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Love & The Marriage SqueezeHonoring Juanita Craft: A Legacy of ActivismIn celebration of Women’s History Month (March) and Black Women’s History Month (April), this episode features Kendall Ferguson, a Dallas Arts Administrator and the steward of the historic Juanita Craft House. This museum honors the life and legacy of Juanita Craft, a trailblazing, civil rights activist whose relentless fight for justice shaped the course of history. A dedicated leader within the NAACP, Mrs. Craft was a force in the battle for desegregation, equitable healthcare, and the rights of African-Americans, Mexican-Americans, and the LGBTQIA community. Her home became a haven for prominent figures—from U.S. presid...2025-03-3156 minLove & The Marriage SqueezeCelebrating Black History with Dr. W. Marvin DulaneyWelcome to Season 2 of the podcast! In this enlightening episode of Season 2, we sit down with Dr. W. Marvin Dulaney, a revered historian and an authority on African American history, to explore the origins and importance of Black History Month. Dr. Dulaney, with his vast knowledge and insightful perspectives, takes us on a journey through time, shedding light on the pivotal moments and key figures that have shaped this essential observance and why it should continue for many years to come. There are so many fantastic insights in this episode. We hope you enjoy it!2024-03-0159 minLove & The Marriage SqueezeGratitude: The Secret Language of the Universe with Nyeela LoveIn our final episode of season one of Love & The Marriage Squeeze: The Podcast we're gushing with gratitude at having begun this podcasting journey! Appropriately, we're closing out the season with guest Nyeela Love, a talented actress and life coach who embodies gratitude in all she does. She's the real deal, y'all! In this episode, Nyeela explains how a consistent gratitude practice can completely transform your life! She also suggests creative ways to begin a daily gratitude practice and reveals its numerous life-changing benefits - a positive mindset, better physical and mental health, improved relationships and much m...2024-01-0726 minLove & The Marriage SqueezeMake Your Money Less Naughty, More Nice: A Powerful Year-End Reflection for Financial SuccessBefore you pop that champagne and sing Auld Lang Syne, try closing out the year with a little reflection; and make sure to include your finances too. The end of the year is a perfect time to review our income, expenses, debt and investments to chart a more prosperous future. In this episode of the podcast, Host Anietie Antia-Obong is joined by LaMont Stewart, a financial consultant and educator with years of experience guiding individuals toward financial freedom. During the discussion, LaMont shares practical and important tips for doing a year-end review that will set you...2023-12-2938 minLove & The Marriage SqueezeA Love Coach's Advice on Dating During the HolidaysNeed a boo to take to the family holiday party? Swiping through the dating apps to find one? Hold up. Before you start dating to cure loneliness for the holidays, listen to our conversation with Love Coach Farrah Blakely. She's got some excellent advice to help you steer clear of dating holiday disasters. Farrah Blakely is a certified Relationship Coach, Life Coach, and Mindfulness Practitioner. She transforms your limiting beliefs to help you achieve your desired relationship and results. Farrah helps busy professionals attract the ideal partner and build healthy, successful, and lasting relationships. For sin...2023-12-2531 minLove & The Marriage SqueezeA Love Coach's Guide to Holiday Shopping for Your BaeIt's that giving time of year! And the deals are on to help you ring in the holidays. But before you get carried away and max out that credit card buying special gifts for your significant other, listen to our conversation with love coach Farrah Blakely. Whether you're in a brand new relationship or you've been with your partner for years, Farrah has some wise advice on shopping for your bae, how much to spend and how to get the gifts you really want from them this holiday season! Farrah Blakely is a certified Relationship Coa...2023-12-2225 minLove & The Marriage SqueezeHow to Create a Happy Holiday with Less Family DramaAh, the holidays! A time for merriment and the joy of being with family. But let's face it. We all have a little crazy in our family! It's just human nature. And when families gather for the holidays it sometimes sets the stage for drama, especially when old rivalries, misunderstandings and unresolved issues rear their ugly heads. Not to mention a clash of titanic personalities. But who wants drama with their mac and cheese at the family dinner? In this episode, therapist and author Shundria Riddick shares helpful tips on navigating tense family interactions during the holidays so you c...2023-12-1942 minLove & The Marriage SqueezeHow to Fend Off the Holiday Blues and Feel More JoyJoy to world! The holidays are here. Although it’s a time for celebration and good cheer, it can also be highly stressful considering the hustle of shopping, decorating, baking and cooking, parties, events and the pressure to create the perfect holiday experience for friends and loved ones. With all these seasonal stressors, it’s no wonder many of us may feel a little down or depressed instead of merry this time of year. In this episode of the podcast, we meet therapist and author, Shundria Riddick, who shares tips on how to fend off tho...2023-12-1435 min
Love & The Marriage SqueezeWelcome to Love & The Marriage Squeeze: The Podcast!Welcome to Love & The Marriage Squeeze: The Podcast! This is our space for engaging stories and discussions about love, relationships, singlehood and empowerment for black women and those who love them. In this introductory episode, host/filmmaker Anietie Antia-Obong explains what a marriage squeeze is and why African-American women are currently experiencing one. She also reveals why she's so darn determined to the produce this podcast and a documentary series for television by the same name. Hint: It's all about love and justice. To learn more about our filmmaking team and the docuseries, please visit our...2023-12-1209 min