to graduate from college and after graduation she had her heart set on a career in corporate America. However, on December 18, 1996, God intervened and her life was completely transformed. She discovered she had a passion for God's Word and was able to make the difficult topics of scripture easy to understand. Her ministry characteristics are a deep scholarly understanding of...2023-01-241h 05

CONVERSATIONS WITH AKILAHCWA-INTERVIEW WITH AUTHOR BEVERLY JENKINS.All I am going to tell you is press play. You are in for a sweet treat... well it was for me. I had the wonderful chance to interview one of my most FAVORITE authors ever. I am still in shock that happened. Beverly Jenkins, Ms. Bev, Mayor Jenkins whatever you have to call MAKE SURE you add "legend" afterwards. In this Episode you will hear: Who is the true architect of those very steamy sex scenes that she so eloquently writes. How old she was when published her first book! Wh...2023-01-241h 05

How You Feeling? w/CocoSYW E01 - I Am AkilahIntroducing the premiere of Slay Your Weekend with Akilah! You've heard her on our show numerous times, bringing her knowledge and expertise on life, love, and all things relationships. Now, you can listen to a dedicated episode every Friday, right here on How You Feeling with Coco & Fran! We are so excited and grateful to have her come on board. She was already family. Akilah Peynado is a Certified Life Coach who personalizes in Personal Growth & Relationships. She speaks on everything ranging from pop culture, to sexual positivity, to historical romance fiction. If you need advice, a good laugh, o...2022-03-0419 min

How You Feeling? w/CocoS2 E51 - It's The Most Wonderful Time Of The Year! (Ask Akilah Edition)It's our favourite time of the year! Our wonderful friend, Akilah Peynado from Slay The Clutter, joins us for a special episode of Ask Akilah - Holiday Edition! Three questions from our listeners who need a little advice about some holiday woes. We also chat about some of the anxieties that surround all of us during the holidays and how important it is to set up boundaries for moments that can typically cause stress. And we discuss the importance of communicating your needs and limits to avoid feeling pressured or uncomfortable around our family and friends. The holidays are...2021-12-201h 14

Inside The Aspergers Studio / StoriesStories: A Chat with Akilah PeynadoHello again, In today episode I am joined with a one the newst ASD life coaches from ASD Life Coaching Akilah Peynado. We talk about how she got into ASD life coaching and find out that what she was doing with helping others was the same exact thing but helping those with ASD. She is a Motivational Speaker, Podcast Host, Life Coach and owner of Slaytheclutter We also find out she is a minimalist. We talk about where is now in life and than we get into more of the fu...2021-11-3021 min

How You Feeling? w/CocoS2 E40 - Akilah's Return!Not one, not two, but three questions for our guest host Akilah Peynado to answer! We love when she shares her words of wisdom as we navigate this thing called life. In this episode, we focus on how to approach our friends about sensitive subjects such as pet odour, vaguetexting, and setting boundaries. You can follow Akilah on Instagram @akilahpeynado Please subscribe to our podcast! And follow us on Instagram @laterthisweek --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/howyoufeeling/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ho...2021-10-0454 min

How You Feeling? w/CocoS2 E29 - New BeginningsOne of our favourite members of the LTW family, Akilah Peynado from the podcast SlaytheClutter with Akilah, is joining us as our guest co-host! She opens up about a health scare she experienced recently, and the importance of taking care of ourselves, both physically and mentally. Although talking about mental health has slowly become less taboo, it is still very much stigmatized in society and our hope is that episodes like this will help others realize how necessary it is to be open and honest with our mental health. Make sure you follow Akilah on Instagram @akilahpeynado 2021-07-191h 33

CONVERSATIONS WITH AKILAHThe Anne McPhillips Show- "No Room for Fear... No Looking Back"Anne McPhillips after 3 successful careers in different industries, Anne decided to follow her dream to pursue acting in film and TV! Anne is NYC based actress, can be seen in various TV shows such as “Law & Order-SVU”, “Manifest”, “Ray Donovan”. Currently she can be seen in the season 3 episode 1 of “Pose”, Season 4 of “The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel” and a featured role in a hip, quirky NY comedy series on Amazon Prime called “City and the Beast”. She also will be on Netflix in “Halston” and “Inventing Anna”. When she's not on the set, she resides in suburbia with her husband Kevin...2021-05-2841 min

CONVERSATIONS WITH AKILAHThe Akilah Show- " I Didn't Finish the Book Y'all"Another quick bite. Like real real quick; but, still enough to fill you up. LOL. Okay I'll stop being corny. Please press play to hear WHAT book Akilah DID NOT and COULD NOT finish although she tried. I mean she really tried. She tried in the car. She tried while walking. She tried while driving... and yeah no, it's still not done. Also in this episode is her new segment, " Gratitude Corner" you will be pleased with her first spotlight. I am launching a new segment, named “Dear Akilah”. Please send...2021-05-0715 min

CONVERSATIONS WITH AKILAHThe Francesco Paladino Show- "The Fear Factor: Part 1"Francesco Paladino is a classically trained actor, member of the Screen Actor’s Guild, and a writer of many things since the 1990s. He has been seen in major films, Netflix’s Orange is the New Black and a funny regular as “man on the street” on The Wendy Williams Show. Francesco has had an extensive stand-up comedy career opening for Gilbert Godfrey and Judy Gold. His many years of comedy led to his opportunities of motivational public speaking which then led him to becoming a certified life coach. Francesco is grateful for his colorful journey and regularly...2021-04-301h 07

CONVERSATIONS WITH AKILAHThe Wakisha McKoy Show- "Love on Purpose"Wakisha McKoy is the visionary of Love Purposefully, where she creates a platform for Christians to have conversations about love no matter what season or state they might be in. Through this platform, the mission is to embrace singleness, form healthy relationships and strive for kingdom marriages. By profession, Wakisha holds three degrees (B.A. in Psychology, and B.A. Elementary Education from William Paterson University and an M.Ed in Educational Leadership, Management, and Policy from Seton Hall University). Most of all Wakisha is a person who loves to serve God, His...2021-04-2755 min

CONVERSATIONS WITH AKILAHThe "Akilah and the Beach" Show: Viva La Puerto Rico!!! Lol.Akilah went to the beach y’all!!!!! It was so needed and WELL DESERVED, okay? In this episode I am discussing why I HATE did I say HATE flying; but, I do it anyway. LOL Not to be morbid, but I discuss “death bed wishes” and while I know a lot of people say, “ I don’t have regrets; however, that is not the case for everyone. This is a quick episode; but, one you DO NOT want to miss. Let me know what you think. I am launching a new segment, named “Dear Akilah”. Please send me an email with your ques...2021-04-2323 min

CONVERSATIONS WITH AKILAHThe Colleen Issa Show-"A Little Fire, A Little Spice and Everything Nice"Colleen Issa has been described as a “documentary photographer”, capturing her life experiences and the people around her for more than 30 years. Whether her lens is focusing on weddings, boudoir, portraiture, or any creative subject matter, she consistently demonstrates her unique perspective. Her ability to be a “voyeuristic fly on the wall” has enabled her to capture moments otherwise missed by the untrained eye. Colleen can also be heard discussing her photography on occasion as a regular co-host on the podcast Later This Week w/Coco & Fran, an eavesdropping podcast drenched in their weekly musings on life, cu...2021-04-1647 min

CONVERSATIONS WITH AKILAHThe Kassandra Ramirez Show- "Missing and Loved"Kassandra Ramirez is a mother, daughter, aunt and a sister. In September of 2018, she went missing and has not been heard from or seen by her loved ones. There have been many stories as to what happened surrounding her disappearance; but, still no definite answer as why she has not been found. Kassandra had plans to meet with her mother Ingrid the weekend she went missing. It was Ingrid’s birthday weekend. Ingrid knows her daughter would never willingly not show up. Something happened. Please see the below article for more details on this ca...2021-04-1354 min

How You Feeling? w/CocoS2 E15 - Culture ClubCultural Appropriation. What is it? Where do we draw the line between respectful reverence, and blatant theft of a culture? We speak with Akilah Peynado and John Paille, and learn about what cultural appropriation means to them. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/howyoufeeling/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/howyoufeeling/support 2021-04-121h 31

CONVERSATIONS WITH AKILAHSlaytheClutter with Akilah- The Jen and Amy Show. "Feng WHAT, Surrender and Laughter"You will want to “cozy”-up with some tea, coffee or WINE for this one! I had the wonderful opportunity to interview Jenn Caswell and Amy Kirby, the owners of a “Caz and Kozy”. They run this business as an interior design and professional-organizing profession; but, with a twist: Feng Shui. Please join us in this captivating, hilarious and spiritually enlightened conversation on how these two gorgeous women are making their mark in this world. Needless to say, I am still intrigued and cannot wait to work with these two ladies again in one capacity or another...2021-04-0958 min

CONVERSATIONS WITH AKILAHJANUARY 21, 2O21: GRATITUDE, "THEM-SOME", "THAT-SOME" and Toxic Habits.What a week this has been. Whew. But we survived y'all... WE SURVIVED. Someone queue Marvin Sapp's "Never Would have Made It" and put it on repeat... THANKS. The Inauguration, Michelle's outfit and the meme's, you KNOW we cannot forget about the memes, yeah this was a week to remember. But if we are being honest, every week since 2020 has been something to remember. Smh. Do you have any toxic habits? In this episode I share a *cough* few *cough* of them. Please do not judge me too harshly. LOL. If you dare...2021-01-2222 min

CONVERSATIONS WITH AKILAHJanuary 14, 2021: Gratitude, "Girlfriends", and "Insecure" I think they messed up the relationship sequence....Yeah, I said it. Someone tag Mara Brock Akil and Issa Rae. I have a major bone to pick with them. LOLLLOL No, seriously. Click play to listen to my thoughts on "who" should have ended up with "whom" and why it makes sense to me. I have a funny feeling that this will not resonate with many; but, that is what makes the world turn right? Anywho, thank you for tuning in to "Slaytheclutter with Akilah". Please follow me on IG: @akilahpeynado ...2021-01-1520 min

CONVERSATIONS WITH AKILAHEpisode 5- Is this an allergic reaction or MIS-ALIGNMENT?How many times have you felt just out- of- wack? You know when you have that feeling of... " I JUST can't put my finger on it." Most of the time, I have learned, that we know we just do not know how to identify it. Trust me, I get it. Or on the other hand, we out there doing stuff just to do it... now THAT is a just uggghhhh... NOT THE BUSINESS. Smh. Walking down the wrong road sometimes might just be the biggest blessing you could have ever received, Yup, you read that right. For some of us, th...2020-03-0916 min

CONVERSATIONS WITH AKILAHEpisode 4-Make it Count....everyday as per Jack Dawson.Join me as I discuss taking a moment to “slow down” not stop. Sometimes it’s a simple as enjoying a cup of coffee uninterrupted. I don’t know about YOU... but I know I LOVE the sound of that. Lol. Perfection can be a damaging illusion. Get stuff done. Do it to the BEST of your ability and then move on. Life it to be LIVED honey. The excerpt I read is from my Soul Mediation that I wrote on my IG a while back: "To everything there is a season" I think it is relevant now too. Remember...2020-03-0219 min

CONVERSATIONS WITH AKILAHEpisode 3- Ms. Elise AntoinePlease join to me as I interview Elise Antoine, MSW, LIFE COACH. She is a such a beautiful person. I’ve had the privilege to work with her over the summer and we have been in touch ever since. Let’s find out what’s in her heart. SOME things look for in this interview: She helps individuals tell their own stories in regards to their mental health struggles and triumphs. She is survivor. Like FOR REAL. There is a story there. She talks about what she is doing differently this y...2019-11-3049 min

CONVERSATIONS WITH AKILAHEpisode 2-Mrs. Danielle VaughnPlease join to me as I interview Danielle Vaughn. She is a such a wonderful soul. I’ve been blessed to have known her for over 20 years. Let’s find out what’s in her heart. SOME things look for in this interview: She is published author and the book is DOPE The gym: she got it right and TIGHT in there but that wasn’t the only thing gained from her weight loss experience Why she really did not speak about the passing of her father openly f...2019-06-2439 min

CONVERSATIONS WITH AKILAHEpisode 1- Ms. Daria JonesPlease join me in listening to my interview with Ms. Daria Jones. She is phenomenal singer, actress, mentor and that is just me naming SOME things about her. What to look for in this interview: What is her favorite snack- This WILL surprise many! Fellas: She tells us what she is looking for in a man. Hmmm maybe that could be you? HAHA Daria explains how she uses her light to light the world on fire. She is an amazing person inside and out. Thank you Daria!!!! You can...2019-06-1729 min