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DA CREW PodcastWELCOME BACK TO BASIC BLAQUE AFTER DARK - EVERY 1ST & 3RD FRIDAY| HOST BLAQUE DIAMONDSeason 4 |11 amazing hosts|2 slots openLights, inspiration, impact—Season 4 of “Basic Blaque After Dark” is back and brighter than ever, delivering the soul-stirring conversations, motivation, and realness you’ve come to love. Hosted by the phenomenal Blaque Diamond, tonight’s episode features a powerhouse guest whose mission, message, and means are transforming the landscape for faith-based women and creators everywhere.Meet Your Host: Blaque Diamond—The Architect of ImpactBlaque Diamond isn’t just a name; she’s a beacon of resilience and empowerment. As a Licensed Social Worker, trauma coach, celebrated author, and visionary speaker, Blaque brings wisdom forged in...
2026-02-0756 min
BFF Empowerment PodcastWomen on the Rise: from Burn Out to Balance with Mary HarrisIn this powerful episode of the Women on the Rise segment of the BFF Empowerment Podcast, host Blaque Diamond sits down with Mary Harris, a leadership coach (and former engineer of 20 years) now based in the south of France near Nice.Mary shares what sparked her major career pivot—navigating a full life, becoming a stepmom overnight, motherhood, and the wake-up call many women experience when the schedule is packed but something still feels off. Together, they unpack the difference between traditional “push through” productivity and what Mary calls a more sustainable approach: managing your energy...
2026-02-0443 min
BFF Empowerment PodcastWomen on the Rise: the Frequency of Empowerment with Kelly KeefeIn this soul-stirring episode of the BFF Empowerment Podcast, host Blaque Diamond sits down with transformational coach, author, and Reiki master Kelly Keefe, whose life journey is nothing short of divinely orchestrated. Together, they explore the power of healing through energy, overcoming fear, and living authentically in alignment with one’s soul mission.Kelly shares how a chance encounter in a New Jersey bookstore led her to discover Reiki, sparking a journey of healing, spiritual leadership, and frequency mentorship that now spans over a decade. The conversation flows through themes of divine timing, self-publishing success, and transforming tr...
2026-01-2144 min
BFF Empowerment PodcastAligned, Empowered, and EvolvingShe’s back—and she’s coming in strong.In this powerful solo episode of the BFF Empowerment Podcast, host Blaque Diamond returns after a brief pause to reflect, reset, and step boldly into 2026 with intention, vision, and purpose.Blaque Diamond takes listeners on an honest journey through the highlights of 2025—from launching the BFF Empowerment Podcast and winning her first international literary award, to releasing her 15th book (Braille’s Superpower), earning the title of Ms. Altruistic 2025, and navigating the realities of blended family life. With transparency and heart, she shares the growth, challenges, and lesson...
2026-01-1436 min
BFF Empowerment PodcastWomen on the Rise: Worms, Sprouts, and Laughter with Cathy NesbittIn this joyful and refreshingly unique episode of the Women on the Rise segment of the BFF Empowerment Podcast, host Blaque Diamond welcomes the vibrant and multi-passionate Kathy Nesbitt—a Canadian laughter yoga instructor, sprout grower, and worm composting advocate with a mission to change lives one giggle and one worm at a time.Kathy shares her extraordinary journey from being terrified of worms to launching Kathy’s Crawly Composters, a business rooted in sustainability, education, and purpose. She dives into the magic of vermicomposting, the beauty of red wigglers, and how worm poop (a.k.a...
2026-01-0749 min
BFF Empowerment PodcastWomen on the Rise: Rising from Rock Bottom with Amy Nicole EllisWhat if bankruptcy wasn’t failure—but data?In this powerful and eye-opening episode of the BFF Empowerment Podcast, host Blaque Diamond sits down with Amy Nicole Ellis, creator of The Debt Decoder and founder of Fix Yourself and Flaunt It, for an honest conversation about money, mindset, healing, and rewriting the narrative around financial “mistakes.”Amy boldly shares her story as a three-time bankruptcy survivor—with zero regrets, and explains how those experiences became the foundation for her work helping women understand their money patterns through Human Design.Together, Blaque Diamond and Amy unpack...
2025-12-2840 min
BFF Empowerment PodcastWomen on the Rise: Dating, Disasters, and Dealing with It with Charity SinclairWhat happens when your fiancé has a secret life, and you find out just weeks before your wedding? In this hilariously raw and empowering episode of the BFF Empowerment Podcast, host Blaque Diamond sits down with Charity Sinclair, data expert by day and breakout author of the Amazon #1 bestseller We’re All Dating the Same Guy, to dive into the chaotic, cringeworthy, and sometimes comical world of modern dating.Charity opens up about calling off her wedding after discovering years of betrayal, how narcissistic partners operate under charm and manipulation, and how her dating disaster stories—yes, inclu...
2025-12-2451 min
BFF Empowerment PodcastWomen on the Rise: Creating Time, Confidence, and Community with Urmi HossainIn this empowering episode of the BFF Empowerment Podcast, host Blaque Diamond sits down with Urmi Hossain, a corporate finance professional by day and a passionate creative and advocate by night.Based in Montreal and originally from Italy with Bangladeshi roots, Urmi shares her inspiring journey of navigating multiple cultures, building confidence, and creating space for women to lead authentically. She opens up about her work as a self-published author, speaker, mentor, podcaster, and her role as Co-Chair of the Montreal chapter of Women and Leadership, an organization dedicated to empowering women through mentorship, leadership development, and...
2025-12-2133 min
BFF Empowerment PodcastWomen on the Rise: Success, Setbacks, and Second Chances with Holly PorterIn this candid and heartfelt episode of the BFF Empowerment Podcast, host Blaque Diamond sits down with powerhouse entrepreneur and author Holly Porter, who opens up about the rollercoaster of life, business, motherhood, and healing after a near-death experience.From building 11 businesses while raising a blended family of eight children, to surviving a 70-day COVID hospitalization, Holly shares how she transformed personal tragedy into purpose with her book "Near Death Shift." Together, they explore:✨ The reality of long COVID and bouncing back stronger ✨ What resilience really looks like behind the scenes ✨ How growing up in large...
2025-12-1747 min
BFF Empowerment PodcastWomen on the Rise: Fifty, Fabulous, and Fuckable with Tina ColemanOn this powerful Women on the Rise segment of the BFF Empowerment Podcast, host Blaque Diamond sits down with Tina Coleman—spiritual teacher, world traveler, former massage therapist, and author of the bold and empowering book Fifty, Fabulous, and Fuckable.Tina shares her extraordinary life journey, from surviving abusive relationships and life-altering car accidents to teaching metaphysics, healing others through bodywork, and ultimately reinventing her life abroad. Now living internationally, Tina opens up about solo travel, cultural awakening, spiritual growth, and what it really means to reclaim your life at midlife.This episode dives deep in...
2025-12-141h 04
BFF Empowerment PodcastWomen on the Rise: Rising from the Rubble with Susan SnowIn this powerful Women on the Rise episode of the BFF Empowerment Podcast, Blaque Diamond sits down with coach, speaker, and author Susan Snow—a woman who knows firsthand what it means to bulldoze through fear. Susan shares the heartbreaking story of losing her father, a Los Angeles police detective, who was ambushed and killed while saving her younger brother’s life on Halloween night when she was just 17. She opens up about the years of unrecognized PTSD, depression, anxiety, emotional masking, and feeling invisible in her own grief—and how a compassionate, trauma-competent therapist finally gave her language, tools...
2025-12-1040 min
BFF Empowerment PodcastWomen on the Rise: Unshackled and Regaining my Voice with Amanda J. ScottIn this powerful episode of the BFF Empowerment Podcast, host Blaque Diamond sits down with author and survivor Amanda J. Scott to talk about the courage it takes to break free from abusive relationships and begin the journey back to yourself. Amanda shares her story of leaving a 17-year abusive marriage, the subtle ways emotional, verbal, financial, and psychological abuse can show up, and how shame and silence keep so many women trapped. Drawing from her book Finding My Way Back to Me and her work supporting others healing from abuse, she offers wisdom on rebuilding self-worth, learning to...
2025-12-0652 min
BFF Empowerment PodcastWomen on the Rise: Awakening the Embodied Leader Within with Roxanne ChaputIn this powerful episode of the Women on the Rise segment of the BFF Empowerment Podcast, host Blaque Diamond sits down with the extraordinary Roxanne Chaput—a globally renowned modern-day creatrix, oracle, and host of the Soul To Soul podcast. As a mother of three and a conscious leadership mentor based near Canada’s stunning Great Lakes region, Roxanne brings a deep, multidimensional perspective on healing, integrity, and embodied leadership.Together, they explore what it truly means to lead with self-awareness, alignment, and inner truth. Roxanne breaks down the essence of conscious leadership—leading in integrity both public...
2025-11-2935 minDA CREW PodcastBasic Blaque After Dark-Blaque Diamond| LIVE EVERY 1ST & 3RD FRIDAY ON DA CREW PODCAST“Basic Blaque After Dark” is an online show and segment of the Da Crew Podcast, hosted by award-winning author, certified parent coach, licensed social worker (LSW), and speaker, Blaque Diamond.The show airs live every first and third Friday of the month at 8 p.m. EST and is streamed on various platforms including YouTube, Twitch, Kick, and Facebook. Topics discussed on the show focus on a range of subjects, including mental health, foster care, adoption, and general empowerment, often featuring candid conversations with special guests such as other authors and experts.For more information and to tune into the show, you ca...
2025-11-2556 min
Breaking the Silence PodcastCan Blaque Diamond’s Journey Inspire You to Rewrite Your Story?In this powerful Author’s Edition episode, we sit down with Blaque Diamond — a powerhouse voice for resilience, healing, and transformation. Blaque Diamond is a multi-award-winning author, social worker, and trauma-informed parent coach who has dedicated her life to helping others reclaim their power and rewrite their story.As the host of Basic Blaque After Dark and founder of Renaissance Coaching, LLC, she continues to inspire audiences across the world to rise above adversity and embrace the strength within. In this conversation, she opens up about her journey, her mission, and the unbreakable spirit that fuels her work...
2025-11-2144 min
BFF Empowerment PodcastWomen on the Rise: sovereignty, Shadow Work, and Sacred Union with Carolee BeckhamOn this powerful Women on the Rise episode of the BFF Empowerment Podcast, Blaque Diamond sits down with Carolee Beckham—coach, author-in-progress, mother of four, and one half of a transformative duo helping couples and singles become conscious co-creators of their lives. Carolee opens up about healing after repeated infidelity, deconstructing from Mormonism, and rebuilding a life rooted in sovereignty, spirituality, and embodied love.She shares how motherhood, home births, and a worldwide season of travel (including a reset in Bali) ignited her self-trust—and how she and her husband now guide others through their “Ritual Shadow Work”...
2025-11-1251 min
BFF Empowerment PodcastWomen on the Rise: Finding Your Fantastic Joy with Leah JohnsonOn this empowering Women on the Rise episode of the BFF Empowerment Podcast, host Blaque Diamond sits down with Leah Johnson—artist, author, retreat leader, and former city council member—whose life journey spans 25 years in politics to a soul-led pivot into painting and transformative healing. Leah opens up about the “addiction to success,” PTSD, postpartum depression, alcoholism, and a suicide attempt—and the courageous decision to step away from reelection to choose motherhood, sobriety, and self-advocacy.Through creativity, spirituality, and community, Leah found a new path: publishing Finding Fantastic Joy (2022), developing a second book, and guiding women’s re...
2025-11-0843 min
BFF Empowerment PodcastWomen on the Rise: Looking on the Bright Side with Jo Elizabeth PintoIn this inspiring Women on the Rise episode of the BFF Empowerment Podcast, host Blaque Diamond sits down with author, mother, and braille proofreader Jo Elizabeth Pinto to talk about the power of storytelling, perseverance, and passion. Jo shares her remarkable journey of being a published author for over a decade, having written across multiple genres—from poetry and young adult fiction to romance and memoir. With nearly 30 years of experience as a braille proofreader and six books under her belt, Jo’s story is one of creativity, resilience, and dedication to her craft.Blaque Diam...
2025-11-0533 min
BFF Empowerment PodcastWomen on the Rise: Lessons in Leadership, Learning, and Love with Barbara MojicaIn this empowering conversation, your host Blaque Diamond sits down with author, historian, and lifelong educator Barbara Mojica—the mind behind the Little Miss History series, to explore why knowing our history fuels critical thinking, confident leadership, and a better future. Barbara shares her journey from general education teacher to special education director and district administrator, and how collaborating with speech, OT, and PT teams shaped her student-centered approach. Together, Blaque Diamond and Barbara dive into advocating for children with ADHD, ODD, and autism; building strong IEPs and behavior intervention plans; navigating general ed vs. in...
2025-11-0142 min
BFF Empowerment PodcastWomen on the Rise: From Surviving to Thriving with Neena PerezIn this powerful episode of the BFF Empowerment Podcast, host Blaque Diamond sits down with transformational life and business coach, motivational speaker, and podcast host Neena Perez. From overcoming abuse, teen pregnancy, and poverty, Neena shares how she turned her pain into purpose and now helps women align their God-given gifts with their businesses through her programs Purpose by Design and Wisdom to Wealth.Together, they dive deep into breaking free from self-sabotage, renewing the mind, and moving from survival mode into a thriving, purpose-driven life. Neena also opens up about her personal journey with healing, resilience...
2025-10-2928 min
BFF Empowerment PodcastWomen on the Rise: Leveling Up with Amy LeniusIn this empowering Women on the Rise episode of the BFF Empowerment Podcast, host Blaque Diamond sits down with coach, speaker, and Next Level University’s Director of Group Coaching Amy Lenius. Amy shares her journey from studying anatomy and physiology to becoming a women’s health speaker after living with endometriosis—and how honoring women’s cyclical nature informs the way she coaches habits, goals, and sustainable growth.You’ll learn:What endometriosis is (and why it’s often misunderstood), plus how it can impact periods, fertility, digestion, and the nervous system.The difference between self-worth a...
2025-10-2630 min
BFF Empowerment PodcastBlind Girl MagicThis week on the BFF Empowerment Podcast, we’re honoring Meet the Blind Month with a powerful showcase of blind and visually impaired women who are rewriting the narrative of disability. Too often, society underestimates what we can achieve, but these inspiring voices prove that blindness is not a limitation, it’s simply a different way of navigating life.From published authors, entrepreneurs, inventors, and performers to advocates, pageant queens, mothers, and community leaders, these women open their hearts and share their journeys of resilience, creativity, and determination. You’ll hear stories of overcoming sudden vision loss, chasin...
2025-10-2252 min
BFF Empowerment PodcastWomen on the Rise: Money, Motherhood, and Mindset with Khiara CuretonIn this empowering Women on the Rise episode of the BFF Empowerment Podcast, host Blaque Diamond sits down with Khiara Cureton, an executive career and wealth coach, keynote speaker, healthcare executive, and founder of AncHer Co.Khiara shares her inspiring journey of navigating career growth, motherhood, and money management, and how her personal struggles with career delays and financial identity as a new mom led her to create AncHer Co.—a holistic coaching program that helps ambitious mothers align their career goals, financial health, and personal fulfillment.Together, they discuss the myths that hold women ba...
2025-10-1527 min
BFF Empowerment PodcastWomen on the Rise: Step into Your Miracle with Shannon MichelleIn this powerful and deeply inspiring episode of the BFF Empowerment Podcast, host Blaque Diamond welcomes Shannon Michelle, a survivor of a near-fatal motorcycle accident, a traumatic brain injury (TBI), and breast cancer. Shannon opens up about how she lost everything — from her memory to her mobility — and had to completely relearn how to live, think, walk, and speak.Through unwavering faith, community support, and her own self-healing practices, Shannon began a journey of miraculous recovery. She shares how she found purpose in her pain, the power of being present, and how she turned her trauma into tran...
2025-10-1148 min
BFF Empowerment PodcastDiscrimination in Plain SightIn this unfiltered and deeply personal episode of the BFF Empowerment Podcast, your host Blaque Diamond shares a jaw-dropping true story of workplace discrimination she endured as a blind professional. After proudly being crowned Ms. Altruistic 2025 in the 9th Annual Ms. Blind Diva Empowerment Pageant, Blaque Diamond opens up about a painful but powerful experience with the North Carolina Department of Revenue, where her job offer was rescinded solely due to her blindness.This episode exposes the harsh truth behind employment discrimination, ableism in the workplace, and the systemic barriers faced by blind and visually impaired professionals...
2025-10-0847 min
BFF Empowerment PodcastWomen on the Rise: Voice of Inspiration with Tracey NapierIn this empowering Women on the Rise segment of the BFF Empowerment Podcast, host Blaque Diamond sits down with Tracey Napier; an intuitive life coach, Reiki practitioner, author of Get Changed: How to Be the Master of Your Own Life, and a woman who transformed what once felt like a limitation into her greatest strength.Tracey opens up about her journey of overcoming childhood bullying, finding her spiritual path after the loss of her mother, and embracing her voice—literally and figuratively—as a gift rather than a barrier. She shares how intuitive practices, inner healing, and fait...
2025-10-0133 min
BFF Empowerment PodcastMy Mother's DaughterIn this empowering episode of the BFF Empowerment Podcast, host Blaque Diamond opens up about her journey of self-discovery, resilience, and embracing identity as her mother’s daughter. After recently moving into a new home, blending families, and celebrating her 36th birthday, she reflects on the positive traits she inherited from her mother—despite surviving an abusive childhood.Blaque Diamond shares how her mother’s drive, education, and fashion sense live on in her, shaping her commitment to empowerment, style, and creating a welcoming home.She also discusses her decision to compete in the 2025 Ms. Blind...
2025-09-2446 min
BFF Empowerment PodcastWomen on the Rise: Healing trauma and releasing Subconscious Blocks with Cheryl StelteIn this deeply transformative episode of the BFF Empowerment Podcast, host Blaque Diamond sits down with best-selling author, spiritual coach, and master healer Cheryl Stelte, founder of the Star of Divine Light Institute. Together, they dive into the powerful intersection of energy healing, subconscious trauma, and spiritual empowerment for women on a journey to rise above their past.Cheryl shares how a life-changing spiritual encounter set her on a path from depression to divine alignment—and how she's now helping women uncover the subconscious blocks that stem from childhood trauma, generational wounds, and deep emotional imprints. Learn ab...
2025-09-1734 min
BFF Empowerment PodcastWomen on the Rise: Healing the Inner Child with Tara WiskowIn this powerful episode of the BFF Empowerment Podcast, host Blaque Diamond steps away to assist her family in moving into their new home as a blended family. While she embarks on this exciting new journey in her life, former co-host Fearlessly Beautiful sits down with Women on the Rise spotlight guest, Tara Wiskow, to uncover a journey of resilience, identity, and healing.From the life-altering discovery at eight years old that reshaped her sense of belonging, to losing her biological father just three years after finally meeting him, Tara opens up about the struggles of abandonment...
2025-09-0323 min
BFF Empowerment PodcastRunaway Bride Part 2In this raw, powerful, and emotionally charged episode of the BFF Empowerment Podcast, host Black Diamond shares the gripping conclusion of her survival story in Runaway Bride Part 2. From the trauma of domestic violence to the strength it took to escape a dangerous situation with her child, this episode is a testament to courage, self-worth, and the will to live free.⚠️ Trigger Warning: This episode contains detailed accounts of physical abuse, emotional manipulation, and trauma. Listener discretion is advised—especially for survivors of domestic violence.💔 Discover how what seemed like a fairy-tale relationship quickly unraveled into a ni...
2025-08-2757 min
BFF Empowerment PodcastWomen on the Rise: Living Beyond Limits with Jenna UdenbergIn this powerful episode of the BFF Empowerment Podcast, host Black Diamond sits down with Jenna Udenberg, an inspiring disability advocate, accessibility educator, and author of Within My Spokes. From growing up with juvenile rheumatoid arthritis to becoming a manual wheelchair user at just 8 years old, Jenna shares her journey of resilience, advocacy, and creating a more inclusive and accessible world.Jenna opens up about her Bush Fellowship experience, founding the nonprofit Above and Beyond with U, and her mission to empower others with disabilities to find their voice. She dives deep into the difference between the...
2025-08-2033 min
BFF Empowerment PodcastRunaway Bride Part 1In this raw and deeply personal episode of the BFF Empowerment Podcast, Blaque Diamond opens u p about a chapter of her life that began like a fairy tale… and ended in shock. From the excitement of moving in with her fiancé and blending their families, to a whirlwind courthouse wedding, she truly believed she had found her forever.But just days after saying “I do,” cracks began to show. Lies unraveled, red flags waved high, and the man she thought she knew transformed before her eyes.What started as romantic gestures and loving words turned...
2025-08-1352 min
BFF Empowerment PodcastWomen on the Rise: Creating a Life on Your Own Terms with Catherine CrestaniIn this soul-stirring episode of the BFF Empowerment Podcast, Blaque Diamond takes a backseat and allows former co-host Fearlessly Beautiful to sit down with Catherine Crestani, a phenomenal leader, intuitive coach, and founder of Willow Healing, to talk about what it really means to be a woman on the rise.🌟 Catherine shares:How she built (and let go of) a multi-six-figure empire to escape burnoutHer journey from chronic stress to spiritual alignmentHow motherhood, health, and heart-centered leadership reshaped her purposeWhy your lifestyle should be built around your values; not hustle cultureThe truth about burnout, boundaries, and bui...
2025-08-0629 min
The shades of pride with Vic & RenaBlaque Diamond: Breaking Barriers, Owning Her Power, and Shining Without Limits🎙 Blaque Diamond – A True Visionary We’re closing out the month of July with an unforgettable episode featuring the unstoppable Blaque Diamond !
You do not want to miss this powerful conversation filled with empowerment , encouragement , and the inspiring journey of a woman who has broken barriers and overcome the odds. Blaque Diamond is:
– An author
– A songwriter
– A motivational speaker
– A podcast host
– And a phenomenal mommy!
She wears many hats—and wears them well .
In this episode, Blaque Diamond shares how she continues to persevere, building a legacy through music, writing, and advocacy. She also...
2025-07-311h 07The shades of pride with Vic & RenaBlaque Diamond: Breaking Barriers, Owning Her Power, and Shining Without Limits🎙 Blaque Diamond – A True Visionary We’re closing out the month of July with an unforgettable episode featuring the unstoppable Blaque Diamond !
You do not want to miss this powerful conversation filled with empowerment , encouragement , and the inspiring journey of a woman who has broken barriers and overcome the odds. Blaque Diamond is:
– An author
– A songwriter
– A motivational speaker
– A podcast host
– And a phenomenal mommy!
She wears many hats—and wears them well .
In this episode, Blaque Diamond shares how she continues to persevere, building a legacy through music, writing, and advocacy. She also...
2025-07-311h 07
BFF Empowerment PodcastFrom Idea to ISBN: My Self-Publishing JourneyIn this inspiring episode of the BFF Empowerment Podcast, your host Black Diamond gets real about the truth behind self-publishing—the wins, the lessons, the frustrations, and the freedom that comes with owning your story. Whether you're an aspiring author, a curious reader, or someone sitting on a story that’s just waiting to be told, this episode is for YOU!💎 Black Diamond kicks off with a heartfelt life update, sharing how her family showed up for her during a painful tooth ordeal and how she’s celebrating another major milestone—winning her 4th author award for her memoir...
2025-07-3044 min
BFF Empowerment PodcastWomen on the Rise: Mastering your Goals with Dr. Christiane SchroeterIn this powerful and inspiring Women on the Rise segment of the BFF Empowerment Podcast, host Blaque Diamond sits down with the incredible Dr. Christiane Schroeter—a university professor, bestselling author, business coach, and host of the Happy Healthy Hustle Podcast.From earning her PhD at Purdue to raising two young female entrepreneurs of her own, Dr. Christiane shares her journey of building a life of balance, leadership, and purpose while empowering other women to follow their dreams. 💼We talk about:✨ How to master your goals using her Petite Practice™ method📚 Her bestsell...
2025-07-2325 min
BFF Empowerment PodcastParenting While Blind: what society Gets WrongIn this deeply personal and powerful episode of the BFF Empowerment Podcast, your host Black Diamond takes you on an emotional journey of resilience, motherhood, and advocacy during Disability Pride Month.💔 When another Facebook post about a blind mother losing custody of her child due to discrimination surfaced, it triggered Black Diamond’s own traumatic experience of nearly losing her son—not due to neglect, but because society still doubts the capabilities of blind parents.From being intentionally trapped into pregnancy to becoming a solo, blind single mother, she shares the raw truth behind raising a speci...
2025-07-1658 min
BFF Empowerment PodcastWomen on the Rise: Empowering Single Moms Through Education with Gail ShowalterIn this powerful and heartfelt episode of the BFF Empowerment Podcast, host Blaque Diamond sits down with Gail Showalter, founder of Single Women Ed, a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping single mothers pursue higher education and meaningful employment.Gail shares her own story of resilience as a single mom of three and the passion that led her to create a support network for women navigating similar paths.Together, Blaque Diamond and Gail dive into topics such as:💡 The real-life challenges of single motherhood 📚 The power of education as a tool for financ...
2025-07-0934 min
BFF Empowerment PodcastDear Dreamer: It's Still PossibleIn this inspiring episode of the BFF Empowerment Podcast, your host Black Diamond opens up about childhood dreams, overcoming adversity, and turning pain into purpose. 💎From aspiring hairstylist to award-winning author and now songwriter, Black Diamond shares her powerful story of resilience, faith, and drive—proving that no dream is too big when you refuse to give up. ✨💬 Plus, she shines a spotlight on small business owner Kay’s Sweets & Comforts and reveals exciting news: she’s becoming a certified women’s empowerment life coach! 🙌If you’ve ever felt like your goals were out of reach, th...
2025-07-0243 min
BFF Empowerment PodcastWomen on the Rise: Holistic Healing for Women with Amita Sharma✨ In this powerful episode of the BFF Empowerment Podcast, host Blaque Diamond sits down with Amita Sharma, co-founder of NourishDoc, a holistic wellness platform designed for women navigating perimenopause and menopause. 💪🌿Together, they dive deep into:🔹 What perimenopause really is—and why it’s time to stop suffering in silence🔹 The unique challenges women of color face during hormonal transitions🔹 How NourishDoc empowers women globally through affordable, culturally-sensitive holistic care🔹 Natural self-care strategies like yoga, breathwork, aromatherapy, and more🔹 Why self-care is NOT selfish—it’s essential 🧘♀️💖Whether you're approaching your 30s, i...
2025-06-2524 min
BFF Empowerment PodcastThe Other Side of Single Parenting Featuring Joey OrtizThis week on the BFF Empowerment Podcast, host Black Diamond sits down with a special guest for a heartfelt and eye-opening Father’s Day episode. Meet Joey Ortiz, a devoted single father of two daughters who opens up about the realities, sacrifices, and mental toll of single fatherhood.👨👧👧 From custody battles to emotional wellness, co-parenting struggles, and financial sacrifices, Joey shares what it truly means to show up for your children as a father — especially when society often forgets that dads parent too. This honest, raw, and inspiring conversation challenges stereotypes and celebrates fathers who nurture, lead, and grow alongsid...
2025-06-1855 min
BFF Empowerment PodcastWomen on the Rise: From Trauma to Triumph with Malisa HepnerIn this powerful and deeply moving episode of the BFF Empowerment Podcast, host Black Diamond sits down with author, therapist, and podcast host Malisa Hepner for an open-hearted conversation about healing, purpose, and emotional growth. ❤️🩹Malisa shares her personal journey of overcoming childhood trauma, addiction in the family, and complex PTSD (C-PTSD). She dives into how her lived experiences shaped her career in therapy, inspired her book Owning My Crazy, and led her to create her podcast Emotionally Unavailable—a space where real talk, healing, and self-love take center stage. 💬🎧Together, they explore:🔹 Breaking generationa...
2025-06-1138 min
BFF Empowerment PodcastSolo, Still Strong and EmpoweringIn this heartfelt solo episode, your host Blaque Diamond invites listeners into her world with a candid check-in and powerful reflections on growth, purpose, and the journey of self-belief. 🎧✨She shares updates on:Finishing her HR management coursework 📚Writing her 4th children’s book, Braille’s Superpower 👧🏽🦯Crafting her 3rd AI-assisted songwriting EP 🎶And stepping into her new solo podcasting chapter with intention and purpose 💫This episode dives deep into the soul of what the BFF Empowerment Podcast is all about—Beautiful, Fearless Faith—and reminds every woman listening that faith in yourself is just as powerful as any outside beli...
2025-06-0432 min
BFF Empowerment PodcastWomen on the Rise: Advocating for Youth Through Education with Sharon DunlevyIn this powerful Women on the Rise episode, Blaque Diamond sits down with Sharon Dunlevy, a passionate educational advocate for children in foster care. Sharon shares how her journey from children's ministry to policy-level education reform has transformed the lives of countless youth, especially those aging out of the system.Together, they unpack:The urgent need for trauma-informed practices in schoolsThe misconceptions about foster care and educational accessThe lifelong impact of unresolved trauma on children in the systemSharon’s real-world success stories of foster youth rising above their circumstancesHow everyday people can support and advocate for ch...
2025-05-2842 min
BFF Empowerment PodcastMental May IDescription: In this deeply personal and powerful episode of the BFF Empowerment Podcast, hosts Blaque Diamond and Fearlessly Beautiful open up about their own journeys with mental health, sharing real-life struggles with depression, anxiety, trauma, low self-esteem, and healing through faith, community, and inner work.As part of Mental Health Awareness Month, they dive into:The difference between mental health and mental illnessChildhood trauma, suicidal thoughts, and surviving abusePersonal stories of finding strength through God, therapy, and self-careThe emotional impact of being misunderstood, misjudged, and unseenPractical, holistic tools for managing mental health—like journaling, prayer, support gr...
2025-05-2136 minDA CREW PodcastBLAQUE DIAMOND 5/16/25 LIVE EVERY 1ST & 3RD FRIDAY 8PM LIVE .......The HaBITCHual Liar, the Cracks in the Surface, Strength in the Core workbook, and the monthly panel series that’s changing the game.From the pages of a psychological thriller to real-time transformation on the mic—Season 3: Da Crew Podcast - "We Back Ready to Be the Change We Desire to See in the World!"** Get ready to tune in to a transformative experience with Da Crew Podcast as we embark on our thrilling third season. We're back with renewed energy and a commitment to being the change we wish to see in the world. Our dive...
2025-05-171h 00DA CREW PodcastSc BookGal & Friends host Patrice Grimball sit down with fell host Blaque Diamond 5-12-25Season 3: Da Crew Podcast - "We Back Ready to Be the Change We Desire to See in the World!"** Get ready to tune in to a transformative experience with Da Crew Podcast as we embark on our thrilling third season. We're back with renewed energy and a commitment to being the change we wish to see in the world. Our diverse lineup of shows and hosts promises to educate, empower, and encourage listeners with every episode. Here’s what’s in store for you: RETURNING - ** Queen Mother Dr. Chen** brings wisdom and depth in her second season with the Dem...
2025-05-1546 min
BFF Empowerment PodcastWomen on the Rise: Healing, wholeness and Her Soul Supply with Fanny TristanIn this powerful Women on the Rise episode, Blaque Diamond welcomes Fanny Tristan—a women's empowerment coach, trauma therapist, retreat leader, and founder of Her Soul Supply. Fanny shares her journey of working with firstborn daughters and single women, helping them break free from generational trauma, redefine their self-worth, and create purpose-filled lives outside of romantic relationships.Together, they dive into:The intersection of birth order, trauma, and self-worthThe emotional cost of cultural expectations on women of colorThe importance of community and sisterhood in healingWhy singleness isn’t a curse—but a season of transformationHow to rebuil...
2025-05-1437 min
BFF Empowerment PodcastCelebrating the Heart of MotherhoodThis special Mother’s Day episode is all about love, legacy, and the powerful women who shape our lives. 💐Join Blaque Diamond and Fearlessly Beautiful as they open up about what motherhood truly means to them. From personal reflections to powerful affirmations, this episode is filled with love, gratitude, and inspiration for every kind of mom.🎙️ They give heartfelt shout-outs to the mothers and mother figures who’ve impacted their lives, and share words of encouragement for every woman out there doing her best to nurture, lead, and uplift.✨ And don’t miss the special surp...
2025-05-0733 min
BFF Empowerment PodcastCaring About SelfIn this empowering episode of the BFF Empowerment Podcast, hosts Blaque Diamond and Fearlessly Beautiful dive deep into the importance of self-care—not just as a trend, but as a necessary act of self-love and survival.Too often, women pour into everyone else while leaving themselves empty. Today, we’re flipping the script. ✨We’re talking about: • What self-care really means beyond bubble baths and spa days • How to set healthy boundaries without guilt • Daily practices to nurture your mind, body, and spirit • And why caring about yourself is the...
2025-05-0136 min
BFF Empowerment PodcastBreaking The CycleBreaking the Cycle: a Powerful Conversation in Honor of Child Abuse Awareness MonthIn this deeply moving episode of the BFF Empowerment Podcast, hosts Blaque Diamond and Fearlessly Beautiful open their hearts to shine a light on an issue that’s often kept in the dark—child abuse.In honor of Child Abuse Awareness Month, Blaque Diamond courageously shares her personal journey of surviving abuse from infancy and how, in a heartbreaking twist of fate, her abuse only ended after she lost her sight.Together, the two frie...
2025-04-161h 00
BFF Empowerment PodcastClass is in Session🎓 College: In-Person or Online? Let’s Talk About It! 🎧In this episode of the BFF Empowerment Podcast, Blaque Diamond and Fearlessly Beautiful get real about their college journeys—the highs, the hurdles, and the life lessons in between.With two very different experiences—one navigating the world of in-person classes, the other thriving through remote learning—these best friends open up about what worked for them, what didn’t, and how they stayed motivated along the way.💡 Whether you’re fresh out of high school, returning after a long break, or thinking it might be “too late”—t...
2025-04-0250 min
BFF Empowerment Podcast18 Years and Counting 🚀 Welcome to the BFF Empowerment Podcast! 🎙️✨What happens when you take two powerhouse friends with a passion for empowering women, inspirational life stories, engaging conversations, and give them a mic? 🎤 You get the BFF Empowerment Podcast! 🎉In this exciting debut episode, long-time best friends Blaque Diamond and Fearlessly Beautiful—who’ve shared 18 years of laughter, growth, and sisterhood—invite you into their world. They’ll take you on a journey through their unbreakable bond, share the highs and lows that shaped them, and give you a sneak peek at the powerful conversations, stories, and empowerment coming your way!💎...
2025-03-2033 minDA CREW Podcast2-21-25 SEASON 3 DA CREW PODCAST HOST BLAQUE DIAMOND*Season 3: Da Crew Podcast - "We Back Ready to Be the Change We Desire to See in the World!"** Get ready to tune in to a transformative experience with Da Crew Podcast as we embark on our thrilling third season. We're back with renewed energy and a commitment to being the change we wish to see in the world. Our diverse lineup of shows and hosts promises to educate, empower, and encourage listeners with every episode. Here’s what’s in store for you: - **Return Queen Mother Dr. Chen** brings wisdom and depth in her second season with the Dem...
2025-02-2250 min
Marsha's Plate: Black Trans Podcast#318 Blaque Confidence ft Victoria von BlaqueOn Today’s Menu on Marsha’s Plate
We talk with Victoria Von Blaque about growing up in long Island, Sex work beginnings and being a fat girl in porn
Listen on all streaming Platforms
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2024-10-111h 30
The International Book ShowEpisode 92 - Blaque DiamondAuthor Blaque Diamond speaks about her book called "Lyrics of Love".
https://www.amazon.com/Lyrics-Love-Blaque-Diamond/dp/1732114188
2024-08-2322 minDA CREW PodcastSEASON2 EPISODE_123_ DA CREW PODCAST_ HOST BLAQUE DIAMONDBLAQUE DIAMOND - BASIC BLAQUE AFTER DARK🎙️✨ Exciting Announcement for August! Join the DA Crew Podcast & Media Network as we gear up for another month of incredible content with our amazing Queen Divaz rocking the airwaves worldwide! 🌟🎧 Throughout the entire month of August, we are shining a spotlight on black businesses in every episode - from commercials to featured interviews.****Mark your calendars and be sure to follow us on Twitch, LinkedIn, and YouTube to catch us live as we celebrate and elevate black entrepreneurship together!TWITCH https://www.twitch.tv/dacrewpodcastLINKEDIN http...
2024-08-0459 minDA CREW PodcastSEASON 2 EPISODE _104 _ DA CREW PODCAST _HOST BLAQUE DIAMOND**Welcome to July with Da Crew Podcast!** We are marching on and celebrating an array of important causes this July: National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month, Disability Pride Month, Sarcoma and Bone Cancer Awareness Month, and National Picnic Month. Tune in nightly at 8 PM EST | 7 PM CST | 6 PM MST | 5 PM PST (except Tuesday nights) to meet one of our eight amazing guests who are making meaningful changes in the world.Get to know our incredible hosts: - **QueenMother Dr. Chenizra** - Every 1st & 3rd Thursday - **Shanette Whiteside Johnson - "Let's Talk About It"** - Every 1st & 3rd...
2024-07-0659 minDA CREW PodcastDA CREW PODCAST SEASON 1_ EPISODE #98_HOST BLAQUE DIAMONDLIVE EVERY 1ST & 3RD FRIDAY 8PM ESTBASIC BLAQUE AFTER DARK W/ HOST BLAQUE DIAMOND*********************************************************************************((WE ARE THE CHANGE WE DESIRE TO SEE IN THIS WORLD))FOLLOW US ON(LIVE STREAMING)YOUTUBE|https://www.youtube.com/@DaCrewPodcast2023(LIVE STREAMING)LINKEDIN|https://www.linkedin.com/in/dacrew-podcast-b5ba80261PLAYBACK ON |YOU42|https://www.you42.com/channel/2189/podcast/series/1214PLAYBACK ON |IHEART RADIO|https://www.iheart.com/podcast/53-da-crew-podcast-107237649/CURRENTLY LOOKING FOR HOSTS FOR 2024 !YOU WANT CHANGE BE THE CHANGE...........join our familyemail dacrewpodcast2023@gmail...
2023-08-051h 01
Sight beyond sight podcastShining Bright: A Conversation with Blaque DiamondThis week, Pastor Happy Feet, TyBoogie and Mr. G are elated to be joined by incredibly gifted and talented author, songwriter, poet, and motivational speaker, Blaque Diamond, as she shares her journey on how she turned the lowest and darkest moments of her life into the fuel to persevere and shift her mindset from a mindset of victim to victorious, and how we, through faith, determination, and positivity, can all discover and unleash the BLAQUE DIAMOND in ourselves. For more information about BLAQUE Diamond’s books, poetry, motivational encouragement affirmations, or to schedule her to give a motivational speech, you ca...
2023-06-291h 01
The Public Access Podcast350 - From Witnessing a Murder to Becoming a Best-Selling Author: Blaque Diamond’s Journey350 - From Witnessing a Murder to Becoming a Best-Selling Author: Blaque Diamond’s Journey
What does it take to survive in the face of violence, loss, and trauma? How can writing be a healing and empowering tool for those who have suffered? In this episode of the Public Access Podcast, Rusty Diamond interviews Blaque Diamond, a best-selling author of children’s books, a memoir, and an anthology. Blaque Diamond shares her harrowing stories of living in NYC, witnessing a murder, going into hiding with her husband and kids, losing her husband after he went missing, and having to identify his body...
2023-04-111h 03DA CREW PodcastDA CREW PODCAST SEASON 1- HOST BLAQUE DIAMONDI am from New York City, however, I currently live in Maryland. I am a Social Worker, Author, Certified Parent Coach, and Speaker. The title of my show is Imperfectly Perfect Parenting with Blaque Diamond *****************************************************************************************************************((((((Basic Blaque after Dark)))))Basic Blaque after Dark is where we discuss Perfectly Imperfect Parenting.To say “You are imperfectly perfect” could raise an eyebrow as well as to infer you should be perfect, but we’re not quite.We are not born with the ability to manage our impulses. It only means that we didn’t get to learn so...
2023-02-0434 min
Let Me Be BluntHeaux Tales: Business Purposes "I cant argue with a man who's g-spot is in his @ss... " Ft. Bubbles and TyTy*For entertainment purposes only
2021-12-3029 min2021-12-2259 minLet Me Be BluntHeaux Tales: Zero Dollas Spent "When in Rome, you gotta get it on... " Ft - SacciaDidThat, Teezy, and J Ham the Prince
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2021-11-1743 min2021-11-091h 12Let Me Be BluntA Woopty Woop"We were caught in the same act, we laughed, and never f*cked with each other again... "
2021-11-0240 minLet Me Be BluntSuperstitions Don't Make Sense "Never buy your man some shoes or he's gonna two-step out your life... "
2021-10-2744 minLet Me Be BluntMadams vs Pimps: 2-3 Hoes a Day"If we not f*ckin, don't ask me for more than $7... " Ft. Ready Rod, Teezy and The LMBB Production Team
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Let Me Be BluntGame Night: This or That - ft. Dirty Dans"Would you rather use someone else's tooth brush or wear someone's underwear... ?"
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Let Me Be Blunt99 Years & A Dark Summer"It's the dick they're feeding us..." Ft. Ty Ty (In the Kitchen)
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