CONVERSATIONS WITH AKILAH

My Name is Akilah, I come from a fundamental and VERY traditional Christian world and I have ALOT to say. Meaning: I’ll say and talk about things that isn’t “status quo” bravely. I LOVE to read and speak with authors. I also have an opinion about everything and I am good at giving (unsolicited) advice. LOL. Here I will discuss topics that include: femininity, taboo topics pertaining to sex, pop culture and everything in between. You can expect humor, sometimes tears and realness.

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CWA: A CONVERSATION -"Love" by Toni Morrison- My Fractured Thoughts

This is a conversation about "Love" by Toni Morrison. This is not my first time indulging on this book; BUT, it is my first annotating and speaking about it publicly LOL. Please join me in listening to my fractured thoughts about it. Moreover, it was the queen's birthday on February 18th. There was no better time than to revisit this work. Description: "In life, Bill Cosey enjoyed the affections of many women, who would do almost anything to gain his favor. In death his hold on them may be even ...

Feb 28, 2025•41 min

CWA- A CONVERSATION: "MUTED HOPELESSNESS"-BY Love Belvin- BOOK ONE: "MY MUTED LOVE "

Get ready for another great episode on "Conversations with Akilah". This episode will contain commentary and discussion on "The Muted Hopelessness" series by Love Belvin This is a 3-part series. The following episode is on Book One. Be sure to tune in to continue this conversation. *Trigger Warning* This episode may contain topics that may be offensive and upsetting. OPINIONS and VIEWS shared here are my own. Listeners discretion is advised. PLEASE BE AWARE: SPOILERS SPOILERS SPOILERS In this ep...

Apr 30, 2024•50 min

CWA- A CONVERSATION: "SALVATION: BLACK PEOPLE AND LOVE"-BY bell hooks- THE INTRO: "LOVE IS OUR HOPE"

Get ready for another great episode on "Conversations with Akilah". This episode will contain commentary and discussion on "Salvation: Black People and Love" by bell hooks. This is a 3-part series. The following episode is on the Intro. Be sure to tune in to continue this conversation. *Trigger Warning* This episode may contain topics that may be offensive and upsetting. OPINIONS and VIEWS shared here are my own.Listeners discretion is advised. In this episode you will learn: About how much has ...

Apr 30, 2024•39 min

CWA- CONCLUSION: A CONVERSATION: "SALVATION: BLACK PEOPLE AND LOVE"-BY bell hooks- Part 3: "LOVE UNION and REUNION"

Nov 21, 2023•40 min

CWA- A CONVERSATION: "SALVATION: BLACK PEOPLE AND LOVE"-BY bell hooks- Part 2: "SHAME MAKES SELF LOVE IMPOSSIBLE"

May 05, 2023•51 min

CWA- A CONVERSATION: "SEXUALITY AND THE BLACK CHURCH PART 3 AND PART 4-" THE CONCLUSION"

Get ready for another great episode on "Conversations with Akilah". This episode will be about ONE (lol) of the current books I am reading titled "Sexuality and the Black Church". This is my conclusion of this book. It was awesome. This book will stay in my rotation as a reference for sure. Be sure to tune in to continue this conversation. *Trigger Warning* This episode may contain topics that may be offensive and upsetting. Listeners discretion is advised. In this episode you will learn: About ...

Jan 27, 2023•43 min

CWA- A CONVERSATION: "SEXUALITY AND THE BLACK CHURCH" CHAPTER ONE PART TWO "THE WHITE ASSAULT"

Get ready for another great episode on "Conversations with Akilah". This episode will be about ONE (lol) of the current books I am reading titled "Sexuality and the Black Church". I will be breaking this book down into parts over the next episodes right here. Be sure to tune in to continue this conversation. *Trigger Warning* This episode may contain topics that may be offensive and upsetting. Listeners discretion is advised. In this episode you will learn: About the "Roots of the White Attack" ...

Jan 24, 2023•49 min

CWA- A CONVERSATION: "SEXUALITY AND THE BLACK CHURCH" CHAPTER ONE PART ONE "THE WHITE GAZE"

Get ready for another great episode on "Conversations with Akilah". This episode will be about ONE (lol) of the current books I am reading titled "Sexuality and the Black Church". I will be breaking this book down into parts over the next episodes right here. Be sure to tune in to continue this conversation. *Trigger Warning* This episode may contain topics that may be offensive and upsetting. Listeners discretion is advised. In this episode you will learn: Is there truly such a thing as "White ...

Jan 24, 2023•34 min

CWA-A CONVERSATION: "SEXUALITY AND THE BLACK CHURCH" BY KELLY BROWN DOUGLAS

Get ready for another great episode on "Conversations with Akilah". This episode will be about ONE (lol) of the current books I am reading titled "Sexuality and the Black Church". I will be breaking this book down into parts over the next episodes right here. Be sure to tune in to continue this conversation. *Trigger Warning* This episode may contain topics that may be offensive and upsetting. Listeners discretion is advised. In this episode you will learn: the workable definition of sexuality t...

Jan 24, 2023•27 min

CWA-A CONVERSATION WITH AUTHOR HABEEB AKANDE- "KUNYAZA" THE SECRET TO FEMALE PLEASURE.

Warning: This is a conversation for mature audience only. I had the wonderful privilege of speaking with author Habeeb Akunde about his "Kunyaza". Let me tell you IT WAS ENLIGHTENING needless to say. Like, I had to fan myself. No lie. What is more interesting, he discusses this from a Muslim perspective. Overall, women, please know your PLEASURE matters!!!! In this Episode you will hear: The definition of "Kunyaza". Pleasure and why it is important to us as human beings. More about Habeeb and hi...

Jan 24, 2023•1 hr 4 min

CWA- A CONVERSATION WITH AUTHOR PAMELA MADSEN- "WOMANHOOD, SEX POSITIVITY and PLEASURE"

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Jan 24, 2023•1 hr 5 min

CWA- A CONVERSATION WITH AUTHOR NANA DARKOA SEKYIAMAH- "THE SEX LIVES OF AFRICAN WOMEN"

Welcome back to "Conversations with Akilah". About Nana Darkoa Sekyiamah: Nana Darkoa Sekyiamah writes across genres including creative non-fiction, short stories and essays. She is the author of the ‘Sex Lives of African Women’. Her short stories have been published in ‘It Wasn’t Exactly Love’ and ‘The Pot and Other Stories’. The Guardian, open Democracy and Essence have published her articles and opinion editorials. Nana is the co-founder of Adventures from the Bedrooms of African Women, an aw...

Jan 24, 2023•49 min

CWA- A CONVERSATION WITH MINISTER KIM BRAXTON-"REMAINING SEX POSITIVE WHILE BEING ABSTINENT"

Please tune in to my informative and VERY hilarious conversation with Minister Kim Braxton. She kept it real in this one; so just be prepared. LOL Minister Kimberly Braxton is the first person In her immediate family to graduate from college and after graduation she had her heart set on a career in corporate America. However, on December 18, 1996, God intervened and her life was completely transformed. She discovered she had a passion for God's Word and was able to make the difficult topics of s...

Jan 24, 2023•1 hr 6 min

CWA-INTERVIEW WITH AUTHOR BEVERLY JENKINS.

All I am going to tell you is press play. You are in for a sweet treat... well it was for me. I had the wonderful chance to interview one of my most FAVORITE authors ever. I am still in shock that happened. Beverly Jenkins, Ms. Bev, Mayor Jenkins whatever you have to call MAKE SURE you add "legend" afterwards. In this Episode you will hear: Who is the true architect of those very steamy sex scenes that she so eloquently writes. How old she was when published her first book! Why she decided to wr...

Jan 24, 2023•1 hr 6 min

The Anne McPhillips Show- "No Room for Fear... No Looking Back"

Anne McPhillips after 3 successful careers in different industries, Anne decided to follow her dream to pursue acting in film and TV! Anne is NYC based actress, can be seen in various TV shows such as “Law & Order-SVU”, “Manifest”, “Ray Donovan”. Currently she can be seen in the season 3 episode 1 of “Pose”, Season 4 of “The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel” and a featured role in a hip, quirky NY comedy series on Amazon Prime called “City and the Beast”. She also will be on Netflix in “Halston” and “I...

May 28, 2021•42 min

The Francesco Paladino Show- "The Fear Factor: Part 1"

Francesco Paladino is a classically trained actor, member of the Screen Actor’s Guild, and a writer of many things since the 1990s. He has been seen in major films, Netflix’s Orange is the New Black and a funny regular as “man on the street” on The Wendy Williams Show. Francesco has had an extensive stand-up comedy career opening for Gilbert Godfrey and Judy Gold. His many years of comedy led to his opportunities of motivational public speaking which then led him to becoming a certified life coa...

Apr 30, 2021•1 hr 8 min

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