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Necessary Conversations

Necessary Conversations is podcast that deals with a myriad of issues from mental health, to the intersection of faith and culture, and everything in between! NO CONVERSATION IS OFF LIMITS!!! The purpose is to help you have the conversations you need to have with the people you need to have them with!
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Episodes

End Well to Begin Well!!

Its been a while since we've conversed...BUT...there are new episodes dropping soon!!

Dec 31, 20215 min

S2 Ep20: Navigating The Challenges of Women In Leadership-Part 2

This week, Darryl M Taliaferro is joined again by Christina Joy Whittaker, a speaker, leader, and business and leadership strategist. In this episode, Darryl and Christina expand upon the discussion about the challenges women face while navigating the various spaces and places of leadership. In doing so, they highlight women who lead is corporate spaces, government and the home. Follow & Support the great work of Christina Joy Wittaker Facebook Instagram Twitter www.PivotBrandGroup.com Follo...

Feb 04, 202127 minSeason 2Ep. 20

S2 Ep19: Navigating The Challenges of Women In Leadership-Part 1

This week, Darryl M Taliaferro is joined by Christina Joy Whittaker, a speaker, leader, and business and leadership strategist. In this episode, Darryl and Christina discuss the challenges women face while navigating the various spaces and places of leadership. In doing so, they highlight the importance of establishing your own value, reminding those in leadership of that value, and they also discuss the cost of breaking the glass ceiling. YOU DON’T WANT TO MISS THIS! Follow & Support the gr...

Jan 20, 202126 minSeason 2Ep. 19

S2 Ep18: Episode 18: The Importance Of A Disrupted Perspective!

This week, Darryl M Taliaferro is joined by Ms. Sarah Fontenot, an Entrepreneur and Philanthropist. In this episode, Darryl and Sarah discuss the importance of examining and therefore challenging the perspectives you have regarding your past and present failures or successes. In doing so, they highlight the importance of disrupting that perspective, whatever it is, in an effort to reach your future goals and objectives. No matter what others think of you…it is YOUR OWN perspective of YOU that de...

Jan 14, 202133 minSeason 2Ep. 18

S2 Ep17: Episode 17: Your Best Year Yet!!

On this week's episode, Darryl M. Taliaferro has a candid conversation with YOU about the keys to making this your best year yet!! Regardless as to what has happened in previous years, this year can be different! The overall goal in this conversation is to both encourage and challenge you to do what you have to do now so that you can do what you want to do later!! Follow Necessary Conversations Podcast on: Facebook Instagram Twitter Youtube www.NecessaryConversationsPodcast.com Connect with Darr...

Jan 06, 20219 minSeason 2Ep. 17

S2 Ep16: Episode 16: The Dangers Of Living In YOUR Truth!

On this week's episode, Darryl M. Taliaferro will have a conversation with YOU about the dangers of living in your truth! This episode will cause you ask yourself, Am I living in MY truth or am I living in THE truth? Follow Necessary Conversations Podcast on: Facebook Instagram Twitter Youtube www.NecessaryConversationsPodcast.com Connect with Darryl M. Taliaferro on: Facebook Instagram Twitter Youtube www.DarrylTaliaferro.org...

Dec 16, 202011 minSeason 2Ep. 16

S2 Ep15: Episode 15: The Trauma Associated With The African American Experience - Part 2

This week, Darryl M Taliaferro is joined again by Dr. John R. Faison, Senior Pastor of the Watson Grove Baptist Church of Nashville, Tennessee. In this episode, Darryl and Dr. Faison discuss the various challenges African Americans have faced over the years, as well as the overt and covert trauma that is associated with it. In this episode Darryl and Dr. Faison discuss how trauma causes you to say yes to things that are outside of your assignment. They discuss the importance of identifying and s...

Dec 02, 202020 minSeason 2Ep. 15

S2 Ep14: Episode 14: The Trauma Associated With The African American Experience - Part 1

This week, Darryl M Taliaferro is joined by Dr. John R. Faison, Senior Pastor of the Watson Grove Baptist Church of Nashville, Tennessee. In this episode, Darryl and Dr. Faison discuss the various challenges African Americans have faced over the years, as well as the overt and covert trauma that is associated with it. In this episode Darryl and Dr. Faison explore such trauma by identifying the various points of origin both today and in yesteryear and in doing so, they explain how said trauma aff...

Nov 25, 202026 minSeason 2Ep. 14

S2 Ep13: Episode 13: Helping Our Youth Deal With The Challenges Of 2020

This week, Darryl M Taliaferro is joined by Dr. Jasmine Scott, School Psychologist with the Clarksville Montgomery County School District and Founder of REDy2Soar Mentoring Program for tween girls ages 10-13. In this episode, Darryl and Dr. Jas discuss various challenges we have faced in the year 2020 and the impact this year has had on our youth. In this episode you will learn valuable tips on how to help your child navigate the uncertainties of this year. Follow & Support the great work of...

Nov 18, 202036 minSeason 2Ep. 13

S2 Ep12: Episode 12: Producing In A Pandemic

On this week's episode, Darryl M. Taliaferro has a candid conversation with YOU about the importance of producing in a pandemic. Regardless as what is happening around us, there are still ideas, goals and objectives yet to accomplished. The overall goal in this conversation is to both encourage and challenge you not to miss the purposeful moment amid our perceived misery. Follow Necessary Conversations Podcast on: Facebook Instagram Twitter Youtube www.NecessaryConversationsPodcast.com Connect w...

Nov 11, 202012 minSeason 2Ep. 12

S2 Ep11: Episode 11: What's Now? & What's Next?

Welcome to Season 2 of Necessary Conversations Podcast!!! On this week's episode, Darryl M. Taliaferro will have a conversation with YOU about current state of our country….What’s Now? and What’s Next? This episode will cause you ask yourself, Why am I worried, anxious and/or fearful about what’s to come? You will also be introduced to Darryl M. Taliaferro’s best friend, one that can help you with what and how you feel! Follow Necessary Conversations Podcast on: Facebook Instagram Twitter Youtub...

Nov 05, 202021 minSeason 2Ep. 11

S1 Ep10: Episode 10: MARRIAGE: Convenience Or Covenant?- Part 2

On this week's episode, Darryl M. Taliaferro is joined again by Shayla Raye, President & CEO of Shayla Raye Consulting. In this episode they converse about Cardi B & Offset as well as the misconceptions of marriage, how to navigate through tough times as well as the questions you need to ask yourself when considering marriage. Ultimately, this episode will help you answer the questions, Why do I REALLY want to get married? Is it because of convenience or covenant? Or, Why did I REALLY ge...

Oct 07, 202041 minSeason 1Ep. 10

S1 Ep9: Episode 9: MARRIAGE: Convenience Or Covenant?-Part 1

On this week's episode, Darryl M. Taliaferro is joined by Shayla Raye, President & CEO of Shayla Raye Consulting. In this episode they converse about the common desire of many to be married. The conversation centers around Shayla’s personal journey, her marriage, divorce, and healing! This episode will cause you ask yourself, Why do I REALLY want to get married? Is it because of convenience or covenant? Or, Why did I REALLY get married? Was it because of convenience or covenant? You don't wa...

Sep 30, 202028 minSeason 1Ep. 9

S1 Ep8: Episode 8: Check On Your Strong Friends!

On this week's episode, Darryl M. Taliaferro has a candid conversation with YOU about the importance of checking on those around you…… especially your “strong” friends! Admittedly, 2020 has be an interesting year! From the death of notable figures to the blatant racial inequality that has pervaded our world. This year, to say the absolute least, has been one for the books. However, with so much going on around us, every now and then we need to check on those who “appear” to be strong. The overal...

Sep 23, 202029 minSeason 1Ep. 8

S1 Ep7: Episode 7: Part 2 - The INJUSTICE Of The Justice System!!

This week, Darryl M Taliaferro is joined again by Attorney Keeda Haynes, Senior Legal Advisor at Free Hearts, a Non-Profit Organization that provides support, education and advocacy for families impacted by incarceration and deportation. In this episode, Darryl and Keeda discuss various prominent legal cases and the perception of injustice throughout each of them. Follow & Support the great work of Attorney Keeda Haynes and Free Hearts Facebook Instagram Twitter Youtube www.freeheartsorg.com...

Sep 16, 202036 minSeason 1Ep. 7

S1 Ep6: Episode 6: The INJUSTICE Of The Justice System!

This week, Darryl M Taliaferro is joined by Attorney Keeda Haynes, Senior Legal Advisor at Free Hearts, a Non-Profit Organization that provides support, education and advocacy for families impacted by incarceration and deportation. In this episode, Darryl asks Keeda to share her personal story of how she was impacted by the injustice of the justice system. Together, they walk a journey toward understanding both how and why Keeda was convicted for her “alleged” involvement in a drug distribution ...

Sep 09, 202029 minSeason 1Ep. 6

S1 Ep5: Episode 5: Part 2 - The Assault On The Black Man

This week, Darryl M Taliaferro is joined again by Eric D. Evans, Executive Director of 4:13 Strong. In this episode they continue the conversation regarding the assault on the black man by discussing the importance of affirmation as well as the power that words hove on shaping the destiny of the man. Follow & Support the great work of Eric Evans and 4:13 Strong Facebook Instagram www.413strong.org Follow Necessary Conversations Podcast on: Facebook Instagram Twitter Youtube www.NecessaryConv...

Sep 02, 202040 minSeason 1Ep. 5

S1 Ep4: Episode 4: The Assault On The Black Man

This week, Darryl M Taliaferro is joined by Eric D. Evans, Executive Director of 4:13 Strong, a 501(c)(3) organization that works to equip men between the ages of 18-30 to succeed both personally and professionally. They converse about the implications of being a black man in America as well as the perceived yet real assault on the black man. Follow & Support the great work of Eric Evans and 4:13 Strong Facebook Instagram www.413strong.org Follow Necessary Conversations Podcast on: Facebook ...

Aug 26, 202030 minSeason 1Ep. 4

S1 Ep3: Episode 3: The Importance Of Talking To Yourself!

Follow Necessary Conversations Podcast on: Facebook Instagram Twitter Youtube www.NecessaryConversationsPodcast.com Connect with Darryl M. Taliaferro on: Facebook Instagram Twitter Youtube www.DarrylTaliaferro.org...

Aug 19, 202027 minSeason 1Ep. 3

S1 Ep2: Episode 2: The Goal Of Getting It Out

3 Steps Toward Getting It Out: 1. Introspection 2. Acknowledgement 3. Accountability Our Responsibility As A Friend is to: 1. Listen 2. Pray 3. Refer Follow & Support the great work of Keshia Dennis and The Elephant In The Room, Inc. Facebook Instagram Twitter www.TheElephantInTheRoomInc.org Follow Necessary Conversations Podcast on: Facebook Instagram Twitter Youtube www.NecessaryConversationsPodcast.com Connect with Darryl M. Taliaferro on: Facebook Instagram Twitter Youtube www.DarrylTali...

Aug 12, 202038 minSeason 1Ep. 2

S1 Ep1: Episode 1: Your Mental Health Matters!!

Follow & Support the great work of Keshia Dennis and The Elephant In The Room, Inc. Facebook Instagram Twitter www.TheElephantInTheRoomInc.org Follow Necessary Conversations Podcast on: Facebook Instagram Twitter Youtube www.NecessaryConversationsPodcast.com Connect with Darryl M. Taliaferro on: Facebook Instagram Twitter Youtube www.DarrylTaliaferro.org...

Aug 05, 202030 minSeason 1Ep. 1

S1: Trailer: Get Ready

Darryl M. Taliaferro shares his vision for the Necessary Conversations Podcast! In this trailer he shares with you his hope and sincere desire that you will join the conversation as he, along with various guest, converse about a myriad of topics...some comfortable and others not so comfortable...yet, all of them, he believes, are necessary conversations that will assist you in being the person you were destined to be.

Jul 01, 20201 min
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