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Resilient Black WomenRBW SZN 6 ContinuesIn this heartfelt transition episode, Deneshia and Joi open up about the changes happening both in the world and in the journey of their podcast. From new directions in their message to saying goodbye to a partnership with KUAF NPR Radio as host and producer, this episode marks a bold and beautiful new beginning.With honesty and heart, Deneshia and Joi step fully into the process of owning their voices and reclaiming the narrative of Black Womanhood and resilience. As they navigate the challenges of producing and creating their podcast independently, they remain committed to th...2025-06-0418 minResilient Black WomenFriendship for Valentines Day?We welcome back our producer Leah Grant for the “Producers Corner” series!2025-03-2827 minResilient Black Women“Transitions in 2025: Embracing Change, Owning Our Voice”In this episode, we’re diving deep into transitions that have occurred for us in 2025—2025-03-0738 minResilient Black WomenRBW Season 5: Deneshia’s journey with therapyWelcome back to our new segment called “Producer’s Corner”.In this episode our producer, Leah will interview Deneshia about how she got into therapy and why she continues to pursue her passion in the mental health and wellness community.2024-12-2021 minResilient Black WomenRBW Season 5: Joi’s journey with therapyWelcome back to our new segment called “Producer’s Corner”!In this episode our producer, Leah will interview Joi about how she got into therapy and why she continues to pursue her passion in the mental health and wellness community.2024-12-1346 minResilient Black WomenRBW Season 5: Reflections of art, therapy, and hope with Lakisha Bradley!Lakisha Bradley is no stranger to the podcast. She has been a consistent friend and community partner for us. We are excited to have her back! In this episode she shared her passion for art as it stems from both her father and her mother. She traces the early civil rights activism her father had as one of many Black children desegregating schools back in the day. As she reflects with Joi & Denshia it shows that the legacy of social activism started with her father and continues with her work now with MYTBYDESIGN. Lakisha Bradley, is finishing up her Master’s...2024-12-0341 minResilient Black WomenRBW Season 5: Post Election ReflectionsThis episode is a reflection of what has happened since 11/5. Joi, Dr. Jordan and Dr. Silena share their reflections of the election. This episode is all about helping us find our way in during a Trump Presidency! We deal with issues of feminism versus womanism. Dr. Jordan reminds us all that we have permission to ALL of our FEELINGS. Dr. Silena reminds Black women to care for their WHOLE SELF. For the next four years, take care of you. Create when you can. And never give up hope.2024-11-1533 minResilient Black WomenRBW Season 5: Food as passion and Mental Health as an avenue for healing the Black ManOn this podcast, we often hear the Black woman’s perspective but we also want to listen to Black Men. In this episode, Deneshia and Joi want to pause to interview a Black man on how he has allowed his passion to fuel his healing journey.Nate Walls has been a pillar in the Northwest Arkansas community by using his career in the food industry to service people from all walks of life since 2017. He uses his catering business, SecondHand Smoke to bring healing and dignity to those who exist in underserved communities.Throughout this episode, Nate shares experiences about ho...2024-10-2536 minResilient Black WomenRBW Season 5: ELECTION SEASON & MENTAL HEALTHSPECIAL EPISODE FOR THE CULTURE: In this episode you hear Joi McGowan talking with special guests Dr. Silena Scott and Dr. Jordan Harris all things ELECTION! As we know this year is election year, tensions are high and yet this election is so monumental to have a Black woman running for president. We hope you can grab some tangible skills for how to manage emotions regarding the election. We also hope you can celebrate with us that a Black woman is running for president!Dr. Silena is the executive director of Hearts for Healing Therapeutic Services in NWA. A member...2024-10-1132 minResilient Black WomenRBW SEASON 5: Healing through the arts with Na’Tosha DevonDeneshia and Joi had a chance to sit down with Na’Tosha Devon to talk about her way of finding healing through the arts. She reminds us that our resilience is not just about out strength. She asserts that our resilience has a lot more to do with our ability to be vulnerable and deeply connected. Na’Tosha shares ways that the arts have been healing for her. Na’Tosha discusses how she navigates telling the messiness of the middle, triumph of our stories, and the softness of who we are and who we get to be as Black women. You ca...2024-09-2736 min
Points of Departure'Notes' from Barcelona on Employment EqualityWe hear from Apunts - a company working to build more inclusive job opportunities for people with disabilities.2024-09-1733 minResilient Black WomenRBW SEASON 5: Producer’s Corner: Let’s talk all things attachmentOur Producer Leah Grant is an artist in her own right. Leah is a passionate artist based in Fayetteville, Arkansas, who brings a personal touch to her craft. She graduated with her MFA in Studio Art from the University of Arkansas’ School of Art program in 2021 and her BFA from Henderson State University in Arkadelphia, Arkansas in 2016. Leah’s art practice is all about building intimacy in public spaces by incorporating reflective thought processes in mediums such as print, photo, audio, and writing.This season she graces us with her presence in our new segment called “Producer’s Corner” , where Leah bring...2024-09-1336 minPoints of Departure"Guiding" greener business with students from the University of ArkansasIn today's episode we hear from students and some stakeholders who helped assess the City of Fayetteville's green business guideline.2024-08-2617 minResilient Black WomenRBW SEASON 5: Inspired by special guest Larissa RameyLarissa Ramey is a multi-disciplinary maker, entrepreneur, and arts organizer. Deneshia & Joi invited Larissa for a conversation on the intersection of art and mental health. Larissa, shares her unique perspective within her own healing journey, motherhood, and the development of her artistry. We hope this episode leaves you feeling INSPIRED! Tell us what you think in the comments!2024-08-2345 minPoints of DeparturePodcast Special: Archive conversation with Nobel laureate Muhammad YunusIn this special episode of Points of Departure Laurence and Rogelio revisit a discussion from 2021 they facilitated with economist and Nobel Peace Prize Recipient Muhammad Yunus. This week, Yunus was made the interim prime minister of Bangladesh after widespread protests across the country ousted the former leader Sheikh Hasina. We get some context on the politics and hear from Yunus on social entrepreneurship, global warming, COVID-19 and his own ties to Arkansas.2024-08-0930 minResilient Black WomenRBW Season 5: Welcome to Season 5!Welcome to Season 5! You will catch Deneshia and Joi sharing their heart behind the intersection of mental health and art. Season 5 of RBW is all about learning from the local artists in NWA! Deneshia and Joi share how they use art in the therapy room. They share their thoughts on what’s been happening culturally in the art arena. We hope this episode is a reminder that art can be used as a way to release what has been locked up inside of you. Art can be a way to witness your own growth. Art is an avenue toward healing. Te...2024-08-0933 minResilient Black WomenRBW Season 4: Let’s Talk more about Black Men in Therapy Episode with Dr. James HawkinsWelcome Back Dr. James Hawkins, LPC, Certified EFT Trainer/Supervisor! We talked with James about therapy and Black Men. James shared light on how to encourage and support Black Men to take care of themselves by prioritizing their own mental health. He gave us so many tips on how to just be a more empathetic and understanding/supportive present for the Black Men in our lives! Share this episode with a Black Man you know and love. Remind him he is worthy of love, care, and support. Listen to him. Give him enough space to be strong and fall apart...2024-05-2442 minResilient Black WomenRBW Season 4: Let’s Talk Belonging with Tfatgshsheo from South AfricaTšhegofatšo Ndabane is a writer, podcast publicist for mental health practitioners, and Master of Arts in clinical psychology candidate at the University of Cape Town. Her words have been featured in various international publications including Refinery29, Well + Good, Life & Thyme, and APL Media, amongst others. Deneshia and Joi hopped on a zoom call to record this one! Tšhegofatšo shares her view of resiliency and belonging from a Black South African woman perspective. This conversation is ultimately led by the words of Dr. Maya Angelou who defines Belonging for herself. Dr. Angelou says in A Bill Moyers inte...2024-05-1341 minPoints of DepartureThe empathy algorithm with Chris ThompsonChris Thompson develop the health app and social media platform Sober Sidekick out of desperation - facing his own recovery in isolation he needed to connect with other people struggling like him. Now that app and his2024-05-1138 minResilient Black WomenRBW Season 4: Let’s Talk Vulnerability with Dr. James HawkinsDr. James Hawkins, is a dear friend, colleague and something like a big brother to Joi and Deneshia. James is a certified trainer in EFT COUNSELING/Supervisor. He is the host of The Leading Edge Podcast for therapists and the host of a marriage podcast with his wife, called A More Excellent Way. Deneshia and Joi stopped by his studio to talk all about vulnerability in the Black Community. Together we share the definition of vulnerability and the function of this term. We understand vulnerability is risky. But we all agree it’s necessary. We know that the Black Community ha...2024-04-2639 minPoints of DepartureFixing the sustainability supply chain with Dr. Sarah Elaine LewisHow do you reframe climate change anxiety to create sustainable solutions? Dr. Sarah Elaine Lewis shares how she helps companies, organizations and individuals make holistic choices to serve the planet.2024-04-2336 minPoints of DepartureFixing the sustainability supply chain with Sarah LewisHow do you reframe climate change anxiety to create sustainable solutions? Sarah Lewis share how she helps companies, organizations and individuals make holistic choices to serve the planet.2024-04-2335 minPoints of DepartureLeadership, sustainability and making 'bold change' with Dr. Sarah Elaine LewisHow do you reframe climate change anxiety to create sustainable solutions? Dr. Sarah Elaine Lewis shares how she helps companies, organizations and individuals make holistic choices to serve the planet.2024-04-2336 minResilient Black WomenRBW Season 4: Let’s Talk Health and Pleasure with Tiara Hudson, LCSW, LISCW, Local TherapistTiara Hudson, LCSW, LISCW is a therapist located in NWA and seeing clients virtually! She stopped by to talk to us all about HEALTH AND PLEASURE. Tiara shared her story and journey with her own health. She redefines pleasure as the guide to her healthy living lifestyle. She says, she allowed pleasure to guide how she would change her lifestyle. For Tiara stress and mental health sparked some scary health concerns. This motivated her to find a routine that would work with her life. It wasn’t displined that helped her be consistent. It was her connecting to all her re...2024-04-1238 minPoints of DepartureA better guide for greener business with Heather Ellzey and Taylor OsburnIn this episode we hear from sustainability coordinators with the city of Fayetteville about how they are working with students, consumers and businesses to develop guidelines that incentivize green practices.2024-04-0935 minResilient Black WomenRBW Season 4: Let’s Talk Passion and Purpose with Nicole, Host of Nicole Please podcast!Nicole is the host of the Nicole Please Podcast streaming on all major platforms! Joi and Deneshia had the privilege of hearing more of Nicole’s passion and purpose. She shares why she started her podcast and more of her story of learning how to set boundaries and prioritize her own health. She talks about mental health, relationship boundaries, and speaking life from a REAL TALK perspective on her podcast. Joi says, “Nicole has a style of speaking that is relatable, inviting and challenging. You know she will keep it real with you and also want what’s best for you.”...2024-03-2929 minPoints of DepartureGlobal development, local scale with Toshihiro NakamuraToshihiro Nakamura may have cut his teeth working for the United Nations in peace keeping and global development in conflict and disaster zones around the world, but his organization - Kopernik - scales down projects to see what fits for the local communities they work with.2024-03-2632 minPoints of DeparturePutting planet over profit with Martin WolfChemist and environmentalist, Martin Wolf explains how business and nature are out of balance and explores how to put the two on a more harmonious track.2024-03-1246 minResilient Black WomenRBW Season 4: Let’s Talk Failure and Refocusing with Shakira Eason, LCSWShakira Eaksins, LCSW stops by the studio this week to tell us more about her journey with failure. We often consider failure to be negative or even life threatening. Shakira redefines failure as a way to help refocus one’s goals and aspirations. Her spin on failure helps us to tell a better story to ourselves and our body when things don’t go as intended. In this episode, Joi and Deneshia reflect on how failure is oftentimes a tool to help us reposition and refocus on what’s really important. Failure can bring clarity to what you need to priori...2024-03-0826 minResilient Black WomenRBW Season 4: Let’s Talk All Things Mothering and Building a Career with Nicola Hawkins, LACNicola Hawkins is a Licensed Associate Counselor who works at The Joshua Center in Northwest Arkansas. She is also hosting her own podcast called, Healing for Her, which is streaming everywhere! Deneshia and Joi really appreciated the authenticity of this interview. Deneshia says, “Nicola is one of those women who always drops little golden nuggets of wisdom.” This episode is not saying you have to do it all. But is a reminder that no matter how many hats you wear, you must slow down and ask “What do you need?” It’s a reminder for all of us as women and humans...2024-02-2336 minResilient Black WomenRBW Season 4: Let’s Talk Legal with Dequishia Prude-WheelerDequishia Prude Wheeler, the owner and founder of Prude Legacy Law Group PLLC. Prude Legacy Law Group is a premiere modern law firm focused on providing business and estate planning services to communities of color. She talks to us passionately about her practice and the importance for all of us to understand the basics of ESTATE PLANNING. This episode is for ALL OF US! Black, White, Asian, Latinx. This is for all of us! Married, Single or Divorced! Deneshia and Joi feel that Dequishia came to the studio to teach us so much about the importance of planning what happens...2024-02-0946 minResilient Black WomenRBW Season 4: Let's Talk About Justice and Black WomenGina is the founder and director of The Essie Justice Group is on a mission to harness the collective power of women impacted by mass incarceration and empower these women to help end mass incarceration. Deneshia and Joi were so grateful to talk with Gina! In this episode you will learn ways you can partner with the Essie Justice Group by nominating yourself or another woman who may have been impacted by mass incarceration. Gina mentions some research she did to further understand the impact that mass incarceration has on women and Black women. You can find that research here...2024-01-2631 minPoints of DepartureDispatch from Barcelona with Alyssa SnyderWe hear from Alyssa Snyder of Seeds that Feed, one of Arkansas Global Changemakers' community partners, about her experience joining the first changemakers course in Barcelona.2024-01-2225 minResilient Black WomenRBW Season 4: Happy New Year!Happy New Year! This is the first episode of season 4! Deneshia and Joi make some space to identify how they feel about the New Year and how they are trying to tackle this year. One thing to note is that this is the only LIVE recording for this season due to Joi’s upcoming delivery of her 4th child. Pre-recording season 4 was done to help support Joi’s Maternity Leave. So we find our co-hosts excited to be sharing an IN REAL TIME episode for this season. You will notice some more authenticity from the cohosts. As they start discussing thei...2024-01-1828 minResilient Black WomenRBW Season 3: Accept & Embrace it All with author Kim BellKim Bell talks with Deneshia and Joi all about her new book, Accept and Embrace it All! Kim’s honest about her life and what helps sustain her. Kim talks about acceptance helped her to embrace even the most difficult things that have happened in her life. She left our hosts Deneisha and Joi feeling inspired. In this episode Kim mentions her life’s motto! Tell us what’s yours? You can find her book online at amazon, search for Accept and Embrace it All by Kim Bell. See you in the New Year!2023-12-2941 minResilient Black WomenRBW Season 3: Special guest Heidi Dennis, discusses her book which is all about anxietyHeidi Dennis,MS, LPC is a therapist and author of her new book Hello Anxiety! Deneshia and Joi invited Heidi to come into the studio to tell us all about her new book! In this episode Heid defines anxiety as she discusses so many tangible ways to help you deal with your own anxious thoughts! Deneshia and Joi share some of their takeaways from the book! You can order your copy of Hello Anxiety at amazon.com or by visiting Heidi’s website here! www.heididennislpc.com You can follow Heidi on instagram for more insight into how to comfort yo...2023-12-0831 minResilient Black WomenRBW Season 3: Setting boundaries with family when there is traumaDeneshia and Joi share a little about why boundaries are so important in your life when there has been trauma in your family, friendships or even dating relationships.Deneshia and Joi really wanted to take time to recognize that the holidays are not always good for all of us. They hope you give yourself permission to put distance between you and those who don’t love or celebrate you well. They hope you find community and connection all around you. Remember you are not alone! You are more than enough!@resilietblackwomen_org @joimcgowan_lpc *Deneshia does not have a instagram2023-11-2431 minPoints of DepartureHow do you measure impact?In this episode we hear from Maria Cruz Conde, from the nonprofit Open Value Foundation about how companies and investors can accurately measure their impact.2023-11-2032 minResilient Black WomenRBW Season 3: What is trauma and how do we heal?Deneshia and Joi were so honored to talk with Shakira about this topic. Trauma is all too common for many of us. Sometimes it is difficult to heal. We hope this episode serves as a reminder that you are more than the trauma that has happened to you. We hope you find the tangible tools discussed in this episode helpful. If you need help reach out! You can visit https://www.arcrisis.org to find out about ways to seek immediate crisis support. If you need to talk to someone ASAP dial 988. It’s the 24/7 crisis/suicide hotline. Don’t stay...2023-11-1039 min
Bee Balm PresentsSophia Ordaz on Poetry, Plastic & PurposeThis week, host Julia Paganelli Marín discusses with Sophia Ordaz, poet and cultural coordinator, about her work and environmental concerns highlighted in the poem “The Age of Plastic” by Craig Santos Perez. Sophia reflects on personal experiences, the impact of plastic on nature, and the intersection of poetry with activism.
Bee Balm Presents is a Bee Balm Arkansas project in partnership with the Listening Lab at KUAF National Public Radio.
Bee Balm Presents Host: Julia Paganelli Marín
Bee Balm Presents Producer: Micah Poor
Listening Lab Coordinator: Emerson Alexan...2023-11-0916 minBee Balm PresentsBee Balm Presents, a TeaserWelcome to Bee Balm Presents, a space for poetry.
Bee Balm Presents is a Bee Balm Arkansas project in partnership with the Listening Lab at KUAF National Public Radio.
Bee Balm Presents Host: Julia Paganelli Marin
Bee Balm Presents Producer: Micah Poor
Listening Lab Coordinator: Emerson Alexander
KUAF Executive Director: Leigh Wood
Special thanks to Avery Martin for permission to use their song “Peach Pretender”. It's a sneak peek from their unreleased EP by Avery Lee and The Sweeties dropping in Spring 2024. Learn more...2023-11-0801 minPoints of DepartureIs housing a human right?In this episode Laurence and Rogelio speak to a group of architects who are re-designing what housing can look like and how they draw techniques from communities around the world to develop for more affordable housing options.2023-11-0640 minPoints of DepartureBuilding pathways for financial inclusion with Richard ChongoWe look at how one organization in Malawi is fighting inequality and extreme poverty through micro-financing.2023-10-2333 minResilient Black WomenRBW Season 3: RBW Let’s Talk About SEX! For Mature Audiences ONLY.Dr. Candice is an award-winning associate professor of counseling psychology at the University of Kentucky, where she studied sexual wellness and liberation. She is the host of F*ck the System: A Sexual Liberation Podcast, as well as How to Love a Human, a liberation podcast that asks people with multiple marginalized identities what the world would be like if it loved them. She has published over 50 research articles, been featured in HuffPost,Women's Health, Cosmopolitan, the New York Times - among others, and featured on podcasts like The Homecoming Podcast with Dr. Thema and Sex with Dr. Jess.2023-10-1333 min
Points of DepartureWalk, swim, sail, explore... Nacho Dean uncovers the impact of climate change, one adventure at a timeModern-day explorer Nacho Dean has walked across 31 countries and swam 5 continents all in the name of raising awareness about our changing climate. He shares his experience, the role of adventure in fighting the climate crisis and techniques for everyone to build a more sustainable future.2023-10-0936 minPoints of DepartureThe never-ending desire of Capitalism with Todd McGowanIn this episode, author and professor Todd McGowan examines the past, present and future of Capitalism.2023-09-2539 minResilient Black WomenRBW Season 3: Black Women and IMPOSTER SYNDROMEIn this episode Deneshia and Joi tackle the issue of Imposter Syndrome! Today's topic is all about dispelling the lies we tell ourselves regarding imposter syndrome! Joi shares the research on how these cognitive schemas get us stuck as Black Women. All people probably from time to time struggle with Imposter Syndrome! Here they discuss the role of institutionalized racism that continues to impact the Black Community and Black Women altogether.2023-09-2233 min
Points of DepartureFrom Domination to Partnership with Riane EislerAustrian-American social scientist and author Riane Eisler dismantles popular ideas about society and human development to image a more equitable future.2023-09-1144 minResilient Black WomenRBW Season 3: Transitions, Boundaries, and BarriersDeneshia and Joi begin a new season with a discussion about honoring life’s transitions! Joi shares some big news with the listeners! Deneshia talks about the importance of guarding our emotional energy. Deneshia shares that transitions are maybe not always so exciting. She hopes our listeners make space for all the emotions that come up with transitions. Joi tells us more about boundaries and how to define them.2023-09-0832 minPoints of DepartureCan financial investments 'impact' more than just profit?Rogelio and Laurence talk impact investing with University of Arkansas finance professor Cash Acrey.2023-08-2839 minResilient Black WomenResilient Black Women: Reflections of Our Time at UAPBJoi and Deneshia reflect on their time at the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff earlier this Spring, where they led a presentation on Black girls and mental health.2023-05-0324 minResilient Black WomenResilient Black Women: Talking About Trauma with Bricia Tatiana MayomboTrigger Warning - This episode discusses child sexual abuse, assault, and trauma. Joi and Deneshia talk with Bricia Tatiana Mayombo, a certified Healing and Transformation Coach. She is on a divine mission to help women on their journey of healing from past trauma and become the best version of themselves! She is the author of, “The Power of Forgiveness: How to Overcome Unforgiveness.” In her book, Bricia shares the awakening that led to her own healing journey.You can find more from Bricia on her YouTube channel here. And you can find her book for sale here.2023-04-1943 minPoints of DepartureMarketplace of Ideas - Out of the Classroom with UofA Rome CenterUniversity of Arkansas Rome Center professor Camilla Lai takes us on a field trip to a local multiethnic market in Rome with her global studies class.2023-04-0613 minResilient Black WomenResilient Black Women: The Benefits of Chiropractic Care for Black WomenContinuing the series on Black Women's Health in March, this episode features Joi and Dr. Bri. Dr. Bri specializes in perinatal care, pediatric care, and athletic care. Originally from Edmond, Oklahoma, she graduated from the University of Arkansas with a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology and minors in Spanish and Biology. She then attended Cleveland University in Kansas City, where she became a Doctor of Chiropractic. You can learn more about Dr. Bri's pratice, Essence Chiropractic, here. When out of the office, Dr. Bri enjoys tending to her houseplants, drinking a good cup of coffee, and spending quality time with he...2023-03-2433 minResilient Black WomenResilient Black Women: Creating Your Plan for Success with Dominique BlakeJoi and Deneshia speak with Dominique Blake. A standout athlete since childhood, Dominique has written her goals, stuck to her game plan of success, and committed herself to become the very best she can be in every facet of life. Her mission has always been to motivate others to understand that we can be, do, and have anything we desire. Being an Olympic professional athlete, international motivational speaker, and multi media expert has given Dominique the platform to touch hearts and minds far and wide.2023-03-1730 minResilient Black WomenResilient Black Women: Black Women's Gynecological Health with Dr. GabiJoi and Deneisha are releasing an episode each week in March to highlight Black Women's Health. This week's episode features an interview with Dr. Gabi, a gynecologist based in the UK who is on a mission to save black women’s wombs, by addressing the root cause of genecology disease, a disease that disproportionately affects black women worldwide. This racial disparity in health outcomes means that black women are more likely to suffer with genecology conditions that cause chronic pain and heavy bleeding. Black women also experience higher rates of infertility, maternal mortality and a final point of losing their wo...2023-03-1139 minResilient Black WomenResilient Black Women: Dr. Cornel West's Visit to Northwest Arkansas and his Message of Disruptive LoveOn this episode, Joi and Deneshia reflect on Dr. Cornel West's visit to Northwest Arkansas, brought here by the Northwest Arkansas MLK Council for Martin Luther King, Jr. Day in January, 2023. They especially reflect on Dr. West's message of "Disruptive Love" and how in being vulnerable, sharing our stories, and truly listening, we can find the common humanity we share and how that is a beginning place for healing.2023-02-2427 minResilient Black WomenResilient Black Women: Resolutions and GraceIn the first new episode of 2023, Joi and Deneshia talk about resolutions, for themselves personally and for their nonprofit organization, Resilient Black Women. Providing assistance, to black women and women of color especially, to access mental health care is a central tenet of RBW. Joi and Deneshia discuss how they will reach and work with women seeking therapy and counseling in 2023, as well as how you the listener can help support this work. If you would like to leave feedback or ask a question about the podcast, you can leave a comment on the RBW page on Apple Podcasts here...2023-02-0628 minPoints of DeparturePowering the Fight to End Energy Poverty with Luz Solidaria.In this episode we hear from Luz Solidaria, a foundation in Spain working to provide equitable and affordable energy services to consumers while also giving back to charitable causes around the world.2023-01-3126 min
Resilient Black WomenResilient Black Women: A Meditation for the New YearThe podcast begins the new year with a meditation from Joi, on taking it one day at a time. Use this 20-minute guided meditation to slow down, to check in with your body, to practice gratitude for your body, and to remember all you have to do is take it one day at a time.2023-01-2020 min
Points of DepartureWorkforce Re-EducationWho is fit to work? And who decides? We hear from a professor and social entrepreneur in Spain who are trying to make the labor market more inclusive.2023-01-0943 min
Resilient Black WomenResilient Black Women: A Meditation for the End of the YearFor the final episode of 2022, Joi leads us in a quick end of the year meditation moment with co-founder and co-host, Deneshia, and few other guests. We hope this meditation moment allows you to reflect, let go, and breathe. This year is almost over. You have done enough. Now just take a moment to breathe…Meet Joi McGowan, LPC, co-founder/co-host of Resilient Black Women nonprofit and podcast! She has been a therapist for the last 8 years. She believes that meditation is a time for breath to take up ALL THE SPACE. There’s no room for criticism. Just compassion.Meet...2022-12-3118 min
Resilient Black WomenResilient Black Women: Coping with the HolidaysFor the final episode of Resilient Black Women's second season, Joi and Deneshia discuss the stresses that often come up during the holidays, the importance of giving yourself and others permission to be your authentic self and to break traditions if necessary.2022-12-2333 min
Resilient Black WomenResilient Black Women: Art and Our EmotionsJoi and Deneshia welcome two guests to the podcast in this episode, Lakisha Harper-Bradley, CEO and owner of Mytbydesign and Lauren Gray, owner of Gray Lotus Counseling, to talk about the role of art in counseling and in processing emotions.2022-12-0742 minPoints of DepartureHow Place and Perspective Can Yield the Most Positive ResultsWe hear from the founder of an inclusive tea company in Barcelona about topics ranging from immigration, socially responsible companies and how to measure the real outcomes of development projects.2022-11-2240 min
Resilient Black WomenResilient Black Women: Rethinking SadnessJoi and Deneshia continue their discussion about emotions, focusing on sadness for this episode. Starting with the story of Elizabeth Eckford - who at 15 years-old was harassed, yelled at, and spit on, as she attempted to attend Central High School, as one of the first nine students to integrate the school in 1957 - Joi and Deneshia explore what sadness can tell us if we give ourselves permission to feel it and give others permission to see it.2022-11-1532 minPoints of DepartureMaking 'Dreams' Come TrueIn this Episode Laurence and Rogelio visit an amusement park in Spain that's helping kids suffering with serious illness and their families.2022-11-1433 minPoints of DepartureGlobal Problems, Roman PerspectivesThe Arkansas Global Changemakers kick off a season in Europe with a trip to the UofA hub in Rome.2022-11-0332 min
Resilient Black WomenResilient Black Women: Women and EmotionsThroughout Season 2, Joi and Deneshia have been discussing what you might expect from therapy and what our emotions can tell us if we allow ourselves to sit with them and feel them. In episode 6, Joi and Deneshia discuss women and emotions and the trope of the angry Black woman.2022-10-2930 min
Resilient Black WomenResilient Black Women: Befriending our EmotionsOn Episode 5, Joi and Deneshia continue to answer listener questions about what it means to be in therapy. This time, Deneshia and Joi discuss emotions, what they are, what they mean and how there are no "good" or "bad" emotions.2022-10-1631 min
Resilient Black WomenResilient Black Women: 3 Mental Health Mindfulness MomentsFor this episode, Joi guides us through three mental health mindfulness moments - the first is a holistic check-in, the second is on self-compassion and the third is on rest.2022-09-2333 min
Blockchain: The Future of MoneyEpisode 11: The Good and the Bad of CryptoEric and Leigh welcome a new guest, Jacob, a writer for the online publication Crypto Briefing to talk about some of the risks of participating in blockchain and cryptocurrencies, the difference between a hack and a vulnerability, nefarious actors in this space and how to avoid them.2022-09-1600 minBlockchain: The Future of MoneyEpisode 10: More on Smart ContractsEric and Jasper welcome back Craig Immel with GoKey, to talk more about the implications of smart contracts and NFTs particularly in the real estate realm.2022-09-1600 minBlockchain: The Future of MoneyEpisode 9: What We've Learned So FarEric, Jasper and Leigh sit down with special guest BAANG, to talk about what we've learned so far about blockchain, cryptocurrencies, smart contracts, NFTs and more.2022-09-1600 min
The Lunch Hour: A Midday Music BreakThe Lunch Hour: Conversation with Mia Gjeldum, Leigh and Chrissy of Mockingbird KitchenSinger-songwriter Mia Gjeldum sits down with Leigh Helm and Chrissy Sanderson of Mockingbird Kitchen, Cyrenthia McLennan, and Leigh Wood to talk building community through music and food for our Lunch Hour podcast.2022-09-1221 minResilient Black WomenResilient Black Women: So... How Do I Start Therapy?For the third episode of Season 2, Joi and Deneshia answer listener questions all about therapy - How do you even find a therapist? What happens if the therapist you like doesn't take your insurance? What do you do if you're not vibing with your therapist? How do you know you're done with therapy? Joi and Deneshia tackle all of these problems and more in episode 3. You can find resources at the websites listed below that were mentioned by Joi and Deneshia.Psychology Today Therapist FinderTherapy for Black Girls2022-09-1042 min
Resilient Black WomenResilient Black Women: A Conversation with Ms. Dorothy Marcy Part 2In episode 2, we hear more of Joi and Deneshia's conversation with professional licensed counselor Ms. Dorothy Marcy. She shares her wisdom on the power of Black women to persevere and to flourish under the hardest circumstances.2022-08-2637 min
Sound PerimeterBassooner or LaterUniversity of Arkansas music professor Lia Uribe is enamored with the bassoon. This week, she explores music of the bassoon and contrabassoon with music and performances by Leigh Munoz and Anthony Parnther, and composers Jenni Brandon and Dave Volpe.2022-08-2510 minPoints of DepartureMeeting The Next Generation of Global ChangemakersIn the fifth episode of Points of Departure, we hear from four students about their experience with the Arkansas Global Changemakers. Three University of Arkansas Students - Juliana , Sol Halle and Caleb Elkington-Stauss - and one high school student from Hass Hall Academy - Anders Hare - share how the changemaker class and model have helped them discover new approaches to addressing social problems, integrating business and public service and how young people can find the tools to make a direct impact in their communities.2022-08-2245 minResilient Black WomenResilient Black Women: A Conversation with Ms. Dorothy MarcyOn the first episode of the second season of Resilient Black Women, Joi and Deneshia welcome Ms. Dorothy Marcy, licensed professional counselor, educator, mentor, mother and proud Black woman. She shares insight and stories from her own life and recent trip to Egypt and celebrates the resiliency and beauty of Black women.2022-08-1221 minPoints of DepartureCreating Triple Bottom Lines with the P4 Consultancy ProjectIn the fourth episode of Points of Departure, Laurence and Rogelio introduce us to Meredith Adkins, Director of Northwest Arkansas Industry and Community Engagement in the Division of Economic Development, and Mark Howard, P4 advisor and former P4 lead consultant, who tell us about the P4 initiative with the Arkansas Global Changemakers.2022-07-2045 min
Resilient Black WomenSeason 1 Finale: A Thank You from Joi and DeneshiaTo wrap up Season 1, Joi and Deneshia have a thank you message for all of their listeners and reminder to get rest this summer.2022-07-1102 min
Resilient Black WomenEpisode 6: Black Men Supporting Black WomenIn our final episode of the first season, Joi and Deneshia welcome back Dustin McGowan to discuss Black men supporting Black women, what are the obstacles in the way of this support and how we can move forward celebrating and supporting all women, but especially Black, Indigenous and women of color.2022-06-2442 minBlockchain: The Future of MoneyEpisode 8: Crypto in Real EstateEric, Leigh and our guest Craig discuss the applications of cryptocurrency, blockchain and NFTs in real estate. Selling, renting to own, drafting contracts and more - they could all be changed by the use of blockchain and NFTs.2022-06-2033 minBlockchain: The Future of MoneyEpisode 7: All About WalletsEric, Jasper and our guest Shane Bronson discuss digital wallets - what are they? What are they used for? How do you get one? We've got some answers for you, including a tutorial on setting up a digital wallet in the video podcast.2022-06-2033 minBlockchain: The Future of MoneyEpisode 6: More NFT Talk with MattEric, Jasper and guest Matt Gray, developer of an app that turns your videos and photos into NFTs, discuss more about non-fungible tokens, their storage and metadata.2022-06-2034 minBlockchain: The Future of MoneyEpisode 5: Ok, What is an NFT again?Eric, Jasper and Leigh talk more about NFTs, non-fungible tokens, and how they might be used outside of art or music. You can watch this episode as a video podcast here as well.2022-06-2033 minBlockchain: The Future of MoneyIntroducing the Blockchain: The Future of Money Video PodcastKUAF has partnered with Fayetteville Public Television to create Blockchain: The Future of Money video podcast! Check out the audio of the third episode here and the first video in the series below. You can watch the full video below here as well.2022-06-1334 min
Resilient Black WomenResilient Black Women: JuneteenthFor our fifth episode, Joi and Deneshia welcome Joi's husband, Dustin, to the podcast to discuss the origin and history of Juneteenth. A celebration of freedom, Juneteenth also has elements of sorrow, as it commemorates the freeing of enslaved African-Americans in Galveston, Texas, two and a half years after the Emancipation Proclamation ended slavery in the rest of the country. Plus, Joi and Deneshia honor the dozens of Black men and women who have perished at the hands of or in custody of police officers. Hosts: Joi McGowan and Deneshia Simpson, PLCsProducer: Leigh Wood2022-06-1042 min
Resilient Black WomenResilient Black Women: RestIn our fourth episode, Joi and Deneshia discuss the importance of rest - what obstacles keep us from getting rest, how women and especially Black women may not feel like they deserve to rest and how when we prioritize rest, we prioritize our overall health.2022-06-0635 minPoints of DepartureThe Changemaker Experience in Rome with Camillia Lai and Francesco BedeschiIn our third episode, we welcome Camilla Lai, Global Studies Faculty member at the University of Arkansas Rome Center and Francesco Bedeschi, Director of the UA Rome Center to the podcast to discuss building global classrooms, creating service learning opportunities and cultivating the Changemaker experience in Rome.2022-05-2435 min
Resilient Black WomenResilient Black Women: Black JoyIn the third episode, Joi and Deneshia discuss Black joy: how vulnerability is key to experiencing it, but is also a barrier to allowing yourself to feel it; how belonging and acceptance are keys to experiencing joy for everyone; what research shows about joy and suicidal thoughts; and how Black joy is necessary today with so many images and instances of Black death and trauma prevalent in our culture. And finally, how Black joy is communal and liberating. Hosts: Joi McGowan and Deneshia Simpson, LPCsProducer: Leigh WoodTheme music composed by: Jasper Logan2022-05-1329 minPoints of DepartureBuilding a Global Classroom with Dr. Raj RaoWe discuss a global classroom that includes students in Bangalore, India, and in Fayetteville, Arkansas, that focuses on finding solutions to common problems, building cultural competency, and on social innovation in the biomedical field.2022-04-2727 minBlockchain: The Future of MoneyEpisode 3: What is an NFT?Hosts Eric, Jasper and Leigh discuss NFTs, what they are and how they function.2022-04-2105 min
Resilient Black WomenResilient Black Women: GriefJoi McGowan and Deneshia Simpson, LPCs, explore grief: how it effects the body, how it particularly effects African Americans and communities of color, and what you can do to down-regulate when you're feeling overwhelmed by it.2022-04-1427 minPoints of DepartureAn Introduction to Arkansas Global ChangemakersIn our first episode, we meet hosts Rogelio, Laurence and Leigh and learn about the Arkansas Global Changemakers' work in bringing communities together to enhance local solutions to global challenges.2022-04-0831 minBlockchain: The Future of MoneyEpisode 2: Criminality and CryptocurrencyWhen Russia invaded Ukraine, conversations began quickly about how oligarchs might be able to hide money in cryptocurrency. That prompted hosts Eric and Leigh to explore how and how much cryptocurrency is being used for illicit or illegal activities.2022-03-2105 minBlockchain: The Future of MoneyEpisode 1: Bringing Truth to the InternetIn our first episode, host Eric den Boer helps us understand what a blockchain really is and why it has the potential to create "truths" in the internet that cannot be manipulated or changed.2022-03-1003 minBlockchain: The Future of MoneyBlockchain: The Future of Money TrailerAn introduction into the changing world of money and how we plan to educate and be educated through this podcast.2022-03-1001 min
Resilient Black WomenAn Introduction to Resilient Black WomenJoi and Deneshia begin the first episode of Resilient Black Women by sharing their vision for the podcast, to process culture and mental health, to check in with our bodies and to remove barriers to mental health access for all, especially for Black women and women of color.2022-03-0925 min