Ep. 23 introduces us to entertainment journalist Tanisha LaVerne Grant. Listen as Tanisha shares tales of leaving her news job to chase her dream of being a actress in LA, Growing up in Chester Pennsylvanian, Dancing to the beat of your own drum, leaving in your purpose, and SO MANY MANY LIFE GEMS!!
Ep. 22 introduces us to radio personality, producer and the creator of Women in Radio Meaghan Taylor. Listen as she shares what lead to the creation of her women empowerment radio based network brand, transitioning from college to mainstream radio, and the journey of finding herself in it all. This episode is perfect for those just kicking off they’re career in radio. So Dear Black Girl… let’s talk about these RADIO DAZE
Episode 21 introduces us to digital storyteller and BET’s audiences development manager Brittiany Cierra. Listen as Brittiany sheds light on fighting for equal pay and raises plus taking risk and not choosing contentment all will exchanging first year experiences of living in NY, dating woes (dating in NY vs DC) and more with the Unique.
Episode 20 introduces us to marketing and public relations maven Alex Hill. In this episode Alex shares how she navigated her way through the NY Public Relations scene, lessons in love, how she learned self care after moving back home for two years, what sparked the creation of food blog Just Add Hot Sauce, and more!!!
EPISODE 19 INTRODUCES US TO AWARD WINNING BROADCAST JOURNALIST JAMILA MUSTAFA. LISTEN AS JAMILA SHARES STORIES ABOUT HER INTRODUCTION INTO THE ENTERTAINMENT INDUSTRY AT AN EARLY AGE, GROWING UP IN WILMINGTON DELAWARE, HER DREAMS IF IMPACTING THE WORLD, BREAKING BARRIERS, AND SO MUCH MORE!!! Subscribe to calm today at http://shopcandlelit.co and Dear Black Girl listeners receive 10% off their first CandelLit box with code ‘dearblack10’!
So last week got a little hectic for me with all the Black Panther excitement plus I ran into a little technical difficulties BUT boom we’re here!! FYI this episode jumps right into our guest music count down (remember the technical difficulties part, someone touched the pod which messed up the into) BUT WE STILL POPPING!! Welcome to EP 18which introduces us to Vibe editor Shenequa Golding Now this episode is one of my favorites because of how soulful it is!! Listen as Shenequa shares stories of...
EPISODE 17 INTRODUCES US TO FASHION JOURNALIST JAMÉ THE BLONDE MISFIT JACKSON. LISTEN AS JAMÉ SHARES STORIES ABOUT BEING A BLACK WOMEN IN THE FASHION INDUSTRY, HOW SHE DISCOVERED HER PURPOSE, HOW SHE OPENED DOORS IN HER CAREER THAT WERE ONCE CLOSED, HER LEAP OF FAITH MOVE TO NYC, AND SO MUCH MORE!!!
Episode 16 introduces us to Radio One Digital Producer and entertainment reporter Lauren 'Bobby Pen' Williams. In this over the phone conversation bobby shares how being told no lead to the creation of her site thebobbypen.com, HER JOURNEY OF TRULY DEFINING WHO SHE IS, relationships, and how one tweet helped her change her life!!
Welcome to Season 2 of Dear Black Girl. This season we have both in studio and phone interviews. Picking up from where we left off in Season 1; episode 15 introduces us to poet, scholar and activist Brittany 'Ree' botts. In this ep. Ree shares stories of Discovering the importance of her healing space, what sparked the creation of The Selfology Movement, being a victim of sexual abuse, her journey to self love and so much more!! so... Dear Black Girl.... Who's Confidently Lost
Ep. 14 introduces us to publicist and founder of Multi Artistry Ent. Avery Watson. Listen as Avery share the challenges of being a entrepreneur, the importance of instilling confidence in yourself and anything your doing and learning how to love and be loved. Plus we also get into the topics of bullying, mental health within the Black community and the importance of therapy.
In Episode 13 we are introduced to the founder of TheTakeovah.com, Robin J. Listen as Robin shares the ups and downs of the music industry from a journalist perspective, what sparked her interest in helping develop and empower emerging artists, battling depression, overcoming set backs and much more.
In Episode 12 we are introduced to the Associate Entertainment Editor for Yandy Smith’s ‘Everything Girls Love’ website Novia Rose!! This episode is a must listen as Novia shares life lessons she's learned while trying to carve a path for herself within a industry everyone wants to be apart of. She also opens up about the struggles many young professionals in the entertainment industry face, the work that goes into building a brand, lessons she learned from Yandy and much much more!!
In Episode 11 we are introduced to singer Rkhty who shares what her journey has been like since going after her dreams. From ups and downs, to self-doubts and proving to others this is what she was born to do.
In Episode 10 we are introduced to Angeliqua Mcnair, the founder and creator of Melanin On Wall Street. Check it out as Angelique share's what made her leave the fashion industry for a more corporate setting, her connection to Yvonne Orji character Molly in Insecure, lessons in love and more.
Episode 9 is actually the first ever episode I recorded for Dear Black Girl. It's what kicked off the series and began it all. In this Episode we are introduced to Tabby who shares stories of awareness and self growth. As she shares the challenges of building a music brand for artist within her city as well as bringing her dreams to the forefront. So Dear Black Girl...here's how you Love Yourz.
Episode 8 introduces us to cook and Say Grace catering owner Shaw-nae Dixon. Shaw-nae drops soooooo many gems on life, love, believing in your purpose, the power of family and sooo much more. After recording it yesterday I felt that this episode should be heard immediately and switched it out for the one I had originally planed. This episode is a blessing and super inspiring to say the least. So DEAR BLACK GIRL...Live Your Life Like It's Golden
On Episode 7 we are introduced to singer/songwriter Eni. Listen as she share's how she quit her job to pursue her dreams, her battle with depression and and the process of discovering her identity at a younger age, and the feelings she felt the first time she heard her song "Kissing In The Dark" played on the radio. Plus her live post-reaction of meeting TLC during the podcast.
Episode 6 introduces us to someone from my St. John's family, Wafer Tetevi, Wafer is the co-founder of fashion blog Third Grid, a event manager for Apple, and Rock Mom. Listen as Wafer shares stories of spending her first date with her now fiance at the ER, how she learned you can be both a amazing mom and still chase after your dreams,what she learned while working under Diddy at Bad Boy, her experience being the only black women in her department at Glamour Magazine, that time Beyonce literall...
Ep. 5 introduces us to media personality "Miss Lissa Knows" you takes us through a comedic version of her life Journey and the lessons she's learned along the way. Filled with laughs and stories of perseverance. Miss Lissa shares how she went from being a little girl from Hell's Kitchen with a dream of being on TV to a full on media personality that's worked with brands such as TMZ, Vh1, MTV2 and VIBE. With God servings as her publicist.
Ep 4 introduces us to Hip Hop Film Director and 740 Project project manager Chanel Auguste. Chanel shares stories of traveling the world to shoot her Hip Hop documentary Across Roads, discovering her love for music from her Father and the impact of his passing, working in the music industry since 14 years-old and the power of Erykah Badu! We also explore the importance of father daughter relationships, the effects of Love and Loss, and the strength it takes to overcome some of life's ups and dow...
We're back with Ep 3 of Dear Black Girl which introduces us to a Digital Architect who currently resides at Roc Nation, is a NYU M.A. Candidate, and the creator of Bridgin' the Gap podcast Jaz. This episode covers SOOOOOO MUCH and is geared to ALL BLACK MILLENNIALS. In it Jaz speaks on being a Black Girl in the hip hop and digital space, how seeing her dad's incarceration altered her perception of the world, what it's really like being a Black Millennial, cultural appropriation within the beauty...
Ep 2 of Dear Black Girl introduces us to WBLS Digitial producer and the creator and founder of entertainment website Ladisav Marie David who shares stories of battling self-doubt and the struggles of chasing your dreams, turning 30, being a victim of sexual abuse, and much much more. DEAR BLACK GIRL....HERE IS WHY AGE AIN'T NOTHING BUT A NUMBER
So here we are! Episode 1 of Dear Black Girl. Hosted by #BlackBoyJoys Jameer Pond and Mouse Jones (they have ADD in the beginning lol). This episode introduces you to the series actual host who shares her story of battling depression, growing up around domestic violence, challenges of being vulnerable, and learning to love yourself and your blessings!!!
