Shows
RalindaSpeaksI’m Speaking, Stop Gaslighting Me!RalindaSpeaks in conversation with DEIJ practitioner and consultant, Milyna Phillips. This is part two of our conversation that focuses on the Vice-President debates, the concept of gaslighting, and the restraint Black women must demonstrate in order to avoid the “angry” Black woman trope in the workplace and beyond. Join us, let’s be in conversation! Support the podcast by becoming a patron on Patreon: Patreon.com/ralinda. Connect with me on Instagram and Twitter: @ralindaspeaks
2020-10-1634 minRalindaSpeaksBreonna Taylor; Black Women: We Can’t Be Your Shield and Your Target!RalindaSpeaks in conversation with DEIJ practitioner and consultant, Milyna Phillips. We discuss the impact of Breonna Taylor’s murder, the racial trauma experienced by Black women within predominately white spaces, and why Black women can’t be both the shield and the target in the pursuit of justice and liberation. Join us, let’s be in conversation! Support the podcast by becoming a patron on Patreon: Patreon.com/ralinda and connect with me on Instagram and Twitter: @ralindaspeaks
2020-10-0533 minRalindaSpeaksFair and Lovely!RalindaSpeaks in Part II of her conversation with choreographer, dancer and cultural commentator, Gauri Kuwadekar. We continue our deep dive of exploring colorism and Eurocentric beauty standards at the intersection of the Bollywood film industry, followed by getting real about how Anti-Blackness shows up in the South Asian community. Where does it come from and what do millennials and Gen Z have to say about their role in eradicating it? Join us, let’s be in conversation! Support the podcast by becoming a patron on Patreon: Patreon.com/ralinda and connect with me on Instagram and Twitter: @ralindaspeaks
2020-08-3029 minRalindaSpeaksArranged!RalindaSpeaks in conversation with choreographer, dancer, and cultural commentator, Gauri Kuwadekar. We unpack the Indian American experience through the lens of Gauri’s childhood, along with delving into topics such as the caste system and colorism. We round out our talk discussing Netflix’s hit show, Indian Matchmaking-is it a real depiction of Indian culture? Join us, let’s be in conversation! Support the podcast by becoming a patron on Patreon: Patreon.com/ralinda and connect with me on Instagram and Twitter: @ralindaspeaks
2020-08-2226 minRalindaSpeaksLet Me Have This Moment!RalindaSpeaks in conversation on the VP nomination of Senator Kamala Harris, who becomes the first Black woman and woman of color to be on a major party ticket. We unpack colorism as well as racialized stereotypes and the impact on Black women in the political sphere and beyond. What does this seminal moment represent for the future of Black women in leadership-is society ready to let Black women lead? Join us, let’s be in conversation! Support the podcast by becoming a patron on Patreon: Patreon.com/ralinda and connect with me on Instagram and Twitter: @ralindaspeaks
2020-08-2013 minRalindaSpeaksPlanting Seeds....from Learning to Growth!RalindaSpeaks in conversation on the Black@ Movement within private, elite institutions. The Black@ pages, sweeping across the country, recounts the systemic racism experienced by Black alums and students who attended private, independent schools. This movement has sparked a national dialogue on racial trauma, racism, leadership, and accountability within K-12 education, and the use of social media to document lived experiences. How can school communities (leaders, parents, alums, allies, and co-conspirators) use this as a growth opportunity to plant seeds that will advocate for and demand sustainable change for future generations. Join us, let’s be in conversation! Support the podcast by...
2020-08-0828 minRalindaSpeaksUnfinished...A Mini-Episode!RalindaSpeaks in conversation on finding inspiration and joy in the state of being “unfinished”. Change is a process, not an event, and when we embrace this idea, we are motivated to step into our purpose, writing a new story, a new beginning, filled with intentionality, personal growth and transformation. Join us, let’s be in conversation! Support the podcast by becoming a patron on Patreon: Patreon.com/ralinda and connect with me on Instagram and Twitter: @ralindaspeaks
2020-08-0110 minRalindaSpeaksDo Your Own Work!RalindaSpeaks in conversation on the importance of personal accountability, self-reflection, and the deep learning needed on the journey to racial reconciliation and healing. Using current events as the backdrop, concepts such as ally fatigue and grace are explored. How do we keep the momentum going in the pursuit of justice, rejecting the status quo, standing in solidarity together. Being tired isn’t an excuse...are you ready? What are you willing to let go of for change to prevail? Join us, let’s be in conversation! Support the podcast by becoming a patron on Patreon: Patreon.com/ralinda and connect with...
2020-07-2519 minRalindaSpeaksRadical Love Seeking Radical ChangeRalindaSpeaks in conversation on the meaning of radical love in the quest for radical change. She breaks down terms such as BIPOC, intersectionality, and white supremacy culture, in an effort to deepen our understanding of systemic racism. How can we move from individual to collective responsibility, rejecting the “ Oppression Olympics” trope that distracts us in the fight for justice. Are you ready to receive radical love so that we can achieve radical change? Join us, let’s be in conversation! Support the podcast by becoming a patron on Patreon: Patreon.com/ralinda and connect with me on Instagram and Twitter: @ralind...
2020-07-1823 minRalindaSpeaksChange Isn’t Silent!RalindaSpeaks in conversation on the importance of being vocal in the change we seek within ourselves as well as in society. She offers five actionable steps to begin the internal and external work needed to ignite meaningful and sustainable change in the quest for dismantling systems of oppression in the quest for personal liberation. If it’s going to make an impact, your change can’t be silent, are you ready to get loud? Join us, let’s be in conversation! Support the podcast by becoming a patron on Patreon: Patreon.com/ralinda and connect with me on Instagram and Twitte...
2020-07-1119 minRalindaSpeaksLeadership, Justice & Building a Culture of AccountabilityRalindaSpeaks in conversation at the intersection of leadership, justice, and the culture of accountability with New York based educator and school leader, Chris Bounima. Topics explored include emotionally resonate leadership, parenting with racial identity in mind, and what it means to be a leader in times of social unrest. How do we hold ourselves and others accountable in building a culture that challenges the status quo of racial inequity within education and beyond? Join us, let’s be in conversation! Support the podcast by becoming a patron on Patreon: Patreon.com/ralinda and connect with me on Instagram and Twitter: @ra...
2020-07-0525 minRalindaSpeaksPandemic and A Baby: Middle Eastern Identity & MotherhoodRalindaSpeaks in conversation with Arab Egyptian-American visual artist and social justice educator, Tammy Abrahem. She shares her journey as a Muslim woman navigating American life, at the intersection of religion, whiteness, and Eurocentric beauty standards. We unpack the MENA category and its omission on the US Census, how anti-Blackness shows up in Arab communities, and the impact of colorism on Muslim identity. Finally, we delve into what it means to be an expectant mother in 2020, navigating the global pandemic and social unrest. Join us, let’s be in conversation! Support the podcast by becoming a patron on Patreon: Patreon.com/ra...
2020-06-2838 minRalindaSpeaksRevisionist History: Juneteenth, Sports, Race & JusticeRalindaSpeaks in conversation with student-athlete advocate, educator, and motivational speaker, David Watts. David, a former Division I student-athlete, shares his unique perspective on the intersection of sports, race, racial injustice, and activism. We breakdown the NFL and their recent public statements on systemic racism, college football and the responsibility of coaches to support their Black players, and the future legacy of Colin Kaepernick. How will the story be told—will it offer the truth or a sanitized version of revisionist history? Join us, let’s be in conversation for this very special episode to commemorate Juneteenth. Support the RalindaSpeaks podcast by b...
2020-06-2040 minRalindaSpeaksThe Awakening: The ABC’s of Anti-Blackness, Black Lives, & Corporate CapitalismRalindaSpeaks in conversation with communications strategist, transformational coach and reiki healer, Nyla Hassell. We break down the impact of Anti-Blackness in the workplace, interracial marriages at the intersection of activism for Black Lives, and capitalism as motivation for corporations opting to release statements denouncing racism and racial injustice. Some companies are choosing to remain silent, flip-flopping on their stance, or making bold proclamations-are these statements sincere in bringing about change or just empty lip service? Join us, let’s be in conversation! For inspiration and accountability, follow @ralindaspeaks on Instagram and Twitter.
2020-06-1346 minRalindaSpeaksAvoid Performative Activism: Don’t Miss The Movement!RalindaSpeaks in conversation on how to avoid performative activism in this season of heightened awareness, anew sense of urgency, and call to action in the fight for racial justice. How do we keep the momentum when it all feels too big, as well as three actionable steps to begin the work of dismantling systemic racism within your everyday life. Are you a part of the movement, or did you miss it? Join us, let’s be in conversation!
2020-06-0732 minRalindaSpeaksRacism: The Other Virus We’re Fighting: RalindaSpeaks on the Loss of Black Lives!RalindaSpeaks in conversation on the loss of Black lives with the recent murders of Amhaud Arbery, Breonna Taylor, and George Floyd, exploring the impact of systemic racism, white supremacy culture, and how to take action. Has this moment amplified the need for more honest conversations on race and racism? What are the responsibilities that White people and non-Black People of Color hold to ensure that Black Lives really do matter? Join us, let’s be in conversation!
2020-05-3024 minRalindaSpeaks20/20 Vision: The Future of Education: RalindaSpeaks with Lee Jackson, Ed.M.RalindaSpeaks in conversation with educational expert and consultant, Lee Jackson, Harvard University, Ed.M, on the the past, present, and future of education. Can true equity be achieved? Topics explored include the impact of COVID-19 on K-12 education, HBCU’s vs. PWI’s-we end the debate once and for all, notes to the class of 2020, and what we can all learn from this unprecedented moment. Join us, let’s be in conversation!
2020-05-2324 minRalindaSpeaksSeeking Balance on the Waves of Injustice: RalindaSpeaks on Racialized Trauma & Injustice!Trauma expert, La Shonda Coleman;LCSW, returns to the podcast to help us balance grief and advocacy in the midst of racialized trauma and injustice during the COVID-19 pandemic. Topics explored include intergenerational trauma, the impact of trauma on marginalized communities, creating space to unpack and process grief from the news cycle, as well as the importance of allyship that seeks to disrupt systems of privilege and power. Join us, let’s be in conversation!
2020-05-1829 minRalindaSpeaksProcessing Grief & Trauma: RalindaSpeaks in Conversation with La Shonda Coleman, LCSW!May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and our guest, La Shonda Coleman, a licensed clinical social worker, therapist, trauma resilience coach and trainer, based in Los Angeles, shares her expertise on how to process grief and trauma, enhancing our relationship with self and others. We talk unpacking emotions and feelings, destigmatizing mental health, and the importance of incorporating restorative practices into our daily routine for the benefit of our mental health and well-being. Join us, let’s be in conversation!
2020-05-0928 minRalindaSpeaksRalindaSpeaks on Self-Care: How You Practice is How You Will Perform!RalindaSpeaks shares some advice on the practice of gratitude and self-care. How do we create the space to grow the relationship with self? We explore that question along with offering up some ways to self-care including recs on what to binge watch on tv! Let’s have some fun and be inspired, together! Join us, let’s be in conversation!
2020-05-0214 minRalindaSpeaksRalindaSpeaks with Stan Lau: COVID-19 and the Myth of the Model Minority!RalindaSpeaks with activist, educator, and writer, Stan Lau, a COVID-19 survivor! We discuss all things COVID-19 at the intersection of race and class, Asian American identity, xenophobia, the anti-Asian violence permeating across the country, relationships between the Asian & Black community (can solidarity be achieved?), allyship, what the pandemic has taught us about gratitude, and overall how we can better show up for marginalized groups during this unprecedented time. Join us, let’s be in conversation!
2020-04-2647 minRalindaSpeaksRalindaSpeaks with Lauren and Cameron from Love is Blind!RalindaSpeaks with Lauren Speed and Cameron Hamilton from Netflix’s Love is Blind, and delves deep into topics ranging from life in the pods, identity, race, representation, intimacy, being an interracial couple and raising their future Black children, hidden talents, and more. This power couple will make your heart smile-join us, let’s be in conversation!
2020-04-1828 minRalindaSpeaksRalindaSpeaksWhat’s up, everybody! Join me, Ralinda, for an authentic take on all things at the intersection of identity, culture, diversity, and storytelling!New episodes drop weekly covering a variety of topics featuring juicy conversation, special guests, and more! Get ready to listen, learn a new perspective, have fun, be inspired, laugh out loud, and above all else keep it real! Are you ready...let’s go!
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