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How Is This Better?Trad Wives, MAHA, and the Women’s Wellness PipelineA new flavor of conservative content is targeting women online—and it’s going viral. This week, Akilah Hughes explores the rise of the "tradwife" aesthetic, the MAHA (Make America Healthy Again) movement, and how a wellness pipeline is pulling women to the political right.
We talk to experts and journalists who’ve tracked this trend firsthand, from TikTok to Turning Point USA’s wellness-themed women’s conference.
Guests:
- Madeline Peltz, independent journalist
- EJ Dickson, senior writer at The Cut
Chapters:
0:00 - Open
1:38 - How did we...2025-07-1227 min
Rebel on MainHidden SecretsIn June 2020 a Black Lives Matter protest erupts in Jessamine County, Kentucky. It soon transforms into a campaign to destroy the Confederate statue that looms behind them on Main Street.
As historian and local resident David Swartz covers this effort, he also investigates the history of this beautiful corner of the Bluegrass. He finds lots of hidden stories, including a disastrous expulsion of formerly enslaved refugees from a Union Army camp in 1864. Over 100 women and children die of exposure in a snowstorm. The incident implicates not just enslavers, but also the nation.
150 years later, Americans...2025-01-0658 min
Get In HereEntanglement: The art of letting goDuring this episode, Zakkiya and Akilah explore the concept of entanglement in our lives. They discuss the various knots that keep us stuck, including relationships, grief, and emotional responses. They emphasize the importance of letting go, surrendering, and forgiving to untangle ourselves from these burdens. The discussion also touches on the impact of addiction and the necessity of self-reflection to facilitate personal growth and healing. The episode concludes with recommendations for resources that can aid in the journey of untangling and self-discovery.Resources📚 Read: Eat Pray Love by Elizabeth Gilbert🎬 Watch: Maid o...2025-01-0330 min
Inside the CastleInside the Castle - People First Series -Episode 5 - Public Involvement SpecialistThis episode is the fifth in our “People First” series with guest host Marie Kopka. During this series, Inside the Castle will be celebrating unity, empowerment and the Corps great asset, our people!
Listen in as Inside the Castle learns about the Public Involvement Specialist role within USACE with Dr. Akilah Martin (Chicago District) and Alex Smith (Mobile District).2024-10-1041 min
Post ReportsThe fight to keep Black moms and babies aliveAfter traumatic pregnancies, Mimi Bingham needed another way. Then, she discovered a coalition of Black birth workers who forever changed her life. Today, we tell the story of Mimi and the birth workers fighting a nationwide maternal health emergency.Read more: The United States tops a list that no country wants to be on: It’s considered the worst place to give birth among high-income nations. Even more jarring, Black women in particular are much more likely to die from childbirth or suffer life-threatening complications.In Texas alone, which is...2024-02-2838 min
Neo2soul PlaylistNeo2soul Playlist The Vibes 44 (Female Takeover Pt 42)Our goal is to bridge the gap between the mainstream & indie artists. Our main aim is to focus on edgy neosoul & jazzy/soul/rnb female artists/groups.*NOTE (This list is not based on Charts or Streams just on what NEO2SOUL discovered)The podcast mix show is syndicated onWVRO (USA) Mon/Wed/Fri 6 pm UK (weekly)WHTL 95.2 FM (USA) Mon - Fri 9:30 am UK (weekly)Golddust Radio (UK) Sun 2 pm UK (Monthly)Pulse Int'l Radio (USA) Sat 4pm (weekly) Heidi Simone - MOODYAl...2024-02-103h 00
Holiday The 13th PodcastAkilah Goes WestOn this week's episode I talk shop with burgeoning actress Akilah M. and her latest role in the film "Among The Willows" (2023) directed by Tyler Smith with a screen play by Jeffery Smith & David Novak. We also discuss some of our favorite movies, recent events, and pretty much everything in between.
2023-08-1041 min
Black History YearDecolonizing How Kids Learn with Akilah RichardsToday's Story: Could This Be The Alternative Our Children Need For Education?There hasn’t been a time when learning wasn’t important to Black people, whether for enrichment or survival. Unfortunately, white supremacy has corrupted information and spread it through an anti-Black school system. Solutions exist, though, and one solution on the rise is unschooling young black people. Today’s guest is a leading voice in the unschooling movement.Akilah S. Richards is a mother, author, educator, and founder of Raising Free People, a network committed to community organi...2022-11-1042 min
Dragon Sports LiveDragon Sports Live 6/12/22MLB
· Roger Clemens in stands for Kody Clemens Debut for the tigers.
· Reds get Tommy Pham back.
· Giants Gabe Kapler stays in the clubhouse during the anthem.
· Rays place SS Wander Franco on the 10 IL.
· White Sox put Tim Anderson on IL (groin).
· Twins SS Carlos Correa place on Covid-19 IL lists. Also, place Sonny Gray on 15-day IL with Pectoral strain.
· Mets Dominic Smith to Triple-A. Aid to end road losing streak against the Dodgers. Franciso Lindor set out Thursday after slamming a finger in a ho...2022-06-121h 15
First Name Basis PodcastThoughts, Prayers, AND Action: We Need Stricter Gun LawsAs a former teacher and a mom, I have a recurring nightmare that I’m sure many of you share: a constant, ever-present fear of my children — and any other children — being exposed to or a victim in a school shooting. It’s an ever-present fear because it’s an ever-present reality. And this ever-present reality isn’t only happening with school shootings but with gun violence at churches, in grocery stores — in places someone should never have to fear for their life. We need more than moments of silence and trite words of condolence —...2022-05-2528 min
Hurd You SisBoundariesIn this episode, this Dany and Kilz discuss the Will Smith and Chris Rock incident, Ari and Gherbo, Partying, and much more. Follow us on all socials at @hurdyousisFor all business inquiries please email us at Hurdyousispodcast@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2022-04-0747 min
Being Better Grown UpsEpisode 8: Make It Last Forever <3Meet Fola! As she continues to grow into herself, Fola is also focused on growing within her relationship and maintaining the honeymoon phase for a lifetime. Through communication, honesty and authenticity, Fola shares how she plans to make it last forever with her partner, our very own BBGU host.
A note from out host: This episode is released on a very special holiday. Happy Birthday Baby! I'm so excited to have done three laps around the sun by your side. I can't wait to do life with you. Always betting on us 2022-03-1858 minBeing Better Grown UpsLet's Talk Values: FaithMeet Robert! A lifelong journey and trust in Christianity has led Robert to hold his faith at high value. Listen to Rob share his greatest lessons learned through his faith and how he continues to be rooted in his beliefs. On this let's talk values chat, let's talk faith. 2022-01-2814 minBeing Better Grown UpsEpisode 7: Keepin' In TouchMeet Vivica! As a woman of many different yet fulfilling friendships, Vivica shares with us how she has made it a priority to reach out to the most important people in her life with flexible and effective communication. Taking time to catch up with those we love is vital to maintaining connections to the communities that are rooting for us. You'll want to call your aunties and uncles after listening to this one!2022-01-2152 minBeing Better Grown UpsLet's Talk Values: IntegrityMeet Issa! On a recent self reflection journey, Issa noticed she needed to be more honest with herself and plan intentionally for her future. On this Let's Talk Values episode, let's talk integrity. 2022-01-1414 minBeing Better Grown UpsBONUS EPISODE: Happy New Year From Your HostBONUS: Welcome back BBGU Community! Join our host as she provides updates about what's coming next for BBGU and shares her new year's resolutions for the year 2022 (or should we say 2020 part 2). We look forward to engaging with out community in the new year!2022-01-0712 min
Fare of the Free ChildEp 240: Series closing: Māori Mother WisdomThis week on #fofcpod we are closing the Māori Mother Wisdom series about liberation-centered parenting and living. We've had the pleasure of connecting with Māori stories from Mea Rapata, Angella Smith, Moana Reihana, and Tina Talaić. These are select excerpts from our feel trip (live group meetups about our episodes), where Akilah and our series co-producer, Ieishah Clelland-Lang, vibed with Mea, Angella, and some of our Village family. We reflect on the importance of the trustworthiness of feelings, and the levels of connection that live inside active listening, and non-verbal language, as well as other kinds of hum...2021-12-0951 min
Fare of the Free ChildEp 238: On Māori Mother Wisdom (The 'Old Knowings' Episode)Welcome #fofcpod fam! We’re getting into our second exploration on the Māori series co-produced with the incredible Ieishah Clelland-Lang. This 4-part series centers Māori unschooling mothers’ knowledge and narratives, to invite us to deepen our understandings of the layers within motherhood, childhood, community, and culture. Join us and listen to Ieishah’s conversations with Angella Smith and Tina Talaić, plus a a bit more from Akilah.If you're feeling these episodes, don’t miss our Feel Trip about this Māori series! On Friday, December 3rd at 4pm EST, Ieishah and Akilah w...2021-11-2657 min
Fare of the Free ChildEp 237: On Māori Mother Wisdom (The Language Episode)Basically this:We talk about reclaiming language, sovereignty, relationship with motherhood, community, culture, intergenerational relationships, childhood, ancestors, and unschooling among other key topics. In this episode you will hear about intentional living and parenting why's and what's in Te Reo Māori (Māori language) and also in English.The whole story...#fofcpod has teamed up with brilliant writer, nomad, and unschooling mama, Ieishah Clelland-Lang to co-produce this 4-part series centering fours Māori unschooling mothers' wisdom and invitation. They are all based in Aeotearoa (Māori name...2021-11-1857 min
Being Better Grown UpsEpisode 6: Reflect, Reimagine, and RedefineMeet Michael! On our mid season finale, Michael shares with us his journey to independence. In figuring out what things truly make him happy and redefining words like success, that we often received the definition of before figuring it out on our own, Michael displays for us how he reimagined his future and the role he plays in his own life and those who lean on him. This is a Self-Actualization pillar discussion.2021-11-0551 minBeing Better Grown UpsLet's Talk Values: PersistenceMeet Steve! This week in values Steve shares his perspective on what valuing persistence has done for him throughout his life. Reminding himself that even when he's down, he can always get back is a vital part of continuing to move forward to achieve the dreams he has for himself and his family. On this let's talk values chat, let's talk persistence.2021-10-2914 minBeing Better Grown UpsEpisode 5: MVP of FatherhoodMeet Malik! As a young father of two (2 and under), Malik has reflected on the experience of his childhood to determine the kind of parent he wished to be for his children. By no means is parenting an easy job, but when you assume the responsibility it's opportunity to be intentional about improving yourself and introduce better humans to the world. Listen to how Malik takes on a difficult job like this head on and uses patience to appreciate to journey.2021-10-2242 minBeing Better Grown UpsLet's Talk Values: AuthenticityMeet Maya! This conversation is one that truly embodies the values she upholds. Maya shares with us the importance of always being you and the new person you see yourself as, as you grow and change. She remains so genuine to encourage her friends and little siblings to always be themselves too. On this let's talk values chat, let's talk authenticity.
Check out Maya on her instagram @mayalenae and support some of her favorite Black Women Owned business on instagram @indyskin_ for all your natural skin care needs and @themusekollectionco to put on your best fits.2021-10-1524 minBeing Better Grown UpsEpisode 4: Healing Your Inner ChildMeet Victoria. As she takes a spiritual perspective on healing her inner child and finds ways to return to her most authentic being, Victoria shares with us her journey of taking a step back and doing the reflection necessary to determine where certain behaviors emerged from in our childhood. Once we know, we can take steps to regulate, address, and make decisions on how to change these learned behaviors into our our own authentic decision making. It's all about returning to our true selves and striving to reach our purpose. This is a "Self-Actualization" pillar discussion.2021-10-0852 minBeing Better Grown UpsLet's Talk Values: RespectMeet Elvia! This week our values talk is a discussion about respect, how to give respect to others, and most importantly giving that same respect to yourself. We uncover throughout our discussion that boundaries and respect go hand and hand in discovering and maintaining these expectations we set for ourselves. It takes a lot of reflection! On this let's talk values chat, let's talk respect.2021-10-0113 minBeing Better Grown UpsEpisode 3: Your Parents Are Just PeopleMeet Kaelyn! On her journey of stepping into herself, Kaelyn has used transparency, communication, perspective and grace to maintain the relationship she wishes to have with her parents in her adult life. Through understanding their decisions through the lens of their experiences, Kaelyn shares with us how to view your parents as the people they are and not the people you want them to be.2021-09-2456 minBeing Better Grown UpsLet's Talk Values: KindnessMeet Antwan! Antwan shares with us his journey with being kind himself and others, and all the people that inspired him to value this effort. On this let's talk values chat, let's talk kindness.2021-09-1715 minBeing Better Grown UpsEpisode 2: Earning and Spending Adult MoneyMeet Marie! This discussion is full of tips and tricks for successful money management in adulthood. Enjoy this conversation on saving, budgeting, and multiple realistic ways to create opportunities to earn income throughout your lifetime. You'll be living comfortably in the long run if you follow any of these hints. This is a "Pure Adulting" pillar discussion.2021-09-1055 minBeing Better Grown UpsLet's Talk Values: TruthfulnessMeet Deyavion! Today Deyavion brings us a conversation about honesty, reflection, and intentions. On this let's talk values chat, let's talk truthfulness.2021-09-0313 minBeing Better Grown UpsEpisode 1: Friendships in AdulthoodMeet Mikayla! Our BBGU host and our first ever guest Mikayla discuss the growth and changes of friendships into adulthood. The good, how to maintain contact, the bad, when is it time to end friendships, and the ugly, friendship red flags. This is a "The Joys" pillar discussion.2021-08-2753 minBeing Better Grown UpsLet's Talk Values: GratitudeLet's Talk Values chats are a recurring element of BBGU Podcast. Learn from your peers the values most important to them and how they incorporate them into their daily lives and decision making.
This week, let's talk gratitude!2021-08-2011 minBeing Better Grown UpsEpisode 0: Meet our HostMeet Akilah! While our community members drive the story telling of BBGU, our host works to ask the hard hitting questions and dive deeper into your experiences. Akilah reveals to us where the idea of BBGU came from and how to best get involved with this flourishing community. Listen in and get a sneak peak on how to join us on this journey of adulting.2021-08-1318 min
I Think This Is Great! with Clay N. FernoAMA VI - Q1 & Q2 Earnings Call Corporate Update!Welcome to (Streaming) Episode 6! AMA VI - Q1 & Q2 Earnings Call Corporate Update!This is, of course, an episode that is part of I Think This Is Great! with Clay N. Ferno bonus streaming episodes for Season 2!Please follow me on Twitch.tv/claynferno and YouTube.com/claynferno to watch live weekly at Noon on Sundays (ET).See the top downloads and learn more about G.I.Joe: Snake-Eyes with the new stop-motion PSA.Plus GeoGuessr, Daniel Craig James Bond Tier List and all of the Q1 and Q2 stats! We...2021-07-1324 min
I Think This Is Great! with Clay N. FernoAMA VI - Q1 & Q2 Earnings Call Corporate Update!See the top downloads and learn more about G.I.Joe: Snake-Eyes with the new stop-motion PSA.
Plus GeoGuessr, Daniel Craig James Bond Tier List and all of the Q1 and Q2 stats! We go deep into the numbers.
I Think This Is Great! with Clay N. Ferno is an interview podcast about people doing and being their best. We talk about compassionate work, working on teams, getting over hurdles and doing great things even when the chips are down. This is part productivity podcast and part interview show about...2021-07-1324 min
Sneakernomics8. Nobody Remembers Number TwoSneakernomics is a close encounter with the visionaries, artisans and journeymen who’ve made, and been made, by trainers. We’ll follow in the footsteps of mavericks, hustlers and dreamers, and hear their tales of boom and bust, fame and infamy, hope and heartbreak.Across nine episodes, Sneakernomics tells the extraordinary origin stories of some of the world’s biggest brands, and how sponsorship deals and celebrity culture redefined our relationship with products. It’s also a business story – how leisure has evolved into a multi-billion dollar industry; a sports story – how games became organised and grew into a globa...2021-05-1457 minSneakernomics4. A Fistful of ShoesSneakernomics is a close encounter with the visionaries, artisans and journeymen who’ve made, and been made, by trainers. We’ll follow in the footsteps of mavericks, hustlers and dreamers, and hear their tales of boom and bust, fame and infamy, hope and heartbreak.Across nine episodes, Sneakernomics tells the extraordinary origin stories of some of the world’s biggest brands, and how sponsorship deals and celebrity culture redefined our relationship with products. It’s also a business story – how leisure has evolved into a multi-billion dollar industry; a sports story – how games became organised and grew into a globa...2021-05-141h 00Sneakernomics1. The Town of Bent NecksTrainers? Sneakers? Whatever you call them - they are amongst the most iconic cultural objects of our time. But their evolution is a story rarely told until now. Sneakernomics is a close encounter with the visionaries, artisans and journeymen who’ve made, and been made, by trainers. We’ll follow in the footsteps of mavericks, hustlers and dreamers, and hear their tales of boom and bust, fame and infamy, hope and heartbreak.It’s 100 years since salesman Chuck Taylor joined Converse and the Chuck Taylor All-Star was born, perhaps the most iconic trainer of all...2021-05-1458 min
Drink a BookBook Discussion 10 - Black Boy White School: A Class ActEpisode 10: Black Boy White SchoolThis month we discuss Black Boy White School by Brian F. Walker (Lynn’s pick). Listen in to hear us chat about the diverse experiences of the characters, Anthony’s friendships, disproportionality in school discipline, Anthony’s growth throughout the book, and more! This month’s genre was Jo’s pick: YA books written by authors of color.Make sure to listen all the way through to find out next episode’s genre and book pick - read along with us this month and join us next epis...2021-05-051h 10
NO LIMITS RADIO027- "WAVY JONES" Guest Mix live from (St. Elizabeth, Jamaica)Episode 027 brought to you by Wavy Jones from St. Elizabeth, Jamaica!
Tracklist:
Call Me Feat Blvk H3ro & Mila.Akilah- Wavy Jones
3000 & five- lovesome
No guidance x 21 questions- Wavy Jones
EVER Blessed (Hidden Fvces Flip)- Vybz Kartel
All Around The World (Wavy Jones Flip)- LLoyd
Be Honest flip- Shawn J Smith
Never (Wavy Jones edit)-GyalKapone
Traffic- Soundbwoy
cranes_housefloraedit- House Flora
WOAH Feat Blvk H3ro, Jeeby Lyricist & Kione Zaire- Wavy Jones
allineed- Des
Leave Me alone II (Wavy Jones & Dxcape flip)- Amaraae
sexyback.- Banx!
Buzz (Wavy Jones Flip)- Popcaan
REAL (PROD. SHAWNJSMITH)
ou...2021-04-2333 min
Kū I Ke Aloha - Stand In LoveUnschooling Series: Resources + ReconnectionEpisode 20: Unschooling Series - Resources + Reconnection
Listen in, stay close, I love you and thank you for all your work in this movement for your process + the lively processing of all the layers of family. This episode goes into sharing some of those resources for our unfolding/furling - some places that we have and will continue to turn to for reconnections. Support this work + join the Kū I Ke Aloha patreon, connect on Instagram, facebook, email: we@kuikealoha.com
Tanya Smith-Johnson's voice in Kū I Ke Aloha's Ep...2020-09-2440 min
30 Something & VergingIs Good Enough?Join Akilah, as she and her guest host, Sterling Smith, Unpack the meme "U treat a MAN good he not gone see no other female but U" 30 Something and Verging is a podcast about life, its quirks, and all the things were on the verge of. What makes this channel and podcast unique is my mantra of living outside of the box. My conversations and views will be honest and unfiltered. Weekly uploads will include videos from the podcast, food, music & movie reviews, daily affirmations, and honest talk/ Sass sessions! With this channel my goal is to breathe life...2020-07-0349 min
Survival Radio Network2A Chat in the GardenReplay show:
Dr. Akilah R. Carter-Francique is an assistant professor in the Prairie View A&M University Department of Health and Kinesiology.
Carter-Francique is the co-founder (with Deniece Dortch, a post-doctoral research associate in the University of Utah's College of Education) and director of "Sista to Sista", a co-curricular leadership development program designed to foster a sense of connection among black female college athletes. She has authored a number of journal articles and book chapters, presented her scholarship nationally and internationally, and maintains affiliations with such organizations as the North American Society for the Sociology of Sport (NASSS), the North...2019-11-1300 minSurvival Radio Network2A Chat in the GardenAssistant Media Relations Director Akilah Laster joined the Tennessee staff in August of 2019. She is the primary contact for the Lady Vols softball program and also is a key member of the football communications team.
Prior to her arrival on Rocky Top, Laster spent three successful years at Cal Athletics, where she served as the primary contact for softball and men’s gymnastics for three seasons and volleyball for one year. She also worked two fall seasons with the men’s soccer team while contributing in a significant capacity to the football and baseball communications efforts.
Join us on A Chat...2019-11-0600 min
The Girl Gang PodcastEpisode 11: Pursuing your dreams while still in a "9-5" job with Twana MooreTwana is such a BOSS y'all I wish I worked for her at my own school! You are going to hear how she started her own brand, is working around her schedule as an administrator at a public school + 2 boys in school and sports, and still finds time for friends and family! Her hustle is nothing short of inspiring.@personallyshe on social media (FB, IG, & Twitter)www.personallyshe.com Coaches:Caris - @learnwithcaris and @dfashionpreneurs on IGhttps://www.learnwithcaris.com/getstarted Akilah - @onlineboutiquesource on FB and IG Twana also referenced the Trello app for productivity! --- Send in a...2018-11-1545 min
Light TreasonAkilah Hughes on pet adoption and the joys of dragging Justin TimberlakeErek (@erek_smith) joins the show to help answer Faith's questions about tarot card readings and growing up in a cult
Allison interviews Akilah Hughes (@AkilahObviously) about The Good Place, Great News, pet adoption, the joys of dragging Justin Timberlake, No One Ever Really Dies by N.E.R.D., Lana Del Rey, Three Billboards, David Sedaris' Diaries, and Truly Devious by Maureen Johnson
In bad news: students were unable to stage a walkout in protest of gun violence because of a school shooting
In good news: no one wants to live in Trump Tower
Light Treason News is supported...2018-04-231h 00
Neo2soul Playlist3rd August 2017 Mixbag of Music with DJ Niceness in the mix on FloradioBridging the gap between mainstream and indie artists, Mixbag of Music show brings light to the underground and gives you the quality music you want to hear, not have to hear. Non-stop, less chat, more in the mix (NeoSoul, Hip Hop, R&B, Soul, Gospel, Jazz) musical grooves.Our goal is to help emerging, unsigned independent artists and bands to connect with opportunities to increase their exposure through Internet radio Amy Pieterse - The Wine (Part II)Jessie Laine Powell - JoySunnie - MagicTenelle - Fill Me Up...2017-08-043h 03
Fare of the Free ChildEp. 28: Homeschooling & Unschooling TogetherOn this episode, Atlanta-based wellness entrepreneur, Chante’ Smith, talks about how she and her partner facilitate multiple learning paths within their household. Their children, Chloe (11), S'vaan (9), and Sekou (4) are teaching the adults in their home exactly what they need to thrive. We also talk about early diagnosis of Asperger’s, learning to trust ourselves and children, and practicing self-mothering.Support the showDig this show? Join our make-it-happen family at patreon.com/akilah to make sure we can keep this thang going strong. Thank you!The Raising Free People Practice Card...2017-03-291h 21