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Melanated ConversationsMelanated ConversationsEp. 87: Season CloserWelcome to the season 5 wrap-up! We are so thrilled we were able to pull off an amazing season, even during difficult times. In today's wrap-up, we will be speaking about all of the fantastic guests we had on Melanated Conversations including how we were able to talk about Black education, beauty-line systems, pushing boundaries, Black women as the face of hospitality, among so many other subjects! Thank you for another amazing Season! Special Thanks to: Kalish Nesbitt Sable Mensah Fulmore and Brooklyn Pham Dianne Plummer ...2021-09-2055 minMelanated ConversationsMelanated ConversationsEp. 86: Journeying Through GriefCOVID has definitely got us thinking about grief, hasn’t it? In today’s episode, we are going to be talking about journeying through grief. Grief is a dark subject to speak about, but it also feels good to talk about it! We tend to relate grief with someone’s passing, but truthfully different types of grief exist. Join us as we speak to your Season 5, Episode 78 guest Adrianne Lind in this important conversation! In this episode, we chat about: What role COVID plays in grief The different types of grieving Why transitioning is so important The im...2021-09-131h 40Melanated ConversationsMelanated ConversationsEp. 85: Melanated Conversations on Chatting Over ChowderThis week, we decided to do something a little bit differently. We are turning our mics over to our sisters in podcasting Bethany and Sharoline. We were a guest on their podcast Chatting Over Chowder. They are also the minority magic behind our podcast!   In this episode, we chat about our journey into podcasting, our origins and insight of our joined connection, and so much more! This is such a great conversation and we’re so excited for you to hear it! In this episode we chat about: The history of Yan...2021-09-061h 00Melanated ConversationsMelanated ConversationsEp. 84: An Update On Our LivesSometimes ya’ll, we just need to take a moment and to just be. That’s what we’re doing in today’s episode. We are settling down for a moment and checking in on our lives and seeing how you are doing in this place we call Earth. It’s been a minute since we have our separation in real life so we’re going to just be today. Sit back, relax, and let’s chill. In this episode we chat about: Our kids and how fast time is flying by If you had the ch...2021-08-301h 03Melanated ConversationsMelanated ConversationsEp. 083: Implementing Functional Automated Systems with Kalish NesbittIn this week’s episode, we amplify the voices of Kalish Nesbitt. Kalish helps beauty and wellness eCom brands scale quickly with ease while leveraging the best systems and team support. Do you have a business that you feel overwhelmed with and need help? In this episode, Kalish is here to help you create automated, functioning systems for your business to run smoothly. With her wisdom, knowledge, and “get shit done” attitude, she will provide all the necessary steps to grow your business. In this episode we chat about: Kalish’s roots and her role as CEO i...2021-08-2358 minMelanated ConversationsMelanated ConversationsEp. 82: Equitable Education and Outcomes with Sable Mensah Fulmore and Brooklynn PhamIn this week’s episode, we amplify the voices of Sable Mensah Fulmore and Brooklynn Pham. Sable is the founder and CEO for Equitable Outcomes, LLC which helps school systems disrupt unconscious bias in instructional decision making to close the opportunity gap and systemize equity for all black children. Brooklynn is a senior managing director of Leadership Development at Teach for America California Capital Valley, which works towards excellence and equality for all. Both women want to create systems that disrupt unconscious bias and cultivate high-quality instructional practices for educating our children. In th...2021-08-161h 05Melanated ConversationsMelanated ConversationsEp. 81: Clean Beauty For Your Trude Shade with Dianne PlummerIn this week’s episode, we amplify the voice of Dianne Plummer. Growing up in Jamaica, Dianne always knew she wanted to be involved in science. Falling in love with science started when her mom bought her a toy chemistry set. Now as a  STEM professional,  her passion is to incorporate innovation in energy to help safeguard the environment.  While living in Sweden, Dianne ran out of makeup and could not find makeup in her shade anywhere! So what does a STEM professional do? She created her own! In this episode we chat about: Wha...2021-08-091h 01Melanated ConversationsMelanated ConversationsEp. 80: The Importance of Etiquette Within the Black Community with Trenette WilsonIn this week’s episode, we amplify the voice of Trenette Wilson, professionally known as Lady T. Lady T is a powerhouse of a woman who is all about etiquette. She’s a confidence catalyst, social historian and business booster, ghostwriter, former teen parent and the founder of National Association of Urban Etiquette Professionals (NAUEP). With Lady T’s expertise, she provides in depth knowledge of the etiquette space and her new book, “Royal, Black and Elite”.  In this episode we chat about: Lady T’s  pivotal moment that led her to the etiquette space “Royal, Black and Elite”...2021-08-021h 00Melanated ConversationsMelanated ConversationsEp. 79: Creative Eyes Looking at the Future of Black Women with Victoria TimpoIn this week’s episode, we amplify the voice of Victoria Timpo. Victoria is a walking, talking, breathing form of art. As a first generation Ghanaian American, she likes to call herself a curator of experiences! Being a trained artist, she works for a non-profit youth art center as an art coordinator. Victoria also created Kindred Creatives Collectives, a program for empowered black women creatives to retreat into the world of art. In the conversation, you will hear: How the desire for Victoria to have deeper connections, shaped the structure for her business Wh...2021-07-261h 27Melanated ConversationsMelanated ConversationsEp. 78: Black Women In Europe with Adrianne LindIn this week’s episode, we amplify the voice of Adrianne Lind.  Adrianne Lind is connecting black women in Europe and Beyond. After moving to Europe in 2000 and to Sweden in 2006, she felt the strong need to make connections to black women in Europe. There, her idea was born: Black Women in Europe (B.W.I.E). After 15 years, B.W.I.E is continuing to shine and now includes an annual Black Women in Europe Power List that features and gives special recognition to black women who set the blue print for others. In this episode, we...2021-07-191h 34Melanated ConversationsMelanated ConversationsWe're Back and We're Black!Welcome to our first episode of our FIFTH season! We cannot believe we have met with so many amazing women and created so much important content. We could not have done any of this without our listeners and we are grateful! We are going to be diving into a little inside scoop of the wonderful women we’ve had the pleasure of connecting and speaking with during this season. We are also having a solo episode today as we are discussing why we’ve gone our separate ways and what’s been new in our lives since our last season...2021-07-121h 21Chatting Over ChowderChatting Over ChowderCOC Features Melanated ConversationsChatting Over Chowder is taking a two month break to recharge our energy and bring you more magic.  Having said that, you KNOW Bethany & Sharoline would never leave you without anything to listen to! Some of our amazing guests have allowed us to feature one of THEIR amazing podcast episodes.  We are so excited to introduce you to Melanated Conversations.  In the words of Yana and Terrian:Melanated Conversations was created out of the desire for a sisterly community that fosters positive and authentic expression of our voices on topics that we experience daily.  Our stories are not...2021-06-071h 30Melanated ConversationsMelanated ConversationsIt's a WRAP...a Seasonal Wrap!Season Closer by Sophia Lenore Everything has its season – with opportunities to transcend or descend Although every season has it’s beginning and end - by His Grace, each season provides another chance to reascend As we reflect on this past season filled with thoughtful conversations, new collaborations and 2-year milestone celebrations.  We continue to embrace, uplift & amplify each other’s voices while pushing the culture forward We do this to inspire & enlighten. To help educate the unaware & ill informed lost at sea due to systematic circumstance – a beacon leading y...2021-04-121h 27Melanated ConversationsMelanated ConversationsPushing Our Culture and People ForwardPushing The Culture & People Forward by, Sophia Lenore What is Blackness? Is it a state of mind - or, a state of being? Do you love your Blackness? Or, is it just a fleeting feeling? Do you stand proudly in your Blackness? Or, are you quietly Black – not trying to intimidate, or shine too bright Self imposed flatness What is Black culture? Can you identify? Or, have you recused yourself? If so, why? Can you appreciate the be...2021-04-051h 13Melanated ConversationsMelanated ConversationsThe Future of Politics with Christina RomelusDO IT AFRAID! by, Sophia Lenore Where do you find the courage to lead? Is it hidden in the place where you store your passion to succeed? How do you push past fear? Do you simply keep the faith and hope to preserver? Why not stand in that fear – embrace it Turn it into motivation – Face it! We need leaders & politicians who are willing to take the leap – “To Do It While Afraid”. There is no time to waste – our communities are dying.2021-03-2954 minMelanated ConversationsMelanated ConversationsTelling Your Story Through Different Art Forms with Taiwo AlobaIn this week’s episode, we amplify the voice of Taiwo Aloba.  Taiwo is an amazing author, poet, model, dancer; y'all, she does ALL.THE.THINGS! In 2016, Taiwo chose to leave Nigeria and move to the United States to follow her dreams.  She has written a book of poetry and pose, Surulere Lagos, which encapsulates the essence of the vibrant, heaving city in which she grew up. Listen as we discuss her multi-faceted talents and how she uses them all to express herself. In this episode we chat about: Why it was important for her to w...2021-03-2256 minMelanated ConversationsMelanated ConversationsA Mouthful of Wisdom with Sheriese FergusonOral Manifestations by, Sophia Lenore To my melanated family My Black and Brown people – My minorities Why are we so misguided and ignorant to what’s really important? Where are our priorities? We must take responsibility for our own health and well being – while simultaneously dismantling the institutional racism within the healthcare system – we must make a fuss! Because ‘the powers that be’ are on a covert mission to kill you, me & us! Dental health disparities continue to have detrimental effects on the Black and Br...2021-03-1551 minMelanated ConversationsMelanated ConversationsGetting Your Writing Game Up with Quiana DardenDescendants Of Freedom's Journal by, Sophia Lenore Where are our Black voices? Voices of intellectual, financial, and spiritual freedom – for which we bled & fought? Did they just disappear with united Black consciousness and progressive Black thought? Who is writing for us? Where are our Black journalists? Our Black media armies – and brave woke writers that swing their pens like a mighty sword? Where are the descendants of “Freedom's Journal”?  The first Black newspaper launched in the 1820’s – when our voices roared! Who’s e...2021-03-0849 minMelanated ConversationsMelanated ConversationsAligning Your Sister Circle with Bethany & SharolineBetween Us By Sophia Lenore If I fall - she catches me. When I stumble - she grabs my hand. She’s my confidant My safety net My right-hand woman My number one fan When I don’t know the way - she does the research to guide me. Through triumphs and failures During moments of embarrassment or disgrace - she’s right there beside me. When the pain and self doubt becomes too great - she knows...2021-03-011h 21Melanated ConversationsMelanated ConversationsFriendship's PathsIn this week’s episode, Sophia Lenore is back!  Sophia Lenore was featured in Episode 64 in Persistence, Hope and Thrive. If you didn’t get a chance, go back and listen.  In addition to being a recurring guest, she has been dropping all of our poems this season in the beginning of each episode! Sophia Lenore is an Executive Producer, she is also the founder and creative director of Prestige Artists, Prestige Models and Prestige Magazine! Sophia is a true artist from New York who is a celebrity hair and make-up artist and has worked with the likes of Oribe...2021-02-221h 04Melanated ConversationsMelanated ConversationsClean Beauty for Black Girls and Women with Hannah McCallIn this week’s episode, we amplify the voice of Hannah McCall.  Hannah stumbled into clean beauty when she was introduced to Beautycounter. It exposed her to a world of information about the beauty industry & the lack of regulation surrounding our personal care products.  Especially as black women.  She created Clean Beauty for Black Girls because more than 75% of the products marketed to black women contain ingredients known to be harmful or potentially dangerous.  Hannah McCall has built her brand on the following belief: “We deserve the truth because our health matters”! What you’ll learn: How Hannah bec...2021-02-151h 00Melanated ConversationsMelanated ConversationsTurning Your Pain onto the Pen with Sarah Carmele McGriffIn this week’s episode, we amplify the voice of Sarah Carmele McGriff. Sarah is a full-time registered nurse who in addition to having a passion for helping people, she always had a passion for writing. Her aspirations include being a screenwriter as well as a movie director. In her first novel, Mind Under Troubled Waters, Sarah takes you on an adventure with Big T juggling his desire to join the NBA like his dad and his need to understand his autistic brother, Manny.  What you'll learn: How being a cardiac nurse led her to write her...2021-02-0857 minChatting Over ChowderChatting Over ChowderFinances, Families, Food, Faith and Fros with Melanated ConversationsYana Reynolds and Terrian Jones are the magnificent duo of the podcast Melanated Conversations.  Melanated Conversations holds space for the amplification of black women voices and their stories.  They are a sister community that fosters positive and authentic expression of topics with our perspectives in mind.  Building community and culture through honest dialogue between women, they connect to share their lessons while celebrating their successes. In our chat, you will learn: How the trauma of working in corporate America led to Melanated Conversations. Why Elayne Fluker is to blame for bringing us all together The...2021-02-0859 minMelanated ConversationsMelanated ConversationsValues, Talents, Passions and Purpose with Tasha RandleIn this week’s episode, we amplify the voice of Tasha Randle. Tasha is a black woman in corporate America who previously struggled to show up authentically and often felt like she needed to wear a mask to thrive.   After taking three months off work to truly dive deep and develop her relationship with herself, her reality and God’s purpose, she found herself drawn to having conversations with Black women who were having remarkably similar experiences.  The result:  Real Talk Tasha!: a business where she helps Black women professionals find clarity, confidence and helps to create the action plan to...2021-02-0150 minMelanated ConversationsMelanated ConversationsThe Conversations We Don’t Talk About with Candle LockettIn this week’s episode, we amplify the voice of Candle Lockett. When Candle was born, her mother said she was the light of her life.  She wants to be that for you:  in real estate.  In CandeLockett.com, she documents her journey in real estate as an investor, as well as her journey to improve her finances.  She is on the quest to start a FIRE (Financial Independence through Real Estate)! Join us in our melanated conversation and see when her passion for real estate began! What you'll learn: Why who you surround yourself with is so...2021-01-251h 29Melanated ConversationsMelanated ConversationsPersistence, Hope, and Thrive with Sophia LenoreSeason 4 is all about deep and powerful conversations! The main theme: finding your voice for ourselves and our culture! Kicking it off is our amazing guest:  Sophia Lenore! Sophia Lenore’s superpower kicked into overdrive WAY before December 21, 2020!  What doesn’t Sophia have on her resume! In addition to being an Executive Producer, she is also the founder and creative director of Prestige Artists, Prestige Models and Prestige Magazine! Sophia is a true artist from New York who is a celebrity hair and make-up artist and has worked with the likes of Oribe, Billy B., Brad Pitt, Eve Mendes, Uzo Ad...2021-01-1835 minMelanated ConversationsMelanated ConversationsSeason 3 Wrap Up & Holiday EpisodeIn this week’s episode, we take a moment to reflect on our conversations this season, shed a few highlights of the year, and end with some holiday cheer. 2020 has been a rocky ride but we made it. We look forward to bringing you more beautiful Black voices next season & possibly a few new surprises. Happy Holidays to you and yours. We'll see you on the other side of 2021.  [music: "Fly" by Makaih Beats]    ...................................................................................................................... Are you ready to start your very own podcast? Check out our 70+ page comprehensive guide that walks you thr...2020-12-1430 minMelanated ConversationsMelanated ConversationsEpisode 62: Keeping It Real-- A Conversation with Achea ReddIn this week’s episode, we amplify the voice of Achea Redd. Achea is a Mental health activist and an award winning Author.  As the daughter of a pastor and wife of NBA legend and Olympian Michael Redd, Achea suffered from atypical anorexia throughout her teens and was diagnosed with depression and Generalized Anxiety Disorder in 2016. The stigma and shame associated with mental illness led Achea to hide her conditions from the world and her loved ones, which exacerbated her issues to the point of a full-blown breakdown, even contemplating suicide. Thankfully, this inspirational mother of two got help and is now not...2020-12-071h 05Melanated ConversationsMelanated Conversations061: Thanksgiving 2020 Mini-sodeIn this week’s episode, we take a moment to discuss our plans for the Thanksgiving holiday and give thanks to each of you (our listeners). What you'll learn: What's poppin' in our kitchens this holiday. How to virtually connect with friends and family this Thanksgiving for free with no time limit constraints. How to practice Zoom etiquette with your family and prepare for virtual gatherings. An activity you can do with your family near and far this season.  [music: "Fly" by Makaih Beats]    ...................................................................................................................... Are you ready to start your very own podcast...2020-11-2316 minMelanated ConversationsMelanated ConversationsTaking a Moment to Reflect -- A Conversation with Terrian & YanaIn this week’s episode, we check-in with one another to reflect on recent developments this year. We get candid with our feelings and share our personal stories of health, explore our emotional well-being, and offer up a few lessons to encourage you in this season. Listen in as we speak about our journey in amplifying the voices and stories of black women. What you'll learn: Raw feelings around maintaining a podcast. How leading with a service and servant mindset can take you far. Health Check moment -- Hear both Yana & Terrian share their pers...2020-11-161h 24Melanated ConversationsMelanated ConversationsEpisode 59: Finding Your ID-- A Conversation with Imani JonesIn this week’s episode, we amplify the voice of Imani Jones. Imani is the founder and CEO of Find Your ID NYC.   Find Your ID NYC is a global creative agency that specializes in brand development and strategy, talent representation, and content curation.  We develop brands for both our clients and our talent by helping them establish their unique voice, competitive advantage and essentially developing how consumers know, feel, and experience their product and/or service in its entirety.  Our talent includes designers, artists, models, musicians, performing artists, makeup artists, and hairstylists.  The company's new project, Shop Local Designers, p...2020-11-091h 09Melanated ConversationsMelanated ConversationsLet's Have the Talk -- A Conversation with Dr. Riana Elyse AndersonIn this week’s episode, we amplify the voice of Dr. Riana Elyse Anderson. Dr. Anderson is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Health Behavior and Health Education at the University of Michigan's School of Public Health. She earned her PhD in Clinical and Community Psychology at the University of Virginia and completed a Clinical and Community Psychology Residency at Yale University's School of Medicine and a Ford Foundation Postdoctoral Fellowship in Applied Psychology at the University of Pennsylvania. An inaugural Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Culture of Health leader, Dr. Anderson uses mixed methods in clinical interv...2020-11-0256 minMelanated ConversationsMelanated ConversationsEpisode 57: Transforming Education Equity-- A Conversation with Dr. Kalisha WaldonIn this week’s episode, we amplify the voice of Dr. Kalisha Waldon. Dr. Waldon is the CEO and Principal Consultant at Transformation by Design Consulting, LLC.  Dr. Waldon has a Ph.D. in Curriculum & Instruction and is committed to using her expertise to empower and support educators and organizations in the creation of transformative spaces- where self-reflection and action are encouraged and where the voices and experiences of individuals are valued. These transformative spaces create environments for people to work and grow into the & versions of themselves through self-reflection, honest dialogue, and experiences that push them to thi...2020-10-261h 17Melanated ConversationsMelanated ConversationsBuilt to Last -- A Conversation with Shauna SmithIn this week’s episode, we amplify the voice of Shauna Smith.  Shauna is Founder of TMM360 Marketing or The Marketing Muse 360. TMM360 Marketing is a small branding and business development firm that primarily helps aspiring entrepreneurs. TMM360 assists with jump-starting their business activity through effective marketing and branding strategies. She recently launched a new business called “Virtualocity” with her business partner Joie De Luzuriaga from the Philippines, where they have essentially become global virtual assistant matchmakers. She has written two books “How to Brand Yourself” and “How to work Virtual Assistants.”    What you'll learn: Being compassionate with ou...2020-10-191h 08Melanated ConversationsMelanated ConversationsEpisode 55: Advocating for Black Women in Healthcare-- A Conversation with Dr. Kortney Floyd JamesIn this week’s episode, we amplify the voice of Dr. Kortney Floyd James.  Dr. Kortney is a nurse scientist with research interest in maternal-child health disparities, specifically maternal mortality and maternal mental health. Dr. Kortney Floyd James is a nurse scientist and Pediatric Nurse Practitioner. She holds a Ph.D. in Nursing from the Byrdine F. Lewis College of Nursing & Health Profession at Georgia State University. Dr. Floyd James has an extensive background in leadership, public health policy, and primary care as a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner. While practicing as a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner in a well-baby nursery...2020-10-121h 37Melanated ConversationsMelanated ConversationsOvercoming Broken Moments to Get Back to Loving MeIn this week’s episode, we amplify the voice of Gloria Ward.  Gloria is an Entrepreneur, Revenue Strategist, Author, and New Thought Leader who has been at the forefront of helping Women and Women Business owners learn, grow, and profit. She’s the revenue strategist that small businesses turn to for guidance. For more than 12 years, clients have enjoyed the confidence, humor, and relatable step by step strategies of her business advice and tactics. Her company, The L.E.A.P. Group LLC, is a personal development and business education company that inspires and empowers women to win the game of...2020-10-0558 minMelanated ConversationsMelanated ConversationsEpisode 53: Building a Fearless Beauty Brand-- A Conversation with Chanle JohnsonIn this week’s episode, we amplify the voice of Chanle Johnson.  Chanle is the CEO and founder of Detroit Kindred. Detroit Kindred curates and sells natural and organic products for hair, skin, and even cosmetics. Monthly Chanle creates  a unique box that primarily focuses on a theme. Boxes are distributed monthly then products are moved to Detroit Kindred's online marketplace as they become readily available. The primary function of this beauty brand is to provide affordable beauty without compromising the benefits. In this episode, Chanle shares her story of how she stepped out on faith, began her business...2020-09-281h 02Melanated ConversationsMelanated Conversations052: The Group Chat Series: Behind the Front lines - A Healthcare Provider Battling a PandemicIn this week’s episode, we gather around the table for another group chat with our friend and former guest of the show -- Jasmine Berry MSN, APRN, FNP-C, CHC. Jasmine is a Board Certified Family Nurse Practitioner with a background and focus on infectious disease. In this episode, we chat with Jas on the real regarding life behind the scenes as a provider on the front lines battling this pandemic. Jas gets candid about her own mental and physical well-being during this crisis, and we share our thoughts on doing our part together to curve t...2020-09-211h 39Melanated ConversationsMelanated ConversationsEpisode 51: Taking Life's Lemons and Turning them into Lemonade: A Conversation with Terri LomaxIn this week’s episode, we amplify the voice of Terri Lomax. Terri Lomax is a globally recognized podcaster, speaker, and brand strategist. The founder and visionary for the Mocha Girls Pit Stop blog and co-founder of the H.E.R Space Podcast, she empowers entrepreneurs to leverage social media and personal branding to grow their audience, impact, and bank account. Her lifelong desire to help others overcome adversity was birthed from a place of hurt and pain. As a child, her resilience enabled her to overcome physical and verbal abuse and defy statistics about children with incarcerated parents. In h...2020-09-1452 minMelanated ConversationsMelanated Conversations050: Unintentional Triumphs from Life's Stumbles & MistakesIn this week’s episode, we amplify the voice of Tershone Phillips.  Tershone is the host of the Right Mistake Podcast where she discusses turning accidental decisions into life-changing moments with her guests. The platform highlights different entrepreneurs, millennials, and people of color stories, along with their stumbles and mistakes that unintentionally became their triumphs.  Her inspiration for creating this podcast began when she realized her major moments professionally and personally were all the catalysts from major setbacks. Embracing and celebrating our letdowns are a part of life and society should have a new outlook on the term 'mi...2020-09-071h 11Melanated ConversationsMelanated ConversationsEpisode 49: The Pursuit of Racial Justice: A Conversation with Leah WatsonIn this week’s episode, we amplify the voice of Leah Watson. Leah is a Staff Attorney with the ACLU’s Racial Justice Program, where she focuses on the criminalization of poverty. Previously, she was Senior Counsel in the Criminal Justice Project at the Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights Under Law, where she led litigation challenging debtors’ prisons and excessive fines and fees practices in Arkansas and Oklahoma. Leah co-authored reports, delivered community trainings and developed policy recommendations for fines and fees reform at the state and local levels. She launched P.R.O.T.E.C.T.: A Guide for...2020-08-311h 35Melanated ConversationsMelanated ConversationsSeason 3 Return: 1 Year of Amplifying Black Women VoicesIn this week’s episode, we kick off our season 3 with gratitude. MC is now a year old!! Catch up with your favorite cousins as we reflect on our experiences, growth, and gratitude for an awesome season.  Listen in as we speak about our journey in amplifying the voices and stories of black women. What you'll learn: What Terrian and Yana have been up to since their hiatus. Things you can expect from this season, including a sneak peek of all the wonderful women that will be guests this season. Special love and gratitude to a...2020-08-2443 minMelanated ConversationsMelanated ConversationsEpisode 47: Season 2 Wrap and RecapIn this week’s episode, we recap our season 2 show guests and reflect on our  experiences, growth and gratitude for an awesome season.  Listen in as we speak about our journey in amplifying the voices and stories of black women. What you'll learn: Our mission of shining light on our melanated queens and sharing our lessons and celebrating our successes. Recap of all the wonderful women that have been guests to the show.  Special love and gratitude to all of our listeners. Finding  Black joy in the highs and lows of life When you can ex...2020-07-1310 minMelanated ConversationsMelanated ConversationsBravely Leading the Scene in International Theatre: A Conversation with Sidonie SmithIn this week’s episode, we amplify the voice of Sidonie Smith. Sidonie is an international leading lady, as well as a violinist and speaker. A multi-lingual artist, she has graced stages all around the world over the past 10 years performing in both English and German.  Most recently, she welcomed the reprise of one of her most celebrated roles— Mary Magdalene in Jesus Christ Superstar on the historic Roten Tor stage in Munich. Previous to that Sidonie starred in Switzerland’s Premier run of Sister Act the musical as Deloris van Cartier—a role that she is thrilled to...2020-07-061h 15Melanated ConversationsMelanated ConversationsVoice-less in the Choice: A Conversation with Terrian JonesIn this week’s episode, we amplify the voice of Terrian Jones. Terrian is a wife of 10 years and mother of 2 beautiful girls. She is also creative in every sense of the word and is an avid world traveler that loves to capture the beauty of life from her lens. Terrian leads every aspect of life with the philosophy that all people were created in the image of God and deserve dignity and respect. Guided by her faith, she strives to serve as a living example of what her faith teaches her and to share it with the world both on...2020-06-291h 20Melanated ConversationsMelanated ConversationsBonus Episode: Say Her Name Series Part 3- Rekia Boyd, Yvette Smith, Shantel Davis and Atatiana Jefferson While we stand for justice, dignity and honor of the black life all too often the names of black women senselessly murdered by law enforcement are glazed over. We have a duty and responsibility  as Black women and hosts of a podcast that advocate and amplify the voices of black women to bring awareness and shed light  on the sisters who are no longer with us. We will always and forever SAY HER NAME.  Rekia Boyd Boyd was born on November 5, 1989, in Chicago, Illinois. She moved with her family from Chicago’s Southside to Dolton, Illino...2020-06-2229 minMelanated ConversationsMelanated ConversationsBonus Episode: Say Her Name Series Part 2- Miriam Carey, Darnisha Harris and Malissa WilliamsWhile we stand for justice, dignity and honor of the black life all too often the names of black women senselessly murdered by law enforcement are glazed over. We have a duty and responsibility  as Black women and hosts of a podcast that advocate and amplify the voices of black women to bring awareness and shed light  on the sisters who are no longer with us. We will always and forever SAY HER NAME.2020-06-1530 minMelanated ConversationsMelanated ConversationsSay Her Name: Breonna TaylorIn memory of #breonnataylor we are releasing a special episode today to honor her life. Before she was a hashtag or became a headline Breonna or Bre’ as she was affectionally known to her friends and family was a then 26-year-old woman who loved her work in healthcare and spending quality time with her aunts playing cards. Phase 10 and Skip-Bo were her favs. Breonna Taylor was born June 05, 1993 in Grand Rapids, Michigan to Tamika Palmer and she spent the early part of her life in Grand Rapids, Michigan before moving to Louisville when she was a...2020-06-0507 minMelanated ConversationsMelanated ConversationsCall to ActionWe are (podcasters/bloggers/youtubers/influencer/etc.) united to condemn the tragic murders of George Floyd and Breonna Taylor and many many others at the hands of police. This is a continuation of the systemic racism pervasive in our country since its inception and we are committed to standing against racism in all its forms.   We believe that to be silent is to be complicit. We believe that Black lives matter. We believe that Black lives are more important than property. We believe that we have a responsibility to use our platforms to speak out against this injustice whenever and w...2020-06-0302 minMelanated ConversationsMelanated ConversationsEpisode 40: The Group Chat Series-- Let's Chat all things Hair: A Conversation Vanielle Price-Lewis and Lakrisha Toliver of VK Beauty BarIn this week’s episode, we amplify the voices of Vanielle Price-Lewis and Lakrisha Toliver  Vanielle and Lakrisha  are the owners VK Beauty Bar.  These ladies are a duo that came together to offer a upscale relaxing environment inside the salon. Their goal and "why" is to educate women inside as well as outside the salon on hair care, catering to the everyday business woman that is on the go.  VK Beauty Bars first priority is healthy hair and educating clients on how to care for hair outside the salon also. We provide multiple different deep con...2020-05-251h 28Melanated ConversationsMelanated ConversationsMoving through your Fulfillment Factor -- A Conversation with Brittany SherellIn this week’s episode, we amplify the voice of Brittany Sherell. Brittany is a Power-Packed Speaker, Coach, and Author who helps High-Achieving Women live with meaning and lead with confidence. Brittany is known for her high-energy, engaging approach to learning and development. Her practical approaches to achieving results are easy to incorporate without ever getting overwhelmed. In her 2-in-1 live interactive book/workbook, Brittany challenges readers not to fall victim to the lure of success-chasing, but rather unmask their true identity and use it for meaningful work. She explores the incredible power of tapping into what you per...2020-05-181h 13Melanated ConversationsMelanated ConversationsMother's Day Weekend ReflectionsIn this week’s episode, We pressed pause on regular scheduled program and take time to  share our personal reflections on our Mother's Day. We also take the opportunity to  have a personal heart to heart and share some of our thoughts and feelings on the current state of our nation in light of recent events.  We share these feelings around the 54-minute mark in this episode. Listen in to hear our hearts  We will resume back to our regular schedule next Sunday. 2020-05-121h 52Melanated ConversationsMelanated ConversationsEpisode 37: Never Underestimate the Power of Your Testimony- A Conversation with Bible Study Girl Creator: Sareta FulcherIn this week’s episode, we amplify the voice of Sareta Fultcher Sareta, known to her readers as Bible Study Girl, has been in church all her life. Her relationship with God, and the church, was changed after starting a Bible study group with other women. Away from the walls of the church, the women were able to share their true struggles with their faith. Seeing God move mightily in the lives of other Christian women as they tried to live out their faith walk was inspiring. Years later, Sareta was prompted to share her personal struggles with the world...2020-05-041h 11Melanated ConversationsMelanated ConversationsCelebrating Diverse Beauty & Building a Mega Lifestyle Empire with Eliana BaucicaultIn this week’s episode, we amplify the voice of Eliana Baucicault. Elaina or EllyB as she's affectionally known to the world is a celebrity event planner and creative mastermind behind the B Collective Magazine. The B Collective is a superior 300-page publication that is changing the landscape of traditional print media content. Not only does each spread highlight diverse weddings and event professionals, but the magazine also features celebrations rarely showcased on stands around the country. The magazine is far more than just a bride-to-be planning her big day it’s for any person celebrating milestone occasions hoping to create...2020-04-271h 07Melanated ConversationsMelanated ConversationsThe Group Chat Series-- Let's Chat Trans racial Families and Adoptions: A Conversation with Dr. Traci Baxley and Kristine SmithIn this week’s episode, we amplify the voices of former guest Dr. Traci Baxley and ally Kristine Smith.   Dr. Traci Baxley is the founder and CEO of Traci Baxley Consulting, a company dedicated to supporting parents on their journey of raising independent, compassionate, and socially conscious children. As a belonging and inclusion advocate and the creator of Social Justice Parenting, she assists families who are stuck in fear-based parenting to transition to parenting from a space of radical love. As an educator for over 30 years and a mother of 5 children, Dr. Baxley uses her experiences and expertise to su...2020-04-201h 21Melanated ConversationsMelanated ConversationsPinPoint Your Marketing Strategy -- A Conversation with Keesha JohnsonIn this week’s episode, we amplify the voice of Keesha Johnson. Keesha is a certified Project Management Professional (PMP)® and a business operations consultant specializing in project management, process improvement & documentation, and content editing. Keesha also trains entrepreneurs on how to leverage Pinterest as a powerful marketing tool for their businesses. She’s the creator of Pinpoint Your Marketing, an introductory course for small business owners interested in getting started on Pinterest. Keesha is the founder of MyMissionToEscape.com. and writes useful and motivational content for her blog which targets working women who want to manage job burnou...2020-04-131h 25Melanated ConversationsMelanated ConversationsEpisode 33: Pursuing Passions that Build Businesses: A Conversation Karen BrownIn this week’s episode, we amplify the voice of Karen Brown. Karen is the Owner/Baker of LOL Labor of Love Bakery.  A home based bakery that provides Custom-designed cakes, cupcakes, and other sweet treats for all occasions. Whether it’s a layered or tiered cake, Bundt or sheet cake, and if you want to add cake balls or pops, chocolate covered strawberries or decorated cookies, we strive to be the Bakery of choice for the DFW area. LOL Labor of Love Bakery was born on December 16, 2015 but Karen's passion for baking which stemmed all the way back to...2020-04-061h 42Melanated ConversationsMelanated ConversationsNavigating Life as an Interracial Blended Family -- A Conversation with DeNee KnightIn this week’s episode, we amplify the voice of DeNee Knight. DeNee is a dear friend of ours and a fellow native Arkansan. She serves as the Marketing Director of the nonprofit organization -- You are L.O.V.E.D., an organization that celebrates and uplifts women through life after broken relationships. Having gone through a major life-altering experience as a result of a failed marriage, DeNee opens up and shares her journey of self-healing and finding love again.  Listen in as we chat with DeNee as she shares her experience of finding love and navigating l...2020-03-301h 33Melanated ConversationsMelanated ConversationsCultivating Emotional and Mental Wellness in Times of Crisis: A Conversation with Lisa Butler, LCSWIn this week’s episode, we amplify the voice of Lisa Butler. Lisa is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in private practice.  For over 20 years she has worked with women and girls to help facilitate emotional healing.  She specializes in mother-daughter conflict, self-esteem, forgiveness, shame and anxiety.  Lisa believes that most of our challenges begin with our thoughts about ourselves, others, and the world.  She uses cognitive and dialectical behavior therapies to teach clients how their thoughts/feelings inform their behaviors and life choices.  She believes that helping people recognize the power of their thoughts is  key to emotional wellness.  Lis...2020-03-231h 02Melanated ConversationsMelanated ConversationsGirl Get Off The Couch: A Conversation on Mental & Physical Health with Dr. Radisha BrownIn this week’s episode, we amplify the voice of the Mental Weight-ologist, Dr. Radisha Brown. Dr. Radisha is on a mission to empower women to live, work, play, and love at their highest potential. As a Licensed Mental Health Therapist, Dr. Radisha's core work is in helping women lose weight while mastering their mind, body, and soul. Her relatable and accepting nature allows other women to overcome their struggles and begin their transformation journey towards a healthy and happy lifestyle. She is the author of the best-selling book Girl, Get Off The Couch where she share's her personal 80 pound we...2020-03-161h 02Melanated ConversationsMelanated ConversationsCelebrating Women's History -- Past, Present, & Near FutureIn this week’s episode, we are celebrating International Women's Day!!!! This year (2020), the IWD theme is #EachforEqual.  From the IWD: International Women's Day Website: An equal world is an enabled world. Individually, we're all responsible for our own thoughts and actions - all day, every day. We can actively choose to challenge stereotypes, fight bias, broaden perceptions, improve situations and celebrate women's achievements. Collectively, each one of us can help create a gender-equal world. Let's all be #EachforEqual. Join us this week as co...2020-03-0849 minMelanated ConversationsMelanated ConversationsEpisode 28: Learning to do life and leadership unapologetically on purpose-- A Conversation with Tanya J. MillerIn this week’s episode, we amplify the voice of Coach, Speaker, Author and Strategist Tanya J. Miller. Tanya  is a certified life coach with over eighteen years of experience working with youth, young adults, and women throughout the community and in ministry to pursue purpose, passion, vision, and destiny. Tanya's focus is on life and leadership. She helps clients to define their purpose in order to release their passion.  As a speaker, Tanya's' beliefs and philosophies hold true to these same ideals and passion. Her message is clear. She believes that God place in everyone purpose, and to...2020-03-021h 03Melanated ConversationsMelanated ConversationsEstablishing a Healthy Money Mindset to Unleash Financial Overflow -- A Conversation with Monique Caradine KitchensIn this week’s episode, we amplify the voice of the OverFlow Coach, Monique Caradine-Kitchens. Monique helps women fix their relationship with money so they can stop worrying about it, stressing over it, and chasing after it and instead, start manifesting more than enough of it. After having money drama of her own for many years, Monique sought the help of a coach from one of the top personal development companies in the world. That coach helped Monique begin to re-write her money story so she could finally embrace her inner millionaire. Since 2012, Monique has mentored hundreds of w...2020-02-241h 04Melanated ConversationsMelanated ConversationsEpisode 26: Breaking Barriers in the International Wine Industry A Conversations with Tanisha Townsend of Girl Meets GlassIn this week’s episode, we amplify the voice of the Chief Wine Officer, Tanisha Townsend. There’s a special connection when a girl meets a glass of wine after a long day.  Glass in hand, Tanisha Townsend is a wine and spirits expert, educator, and consultant whose mission is to educate and entertain, while promoting the history and joys of fermented beverages to the masses. Through the podcast Wine School Dropout, Tanisha hopes to do just that by giving bite-sized actionable tips to help consumers buy and drink wine.  2020-02-171h 04Melanated ConversationsMelanated ConversationsEducating Our Children on Money Management: A conversation with Raeshal Solomon of My Little BankerIn this week’s episode, we amplify the voice of the Money Mompreneur, Raeshal Solomon. Raeshal is an author, speaker, and podcast host passionate about equipping parents with the resources to promote sound money practices with their children. Several years ago Raeshal got started on her financial journey by doing what young adults do; she destroyed her credit. As a long-time student of financial management, Raeshal had to learn the hard way that money doesn’t grow on trees. She invested her time reading books on financial management, speaking to financial advisors, and stockbrokers discussing the ins and ou...2020-02-101h 12Melanated ConversationsMelanated ConversationsChanging the Landscape of skincare and Pushing the Envelope of Black Beauty: A Conversation with Paula Delores, Owner and founder of The Melanated BarIn this week’s episode, we amplify the voice of Creator, Motivator and Self-care guru Paula Delores. Paula is the owner and founder of The Melanated Bar (TMB). The Melanated Bar is a natural skincare line and lifestyle brand that elevates women's mind body and spirit through self. Offering an array of skincare products and self-care items that give women time to spend on themselves, The Melanated Bar is brand that is dedicated to self-care, self-love, and self-awareness. Paula encourages everyone to establish a routine, rather it's setting the vibe in the mornings when you wake up and pe...2020-02-0359 minMelanated ConversationsMelanated ConversationsBuilding a Global Community for Women of Color Podcasters: A Conversation with Danielle DesirIn this week’s episode, we amplify the voice of Danielle Desir. Danielle is an author, writer, podcaster, and founder of the growing super community -- WOC (Women of Color) Podcasters that is home to over 2500 members from over 50 countries around the world. WOC Podcasters is the first community of its kind dedicated to the growth and representation of women in the podcasting industry. From esteemed women of color podcasters to aspiring podcasters looking to get started, Danielle created this community so women of color could access the necessary resources to prosper along their creative journeys. Danielle travels th...2020-01-271h 02Melanated ConversationsMelanated ConversationsBlack Women Amplified : A Conversation with Monica Wisdom TysonIn this week’s episode, we amplify the voice of Monica Wisdom. Monica is a writer, storyteller and podcast host that has transcended the world of cosmetology to building a global nation of black girl magic with her platform Black Women Amplified.  Monica’s adventurous spirit has taken her in many different directions and avenues including cosmetology, writing, and the music industry. After graduating cosmetology school with honors, she ascended to advanced academies and studied with innovators who shaped the hair care industry we know today which included Vivienne Mackinder, Geri Cosenza, Irvine Rusk, Horst Rechelbacher, Darren Brokaw...2020-01-2053 minMelanated ConversationsMelanated ConversationsAdvocating for Authors of Color: A Conversation with the Literary Lobbyist -- Dawn Michelle HardyIn this week’s episode, we amplify the voice of The Literary Lobbyist -- Dawn Michelle Hardy. Dawn holds dual titles in publishing— book publicist and literary agent. She is the President of Dream Relations PR & Literary Consulting, and also the brainchild behind Publishing in Your Pajamas, a virtual writers conference that educates and empowers aspiring and debut authors.  In the publicity space, Dawn Michelle Hardy has aided novelists and non-fiction authors for 17 years on their climb to publishing success by using strategic promotions to expand their readership, build their brands, win awards and garner national and local med...2020-01-131h 13Melanated ConversationsMelanated ConversationsGuess Who's Back feat. Terrian & YanaHappy New Year and Welcome Back!!!!. Can you believe we’re in the year 2020? Neither can we! In this week’s episode, we kick off Season 2 of Melanated Conversations. We have a little fun with our listener's favorite “Rapid Fire” segment as well as officially roll out our “Melanated Mini” segment.    RAPID FIRE QUESTIONS: Would you rather watch Moses and the Israelites cross the Red Sea or Watch Jesus wall on water?   What you'll learn: One new thing we plan to implement in 2020 Melanated Mini feature: Eden Watson and her book: Dance...2020-01-0622 minMelanated ConversationsMelanated Conversations019: Bonus -- Holiday Mini-sode It's a holiday pop-up episode!! To close out the year, the hosts of Melanated Conversations are spreading a little holiday cheer. In this week’s episode, we share our favorite holiday traditions, movies, and songs that get us in the holiday spirit. We also introduce a new segment that we will proudly incorporate in our upcoming season 2 in 2020! What you'll learn: A few gift ideas for the holiday season Our favorite holiday traditions -- and a little holiday singing A glimpse of a new & upcoming segment premiering in Season 2 When you can expect our Sea...2019-12-2327 minMelanated ConversationsMelanated Conversations018: Season 1 Wrap & RecapIn this week’s episode, we recap our season 1 show guests and share our insights, experiences, and gratitude for an awesome season.  Listen in as we speak about our journey in amplifying the voices and stories of black women. What you'll learn: Our mission of shining light on our melanated queens and sharing our lessons and celebrating our successes. Recap of all the wonderful women that have been guests to the show.  Special love and gratitude to all of our listeners. When you can expect our Season 2 Return. How you can stay connected with us d...2019-12-1616 minMelanated ConversationsMelanated ConversationsFun with our Listeners Favorite "Rapid Fire" QuestionsIn this week’s episode, we have some fun with our listeners favorite segment "Rapid Fire" round. Tune in as the hosts of Melanated Conversations get candid and  ask each other random questions. No topic is off the table and no question can go unanswered.  2019-12-091h 04Melanated ConversationsMelanated Conversations016: Setting the Standard in Planning Life's Most Important Events with Brittany Sharp CEO of the Sharp StandardIn this week’s episode, we amplify the voice of event planning extraordinaire Brittany Sharp. Brittany is owner and creator of The Sharp Standard which  is a full-service event planning and interior design boutique curating designs that showcase your life's biggest moments. Brittany has a passion for using her God given talents to create phenomenal events that will leave her clients with memories to last a lifetime. "For me decorating and entertaining just comes naturally."  As as child Brittany loved to go all out on decor, and it’s reflected in her events. Whether a real life circus for a...2019-12-021h 17Melanated ConversationsMelanated Conversations015: Enhancing vision and breaking barriers in eye health with Bonne Vue Eye Vitamin Creator Sarah BondzieIn this week’s episode, we amplify the voice of pre-med student and entrepreneur Sarah V. Bondzie. Sarah’s focus is in the area of Optometry, where she currently scribes for Optometrists and shadows surgeons at Nemours DuPont Children’s Hospital.    At the age of 23, under the guidance of her Pharmacist father, she created her very own eye vitamins catered to vision health and whitening the sclera by the name of “Bonne Vue” BVE eye multivitamins. BVE capsules are natural minerals and vitamins which help to replenish, nourish, and brighten the eyes. Their focus lies primarily on nature’s playg...2019-11-2557 minMelanated ConversationsMelanated ConversationsSoul Balm Sisters feat Wahne TubmanIn this week's episode, we amplify the voice of Wahne Tubman owner and creator of Soul Balm Sisters. Soul Balm Sisters is a beauty brand focused on using ancient African beauty rituals for wellness and self care. Soul Balm Sisters  focus is centered around the bath. The Soul Balm bath experience is about recharging and rejuvenating you! They want to create a sensory experience which helps you connect to your beautiful soul. When recharged, you are able to present to the world the best version of you. Wahne believes that baths are perfect solutions to soak away the blues or s...2019-11-181h 18Melanated ConversationsMelanated Conversations013: Personal Finance, Personal Development, & Navigating Adulthood with Daniela Gilet of The Lotus Circle Podcast   In this week's episode, we amplify the voice of Daniela Gilet of The Lotus Circle Podcast. The Lotus Circle Podcast is an action-based community targeting millennials, entrepreneurs, and developing adults. Their pillars are predicated on personal finance, professional/self-development and navigating the adulthood space. They help their community engage with industry professionals and provide guidance on how to create and pursue your business goals while conquering the workplace and more. What you'll learn: Lessons she learned early to break generational cycles. Her inspiration for creating The Lotus Circle Podcast and acknowledging & accepting our dop...2019-11-1154 minMelanated ConversationsMelanated Conversations012: Social Justice Parenting - Parenting from a space of Radical Love feat Dr. Traci Palmer BaxleyIn this week's episode, we chat with Dr. Traci Palmer Baxley.  Dr. Baxley is the creator of Social Justice Parenting and Founder/CEO of Traci Baxley Consulting, a company dedicated to supporting parents on their journey of raising independent, compassionate, and socially conscious children. As a belonging and inclusion advocate and the creator of Social Justice Parenting, she assists families who are stuck in fear-based parenting to transition to parenting from a space of radical love. As an educator for over 30 years and a mother of 5 children, Dr. Baxley uses her experiences and expertise to support parents through issues of belon...2019-11-0454 minMelanated ConversationsMelanated Conversations011: You Are Bold and Brave -- Changing the landscape of health-care delivery with Jasmine BerryIn this week's episode, we chat with Jasmine Berry MSN, APRN, FNP-C, CHC. Jasmine describes herself as a sassy, slightly intelligent, and energetic certified family nurse practitioner (FNP) and certified health coach (CHC).  She's been a nurse for over 8 years, with more than two of them in the provider role as a nurse practitioner. In 2018, she obtained her certification as a certified health coach through the American Council on Exercise (ACE), as a way to expand her nursing career with the desire to change the course of healthcare delivery.  As an FNP, Jasmine often finds herself conflicted on how...2019-10-2857 minMelanated ConversationsMelanated Conversations010: Emerging Butterfly: Surviving the heartbreak of infertility, depression, and bad relationships ft. Constance G. JonesIn this week's episode... We have a conversation with Co- founder, author, and philanthropist - Constance G. Jones of Elevate foundation and author of the upcoming memoir Emerging Butterfly-- which is set to release in January 2020. Constance is one of 9 children and battled three demons in her household: alcohol, abuse, and absence.  Constance shares the story of how she survives the heartbreak of infertility, depression, and bad relationships to become an influential philanthropist, advocate and loving wife. Through her work, Constance reminds us that if you can"survive the darkness of the cocoon and you will emerge into the light of...2019-10-211h 02Melanated ConversationsMelanated Conversations009: The Power of Support feat. Support is Sexy Founder Elayne FlukerIn this week's episode... we highlight founder, business coach, and support advocate - Elayne Fluker of Support is Sexy. Elayne is the host of the Support is Sexy podcast -- one of few podcasts that features the stories of women entrepreneurs five days a week, where they share the wins and the lessons during their journey of entrepreneurship. She has interviewed more than 450 women entrepreneurs around the world and the podcast has generated more than 600,000 downloads. Elayne is also the creator of the Support is Sexy mastermind -- a free online community for women entrepreneurs and leader of the Sup...2019-10-141h 02Melanated ConversationsMelanated ConversationsCope, Hope, & Bury feat: Yana ReynoldsIn this week's episode... we highlight one of the creators of Melanated Conversations and founder/writer of Literally Yana, Yana Reynolds. Yana shares her story of reemergence from depression through the art of therapeutic and expressive writing. She illustrates her journey of pushing through the pain of what she refers to her most difficult year to discovering her life purpose, and how she encourages others to write-it-off.   Melanated Mention/Melanated Moment in HERstory (1:52 - 5:45): Yana Reynolds of Literally Yana and Write-it-off Therapy Literally Yana is a collection of personal and expressive writing practices that spark + promote healthy releases toward a path o...2019-10-071h 01Melanated ConversationsMelanated ConversationsNatural Hair Diaries ft. Shana Brown On today's episode... Have you considered the Big Chop? Are you transitioning? Are you relaxed?  Whether you're relaxed or natural this is the episode for you! In this episode, we talk about why we chose to go natural and we even share insecurities that we each struggled with as we embarked on our journey.  Melanated Mention (00:45 - 11:00): Shana Brown Shana is a self-taught freelance make-up artist out of the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex. With no formal training, Shana has perfected her talent through her Instagram and YouTube channel Kingdom Beauty. She educates herself on...2019-09-301h 24Melanated ConversationsMelanated ConversationsRepresentation Matters Part. 2 - Beauty Edition On today's episode... We chat about why representation matters in the area of beauty. Melanated Mention (00:50 - 5:30): Dr. Kristian Henderson of Blk+Grn BLK + GRN is an all-natural marketplace by all Black artisans that connects women with natural lifestyles to quality Black-owned toxic-free products.  From the BLK + GRN website: At BLK + GRN, we never bring in junk—only joy. If it’s not sustainably made, plant-based, or cruelty-free, we don’t put it in our homes, on our melanin or otherwise allow it to clog our self-care. There are...2019-09-231h 11Melanated ConversationsMelanated ConversationsRepresentation Matters      On today's episode... We introduce our show segments produced in our episodes, discuss the topic of the day, and end the show with a round of rapid questions. Melanated Mention (15:57 -18:30 ): Bridgette Jones, Virtual Assistant Extraordinaire Bridgette Jones is a freelance virtual assistant that specializes in meeting the needs of small businesses and non-profits. Bridgette offers services that help busy entrepreneurs increase their productivity and get their lives back "I help lighten your load so you can focus on the important things. .." bridgettejones | IG: myvabridgette | FB: Bridgette Jo...2019-09-1658 minMelanated ConversationsMelanated ConversationsReligious vs. Relational On today's episode... We introduce our show segments produced in our episodes, discuss the topic of the day, and end the show with a round of rapid questions. Melanated Mention (15:30-19:45): Jasmine Conley of JAX by Jasmine Photography and Art Services JAX by Jasmine  provides a wide range of skills and talents and would love to work with you individually to create something one of a kind whether its a piece of art, a mural, portraits or whatever!  Jasmine really  adores the process of capturing a clients personality and making sure it relays th...2019-09-0947 minMelanated ConversationsMelanated ConversationsMiss Me With The Spades On today's episode... We tackle the topic of spades and give our [unpopular] opinion and thoughts on the game. Melanated Mention (16:40 - 20:51): Wahne Tubman of SoulBalmSisters SoulBalmSisters is a luxury bath bomb (aka balm) company that specializes in the art of the bath. Her bath balms have been featured at Essence and Fox News. Check her out and find out how you can power your self-care with a bath. www.soulbalmsisters.com| IG: soulbalmsisters | FB: soulbalmsisters Melanated Moment in HERstory (20:53 - 22:46):  Althea Gibson - an American tennis player and...2019-09-0236 minMelanated ConversationsMelanated ConversationsAppreciate Don't Appropriate On today's episode... We introduce our show segments produced in our episodes, discuss the topic of the day, and end the show with a round of rapid questions. Melanated Mention: Latiesha Holiwell of BakeMyLife Personal Baking Service BakeMyLife provides custom desserts & exceptional baking services all over the DFW metroplex. They believe in sharing love & joy through high quality exceptionally tasty hand-crafted desserts.  www.bakemylife.com | IG: BakeMyLifeDFW | FB: BakeMyLifeDFW Melanated Moment in HERstory (3:54 - 7:13):  2019 Doodle for Google Winner - Arantza Pena Popo from Georgia. Submission title...2019-08-261h 03Melanated ConversationsMelanated ConversationsEpisode 1: Intro to Melanated ConversationsA sneak peek at what to expect from Melanated Conversations. This show is a weekly dialogue on all things relating to the black woman's perspective from the black woman's perspective. In this episode, hosts Terrian & Yana provide insight to the creation of the podcast.  OUR NARRATIVE FROM OUR PERSPECTIVE! Connect with us Click Here To Join The Melanated Conversations Collective [music: "Fly" by Makaih Beats] 2019-08-1012 min