For years and neraly 200 episodes, #WeNeedToTalk comes to an end. Happy Holidays to all of my amazing listeners and supporters. For the last 4 years I have had the opportunity to bring to you some incredible conversations, unbelievable guests, education and knowledge about things that mattered so much to me. And for the last 4 years I’ve solely done everything on my own! Sometimes people are surprised to hear that but it’s true. From producing to editing, to even booking and scheduling. #WeNeedT...
Dec 11, 2023•2 min•Season 7Ep. 23
On this Episode of #WeNeedToTalk, Malynda chats with Sleuth App startup founder, Sehreen Ali Noor. They discuss parenting, medical care, why she created the app and how parents need more support. Sehreen is the co-founder of Sleuth, an app that enables parents to understand, manage, and predict their child's health. Backed by investors like Gary Vaynerchuk, Sleuth is the first platform to combine crowdsourced health histories with AI to give parents comprehensive, evidence-backed information abo...
Nov 06, 2023•29 min•Season 7Ep. 22
On this episode of #WeNeedtoTalk, Malynda chats with Psychotherapist and Author Matthias Roberts. The two discuss his personal faith journey, the future of the church, reclaming your faith and his new book Holy Runaways. Matthias Roberts (he/him) is a psychotherapist specializing in religious and spiritual trauma and the author of Beyond Shame: Creating a Healthy Sex Life on Your Own Terms. He hosts Queerology: A Podcast on Belief and Being and holds two master's degrees from The Seattle School ...
Oct 09, 2023•30 min•Season 7Ep. 21
WeNeedToTalk Returns next week on October 9th! #WeNeedTo Talk is hosted by MALYNDA HALE. SHE IS A SINGER/SONGWRITER, ACTRESS, ENTREPRENEUR & ACTIVIST. Malynda was born and raised in sunny Santa Barbara, California where she began singing at the age of 5. At the age of seven she learned to play the piano, and by the age of nine, she was writing her own music. Her love for music and desire to make a difference in the world has led her to be recognized many times for her work. She won “Best Fem...
Oct 02, 2023•49 sec•Season 7Ep. 21
Malynda offers her thoughts to consider as a final episode for this season of #WeNeedToTalk.
Jul 03, 2023•7 min•Season 7Ep. 20
On this episode of #WeNeedToTalk, Malynda chats facilitator, public speaker, and touch specialist, Aaron Johnson. They discuss his important work of healing trauma in the Black community and practices his closeness as a way to break down barriers between people. As co-founder of both Holistic Resistance and Grief to Action, Aaron takes the time to hold the stories of black people around homophobia, transphobia, internalized racism, and those that are Chronically UnderTouched. Because the purchas...
Jun 26, 2023•35 min
Host of #WeNeedTotalk, Malynda Hale, shares an important Juneteenth message.
Jun 19, 2023•4 min•Season 7Ep. 18
On this episode of #WeNeedToTalk, Malynda chats with Spirtual Leader and LGBTQ Community advocate, Mike Maeshiro. They chat about his personal coming out story, his faith, and what he feels his purpose is. Mike Maeshiro is the founder of Numa, a spiritual intelligence organization that equips people in theology, spirituality, and faith. Mike is gay, an advocate for the LGBTQ+ community, and a queer theology enthusiast. He is the author of the book #themikeboard and also travels the world teachin...
Jun 05, 2023•38 min•Season 7Ep. 17
WeNeedToTalk will return next week! Make sure to Follow Malynda on Instagram and Twitter @malyndahale and TikTok @malyndahaleofficial
May 29, 2023•35 sec•Season 7Ep. 16
On this episode of #WeNeedtoTalk, Malynda chats with activist and founder of #WeWalkWith Shawn, Shawn Dromgoole. They talk about how his journey and fear of walking alone in his neighborhood, became a movement that has now created community and conversation, a foundation called #MoreThanAWalk. Such an inspiring story, you want to hear! Follow #WeNeedToTalk on instagram: @weneedtotalkthepodcast Follow Malynda on Twitter & Instagram: @malyndahale and TikTok, @malyndahaleofficial...
May 22, 2023•36 min•Season 7Ep. 16
On this episode of #WeNeedToTalk, Malynda chats with her mom about parenting and the current education system. As a retired educator and academic counselor Diane Hale provides her perspective and some nuggets of knowledge. Enjoy this endearing conversation between mother and daughter. Follow #WeNeedToTalk on Instagram. Subscribe wherever you get your podcasts!
May 16, 2023•36 min•Season 7Ep. 15
We are back to finish up Season 7 of #WeNeedToTalk. 8 more episodes to round out this season of the podcast! Follow Malynda on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook: @malyndahale #WeNeedToTalk- @weneedtotalkthepodast
May 08, 2023•45 sec•Season 7Ep. 16
We will be taking a few months off and will return with a great summer series of conversations and a brand new season in the fall! Thank you for your support! Make sure to subscribe, like, comment and share!
Mar 06, 2023•49 sec•Season 7Ep. 16
On this episode of #WeNeedToTalk Malynda chats with Certified Personal Trainer, Group Fitness Instructor and Fitness Writer Brittany Hammond. They discuss what culture within the fitness industry how it affects the Black community, and how racial discrimination can show up in the gym environment. They aslo discuss solutions, the role of corporations and lack of access to healthier lifestyles. Follow Malynda on Twitter and Instagram- @malyndahale and on tiktok- @malyndahaleofficial...
Feb 27, 2023•41 min•Season 7Ep. 14
#WeNeedToTalk will return next week!
Feb 20, 2023•19 sec•Season 7Ep. 14
On this episode of #WeNeedToTalk, Malynda chats with Comedian, Actor and Filmmaker Anastasia Washington. they talk about her journey being bi-racial, using comedy to get through hard times, and being a multi-hyphenate. Anastasia Washington is the comedic voice of the future. The ‘bi-racial boss lady with curves, curls and sass’ is utilizing her many talents for good by breaking down barriers and giving a voice to those who need it. As a Los Angeles native, she began professionally acting and sin...
Feb 13, 2023•33 min•Season 7Ep. 13
To kick off Black History Month Malynda site down with musician, filmmaker and activist Rob Young. The two talk about his committment to social issues, his organization Excus my accent and his advocacy for Deported Veterans. Rob Young is an award-winning filmmaker, music artist, social entrepreneur, and humanitarian from Tacoma Washington. As the CEO of Young World Media and founder of Excuse My Accent and CEO of Dream Roots Creative, he focuses on creating platforms that invoke change through m...
Feb 06, 2023•34 min•Season 7Ep. 12
Today we celebrate the legacy of a man committed to change. Committed to truly making the world a better place. A man who at one point was considered to be the most hated man in America. Malynda gives updates on #WeNeedToTalk and reflects on MLK's legacy. For tickets to MLK Fulfilling the Dream for our Children please visit: www.fccla.org/mlk Follow Malynda on Instagram & Twitter- @malyndahale Facebook: @malyndahaleofficial Visit her website: www.malyndahale.com...
Jan 16, 2023•5 min•Season 7Ep. 12
Happy Holidays to everyone who listens to and supports #WeNeedToTalk! We will be back Mid-January with a brand new episode! Follow Malynda on Twitter & Instagram- @malyndahale Maek sure to like, comment and subscribe to #WeNeed ToTalk
Dec 26, 2022•1 min•Season 7Ep. 11
On this Episode of #WeNeedToTalk, Malynda chats with the President and CEO of The Jewish Federation of Greater Los Angeles. They chat about compassion for the Jewish community, his resonsibility as a leader, Black and Jewish Unity, antisemitism, the holocausts and more. This is a beautiful conversation that addresses many of the tropes and stereotypes plaguin the Jewish community today. Listen for understanding, education and awareness. Rabbi Noah Farkas serves as the Federation’s President &...
Dec 19, 2022•36 min•Season 7Ep. 11
On this episode of #WeNeedToTalk, Malynda talks with TV writer, Chas Jackson. They chat about how his path led him to be a writer on the television show Grown-ish, the adversity he faced as a Black male writer and achieving his dreams, the struggle of being a diversity hire versus being hired because you're qualified, and the importance of being able to tell authentic stories from the Black experience. Chas is an award-winning slam poet from the Bay Area. After completing his studies in Writing ...
Dec 12, 2022•37 min•Season 7Ep. 10
On this episode of #WeNeedToTalk, Malynda chats with the creator of The New Evangelicals, Tim Whitaker. they chat about the creation of the group, the church, Christian nationalism, what led Tim to being his deconstruction journey and more. A powerful conversation for people in flux with their faith or that are on the deconstruction journey. Follow Malynda- @malyndahale (Instagram and Twitter) Join the mailing list- www.malyndahale.com...
Dec 05, 2022•40 min•Season 7Ep. 9
On this episode of #WeNeedToTalk, Malynda chats with Social Media Influencer and Youtuber Joshua David Evans. They chat about his journey to sobriety, being liberal in a red state, the pros and cons of social media, and the importance of continuing to educate yourself on social issues. This conversation is important and so needed! Originally from Georgia, Joshua studied music, acting, and entertainment at the American Musical and Dramatic Academy in New York City. From there he went on to perfor...
Nov 28, 2022•48 min•Season 7Ep. 8
On this Episode of #WeNeedToTalk Malynda chats with Activist and Digital Creator Barrett Pall. They share a beautiful conversation about advocacy, activism, antisemtisim and more. Barrett Pall is a Life Coach, Activist, and Digital Creator, who reaches over 2 million people across his social platforms. Throughout his humanitarian work he has traveled to all 7 continents, which lead to him being profiled by the UN at the UNGA in 2019. In 2016 Pall hiked 800 miles on the PCT, and since then his mi...
Nov 21, 2022•35 min•Season 7Ep. 7
We will be back next week with a brand new episode of #WeNeedToTalk!
Nov 14, 2022•51 sec•Season 7Ep. 7
On this episode of #WeNeedToTalk, Malynda chats with American Idol alum, singer, songwriter and Host Miklaha Gordon. They chat about her using music as a way to cope as a sexual assault survivor, the concept of forgiveness, the loss of her grandmother, how the pandemic affected her as an artist, her growth from American Idol to now and her latest album, "Vivian". A moving, and heartfelt conversation. Mikalah Gordon knows how to take multifaceted to a whole new level. A Vegas native and proud LGB...
Nov 07, 2022•36 min•Season 7Ep. 6
Malynda offers some thoughts to consider on this bonus mini episode of #WeNeedToTalk. She discusses her thoughts on the artist formerly known as Kanye West,, Antisemitism, Anit-Blackness, Elon Musk and kindness. #WeNeedToTalk full episodes will return next week with special guest Miklaha Gordon.
Oct 31, 2022•14 min•Season 7Ep. 6
On this episode of #WeNeedToTalk, Malynda chats with Global Leader and Senior Fellow of the Tel Aviv Institue, Hen Mazzig. They discuss antisemitism, zionism, Black Jewish Unity and White supremacy. For a decade, Hen Mazzig has been an educator on Jews with a focus on the Middle East and North Africa, and credited by historians as the founder of Mizrahi Heritage Month. Mazzig has appeared as an expert on Jewish issues on four continents, over 500 college campuses, BBC, SkyNews, TEDx, and countle...
Oct 24, 2022•34 min•Season 7Ep. 5
On this episode of #WeNeedToTalk, Malynda chats with New York Times Best Selling Author Eleanor Herman about her latest book Off with Her Head . They explore the history of misogyny, how it shows up is everyday society, the hypocrisy of reactions towards men, how participation in one "ism" usually means participation in other, and how we as a society can begin to break down misogyny. Eleanor Herman is the New York Times bestselling author of Sex with Presidents, Sex with Kings, Sex with the Quee...
Oct 17, 2022•35 min•Season 7Ep. 4
On this episode of #WeNeedToTalk, Malynda sits down and talks with Actress Tiffany Daniels, about her career growth, struggles of race and misogyny in the industry, how she grew into the Black culture being bi-racial, and the importantce of being on an all Black sitcom in 2022. Tiffany Daniels was born & raised in San Diego, CA. She graduated from the San Diego School of Creative & Performing Arts. Tiffany also began working at The San Diego Civic Light Opera at the age of 16, performing...
Oct 10, 2022•33 min•Season 7Ep. 3
