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Still, Black Womxn RiseBlack Womxn & CommunityFor this final episode of Season 2, I gather three amazing Black womxn: Jamila White, Chiyedza Nyahuye, and Itzbeth Menjívar. We discuss the challenges and value of community for Black womxn. Check out BlakQuity (founded by Jamila) and BridgePeople LLC (founded by Itzbeth)! Check out the SBWR website and subscribe to my newsletter at www.stillblackwomxnrise.com Follow me on IG: https://www.instagram.com/stillblackwomxnrise/ 2023-07-251h 13

Still, Black Womxn RiseBlack Womxn & LoveOn this episode, I gather three amazing Black womxn: Melanie Cunningham (https://www.linkedin.com/in/melanie-cunningham-12752624/), Itzbeth Menjívar (https://www.linkedin.com/in/itzbeth/), and Nikeita Lea (https://www.linkedin.com/in/nikeita-lea/). We unpack the question: 'Is love a political choice for Black womxn?'. Check out Itzbeth's services at Bridge People LLC (https://www.bridgepeople.us/about-1) and Afro-Mayan Wisdom (https://www.afromayanwisdom.com). Check out Nikki's podcasts 'Profound Convos' and 'Soothing Souls', and her website Nikki Lea Speaks (https://www.nikkileaspeaks.com). Check out the SBWR website and subscribe to my newsletter at...2023-07-0749 min

Still, Black Womxn RiseBlack Womxn & SexOn this episode, I speak with Nana Darkoa Sekyiamah about Black womxn and sexuality. Nana is a feminist activist, writer and blogger. She is the author of the book 'The Sex Lives of African Women: Self Discovery, Freedom, and Healing'. Nana is also the cofounder of 'Adventures from the Bedrooms of African Women' (https://adventuresfrom.com/), an award-winning blog that focuses on African women, sex, and sexualities. And she is the co-host of the deeply engrossing podcast, 'Adventures from the Bedrooms of African Women' (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/adventures-from-the-bedrooms-of-african-women/id1568731295) ! Check out the SBWR website...2023-06-2036 min

Still, Black Womxn Rise"I had to put my hair away": Black Womxn & eurocentric Beauty Standards/Part 2I am joined by my friends, Lanice C. Williams (https://www.linkedin.com/in/lanicewilliams/), Evelyn Sallah (https://www.linkedin.com/in/evelyn-sallah-she-her-hers-1b1564a7/), and Nana Apenem Hanson-Hall (https://www.linkedin.com/in/nana-apenem-hanson-hall-drph-mph-74606614/) for a conversation about the ways eurocentric beauty standards have impacted their personal and professional lives as Black womxn. Check out the SBWR website and subscribe to my newsletter at: www.stillblackwomxnrise.com Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stillblackwomxnrise/2023-06-131h 14

Still, Black Womxn RiseBlack Womxn & eurocentric Beauty StandardsOn this episode, I speak with Dr. Lori Nixon-Bethea (https://www.linkedin.com/in/lori-nixon-bethea-phd-lpc-07b6b844/) about the consequences of dominant eurocentric beauty standards for Black womxn. Dr. Nixon-Bethea is a Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of New Jersey and is a nationally board certified counselor and an approved clinical supervisor through the Center for Credentialing and Education. She is the owner of a private counseling practice—Intentional Hearts Counseling (https://drlorinixon.com), and she teaches as an Assistant Professor of psychology and Counseling at Georgian Court University in Lakewood New Jersey. In 2019, Dr. Nixon Bethea released her...2023-05-301h 25

Still, Black Womxn RiseA Black Womxn's 'Eat, Pray, Love'On this episode, I speak with Itzbeth Menjívar (https://www.linkedin.com/in/itzbeth/) about the importance of rest for Black womxn, and her own year-long sabbatical. Itzbeth is the Founder of BridgePeople LLC (https://www.bridgepeople.us), an organization that partners with socially-minded leaders and organizations committed and ready to eradicate all forms of injustice through cross-cultural relational competencies, human-centered culture transformation, and inclusive and embodied leadership development. Check out the SBWR website and subscribe to my newsletter at www.stillblackwomxnrise.com Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stillblackwomxnrise/ 2023-05-231h 00

Still, Black Womxn RiseIntroducing my Co-Host, Billie!Billie's official introduction to SBWR followers :) Check out the SBWR website (Billie's there too!) and subscribe to my newsletter at www.stillblackwomxnrise.com Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stillblackwomxnrise/ 2023-05-2302 min

Still, Black Womxn RiseBlack Womxn & SpiritualityOn this episode, I speak with Nia Hamilton-Ibu (https://www.linkedin.com/in/nia-hamilton-ibu-lcsw-659212118/) about the importance of spirituality for Black womxn. Nia (LCSW) (https://www.lgbtqpsychotherapistsofcolor.com/nia-hamilton-ibu-lcsw) is a Black+ queer, genderqueer woman, Bay Area born United Statesian child of an immigrant. Shey is a life-long activist, a therapist of 20 years, an organizational wellness coach/consultant, and a ceremonial officiant. The foundation of Nia's professional ideology is that culture, community resources, and social justice are great tools of resiliency and healing in addition to the tools provided by the therapeutic field. Shey aims to support the healing of...2023-05-091h 37

Still, Black Womxn RiseBlack Womxn & Pleasure ActivismOn this episode, I speak with Rafaella Smith-Fiallo (https://www.linkedin.com/in/rsmithfiallo/) about Black womxn and Pleasure Activism. Rafaella is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, sexual liberation activist, and therapist specializing in relationship, sex, and trauma therapy. She owns Healing Exchange LLC (https://www.healingxchg.com/team), a therapy private practice, and co-founded Afrosexology, a sex-positive, pleasure-based sexuality education business. Rafaella is also the author of No More Fighting: A Relationship Journal for Couples: 52 Weeks of Prompts and Practices to Connect, Communicate, and Grow (https://a.co/d/56olp7K), a guided journal to help individuals work...2023-05-0245 min

Still, Black Womxn RiseLife After 'Aid'On this episode, I speak with Jamila White (https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamilawhitedc/) about her decision to exit the 'aid/development and her journey into Black liberation politics. Jamila is the founder of BlakQuity (https://www.blakquity.com), a Black and woman-led public benefit corporation, is a transformation collective that helps build communities and spaces where Black and Brown people can thrive and revolutionize their communities. Check out the SBWR website and subscribe to my newsletter at www.stillblackwomxnrise.com Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stillblackwomxnrise/ 2023-04-251h 06

Still, Black Womxn Rise"May the Revolution Be Healing"On this episode I speak with my longtime mentor and friend, Dr. Joi Lewis (https://www.linkedin.com/in/joiunlimited/) about the importance of "radical self-care" for Black womxn. Dr. Joi Lewis is a visionary community healer and facilitator of liberation and social justice. As a speaker, author, the CEO of Joi Unlimited (https://joiunlimited.com/) and President of the Healing Justice Foundation (https://www.healingjusticefoundation.org/) she’s on a mission to put healing in the hands of anyone, anywhere. Dr. Joi helps individuals, institutions, and communities heal from oppression-induced historic and present day trauma, using Healing Justice as an...2023-04-1852 min

Still, Black Womxn RiseBlack Womxn & VulnerabilityOn this episode, I speak with Dina Scippa about Black womxn and vulnerability. Dina is a gender equality specialist turned certified life coach and Founder of Enough Labs (https://enoughlabs.com/about/). She hosts the internationally charted podcast Embracing Enough (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/embracing-enough/id1510273360) which showcases the stories of women and girls – unapologetically. The podcast explores the stories that influence our collective experience and unpacks what it takes to embrace the belief that we are enough, just as we are. Check out these resources on the 'Strong Black Woman’ stereotype: The Negative Effects of the 'Strong Black...2023-04-1150 min

Still, Black Womxn RiseIntroducing Season 2Why I chose to focus on Liberation this season. Check out the SBWR website and subscribe to my newsletter at www.stillblackwomxnrise.com Follow me on Instagram: https://instagram.com/stillblackwomxnrise?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=2023-04-1004 min

Still, Black Womxn RiseOfficial Trailer, Season 2: Liberation!Full Season 2 episodes coming VERY soon!2023-04-0102 min

Still, Black Womxn Rise"Sometimes, you have to go through it to get to it."This week, I welcome Emily and Freda for a discussion on reporting racial harassment and discrimination. Rosebell Kagumire appears as co-host for this episode. Chinonye Donna Egbulem (Chi Chi) is a creative contributor to this episode. Please note that the views expressed by the cohosts and guests of the show are their own and do not in any way reflect the views and opinions of any of the organizations for which they currently work, or for which they have worked in the past.2022-05-161h 23

Still, Black Womxn Rise"I want you to be f***ing uncomfortable!"This week, I welcome Jamila White and Hazel Muriro Busingye for a discussion about the Angry Black Womxn Stereotype. Chinonye Donna Egbulem (Chi Chi) and Rosebell Kagumire appear as co-hosts for this episode. Please note that the views expressed by the cohosts and guests of the show are their own and do not in any way reflect the views and opinions of any of the organizations for which they currently work, or for which they have worked in the past.2022-05-091h 06

Still, Black Womxn Rise"Suck Salt and Drink Water"This week, I welcome Dr. Patricia Morris and Jane Kwawu for a discussion about the unique experiences of Black womxn senior leaders in the 'aid' sector. Chinonye Donna Egbulem (Chi Chi) appears as a co-host for this episode. Please note that the views expressed by the cohosts and guests of the show are their own and do not in any way reflect the views and opinions of any of the organizations for which they currently work, or for which they have worked in the past.2022-05-021h 18

Still, Black Womxn RiseBlack Womxn and TraumaThis week, Dr. Adjoa Osei joins me for a discussion about Black womxn and trauma associated with racism. Dr. Osei, Psy. D. is a licensed clinical psychologist practicing from a trauma-informed, culturally sensitive approach. Check out her services: https://www.adjoaoseipsyd.com Please note that the views expressed by the cohosts and guests of this show are their own and do not in any way reflect the views and opinions of any of the organizations for which they currently work, or for which they have worked in the past.2022-04-251h 16

Still, Black Womxn Rise"Cultural Competency"This week I welcome Delia for a discussion about Code Switching, and cultural appropriation by white people operating in the 'aid' sector. Chinonye Donna Egbulem (Chi Chi) appears as a co-host for this episode. Please note that the views expressed by the cohosts and guests of this show are their own and do not in any way reflect the views and opinions of any of the organizations for which they currently work, or for which they have worked in the past.2022-04-1854 min

Still, Black Womxn RiseThe State of Black Womxn's HumanityThis week, I welcome Dr. Adjoa Osei and, my friend, Lanice. We talk about the dehumanizing treatment of Black womxn in the workplace through the imposition of unrealistic expectations and the perpetuation of the Strong Black Woman stereotype. Dr. Osei, Psy. D. is a licensed clinical psychologist practicing from a trauma-informed, culturally sensitive approach. Check out her services: https://www.adjoaoseipsyd.com Chinonye Donna Egbulem (Chi Chi) appears as a co-host for this episode. Please note that the views expressed by the cohosts and guests of this show are their own and do not i...2022-04-111h 24

Still, Black Womxn Rise"A Rising Tide Does Not Lift All Boats"This week, I welcome Angela Bruce-Raeburn for a discussion about gender and race in the "aid" sector. Angela is the founder of DiverseDev, a diversity, equity, inclusion, and racial equity firm. Check out her services at: https://www.diversedev.org. Chinonye Donna Egbulem (Chi Chi) and Rosebell Kagumire appear as co-hosts for this episode. Please note that the views expressed by the cohosts and guests of this show are their own and do not in any way reflect the views and opinions of any of the organizations for which they currently work, or for which the...2022-04-0448 min

Still, Black Womxn RiseThe L Word: Black, Female & Gay in the 'Aid' SectorMy guest for this episode is Jenn, who shares her personal and professional experiences as a gay, Black woman working in the 'aid' sector. Chinonye Donna Egbulem (Chi Chi) and Rosebell Kagumire appear as co-hosts for this episode. Please note that the views expressed by the cohosts and guests of this show are their own and do not in any way reflect the views and opinions of any of the organizations for which they currently work, or for which they have worked in the past.2022-03-281h 08

Still, Black Womxn RiseF**k it!Maimouna, Chi Chi and Rosebell discuss their shared vision for SBWR. This episode was recorded in 2020 in the aftermath of George Floyd's murder. Please note that the views expressed by the cohosts and guests of this show are their own and do not in any way reflect the views and opinions of any of the organizations for which they currently work, or for which they have worked in the past.2022-03-2140 min

Still, Black Womxn RiseColorism & Other Ism'sMuna Massaquoi, and Dina Scippa join us for a conversation about Black women’s experiences of colorism, racism and sexism in the sector. Dina is also the founder and CEO of Enough Labs. Check out her awesome podcast ‘Embracing Enough’ as well as her amazing coaching services at: www.enoughlabs.com. Chinonye Donna Egbulem (Chi Chi) and Rosebell Kagumire appear as co-hosts for this episode. Please note that the views expressed by the cohosts and guests of this show are their own and do not in any way reflect the views and opinions of any...2022-03-2154 min

Still, Black Womxn RiseSBWR--WhyMaimouna shares her personal motivation for creating SBWR.2022-03-1109 min

Still, Black Womxn RiseIntro to 'Still, Black Womxn Rise'Maimouna introduces the 'Still Black Womxn Rise' podcast series.2022-03-1101 min