Shows
I Will Read for You: The Voice and Writings of Jaiya John276. layla f. saad discusses We Birth Freedom at Dawn with jaiya john.A book conversation with esteemed soul worker, mystic, ancestor emissary, and bestselling author, Layla F. Saad, as we discuss my new books, We Birth Freedom at Dawn, Volumes One and Two. Together, we dream of liberation. We Birth Freedom at Dawn, volumes one and two, are now available worldwide. Bless you for your online reviews, book posts, and book readings. All of my books are available at booksellers worldwide. Wholesalers may order in bulk from jaiyajohn.com. Personal phone sessions, book specials, audiobooks, sleep stories, audio talks, apparel, piano music, keynotes, talks, book/poetry readings, worldwide book...2024-11-2446 min
Chaptered MindsMe and White Supremacy: Combat Racism, Change the World, and Become a Good Ancestor by Layla F. SaadMe and White Supremacy: Combat Racism, Change the World, and Become a Good Ancestor by Layla F. Saad is a transformative guide that challenges readers to examine their own white privilege and participation in white supremacy. Structured as a 28-day journey, the book provides daily reflections and prompts to foster deep self-awareness and accountability. Saad's work encourages readers to engage in meaningful conversations about race and take actionable steps toward creating a more equitable society.2024-11-1730 min
The Soul Mama PodcastS3/E43. Layla F Saad on Raising Liberated ChildrenWelcome to another episode of The Soul Mama Podcast. Today I am extremely excited to be joined by Layla F. Saad, New York Times bestselling author, speaker, and cultural worker for justice.
In this conversation Layla and I delve into the multifaceted nature of activism, the challenges of raising black and brown children, and the importance of sustainable and gentle parenting in today's world. From discussing the critical need for age-appropriate conversations about racism and discrimination to navigating historical injustices, we deeply explore balancing activism and motherhood.
This episode is a must-listen for any parent...2024-06-101h 10
Rahma with RoseThe Spirituality of Justice: A Conversation with Layla F. SaadSend us a textIn this episode, I speak with a woman whose podcast has deeply inspired me and whose writings have made significant waves in anti-racism movements. I had the opportunity to fangirl a little with Layla F. Saad as we discussed her journey to becoming an anti-racist changemaker and activist.Layla is known for addressing issues of racism and social justice, but this is her first time speaking publicly about her beliefs and identity as a Muslim woman. The ongoing genocides in Gaza, Sudan, and Congo have profoundly strengthened Layla’s connection to th...2024-05-241h 01
GriefcastLayla F SaadThis week Cariad talks to to author, speaker & teacher Layla F Saad (Me and White Supremacy) about her two uncles she lost in the last few years. As ever we talk grief, the rituals that can guide us + creating change.You can follow Layla on Instagram @laylafsaadYou can follow the Griefcast on Twitter + Instagram @thegriefcast. Griefcast is hosted by Cariad Lloyd, edited by Kate Holland, recorded remotely in Cariad's living room, artwork is by Jayde Perkin, stop motion social media clips by Alice Loveday and the music is provided by The Glue...2022-11-3055 min
Good Ancestor PodcastEp062: Join us at our new podcast!We have a new digital home and a new podcast! Join us at becomeagoodancestor.com. 2022-04-0753 min
The Book StoopLayla F. Saad: Writing, Reading and Exploring Beyond Me and White SupremacyLayla F. Saad is an author, speaker, and teacher on the topics of race, identity, leadership, personal transformation and social change. She is the New York Times and Sunday Times bestselling author of the groundbreaking book Me and White Supremacy, the host of the Good Ancestor Podcast, and the founder of The Good Ancestor Book Club. In the conversation today, we hear about Layla’s latest reads, and what reading rituals look like between reading for work and reading for the podcast. Layla shares her desires and drive to celebrate Blac...2022-02-0838 min
Good Ancestor PodcastEp060: 2021 End of Year Bonus Episode - Part 2I’m thrilled to share our final bonus episode of 2021 Good Ancestor conversations.(You can find our first bonus episode here)As you listen to these wonderful excerpts from Episodes 50 through 59 you will find all the joyful emotions come to surface. What a glorious way to end our podcast listening year with our special guests who have uplifted our spirits and showed how to continue to live the life of a Good Ancestor.2021-12-1953 min
Good Ancestor PodcastEp060: 2021 End of Year Bonus Episode - Part 1As we close out this year it is my honor and pleasure to bring you the first of two bonus episodes highlighting our memorable episodes this wonderful year.We wanted to close out this year with a celebration of all of the wonderful guests we've had the pleasure of speaking with this year. Thank you for sharing your time this past year, which as Layla mentioned in the introduction of this episode is the most valuable thing in the world. We are grateful for our Good Ancestor community.Happy listening to our Good Ancestor Podcast...2021-12-1656 min
Good Ancestor PodcastEp059: #GoodAncestor Valarie Kaur, author of 'See No Stranger'In this episode, I speak with best-selling author, lawyer, filmmaker, educator, and civil rights leader, Valarie Kaur.Valarie Kaur’s debut book, See No Stranger: A Memoir and Manifesto of Revolutionary Love is our Good Ancestor Book Club selection for the month of November 2021.Valarie Kaur is a renowned civil rights leader, lawyer, best-selling author, award-winning filmmaker, educator, innovator, and celebrated prophetic voice. She leads the Revolutionary Love Project to reclaim love as a force for justice. Valarie burst into American consciousness in the wake of the 2016 election when her Watch Night Service address went vi...2021-11-181h 34
Good Ancestor PodcastEp058: #GoodAncestor Jasmine Mans, author of ‘Black Girl, Call Home’In this episode, I speak with Black poet, Jasmine Mans.Jasmine Mans is a poet from Newark, New Jersey. Her recently published book, Black Girl, Call Home (Penguin Random House) has been named one of Oprah’s Most Anticipated LGBTQ Books and a TIME Magazine Must Read, to name a few; and Jasmine herself named as Essence’s #1 Contemporary Black Poet to Know.Jasmine’s poetry has gone viral many times over on YouTube. She has opened packed shows for Mos Def and Janelle Monae; and performed at such esteemed venues as the Kennedy Center, Broadw...2021-11-111h 07
Good Ancestor PodcastEp057: #GoodAncestor Thérèse Cator on Embodied Black Girl LiberationIn this episode, I speak with embodiment practitioner and leadership coach, Thérèse Cator.Thérèse is a mother, a trauma-informed embodiment practitioner, leadership coach, artist, and founder of Embodied Black Girl, a global community that stands for the embodied liberation of Black women and femmes and women of color everywhere. Embodied Black Girl is devoted to creating a safe space for Black women and femmes and women of color to heal from intergenerational trauma, racialized stress, and colonial conditioning in service of our individual and collective liberation and healing.Her work deeply expl...2021-10-281h 13
Good Ancestor PodcastEp056: Savala Nolan - ‘Don’t Let It Get You Down’In this episode, I speak with writer, speaker, and lawyer, Savala Nolan.Savala Nolan is a writer, speaker, and lawyer. Her first book, Don’t Let It Get You Down: Essays on Race, Gender and the Body is our Good Ancestor Book Club selection for the month of October 2021. Savala is executive director of the Thelton E. Henderson Center for Social Justice at the University of California, Berkeley, School of Law. She and her writing have been featured in Vogue, Time, Harper’s Magazine, The New York Times Book Review, the Boston Globe, and more. She s...2021-10-141h 15
Good Ancestor PodcastEp055: #GoodAncestor Leesa Renée Hall on the Inner Field Trip®In this episode, I speak with the anti-bias facilitator and mental wellness advocate, Leesa Renée Hall.Leesa Renée Hall is an anti-bias facilitator who has helped over 65,000 leaders with quiet, gentle, and highly sensitive personalities go on an Inner Field Trip® to explore their unconscious biases so they protect their energy, stand on the side of justice, and become better ancestors.In 2017, Leesa embarked on a personal journey of writing half a million words over 365 consecutive days. Over that year she used questions to help her unpack her own unconscious biases around her rac...2021-07-221h 20
Good Ancestor PodcastEp054: #GoodAncestor Pragya Agarwal on '(M)otherhood'In this episode, I speak with author, speaker and behavioural & data scientist, Pragya Agarwal.Pragya Agarwal is a behavioural and data scientist, who has worked as a consultant and speaker for the United Nations, UNESCO, Environment Agency, NHS, UK Police Commissioners, Cabinet Office, and US Defence Services, and various international universities including Oxford, Cambridge, Columbia, Koblenz, Imperial College and more. Pragya has held a Leverhulme Fellowship and senior academic positions in US and UK Universities for over 12 years. She has also held fellowships at University of California- Santa Barbara, University of Melbourne and Johns Hopkins University.2021-07-151h 14
Stream Popular Full Audiobooks in Non-Fiction, Social Science[Spanish] - Yo y la supremacía blanca: Combate el racismo, cambia el mundo y conviértete en un buen antepasado by Layla F. SaadPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/524295 to listen full audiobooks. Title: [Spanish] - Yo y la supremacía blanca: Combate el racismo, cambia el mundo y conviértete en un buen antepasado Author: Layla F. Saad Narrator: Susie Caraballo Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 5 hours 52 minutes Release date: June 18, 2021 Genres: Social Science Publisher's Summary: Bestseller de The New York Times y USA Today La toma de conciencia conduce a la acción y la acción conduce al cambio. Cuando Layla F. Saad empezó un reto en Instagram llamado #MeAndWhiteSupremacy (#yoylasupremacíablanca), no imaginó el alcance que tendría. A través d...2021-06-1805 min
Download Latest Full Audiobooks in Health & Wellness, Relationships & Intimacy[Spanish] - Yo y la supremacía blanca: Combate el racismo, cambia el mundo y conviértete en un buen antepasado by Layla F. SaadPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/524295to listen full audiobooks.
Title: [Spanish] - Yo y la supremacía blanca: Combate el racismo, cambia el mundo y conviértete en un buen antepasado
Author: Layla F. Saad
Narrator: Susie Caraballo
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 5 hours 52 minutes
Release date: June 18, 2021
Genres: Relationships & Intimacy
Publisher's Summary:
Bestseller de The New York Times y USA Today La toma de conciencia conduce a la acción y la acción conduce al cambio. Cuando Layla F. Saad empezó un reto en Instagram llamado #MeAndWhiteSupremacy (#yoylasupremacíablanca), no imaginó el alcance que tendría. A través de un p...2021-06-185h 52
Good Ancestor PodcastEp053: #GoodAncestors Rebecca Walker & Lily Diamond on 'What's Your Story?'In this episode, I speak with the co-authors of 'What's your Story? ', Rebecca Walker and Lily Diamond. Rebecca Walker is a bestselling author, editor, and cultural critic who has contributed to the global conversation about race, gender, culture, and power for over two decades. She has spoken at over four hundred universities, conferences, literary festivals, and corporate campuses around the world, and is a co-founder of the Third Wave Fund, an organization that supports women and transgender youth working for social justice. Rebecca has won many awards, and was named by Time magazine as one of...2021-05-271h 16
Conversations with Nova ReidBoundaries, book publishing & raising socially conscious children | Layla F SaadIn this episode, I have the pleasure of stealing some time with the incredible New York Times and Sunday Times bestselling author, anti-racism educator, International speaker and podcaster Layla F. Saad.
She is the author of the ground-breaking Me and White Supremacy (2020), an anti-racism education workbook that was initially offered for free in an Instagram challenge and in a self-published digital workbook in 2018 downloaded by 100,000 people in the space of six months.
We talk about her groundbreaking book, book publishing, parenting and why holding boundaries in anti-racism and relationships are so important. We also explore the b...2021-05-201h 11
Good Ancestor PodcastEp052: #GoodAncestor Dawnie Walton on 'The Final Revival of Opal & Nev'In this episode, I speak with Novelist and Journalist, Dawnie Walton.Dawnie Walton was born and raised in Jacksonville, Florida. She earned her MFA from the Iowa Writers’ Workshop (2018) and holds a journalism degree from Florida A&M University (1997). Formerly an editor at Essence and Entertainment Weekly, she has received fellowships in fiction writing from MacDowell and the Tin House Summer Workshop.She lives in Brooklyn, New York, with her husband.2021-05-131h 15
Good Ancestor PodcastEp051: #GoodAncestor Emma Dabiri on the Tangled History of Black Hair CultureIn this episode, I speak with Sunday Times and Irish Times best-selling author, academic, and broadcaster, Emma Dabiri.Emma Dabiri is a teaching fellow in the African department at SOAS, a Visual Sociology PhD researcher at Goldsmiths and the author of Twisted: The Tangled History of Black Hair Culture and What White People Can Do Next. Both books are Sunday Times, Irish Times and Waterstones bestsellers.Emma is a regular presenter on the BBC and a contributor for The Guardian. She has presented several television and radio programmes, including BBC Radio 4’s critically acclaimed documentaries Jo...2021-04-221h 21
Good Ancestor PodcastEp050: #GoodAncestor Diego Perez (Yung Pueblo) on Clarity & ConnectionIn this episode, I speak with the meditator, writer, and speaker, Diego Perez, also known as Yung Pueblo.Diego Perez is the writer behind the pen name Yung Pueblo. The name Yung Pueblo means “young people.” It serves to remind him of his Ecuadorian roots, his experiences in activism, and that the collective of humanity is in the midst of important growth.Diego’s favorite word, liberation, took on a deeper meaning once he started meditating vipassana. Through writing and speaking, he aims to support the healing of the individual, realizing that when we release our pe...2021-04-151h 20
Good Ancestor PodcastEp049: #GoodAncestor Dr. Rocío Rosales Meza on Spiritual and Decolonial HealingIn this episode, I speak with Xicana medicine woman and decolonial healer, Dr. Rocío Rosales Meza.Dr. Rocío Rosales Meza, is a Xicana/Mexicana seer, decolonial healer, speaker, writer, mother, & Counseling Psychology Ph.D. Dr. Rocio’s path is that of a medicine woman, she is not a Licensed Psychologist, as she is not aligned with the colonial field. Dr. Meza’s work is at the intersections of decolonizing, spirituality, and wellness. She walks and works in between the earthly and spiritual realms and often feels her work is “too decolonial for the spiritual world and too...2021-03-181h 32
Good Ancestor PodcastEp048: #GoodAncestor Robert Jones, Jr. on The ProphetsIn this episode, I speak with New York Times bestselling author, Robert Jones, Jr.Robert Jones, Jr. is a writer from Brooklyn, N.Y. He earned both his B.F.A. in creative writing and M.F.A. in fiction from Brooklyn College. His work has been featured in The New York Times, Essence, Gawker, and The Grio. He is the creator of the social justice social media community, Son of Baldwin. He is currently working on his second novel.Robert’s instant NYT bestselling book The Prophets is our first book selection for the br...2021-03-101h 12
Good Ancestor PodcastEp047: #GoodAncestor Mikaela Loach on Climate Justice & AntiracismIn this episode, I speak with climate justice and antiracism activist, Mikaela Loach.Mikaela Loach is a climate justice activist, the co-host of The Yikes Podcast, writer and a 4th-year medical student based in Edinburgh, Scotland.In 2020, Forbes, Global Citizen and BBC Woman's Hour named Mikaela one of the most influential women in the UK climate movement. Her work focuses on making the climate movement more inclusive and focusing on the intersections of the climate crisis with oppressive systems such as white supremacy and migrant injustices.Her activism has been featured in the...2021-02-241h 15
Good Ancestor PodcastEp046: #GoodAncestor Angela Saini on the Investingating the Return of Race ScienceIn this episode, I speak with award-winning British science journalist and broadcaster, Angela Saini.Angela presents science programmes on the BBC, and her writing has appeared in New Scientist, The Sunday Times, National Geographic and Wired. Her latest book, Superior: the Return of Race Science, was a finalist for the LA Times Book Prize and named a book of the year by The Telegraph, Nature and Financial Times. Her previous book, Inferior: How Science Got Women Wrong, has been translated into thirteen languages. Angela has a Masters in Engineering from the University of Oxford and was a...2021-02-171h 11
Good Ancestor PodcastEp045: #GoodAncestor Sinikiwe Dhliwayo on Rooting BIPOC in Their WellbeingIn this episode, I speak with creative, entrepreneur, educator, and speaker, Sinikiwe Dhliwayo.Sinikiwe Dhliwayo is steadfast in her belief that Blackness and humanity are inextricably linked. She is driven daily by a deep desire to change the narrative of what it looks like and feels like to be well. Whether making yoga and meditation accessible to those who need the practice most or telling stories of marginalized folks through elevated photo and video, Sinikiwe is dedicated to creating a more equitable and just society. Her work and efforts to make the wellness...2021-02-111h 19
Good Ancestor PodcastEp044: #GoodAncestor Nels Abbey on Race and SatireIn this episode, I speak with British-Nigerian media executive, writer, and satirist, Nels Abbey.Nels Abbey is a British-Nigerian media executive, writer, and satirist. Prior to any of the above he was a senior banker in the financial district of London. He is a former BBC executive, a Clore Fellow, a Penguin Fellow, a Fellow of the Royal Society for the Arts and sits on the boards of various companies. His writing work has been published in every major quality British newspaper and many magazines.He is a social and political commentator and regularly appears...2021-02-031h 17
Good Ancestor PodcastEp043: #GoodAncestor Kiley Reid on Race, Class, and the Power of FictionIn this episode, I speak with American novelist, Kiley Reid.An Arizona native, Kiley Reid is a recent graduate of the Iowa Writers’ Workshop, where she was the recipient of the Truman Capote Fellowship. Her New York Times-bestselling debut novel, SUCH A FUN AGE, is currently in development by Lena Waithe’s Hillman Grad Productions and Sight Unseen Pictures.The novel was longlisted for The 2020 Booker Prize and a finalist for the New York Public Library’s 2020 Young Lions Fiction Award, the VCU Cabell First Novelist Award, the NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Literary Work by a D...2021-01-281h 10
Good Ancestor PodcastEp042: #GoodAncestor Christine Platt on Storytelling, Social Change & AfrominimalismIn this episode, I speak with advocate, storyteller, and minimalist, Christine Platt.Christine Platt is a passionate advocate for social justice and policy reform. From serving as an advocate for policy reform to using the power of storytelling as a tool for social change, Christine’s work reflects her practice of living with intention. She holds a B.A. in Africana Studies, M.A. in African-American Studies, and a J.D. in General Law.Christine has written over two dozen literary works for people of all ages. When she’s not writing, Christine spends her time...2021-01-211h 25
Good Ancestor PodcastEp041: #GoodAncestor Susanna Barkataki on Embracing Yoga's RootsIn this episode, I speak with yoga practitioner, author and founder, Susanna Barkataki.An Indian yoga practitioner in the Shankaracharya tradition, Susanna Barkataki supports practitioners to lead with equity, diversity and yogic values while growing thriving practices and businesses with confidence. She is the author of the 2020 book Embrace Yoga’s Roots: Courageous Ways to Deepen Your Yoga Practice, for people who want to teach or learn yoga and are unsure about integrating their values into their practice without disrespecting ancient yoga philosophy.Susanna is founder of Ignite Yoga and Wellness Institute and runs 200/500 Yoga Te...2021-01-141h 03
5x15Me and White Supremacy - Layla F. Saad and Angela SainiLayla F. Saad is a globally respected writer, speaker and podcast host on the topics of race, identity, leadership, personal transformation and social change. Her work has been included on almost every essential anti-racism reading list and she was recently featured in British Vogue’s momentous ‘Activism Now’ issue. As an East African, Arab, British, Black Muslim woman who was born in the West and lives in the Middle East, Layla has always sat at a unique intersection of identities, allowing her to draw on rich and intriguing perspectives. Elizabeth Gilbert hailed her as: ‘One of the most important and valuable...2020-12-1758 min
5x15Me and White Supremacy - Layla F. Saad and Angela SainiLayla F. Saad is a globally respected writer, speaker and podcast host on the topics of race, identity, leadership, personal transformation and social change. Her work has been included on almost every essential anti-racism reading list and she was recently featured in British Vogue’s momentous ‘Activism Now’ issue. As an East African, Arab, British, Black Muslim woman who was born in the West and lives in the Middle East, Layla has always sat at a unique intersection of identities, allowing her to draw on rich and intriguing perspectives. Elizabeth Gilbert hailed her as: ‘One of the most important and valuable...2020-12-1758 min
At The Table with Alaa MurabitFacing Oppression from Without and Within with Layla SaadIn this episode, Alaa is joined by Layla Saad, a best-selling author, speaker, and teacher on the topics of race, identity, leadership, personal transformation, and social change. Layla shares her inspirational story that is sure to inspire and educate you. Discover the power of being fully human.
Being At The Table means:
“I want each of us to have our own tables and for them to be tables where we get to define who we are for ourselves, but also be in community with people who also have their own tables, and all tables get access to all re...2020-12-171h 21
Good Ancestor PodcastEp040: #GoodAncestor Dr. Mariel Buquè on Breaking the Chains of Intergenerational TraumaIn this episode, I speak with counseling psychologist and educator, Dr. Mariel Buquè.Dr. Mariel Buquè is an Afro-Dominican counseling psychologist and educator. She provides clinical care and teaches courses at Columbia University and Columbia University Medical Center in the areas of culturally-responsive delivery of mental health care and the decolonization of eurocentric therapeutic practices. Her clinical work focuses on healing the wounds of intergenerational trauma for Black, Indigenous, People of Color.Dr. Buquè focuses on delivering racial healing therapeutic practices and workshops and conducting mental health and anti-racism workshops across the United States in the...2020-12-131h 13
Good Ancestor PodcastEp039: #GoodAncestor Ruby Hamad on How White Feminism Betrays Women of ColorIn this episode, I speak with journalist, author, and academic, Ruby Hamad.In 2018, Ruby Hamad's Guardian article, ‘How White Women Use Strategic Tears to Silence Women of Color’ became a global flashpoint for discussions of white feminism and racism and inspired her debut book, White Tears/Brown Scars: How White Feminism Betrays Women of Color. White Tears/Brown Scars has received critical acclaim in Australia and overseas where it has just been published in the US, Canada and the UK.Ruby was a long-time columnist for former Fairfax Media's feminist flagship Daily Life and her writ...2020-12-101h 19
Good Ancestor PodcastEp038: #GoodAncestor Tayo Rockson on Using Your Difference to Make A DifferenceIn this episode, I speak with writer, speaker, consultant, and brand strategist, Tayo Rockson.Tayo Rockson is a writer, speaker, consultant, podcaster, professor, and brand strategist who runs UYD Management - a strategic consulting firm that helps organizations incorporate sustainable diversity and inclusion practices.As the son of a diplomat, Tayo grew up understanding the nuances of multicultural diversity while living on 4 continents. He has leveraged his experiences to establish himself as an authority in communicating effectively across cultures and personal branding by gracing various stages including TEDx, the prestigious Chautauqua Institution as well as...2020-12-031h 19
Good Ancestor PodcastEp037: #GoodAncestor Reema Zaman on Speaking as a RevolutionIn this episode, I speak with author, screenwriter, and actress, Reema Zaman.Reema Zaman is a Bangladeshi-American author, screenwriter, and actress. She is the author of the memoir I Am Yours and the dystopian novel Paramita. I Am Yours was adopted into the curriculum of several high schools through an innovation grant by the Oregon Department of Education, and is currently in development to become a movie. Reema's essays have been published in Vogue, The Guardian, Salon, and other major outlets. She writes about family, relationships, love, sex, politics, science, social justice, feminism, and anti-racism...2020-11-261h 20
The Dan Everett Podcast2 min book review: 'Me and white supremacy' by Layla F. Saad‘Me and white supremacy’ by Layla F. Saad
“In order to dismantle white supremacy, you must understand how much white privilege is a key aspect of your life, how you benefit whether knowingly or unknowingly from your whiteness, what that means for people who do not receive that same benefit, and how you can dismantle it. You cannot dismantle what you cannot see, you cannot challenge what you do not understand.”
Have you read it? Is it something you want to read?
Get in touch via Instagram @daneverett90
www.daneverett90.com2020-11-1304 min
Good Ancestor PodcastEp036: #GoodAncestor Dr. Jaiya John on Freedom WorkIn this episode, I speak with a freedom worker, author, speaker, poet and youth mentor, Dr. Jaiya John.Dr. Jaiya John was born into foster care in New Mexico, and is an internationally recognized freedom worker, author, speaker, poet, and youth mentor. Dr. Jaiya is the founder of Soul Water Rising, a global rehumanizing mission that has donated thousands of Dr. Jaiya’s books in support of social healing, and offers scholarships to displaced and vulnerable youth. Dr. Jaiya writes, narrates, and produces, the I Will Read for You podcast, and is the founder of Freedom Project, a...2020-10-291h 25
Good Ancestor PodcastEp033: #GoodAncestor Nova Reid on Anti-Racism and Courageous CourageIn this episode, I speak with anti-racism campaigner, Tedx speaker and writer, Nova Reid.Often described as a force to be reckoned with, Nova Reid is an anti-racism campaigner, Tedx speaker and writer. Nova uses her background in mental health to support people to be the change they want to see in the world by unlearning their racism from the inside out.2020-10-221h 18
Good Ancestor PodcastEp034: #GoodAncestor Yasmine Cheyenne on the Practice of Self-HealingIn this episode, I speak with writer, speaker and spiritual teacher , Yasmine Cheyenne.Yasmine Cheyenne is a writer and spiritual teacher who helps people create their self-healing practices. Through speaking, her workbooks and courses, she helps her students navigate the sometimes tougher parts of self-healing work and integrate it into all areas of their lives.2020-10-151h 27
Good Ancestor PodcastEp033: #GoodAncestor Sonya Renee Taylor on Radical Self LoveIn this episode, I speak with artist, author, activist, and transformational leader, Sonya Renee Taylor.Sonya Renee Taylor is a National and International award-winning writer and performer, best-selling author of two books The Body is Not An Apology: The Power of Radical Self Love and Celebrate Your Body and Its Changes Too, and founder and Radical Executive Officer of The Body is Not An Apology (TBINAA), an international digital media and education company committed to radical self-love as the foundational tool of social justice, whose content reaches over 1 million people monthly.She has shared her...2020-10-081h 19
Good Ancestor PodcastEp032: #GoodAncestor Dr. Maytha Alhassen on Engaged Wit/h/nessIn this episode, I speak with historian, journalist, poet, organizer, and mending practitioner, Dr. Maytha Alhassen.Dr. Maytha Alhassen primarily sees her labor as that of a freedom doula and an engaged wit/h/ness reviving the traditions of the feral femme. She is a historian, journalist, poet, organizer and mending practitioner. As a journalist, she worked as an on air host on Al Jazeera and The Young Turks, also field reporting for such outlets as CNN, Huffington Post, Mic, Boston Review. In 2017 she received her Ph.D. in American studies and Ethnicity from USC and gave...2020-10-011h 33
Good Ancestor PodcastEp031: #GoodAncestor Jessamyn Stanley on Yoga for All BodiesIn this episode, I speak with award-winning yoga instructor, author and advocate, Jessamyn Stanley.Regarded as a leading voice on intersectional identity and 21st-century yoga, Jessamyn has won many awards for her social influence and unique approach to wellness. With an articulate message of representation and visibility, Jessamyn also speaks across the country, advocating for body acceptance, female empowerment as well as African American and LGBTQ inclusion.Jessamyn has been featured in many media outlets including The New York Times, Good Morning America, Teen Vogue, Cosmopolitan, Marie Claire, Allure, Buzzfeed, Shape, Out Magazine, New York...2020-09-241h 20
Good Ancestor PodcastEp030: #GoodAncestor Tiffany Jewell on Anti-Bias Anti-Racist EducationIn this episode, I speak with #1 New York Times bestselling anti-racist educator and consultant, Tiffany Jewell.Tiffany Jewell is a Black biracial writer, antiracist educator and consultant, and mama. She is in her 15th year as a Montessori educator and nearing two decades of work in schools with young folks, families, and educators. Tiffany loves to bake bread, build LEGOS with her 8yo and 4yo, and loves watching British detective shows. She spends a lot of time dreaming up how she can dismantle white supremacy and re-imagining liberatory schools. In January her first book, This Book Is...2020-07-231h 26
Good Ancestor PodcastEp029:#GoodAncestor Nicole Cardoza on the Reclamation of WellnessIn this episode, I speak with a social entrepreneur, investor and speaker, Nicole Cardoza.Nicole is the founder and Executive Director of Yoga Foster, a national nonprofit that empowers educators with yoga and mindfulness resources for the classroom. She's also the founder of Reclamation Ventures, a fund that invests in high-potential, underestimated entrepreneurs making wellness more accessible in their communities. She teaches accessible and friendly yoga classes that blend movement and reflection.2020-07-161h 06
Good Ancestor PodcastEp028:#GoodAncestor Candice Brathwaite on Being a Black British MotherIn this episode, I speak with author, influencer, and founder of Make Motherhood Diverse, Candice Brathwaite.Candice Brathwaite is a mother of two, an influencer, and the founder of UK based initiative; Make Motherhood Diverse, which seeks to challenge the usually singular narrative of motherhood. She is the author of the 2020 Sunday Times Bestseller I Am Not Your Baby Mother, a thought-provoking, urgent and inspirational guide to life as a Black mother.2020-07-071h 26
Good Ancestor PodcastEp027:#GoodAncestor Junauda Petrus-Nasah on The Stars and The Blackness Between ThemIn this episode, I speak with writer, pleasure activist, filmmaker and performance artist, Junauda Petrus-Nasah.Junauda Petrus-Nasah is a writer, pleasure activist, filmmaker and performance artist of Black-Caribbean descent, born on Dakota land. Her work centers around wildness, queerness, Black-diasporic-futurism, ancestral healing, sweetness, shimmer and liberation. She is the co-founder with Erin Sharkey of Free Black Dirt, an experimental arts production company. She is the writer and director of "Sweetness of Wild" a poetic-episodic film series themed around Blackness, queerness, biking, resistance, love and coming of age in Minneapolis. Her first YA novel, The Stars and The...2020-07-021h 21
Good Ancestor PodcastEp026: #GoodAncestor Monique Melton on Unity Over ComfortIn this episode, I speak with author, speaker and anti-racism educator, Monique Melton.Monique Melton is an anti-racism educator, published author, international speaker, coach and host of the Shine Brighter Together podcast. She is also the founder of Shine Brighter Together, a community dedicated to healthy relationships & diverse unity.Monique travels the world speaking at conferences and events on topics related to anti-racism, personal growth, diversity, and relationships. She has been published in magazines, featured in blogs and podcasts, and has touched the lives of people all over the world. Monique is a natural big-bold...2020-06-251h 37
Good Ancestor PodcastEp025:#GoodAncestor Sarah Jones on Being a One-Woman Global VillageIn this episode, I speak with award-winning performer and writer , Sarah Jones.Called a "master of the genre" by The New York Times, Sarah Jones is a Tony® Award-winning performer and writer known for her multi-character, one-person shows (Broadway hit Bridge & Tunnel, originally produced by Oscar® winner Meryl Streep, and her current, critically-acclaimed show Sell/Buy/Date).Renowned as “a one-woman global village”, Sarah has given multiple main-stage TED Talks garnering millions of views, performed for President and First Lady Obama at the White House, and developed a docu-series based on her characters with Ron Howard...2020-06-181h 22
Good Ancestor PodcastEp024:#GoodAncestor Justin Michael Williams on Staying WokeIn this episode, I speak with author, transformational speaker, and top 20 recording artist, Justin Michael Williams.From growing up with gunshot holes outside of his bedroom window, to sharing the stage with Deepak Chopra, Justin Michael Williams knows the power of healing to overcome. He is an author, top 20 recording artist, and transformational speaker who is using music and meditation to wake up the world.When he was younger, Justin always wanted to be a singer, but a lifetime of being bullied, teased, and abused, made him give up his dream. Then after a seminal...2020-06-111h 15
Good Ancestor PodcastEp023: #GoodAncestor Kimberly Seals Allers on Birth Without BiasIn this episode, I speak with award-winning journalist, author and an internationally-recognized speaker, strategist and advocate for maternal and infant health, Kimberly Seals Allers.A former senior editor at ESSENCE and writer at FORTUNE magazine, Kimberly is a leading voice on the socio-cultural and racial complexities of birth, breastfeeding and motherhood. She is the director of the Maternal and Child Health Communication Collective, a national consortium of over 80 organizations working collectively to shift the narrative of maternal and infant health issues, funded by the W.K. Kellogg Foundation.Kimberly was recently named one of “21 Leaders fo...2020-06-0548 min
Ctrl Alt Delete#266 Layla F Saad: Doing The Anti-Racism WorkToday's guest is Layla F. Saad, #1 bestselling author of Me And White Supremacy and globally respected writer, speaker and host of the Good Ancestor Podcast. She speaks on the topics of race, identity, leadership, personal transformation and social change. As an East African, Arab, British, Black, Muslim woman who was born and grew up in the West, and lives in Middle East, Layla has always sat at a unique intersection of identities from which she is able to draw rich and intriguing perspectives. Me And White Supremacy is Layla's first book. Initially it was self-published online for free following an...2020-06-0446 min
Red Lips & Eye Rolls the PodcastEpisode 41: BECOMING A GOOD ANCESTOR with Layla F. SaadLayla F. Saad, New York Times best selling author is on our show this week to discuss her book Me and White Supremacy. I invite you to listen as she shares the importance of dismantling systems of oppression and what it looks like to be a good ancestor. Check out Layla's Masterclasses, Good Ancestor Podcast, Good Ancestor Podcast Live at www.laylafsaad.com2020-04-201h 12
The Opt-InBecoming a Good Ancestor with Layla F. SaadLayla Saad is a globally respected writer, speaker and podcast host on the topics of race, identity, leadership, personal transformation and social change. Aurora + Kelly talk with Layla about her NY Times Bestseller Me + White Supremacy, spiritual white women, and Layla's work to 'become a good ancestor' -- living and working in ways that leave a legacy of healing and liberation for those who will come after she is gone.Find out more about Layla at www.laylafsaad.com.Me + White Supremacy by Layla F. Saad https://amzn.to/2Wfvu8aIf you enjoyed...2020-03-3143 min
Good Ancestor PodcastEp022: #GoodAncestor Aja Barber on Sustainable FashionIn this episode, I speak with writer, stylist and consultant, Aja Barber.Aja Barber is a writer, stylist, consultant and speaker whose work focuses on the intersections of feminism, colonialism and race in regards to our clothing and how we choose to consume. Aja is a prolific writer and micro-blogger on Patreon and Instagram, where she creates spaces for deep learning and inquiry into the ways that systems of power affect our buying habits.2020-03-261h 12
Good Ancestor PodcastEp021: #GoodAncestor Blair Imani On Making Our Way HomeIn this episode, I speak with author, mental health advocate and historian, Blair Imani.Blair Imani is a writer, mental health advocate, and historian living at the intersections of Black, Queer, and Muslim identity. In addition to being a public speaker, Blair is the author of Modern HERstory: Stories of Women and Nonbinary People Rewriting History (2018) and Making Our Way Home: The Great Migration and The Black American Dream (2020). She is also the official ambassador of Muslims for Progressive Values, one of the oldest progressive Muslim organizations to support the LGBTQ+ community. Blair has been featured in...2020-03-191h 25
Behind the Mic with AudioFile MagazineME AND WHITE SUPREMACY by Layla F. Saad, read by Layla F. SaadListeners will want to have a pen and a journal at the ready as they work through Layla F. Saad’s 28 days of examining the ways white supremacy is acting through them. AudioFile’s Emily Connelly tells host Jo Reed about the impact of this workbook that requires real listener participation. Saad first shared the Me and White Supremacy challenge on Instagram in 2018, and the challenge went viral. When she repackaged it as a free downloadable workbook, it was downloaded nearly 100,000 times. Now Saad has added new content, providing more personal and historical context as she helps listeners reflect on thei...2020-03-1706 min
Good Ancestor PodcastEp020: #GoodAncestors Michelle Johnson & Kerri Kelly on Race and ResilienceIn this episode, I speak with social change activists and co-founders of Race and Resilience, Michelle Johnson and Kerri Kelly.Michelle Cassandra Johnson is an author, yoga teacher, social justice activist, licensed clinical social worker and Dismantling Racism trainer. She approaches her life and work from a place of empowerment, embodiment and integration. She has been leading anti-racism trainings for 22 years. Michelle has experience working to dismantle systems of oppression inside corporations, mid-size organizations and small non-profits including Google, Lululemon, the ACLU-WA and many more. With a deep understanding of trauma and the impact that it has...2020-03-121h 13
Good Ancestor PodcastEp019: #GoodAncestor Mona Haydar on Music, Spirituality & the Power of ArtMona Haydar is a Syrian-American rapper, chaplain, poet, and MA in Christian Ethics. Billboard Magazine named Mona's breakout hit "Hijabi" one of 2017's best protest songs and one of the top feminist anthems of all time. Her "Ask A Muslim" project, created in the wake of the Paris and San Bernardino terrorist attacks, garnered international attention and extensive press. The project was featured on the series "The Secret Life of Muslims" and remains the most-watched episode of the series. As an MA student, she worked as a chaplain at NYU and studied post colonial theology. 2020-03-051h 17
Good Ancestor PodcastEp018: #GoodAncestor Jennifer Arnise on Healing the Black Mother WoundIn this episode, I speak with author, Healer and Transformational Coach, Jennifer Arnise.Jennifer Arnise is an author, Healer and Transformational Coach who is dedicated to helping Black women heal their deepest emotional pain so they can experience more joy, pleasure and purpose in their life. She lives in Atlanta with her son and their dog Bella.2020-02-271h 07
Good Ancestor PodcastEp018: #GoodAncestor Jennifer Arnise on Healing the Black Mother WoundIn this episode, I speak with author, Healer and Transformational Coach, Jennifer Arnise.Jennifer Arnise is an author, Healer and Transformational Coach who is dedicated to helping Black women heal their deepest emotional pain so they can experience more joy, pleasure and purpose in their life. She lives in Atlanta with her son and their dog Bella.2020-02-271h 07
Sober CuriousAre We Addicted to Privilege? with Layla F SaadRuby talks to Layla F. Saad, author of NY Times best-seller Me And White Supremacy—a step-by-step reflection process for people with white privilege to examine their racist thoughts and behaviors, and their participation in white supremacy. In the words of Glennon Doyle, Layla's work is "personal, practical, reflective, applicable, difficult, effective, and imperative"—and her new book is a vital "sobering up" to the realities of our racist society.In this episode we discuss:-The true definition and impact of White Supremacy.-White people’s addiction to privilege and the comfort...2020-02-271h 17
CTZNMe & White Supremacy: Layla F. SaadToday, we're talking to Layla Saad, author, speaker and teacher on the topics of race, identity, leadership, personal transformation and social change, and the author of Me and White Supremacy.-Get Layla’s Book, Me and White Supremacy-Follow Layla on Instagram-Join Layla’s Patreon communityIf this episode resonates for you, we’d love for you to take a screenshot add tag us on Instagram stories @ctznwell and @laylafsaad, and click below to tweet:“The humility is that you, an individual person, aren't going to change the world in...2020-02-251h 29
Good Ancestor PodcastEp017: #GoodAncestor Jasmin Kaur on Healing and Reclaiming IdentityIn this episode, I speak with writer, illustrator and spoken Jasmin Kaur is a writer, illustrator and poet living on unceded Sto:lo territory. Her writing, which explores themes of feminism, womanhood, social justice and love, acts as a means of healing and reclaiming identity. As a spoken word artist and creative writing facilitator, she has toured across North America, the UK and Australia to connect with youth through the power of artistic expression.One of The Tempest’s 40 Women to Watch in 2019, her work has been celebrated at the American Music Awards by musical icon Jennifer Lo...2020-02-201h 07
Good Ancestor PodcastEp017: #GoodAncestor Jasmin Kaur on Healing and Reclaiming IdentityIn this episode, I speak with writer, illustrator and spoken Jasmin Kaur is a writer, illustrator and poet living on unceded Sto:lo territory. Her writing, which explores themes of feminism, womanhood, social justice and love, acts as a means of healing and reclaiming identity. As a spoken word artist and creative writing facilitator, she has toured across North America, the UK and Australia to connect with youth through the power of artistic expression.One of The Tempest’s 40 Women to Watch in 2019, her work has been celebrated at the American Music Awards by musical icon Jennifer Lo...2020-02-201h 07
Good Ancestor PodcastEp016: #GoodAncestor Celine Semaan on Fashion ActivismIn this episode, I speak with designer, advocate, writer and founder of Slow Factory and The Library Study Hall, Celine Semaan.Celine Semaan is a modern ambassador of cultures, fostering communication across industry, policy, academia and the broader citizen population. Her research focuses on circular design & communication, translating complex concepts and systems into approachable stories that resonate with a wide audience. Celine’s work in sustainability has made her a recognized expert; her non-profit education initiative Study Hall, incubated at MIT Media Lab, is now an official partner of the United Nations and holds an annual summit at...2020-01-2956 min
Good Ancestor PodcastEp016: #GoodAncestor Celine Semaan on Fashion ActivismIn this episode, I speak with designer, advocate, writer and founder of Slow Factory and The Library Study Hall, Celine Semaan.Celine Semaan is a modern ambassador of cultures, fostering communication across industry, policy, academia and the broader citizen population. Her research focuses on circular design & communication, translating complex concepts and systems into approachable stories that resonate with a wide audience. Celine’s work in sustainability has made her a recognized expert; her non-profit education initiative Study Hall, incubated at MIT Media Lab, is now an official partner of the United Nations and holds an an...2020-01-2956 min
Experience Literature in a Whole New Way With Our Free AudiobookMe and White Supremacy: Combat Racism, Change the World, and Become a Good Ancestor Audiobook by Layla F. SaadListen to this audiobook in full for free onhttps://hotaudiobook.com/freeID: 406996
Title: Me and White Supremacy: Combat Racism, Change the World, and Become a Good Ancestor
Author: Layla F. Saad
Narrator: Layla F. Saad
Format: Unabridged
Length: 5:19:57
Language: English
Release date: 01-28-20
Publisher: Blackstone Audiobooks
Genres: Non-Fiction, Self Development, Health & Wellness, Social Science
Summary:
Based off the original workbook, Me and White Supremacy teaches listeners how to dismantle the privilege within themselves so that they can stop (often unconsciously) inflicting damage on people of color, and in turn, help other white people do better, too.
When Layla Saad...2020-01-285h 19
Good Ancestor PodcastEp015: #GoodAncestor Rebekah Borucki on Managing the MotherloadIn this episode, I speak with best selling author, educator, and motivational speaker, Rebekah Borucki. Rebekah “Bex” Borucki, founder of BEXLIFE® and the BLISSED IN® wellness movement, is a mother of five, TV host, meditation and yoga guide, and birth doula. She has taught meditation as a profound act of self-care that can be executed effortlessly and effectively to hundreds of thousands of individuals online and in exclusive workshops and public events. Rebekah’s mission is to make mental-health support and stress-management tools accessible to all. For more information, visit www.MotherloadBook.com.2020-01-231h 18
Good Ancestor PodcastEp015: #GoodAncestor Rebekah Borucki on Managing the MotherloadIn this episode, I speak with best selling author, educator, and motivational speaker, Rebekah Borucki. Rebekah “Bex” Borucki, founder of BEXLIFE® and the BLISSED IN® wellness movement, is a mother of five, TV host, meditation and yoga guide, and birth doula. She has taught meditation as a profound act of self-care that can be executed effortlessly and effectively to hundreds of thousands of individuals online and in exclusive workshops and public events. Rebekah’s mission is to make mental-health support and stress-management tools accessible to all. For more information, visit www.MotherloadBook.com.2020-01-231h 18
Good Ancestor PodcastEp014: #GoodAncestor The Conscious Kid on Parenting Through a Critical Race LensIn this episode I speak with Ramon Stephens, Executive Director at The Conscious Kid.Ramon Stephens is a PhD student at the University of California, San Diego and Executive Director at the Conscious Kid. His research focuses on recruitment, retention, resilience and student voice for Black students and marginalized student groups, he is currently researching Black graduate experiences at UC San Diego. Ramon has created, developed and supported student-driven, culturally-relevant curriculum and programs for various Universities, High Schools districts, Schools and nonprofits across California, Washington and Washington D.C. Currently, his research supports UC San Diego and...2020-01-161h 00
Good Ancestor PodcastEp014:#GoodAncestor The Conscious Kid on Parenting Through a Critical Race LensIn this episode I speak with Ramon Stephens, Executive Director at The Conscious Kid.Ramon Stephens is a PhD student at the University of California, San Diego and Executive Director at the Conscious Kid. His research focuses on recruitment, retention, resilience and student voice for Black students and marginalized student groups, he is currently researching Black graduate experiences at UC San Diego. Ramon has created, developed and supported student-driven, culturally-relevant curriculum and programs for various Universities, High Schools districts, Schools and nonprofits across California, Washington and Washington D.C. Currently, his research supports UC San Diego and...2020-01-161h 00
Good Ancestor PodcastEp013: #GoodAncestor Leah Vernon on Living UnashamedIn this episode, I speak with best selling author, educator, and motivational speaker, Leah Vernon.Leah V is an international Hijabi social media influencer, award-winning author of new memoir: Unashamed: Musings of a Fat, Black Muslim, motivational speaker, educator, and content creator. Her content has garnered over a million views combined, and she has been featured in hundreds of media platforms from The New York Times to Buzzfeed. This Detroit-native was inspired to start blogging in 2013 because there wasn't enough inclusion in the media. Her goals are to continue to spread style and self-love to underrepresented groups...2020-01-0952 min
Good Ancestor PodcastEp013: #GoodAncestor Leah Vernon on Living UnashamedIn this episode, I speak with best selling author, educator, and motivational speaker, Leah Vernon.Leah V is an international Hijabi social media influencer, award-winning author of new memoir: Unashamed: Musings of a Fat, Black Muslim, motivational speaker, educator, and content creator. Her content has garnered over a million views combined, and she has been featured in hundreds of media platforms from The New York Times to Buzzfeed. This Detroit-native was inspired to start blogging in 2013 because there wasn't enough inclusion in the media. Her goals are to continue to spread style and self-love to underrepresented groups...2020-01-0952 min
Good Ancestor PodcastEp012: #GoodAncestor No White Saviors on Saying ‘No’ to White SaviorismIn this episode I speak with Olivia Alaso and Kelsey Nielsen, two members of the advocacy campaign No White Saviors.Olivia and Kelsey are both trained social workers who have worked in the field for years. Olivia is born and raised in Uganda, Kelsey has spent around 5 years in-country working in various capacities. No White Saviors very much started as a joint outlet to see many of the harmful aspects of white saviorism in Uganda exposed. Coming from two very different experiences with a common goal, Olivia and Kelsey work together to confront the issues surrounding global...2019-12-191h 11
Good Ancestor PodcastEp012: #GoodAncestor No White Saviors on Saying 'No' to White SaviorismIn this episode I speak with Olivia Alaso and Kelsey Nielsen, two members of the advocacy campaign No White Saviors.Olivia and Kelsey are both trained social workers who have worked in the field for years. Olivia is born and raised in Uganda, Kelsey has spent around 5 years in-country working in various capacities. No White Saviors very much started as a joint outlet to see many of the harmful aspects of white saviorism in Uganda exposed. Coming from two very different experiences with a common goal, Olivia and Kelsey work together to confront the issues surrounding global...2019-12-191h 11
Good Ancestor PodcastEp011: #GoodAncestor Robin DiAngelo on White FragilityIn this episode, I speak with best selling author, activist, and speaker, Robin DiAngelo.
Dr. DiAngelo is Affiliate Associate Professor of Education at the University of Washington. In addition, she holds two Honorary Doctorates. Her area of research is in Whiteness Studies and Critical Discourse Analysis. She is a two-time winner of the Student’s Choice Award for Educator of the Year at the University of Washington’s School of Social Work. She has numerous publications and books, including What Does it Mean To Be White? Developing White Racial Literacy. In 2011 she coined the term White Fragility in an academic arti...2019-12-121h 21
Good Ancestor PodcastEp011: #GoodAncestor Robin DiAngelo on White FragilityIn this episode, I speak with best selling author, activist, and speaker, Robin DiAngelo.Dr. DiAngelo is Affiliate Associate Professor of Education at the University of Washington. In addition, she holds two Honorary Doctorates. Her area of research is in Whiteness Studies and Critical Discourse Analysis. She is a two-time winner of the Student’s Choice Award for Educator of the Year at the University of Washington’s School of Social Work. She has numerous publications and books, including What Does it Mean To Be White? Developing White Racial Literacy. In 2011 she coined the term White Fragility in a...2019-12-121h 21