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Chasing SammeeConclusion 2020 with Lilybeth ReyesWelcome everyone!
I’m Sammee Leigh and this is possibly the finale episode of Chasing Sammee, a podcast all about candid conversations with everyday people because we all have a story to tell and sometimes hearing someone else’s story is how we make sense of our own…
Best friend of the podcast, Lilybeth Reyes joins as we take a look back at 2020 and if we were able to cultivate any of the things we mentioned in episode 11. All links mentioned are available in the show notes. Okay, Let’s Get into it!
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2020-12-141h 06
Chasing SammeeEP 19: Say It LOUD…BLACK HEALTH MATTERSWelcome everyone. I’m Sammee Leigh and this is Chasing Sammee, a podcast all about candid conversations with everyday people because we all have a story to tell and sometimes hearing someone else’s story is how we make sense of our own…
“Say It Loud…” originally aired live on June 9th and June 25th, 2020 on Magnet Theater’s Twitch channel. I created this two-part special in response to the continuing racial awakening and civil unrest in America following the tragic murder of George Floyd. Say It LOUD… is a storytelling / roundtable discussion amplifying black voices unapologetically sharing their pe...
2020-09-141h 11
Chasing SammeeEP 18: Say It LOUD...Welcome everyone. I’m Sammee Leigh and this is Chasing Sammee, a podcast all about candid conversations with everyday people because we all have a story to tell and sometimes hearing someone else’s story is how we make sense of our own…
“Say It Loud…” originally aired live on June 9th and June 25th, 2020 on Magnet Theater’s Twitch channel. I created this two-part special in response to the continuing racial awakening and civil unrest in America following the tragic murder of George Floyd. Say It LOUD… is a storytelling / roundtable discussion amplifying black voices una...
2020-08-242h 11
Chasing SammeeEP 17: It's Okay To Not Be OkayWelcome, fam! I’m Sammee Leigh and this is Chasing Sammee, a podcast all about candid conversations with everyday people because we all have a story to tell and sometimes hearing someone else’s story is how we make sense of our own… This episode is a departure from our normal guest format. Kinda a confessional sort of vibe if you will cause it’s just me sharing with you. So let’s get into it...
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The mental health issues related to our lockdown and the pandemic are especially hard for people with depression. NAMI, The Nationa...
2020-08-1009 min
Chasing SammeeEP 16: Mind Your Mental with Dr. Mia Pappagallo, MDWelcome everyone. I’m Sammee Leigh and this is Chasing Sammee, a podcast all about candid conversations with everyday people because we all have a story to tell and sometimes hearing someone else’s story is how we make sense of our own…
The coronavirus is a global pandemic. At the time of this recording, the best means to beat this virus is to self-quarantine. Many of us are working from home, or using that time to read, watch a ton of shows, focus on hobbies and self-care as the world around us struggles from this outbreak. Staying i...
2020-03-2552 min
Chasing SammeeEP 15: You Are Not Alone with Aaron GoldFAM! It’s ya girl, Sammee Leigh here and welcome to Chasing Sammee, a podcast all about candid conversations with everyday people because we all have a story to tell and sometimes hearing someone else’s story is how we make sense of our own... In this episode, I chop it up with actor, comedian, and all around nice guy, Aaron Gold. Aaron is kinda what you get if Seth Rogan and Chris Pratt gave birth to a golden retriever - his words not mine. We unpack the uniqueness that is You Are Not Alone, an uplifting Improv comedy show...
2020-03-2358 min
Chasing SammeeEp 14: Otherhood: Childless By ChoiceAye, Sammee Leigh here and welcome to Chasing Sammee, a podcast all about candid conversations with everyday people because we all have a story to tell and sometimes hearing someone else’s story is how we make sense of our own...
In this episode, Shana, Leslie, Vics, Megan and myself discuss a hot topic - choosing to not have children. We get into what that dynamic is like with family and friends, how not having kids doesn’t mean we hate children and how Tracee Ellis Ross and Ellen Degeneres are game changers when it comes to otherhood: being childless by c...
2020-03-091h 00
Chasing SammeeEp 13: Mommyhood: Raising Baby & MeWhat’s good fam! Sammee Leigh here and welcome to Chasing Sammee, a podcast all about candid conversations with everyday people because we all have a story to tell and sometimes hearing someone else’s story is how we make sense of our own...
We have our very first roundtable discussion, yall! Listen as Erin, EB and Natalia, three professional women share their varying experiences on becoming a mother. We touch on stay at home moms, boobs on tap, how watching MTV’s 16 and Pregnant built confidence if you are afraid of childbirth and much more.
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2020-02-241h 11
Chasing SammeeEp 12b: Travel Rookies with Keysha BaynesWhat’s up fam! Sammee Leigh here and welcome to Chasing Sammee, a podcast all about candid conversations with everyday people because we all have a story to tell and sometimes hearing someone else’s story is how we make sense of our own...
In this episode the conversation continues with Keysha “Coach Key” Baynes. We get into the difference between a travel agent and a travel coach, how others overseas define who is American and how she taught double dutch for $200 dollars for 40 minutes, Y’all DAMN! And for the true travel rookie, she shares a special couch to country of...
2020-02-101h 03
Chasing SammeeEp 12a: Travel Rookies with Keysha BaynesHello! it’s Sammee Leigh here and welcome to Chasing Sammee, a podcast all about candid conversations with everyday people because we all have a story to tell and sometimes hearing someone else’s story is how we make sense of our own...
On today’s episode Keysha “Coach Key” Baynes shares how her love for travel began, what lengths she was willing to go to make it all happen, how show & tell is the ultimate gateway into public speaking and she reveals both her most joyful and truly terrifying travel abroad experiences.
Before we get into i...
2020-01-2753 min
Chasing SammeeEp 11: 20/20 Vision with Lilybeth ReyesHeyo! I’m Sammee Leigh and this is Chasing Sammee, a podcast and welcome to the First ep for the new year!
So many people use this time of year to set resolutions and what not but How do we bridge the gap between where we want to be and where we are currently? The key is to reflect on our past. Take the time to remember the wins, and understand that failures are simply opportunities to start again on the right foot.
Best friend of the podcast, Lilybeth Reyes joins me from Gainesville for an honest reflection of our 2019 an...
2020-01-1350 min
Chasing SammeeSeason Two Promo!What’s good fam! The new year has brought about a new name! Welcome to Chasing Sammee, a podcast with me, Sammee Leigh.
You might be wondering, Why the change of name? I love the name ‘Sammee Sometimes” but this wasn’t the right project for it. After listening to all of season one (go check it out now if you haven’t already) switching to Chasing Sammee just felt right and lets keep this all the way 100 - ain’t nobody got time to maintain multiple social media platforms - there I said it - unified branding across the board baby n...
2020-01-0601 min
Chasing SammeeEp 10: E'erybodyAnd we’ve come to the end of the road...
That’s right! It’s a wrap y'all on season one!
So this week, things are a bit different. I called in a very special someone to play guest host for the finale and we’ll be taking a look back at previous episodes and touching on what’s to come for season two. I also share my final notes and some of my answers might surprise you.
Before we get into it, I want to say thank you to all the guests, each and every listener, those that have sent comme...
2019-10-2848 min
Chasing SammeeEp 09: Are You Emotionally Fit?Before we begin, ask yourself one question. Are you emotionally fit?
Not quite sure how to answer that? No worries! This week’s chat will give you some insight in discovering that answer.
La Shell Wooten is a licensed Mental Health Therapist and an Emotional Life Coach that’s going to explain what it means to be emotionally fit, and share some tips and tools to start creating the life you truly want. She gives it to you straight, y’all. Let's get into it!
Go to her website to get connected, www.LaShellWooten.com
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2019-10-1459 min
Chasing SammeeEp 08: Blerd So HardSpecial release in celebration of New York City Comic Con! This week we take it to the boogie down Bronx to the home of family man J-Steed, a 39 year old, radio host, and Bronx native. We BLERD SO HARD on comic books, the significant role they played in his life, the importance of representation at comic-con, his Black Panther 2 predictions and I share my not so kid-friendly comic book recommendation. I’m talking a possibly NC-17 rating; if not that then definitely R. Plus as a nice bonus, two special guests join the conversation. As a quick aside, the term bler...
2019-10-0732 min
Chasing SammeeEp 07: Career DayIt’s career day with Chris Lorusso, an editor on the groundbreaking, hit tv show How To Get Away with Murder. He shares a key tip for making it in the film and tv industry, how it’s never too late to make your dream a reality, what it’s like working in Shondaland and that a 3 month old baby has the power to bring a grown man to tears. This contains some strong language. You’ve been warned. Ma, you may want to skip this one. Lets get into it.
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2019-09-2338 min
Chasing SammeeEp 06: A Blind New WorldThis week’s chat is with Callie Gray, a South Florida native and my TV News Mom who was recently declared legally blind. We get into what that’s been like as she continues to work successfully in a field she’s been in for the last 35 years, we dig into why she had to give up watching NBC’s hit show, This Is Us, we also explore some of the ways technology is used within the V.I.P community, and why she’s enterally grateful for Earth Wind and Fire’s Gratitude album, here’s a hint it involves a cop...
2019-09-091h 03
Chasing SammeeEp 05: Girl TalkThis week I’m happy to welcome back Lilybeth Reyes for some crazy girl chat on sad animal facts, 7 reasons friendships change over time, the dynamics of female friendships and the realization I’m a reformed jerk. A quick aside there’s some technical issues that were beyond control which makes some bits of the audio hard to hear. Bare with it y’all as we get into this.
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2019-08-2640 min
Chasing SammeeEp 04: A Man. A Woman. Just Friends. SHOCKER!This week is all about if men and women can be just friends and I’m super excited to explore this topic with R&B soul singer-songwriter and my best friend George Tandy jr. oh don’t forget the jr. We explore so much from the value of coed friendships, the Harry Met Sally effect, friend-zoning as a good thing and now that George is married what will happen to us?
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2019-08-1257 min
Chasing SammeeEp 03: Black, No ChaserThis week, I popped into the office of Uzuri Holder, a licensed clinical social worker and therapist working in emergency medicine. She’s been practicing Nichiren Buddhism since birth with the SGI-USA, chanting nam-myoho-renge-kyo Just like Tina Turner. Basically she runs with fortune y’all. When I moved back to New York in 2007, she was One of the first people I met. She keeps it 100 always in all ways and you are about to get a taste. Hair tips, natural beauty products, cultural appropriation, Jack Daniels, When They See Us, vicarious trauma, the importance of mindfulness, and big ass titties... Yup...
2019-08-0429 min
Chasing SammeeEp 02: Mother, HonestlyThis week, I thought it only right and proper that I invite over my lovely, quirky Mother! Please welcome Jeanette Thomas! Get ready for some nostalgia, laughs and a pretty solid way to tell your job peace out and much more.
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2019-07-2850 min
Chasing SammeeEp 01: AdultingIn this debut episode, I’m speaking with Lilybeth Reyes about how adulting is like being in the upside down place, the oddness of Florida, how the “Cats” trailer has everyone losing their minds, embarrassing pronunciations like fatty-goo-wee and much much more.
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2019-07-2155 min