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Dem Black Mamas Podcast
Dem Black Mamas PodcastDBM Ep 70: Communtity, Culture, Books & Black Motherhood w/ Alliah AgostiniDear Mama, What if I told you the saying, "real gs move in silence is killing your dream? What if I told you to tell everyone and anyone you know what you want to do? What if I told you your notes app and Evernote are the keys to the manifestation of your dreams? What if I told you every time we tell our stories, we reclaim what was stolen? Every time we create, we declare: We are still here. These are our takeaways from our conversation with prolific children's book author, Alliah Agostini, who wrote The Juneteenth Story...
2025-08-041h 38Little Podcast of Good News
Little Podcast of Good NewsS1E12 - Jubilee Day with Rev. Lindsey ArdreyYou know how Juneteenth is coming up and we want our kids to understand that celebration in light of the Gospel message? The Rev. Lindsey Ardrey joins Lauren and Grace to discus how we can teach our kids about Juneteenth through that lens. ----more---- Book Recommendations: Juneteenth Is by Natasha Triplett The Juneteenth Cookbook by Alliah L. Agostini Black-Eyed Peas and Hogshead Cheese by Glenda Armand The People Could Fly by Virginia Hamilton Little Box of Good News Little Weekend of Good News Little...
2025-06-1741 minDisrupted
DisruptedThe history — and joy — of JuneteenthWhile many Black Americans have been celebrating Juneteenth since 1865, the holiday has often been overlooked by non-Black Americans. This hour, we look at the tradition of the holiday and recognize its importance as a time to learn more about Black history in the U.S. Alliah L. Agostini is a mom and children’s book author. Her books The Juneteenth Story: Celebrating the End of Slavery in the United States and The Juneteenth Cookbook teach the history and joy of Juneteenth. Distinguished Professor Dr. William Darity explains the history of reparations and today's racial wealth ga...
2025-06-1349 minThe Watchung Booksellers Podcast
The Watchung Booksellers PodcastEpisode 43: Joy as Resistance in Kids' LitIn this episode of the Watchung Booksellers Podcast, children's book author Alliah Agostini talks with children's book illustrator Olivia de Castro about taking humor seriously, and celebrating the joy of underrepresented voices in kids' books.Buffalo, NY native Alliah L. Agostini has marketed everything from iconic brands to scrappy start-ups, but motherhood helped her return to her first love: children's literature. She is the author of over a dozen released and upcoming picture books, early readers, and even a cookbook. Alliah and her work have been featured on Oprah Daily, TODAY with Hoda + Jenna, Essence...
2025-04-2240 minEverything Cookbooks
Everything Cookbooks123: The Revolution Will Be Well Fed with Corrie Locke-HardyMolly and Kristin speak with Corrie Locke-Hardy about their debut cookbook, which pairs their passion for social justice activism and food. Corrie talks about their atypical path towards publication, the unique approaches of their publisher and how the 'figure it out as you go' method worked during the book's creation. Corrie shares how they balanced the various tones of the book, why they focused on the recipes they did, how they worked with the team on its production, distribution, and promotion, and the project they hope to work on in the future. Hosts: Kate Leahy + Molly Stevens + K...
2025-04-0941 minDisrupted
DisruptedThe history — and joy — of JuneteenthWhile many Black Americans have been celebrating Juneteenth since 1865, the holiday has often been overlooked by non-Black Americans. This hour, we look at the tradition of the holiday and recognize its importance as a time to learn more about Black history in the U.S. Alliah L. Agostini is a mom and children’s book author. Her books The Juneteenth Story: Celebrating the End of Slavery in the United States and The Juneteenth Cookbook teach the history and joy of Juneteenth. Distinguished Professor Dr. William Darity explains the history of reparations and today's racial wealth ga...
2024-06-1949 minEverything Cookbooks
Everything Cookbooks85: A Juneteenth Cookbook for Kids with Alliah Agostini and Taffy ElrodMolly and Kristin dive into the territory of kid-lit in this talk with Alliah Agostini and Taffy Elrod, authors of The Juneteenth Cookbook. Alliah and Taffy discuss how they both got involved with the project, how they worked together and the goal they had of bringing the celebration of Juneteenth to life with food, history and family activities. They talk about the family representation in the book, the recipe development process and what went into all the extras inside. Alliah and Taffy both speak about tapping into their inner child while writing, what it was like working with their...
2024-04-1038 minWhat I Want to Know, with Kevin P. Chavous
What I Want to Know, with Kevin P. Chavous147. Why does representation matter in children's literature? with Author and Speaker Alliah AgostiniOver the past decade, children’s literature has become far more diverse. In fact, research found that in 2022 about 45 percent of kids’ and teens’ books had a nonwhite author, illustrator, or compiler, which was up from only 8 percent in 2014. How can we encourage representation in children’s books? What are the impacts of diverse representation in children’s literature? And why is it important for kids to see themselves in their favorite books?  In this episode, Alliah Agostini joins Kevin to discuss why representation matters in children’s literature.  Meet Alliah: Alliah Agostin...
2024-03-2729 minE Train Talks: A Literacy Initiative
E Train Talks: A Literacy InitiativeCelebrating Juneteenth: An Interview with Author Alliah L. Agostini!Today we are celebrating Juneteenth with my very special guest, Alliah L. Agostini, author of the powerful picture book, THE JUNETEENTH STORY: CELEBRATING THE END OF SLAVERY IN THE UNITES STATES! I invite you to watch, learn and celebrate with us, as we honor the holiday Juneteenth! But wait, there's more! In my interview with Alliah, we'll also be discussing her inspirational writing journey & books, from THE JUNETEENTH STORY to BIG TUNE: RISE OF THE DANCEHALL PRICE, and her upcoming Little Golden Book about Oprah Winfrey! There's so much to learn from author Alliah L. Agostini! Come celebrate and...
2023-06-2030 minWhat’s Next?
What’s Next?Buffalo, What’s Next? | Bringing Juneteenth to the Children & Signature CutzAs we approach this year’s Juneteenth celebration, we get a chance to chat with a Buffalonian who has become a renowned national children’s author – Alliah L. Agostini. We went into detail about the creation of her book, The Juneteenth Story, the national wave of book bans, as well as her strong ties to Buffalo’s Juneteenth movement.And with the weekend quickly approaching, the Buffalo, What’s Next? crew heads off to get a fresh haircut at their preferred neighborhood barbershop – Signature Cutz. Jay Moran takes us around the minority-owned and operated shop to hear from its staff and clientel
2023-06-1555 minPicture Books Are for Grown-Ups, Too!
Picture Books Are for Grown-Ups, Too!S1E17 | Alliah L. Agostini and 'Big Tune: Rise of the Dancehall Prince'“It’s important for people to understand that there is more than one immigrant experience, there is more than one Jamaican-American experience. There are so many.” –Alliah L. AgostiniToday’s conversation is filled with joy, energy, and tons of fun!!!! Alliah and I chat about courage, the early 90s, the multitude of immigrant experiences, writing in rhyme, and what it can mean to see yourself in a book!Today’s Picture Book: Big Tune: Rise of the Dancehall Prince by Alliah L. Agostini and illustrated by Shamar Knight-JusticeAlliah L. Agostini...
2023-05-0625 minYOU Better!
YOU Better!2022 Reflections - Year End Double Episode | Part 2This episode features a compilation of Kiesha's reflections, questions, and self-discovery advice from the second half of her 2022 interview guests.  Let these moments of post-conversation musing inspire your end of year journaling or your beginning of the year intention-setting.Reflections are from the following episodes:Spread Truth and Joy with Alliah L. AgostiniGet to the Other Side with Allison ZinczenkoBrace for Impact with Bobby MorganReload Yourself with Latorsha PeakeBe More Than Enough with Dr. Shelly BhowmikWalk Through the Fire with Kim BlueBreak Free From Normal with Prairie Rose FreeMaster Self-Discipline with Kena TchiteyaCome Home to Yourself w...
2023-01-0159 minHigher Than This
Higher Than ThisThe Best is Yet to Come - Recap & Season FinaleI've always said that women don't need to be empowered they need to be equipped. Permission for us to soar has already been granted but I'm well aware of the beating our confidence and spirit can take day after day in spaces that don't see us fully or value what we bring to the table. It was the reason I wanted to do this series, the best is yet to come, to remind us through it all we are still here and our work is not in vain there is so much more in store...
2022-09-2309 minThrive off the Ladder
Thrive off the LadderThe Best is Yet to Come - Recap & Season FinaleI've always said that women don't need to be empowered they need to be equipped. Permission for us to soar has already been granted but I'm well aware of the beating our confidence and spirit can take day after day in spaces that don't see us fully or value what we bring to the table. It was the reason I wanted to do this series, the best is yet to come, to remind us through it all we are still here and our work is not in vain there is so much more in store...
2022-09-2309 minThrive off the Ladder
Thrive off the LadderRepurpose Your Gifts with Alliah L. AgostiniWhen we think of starting something new and going in another direction in our professional life we often hesitate because we think about all the work already done in our current career. Well, today's episode with, Alliah L. Agostini reminds us that nothing is wasted and that when you do a new thing it starts with repurposing all the gifts and talent you already have! Alliah went from Harvard Business Grad working in marketing for some of the world's well known brands to a published children's author. She didn't just pivot she did a complete 360 in her...
2022-08-1938 minHigher Than This
Higher Than ThisRepurpose Your Gifts with Alliah L. AgostiniWhen we think of starting something new and going in another direction in our professional life we often hesitate because we think about all the work already done in our current career. Well, today's episode with, Alliah L. Agostini reminds us that nothing is wasted and that when you do a new thing it starts with repurposing all the gifts and talent you already have! Alliah went from Harvard Business Grad working in marketing for some of the world's well known brands to a published children's author. She didn't just pivot she did a complete 360 in her...
2022-08-1938 minYOU Better!
YOU Better!Spread Truth and Joy with Alliah L. AgostiniAlliah L. Agostini is a proud native of Buffalo, NY and a developing creative.  In addition to being a mom, a Harvard grad, and so much more, Alliah is the author of the kids book The Juneteenth Story: Celebrating the End of Slavery in the United States (released in May 2022).  In this interview with Kiesha, she discusses the importance of preserving heritage and of integrating the new layers we find in ourselves as we grow into who we have always been.Episode Resources:Books:The Juneteenth Story: Celebrating the End of Slavery in the United StatesPlaying Bi...
2022-06-1150 minThrive off the Ladder
Thrive off the LadderModern MompreneurNavigating motherhood while working in corporate has its challenges but replace corporate with running your own business and you are certainly open up the flood gates of advice and opinions of creative ways to balance it all. My guest today is Alliah Agostini Livingston who shares how she is able to balance them both on her own terms.
2020-10-2221 minHigher Than This
Higher Than ThisModern MompreneurNavigating motherhood while working in corporate has its challenges but replace corporate with running your own business and you are certainly open up the flood gates of advice and opinions of creative ways to balance it all. My guest today is Alliah Agostini Livingston who shares how she is able to balance them both on her own terms.
2020-10-2221 minBreak Concrete: Black Women At Work
Break Concrete: Black Women At WorkMothering Black ChildrenLet's talk about the additional work and labor that goes into mothering Black children. In today's episode, I am joined by several brilliant professional Black women who are also mothers. They share their experiences navigating race and gender for themselves and their children and how they raise their children to show up, take up space in the world, and #breakconcrete.  Find links and show notes at https://breakconcrete.com/bc025 Topics Covered:  How to talk to your children about racial justice Educating your children about how to respond to racism and sexism How to mai...
2020-09-1558 min