Welcome back to the final episode of the Not your Average BS podcast! On today's episode we talk about our new jobs, moving to Washington, DC, and what comes next for us. Brendi & I will be starting our own new shows in an effort to explore our own interest while always remaining best friends. We have loved creating this show every week and hope to have your support in our future projects The Catalyst Co Keep up with us on Instagram...
Jul 07, 2021•56 min
Happy Thursday! Bonus episode for you to celebrate Earth Day. Remember, we need a million people in this movement doing things imperfectly rather than trying to get it all perfect!
Apr 22, 2021•24 min•Season 2Ep. 10
Happy Monday! In today's episode, Brendi sits down with Nick Courmon, a spoken word artist, workshop facilitator, and motivational speaker. Nick talks about how he grew to love poetry, intersectionality, and the Civil Rights Movement, sharing and learning Black History, and going viral and gaining a TikTok following of 88k+. Nick uses his passion and poetry to teach African American History, address a myriad of social issues, and advocate for mental health awareness. Appetizer: At the Dark End o...
Apr 12, 2021•56 min•Season 2Ep. 16
Happy Monday friends! Today you have just Shannon the mic to chat all things health and sustainability with Cassidy Putney! Cassidy Putney wears multiple hats including being an entrepreneur in the sustainability industry, serving as the lead instructor at CycleBar Matthews, boxing trainer at 9Rounds Mint Hill, dog mom, daughter, finance and so much more. In today's episode, Cassidy and I touch on a lot of things from taking charge of your health to taking one step at a time towards a more susta...
Mar 29, 2021•1 hr 23 min•Season 2Ep. 50
Happy Monday! We know we've been gone for a few weeks, but we're back. Tune in to today's episode to find out where we have been, how we're feeling about graduation right around the corner, and how we have navigated and dealt with burnout. Appetizer: Vitamin-D (go outside!!) & Headspace Burnout Resources: https://www.verywellmind.com/stress-and-burnout-symptoms-and-causes-3144516 https://www.npr.org/2021/03/08/974787023/burnout-isnt-just-exhaustion-heres-how-to-deal-with-it https://www.healt...
Mar 22, 2021•49 min•Season 2Ep. 13
Welcome back to another Monday with us! This week, we sit down to talk with Deborah Woolard, who is the founder of Block Love CLT and motivational speaker. Block Love CLT is our organization pick for Black History Month and we talk about how Deborah came to found it, why you should ask a community what they need instead of assuming, and the importance of helping our houseless neighbors. You can support Block Love CLT by making a donation on their website here , or by donating to the Amazon Wishl...
Feb 22, 2021•50 min•Season 2Ep. 13
Happy Monday and welcome back to another episode of NYABS! Today we sit down with Candace Chambers, a current Ph.D. Student at UNC Charlotte! Chambers has an impressive list of accomplishments including self-publishing her own book, being named a 30 under 30 literacy leader internationally, and serving as a composition instructor for those who are incarcerated. In today's episode, we break down the impact of literacy in communities across the country as well as how to turn your vision into reali...
Feb 15, 2021•45 min•Season 2Ep. 12
Happy Monday friends! Welcome to another episode of the podcast, we're so happy you pressed play. We sat down with Bahama's native, Natajia Miller to talk all things anti-racism. Natajia Miller is the Founder of Mind Fro Travel, a company dedicated to dismantling racism in all areas. Natajia works with corporations and entrepreneurs through virtual or in-person speaking engagements, workshops, and coaching sessions to break down media stereotypes and misconceptions about race. When she's no on h...
Feb 08, 2021•59 min•Season 2Ep. 11
Happy Monday and Happy Black History Month! Today we had Satoria Ray on the podcast. Ray is an 8th-grade social studies teacher in Dallas, Texas where she lives with her 30+ house plants. Her life revolves around inspiring young minds to channel their anger into action and volunteering in her local community. When she's not in the classroom you can find her travelling the world, helping others, and having uncomfortable conversations with her friends. We hope today's conversation leads you to see...
Feb 01, 2021•57 min
Happy Monday! Today, Brendi sits down to speak with Rick Hart, a Morehouse College junior and political campaign veteran to talk all about getting involved with politics and campaigns, how GenZers are an asset in the digital age, the power of networking, and what you can do to get involved. From knocking on doors for the Stacey Abrams gubernatorial campaign to most recently serving as the Youth Vote Director on the historic campaign and election of Senator Raphael Warnock of Georgia, this conver...
Jan 25, 2021•39 min•Season 2Ep. 8
Welcome to another episode of NYABS! Happy Martin Luther King Jr. Day, here are some resources on how to mindfully honor and celebrate his Birthday Today we chat with Courtney Cole, a young news reporter based in Charlotte, North Carolina at WBTV! Courtney shares with us the inside scoop on what it is like to be a reporter in today's age and her experience as a one-woman show covering topics ranging from the current global pandemic to the protest this past summer on racial injustice. She also gi...
Jan 18, 2021•49 min•Season 2Ep. 8
Welcome to 2021 and another episode of NYABS! Today we chat all about what we learned in 2020 and the goals we're setting for ourselves in the New Year! We chat about investing, health & wellness routines, and more adventure. Appetizer: Robinhood Investing app Pixar Soul movie Other resources we talked about Mike Peele Fitness Episode ideas, comments, or thoughts? Catch up with us on Instagram ! Don't forget to rate, review, and subscribe! Business inquiries: notyouravgbs@gmail.com...
Jan 04, 2021•55 min•Season 2Ep. 7
Happy Monday! Welcome to our final episode of 2020. Today we have Laura Smith, a fellow podcaster and emerging activist to speak about educational equity and structural racism. Laura talks about coming from the UK to the US, being involved in the organization Action for Education Equity within the most segregated school district in the country (Rochester City School District), and working towards anti-racism. Appetizer: Anti-Racist Baby Mentioned: NYCLU Youth Activism , Danielle Ponder , Daniel ...
Dec 28, 2020•51 min•Season 2Ep. 6
Happy Monday and welcome BACK to another episode of NYABS! Today we kick off our small business series with the owner of Beaded Collective, Riley Bratton! Riley started this business on a family vacation when she wanted to create affordable jewelry that was also aesthetically pleasing. Since then, she's grown her business online through social media and Etsy! Riley is the epitome of when you put your mind to something, you can accomplish it. Her passion for small business and giving back to caus...
Dec 07, 2020•35 min•Season 2Ep. 5
Happy Monday! Press play as we give you all the updates about how we're feeling post-election and pre-holiday season! Today we're breaking down how to get involved, what we want for Christmas, and how to set boundaries around holiday gift-giving! Volunteer for Ossoff/Warnock campaigns: Phone Banking , Write Postcards , Other Options Our Christmas Wishlist Puff Jacket Levi's Trucker Sherpa Jacket Girlfriend Collective Small Businesses We Love New Secrets Tea: Website , Instagram Stella and Haas: ...
Nov 30, 2020•43 min•Season 2Ep. 4
Happy Monday! Today we sat down with a lifelong friend, Latrice Johnson. In this episode, Latrice shares her road to medical school at Howard University in Washington, DC. She talks about her passion for keeping Black families together through combatting health disparities such as diabetes and heart disease. In addition to that, she shares her faith and constant reliance on God with us. We know the world is crazy, but people like Latrice are fighting the good fight, we hope you will be inspired ...
Nov 09, 2020•41 min•Season 2Ep. 3
Happy Monday you all! In this week's episode, we chat with NC Democratic Candidate running for Commissioner of Agriculture, Jenna Wadsworth! Jenna is a proud LGBTQ+ woman who is running to change the face of NC farming. In today's episode, she shares her plan to make North Carolina great by focusing on addressing issues of climate change and the mental health of NC's farmers. In addition to that she shares what it was liking growing up on a farm in eastern, NC as well as how her campaign has uti...
Nov 02, 2020•59 min•Season 2Ep. 2
HELLO, SEASON TWO with Brendi & Shannon! Today we had Aria Maslow on the podcast. Aria shares her journey of battling breast cancer at 29 years old, how she became a registered dietician & Cyclebar instructor, and how to live with true intention even through difficult times. In this episode, we hope you learn the value of health and wellness and how to prioritize it with minimal accessibility. In addition to that, please be sure to start self-exams as early as possible and be your own he...
Oct 26, 2020•50 min•Season 2Ep. 1
Welcome back to another Monday with us! Today's episode will be the last of Season 1. Today we're recapping what the past 8 months of podcasting have looked like, why we decided to move to different seasons, and what Season 2 will have in store. Season 2 will be all about activism and advocacy. We want to talk about issues that encompass the Black Lives Matter movement, health policy and advocacy, homelessness, and more. We are excited to bring on more guests, not only those who are traditional ...
Sep 14, 2020•16 min•Season 1Ep. 35
Welcome back to another episode with Brendi & Shannon! Today, we’re updating you all on our transition back to school and Charlotte. Brendi also shares her perspective as a childhood cancer survivor, what it was like to be diagnosed as a teenager, and what’s most important to know about September which is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month. Resources Isabella Santos Foundation , St. Baldrick's , Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation JOIN OUR 5K TEAM: https://raceroster.com/events/2020/30668/5k-for-...
Sep 07, 2020•46 min
Happy Monday! Just Shannon here this week giving you a rundown of her two-week out west adventure! She shares her journey, travel tips, and things she learned along the way! Appetizer All Trails Audible REGISTER TO VOTE TODAY: https://vote.gov/ JOIN OUR 5K TEAM: https://raceroster.com/events/2020/30668/5k-for-kids-cancer/pledge/team/264428 Episode ideas, comments, or thoughts? Catch up with us on Instagram or join our new Facebook group! Don't forget to rate, review, and subscribe! Business inqu...
Aug 31, 2020•55 min•Season 1Ep. 33
Happy Monday! This week, Brendi sits down to talk with Erin Santos, the Executive Director of the Isabella Santos Foundation (ISF). ISF is a Charlotte nonprofit dedicated to advancing research and treatment options for rare pediatric cancer. Erin and Brendi talk about everything from how Erin ended up in Charlotte from Ohio, going from finance to the non-profit sector, what it is like to have a child with a chronic illness and lose them, and what sets ISF apart in the non-profit world. Appetizer...
Aug 17, 2020•37 min•Season 1Ep. 32
Happy Monday and welcome back to another episode! This week we give you our thoughts on the latest Instagram update as well as answer your questions! We chat all about how to support Brendi and the Isabella Santos Foundation as well as reminding you to register to vote for the upcoming election. As always, be sure to follow us on social media! REGISTER TO VOTE TODAY: https://vote.gov/ JOIN OUR 5K TEAM: https://raceroster.com/events/2020/30668/5k-for-kids-cancer/pledge/team/264428 Episode ideas, ...
Aug 10, 2020•50 min•Season 1Ep. 31
Happy Monday! For this week we wanted to do a trending topics round up, and we're talking everything from Kanye to Taylor Swift to the late Honorable John Lewis. We give you our thoughts on Kanye's twitter rant and Sunday service, best songs on Folklore, and the legacy of Rep. John Lewis & how voting ties into that. Appetizers: Patreon , Unfold REGISTER TO VOTE TODAY: https://vote.gov/ TAKE ACTION IN YOUR COMMUNITY: https://www.whenweallvote.org/takeaction/ Learn more about the Voting Rights...
Aug 03, 2020•50 min•Season 1Ep. 30
Happy Monday! Today we sat down with Issy Rushton, who is the first International Student Body President of the University of South Carolina. We discussed how she ended up at USC coming from the Gold Coast of Australia, got involved in student leadership, her plans for law school & how recent statements from the Trump Administration impact international students. Her journey to the US and her passion for advocacy was so inspiring to listen to, and we hope that you enjoy this conversation as ...
Jul 27, 2020•51 min•Season 1Ep. 29
Happy Monday! Today we sat down with Maya Fleming, a self-care expert who's been featured in Vanity Fair, The Real Reel, Leeza Rants, and more! On this episode, Maya shared how she moved from Arkansas to Washington, D.C and found actionable methods to self-care that are more than bath bombs and wine (even though those are great too!) We hope this weeks episode leaves you asking yourself your "why" and how to better take care of yourself amidst a pandemic, international protest, and more. Gentler...
Jul 20, 2020•54 min
Happy Monday! In today's episode, we broke down the sudden disappearance of Glee star Naya Rivera, the potential for TikTok to be banned in the US, and what a day in quarantine looks like for us! We share how we start our day, work our remote internships, move our bodies, and unwind at the end of a long day. Listen and let us know what you think! Things we talked about : Cause Box 5-minute journal Where the Crawdads Sing Beyond the Pill The New Jim Crow Yoga with. Adriene Yoga with Kassandra Bea...
Jul 13, 2020•59 min•Season 1Ep. 27
Happy Monday! Today we're doing a twist on a Q&A centered around the Black Lives Matter movement, our thoughts on how often you should be posting, the Fourth of July, case updates on Breonna Taylor and Vanessa Guillen + more. Breonna Taylor’s case: https://www.nytimes.com/article/breonna-taylor-police.html Sign the petition for Breonna Taylor: https://www.change.org/p/andy-beshear-justice-for-breonna-taylor Vanessa Guillen’s case: https://www.npr.org/2020/07/03/887167023/fbi-files-charges-in...
Jul 06, 2020•1 hr 9 min•Season 1Ep. 26
Happy Tuesday! We are so excited to have Montyy Taj on today's podcast episode. We discuss all things social justice, inclusion, activism, and allyship for the LGBTQ+ community. Montyy hosts her own podcast, Comfortably Excluded, works in the media industry, and is passionate about creating safe spaces for people of color. Montyy's Podcast: Apple Podcasts , Spotify Montyy's Website: www.comfortablyexcluded.com Montyy's Instagrams: @comfortablyexcluded , @montyy_python Appetizer: ButterflyMX LGBT...
Jun 30, 2020•58 min•Season 1Ep. 25
Welcome back to another Monday with us! Today, we're talking about what we have been up to, new internships, the significance of Juneteenth, and what cancel culture and accountability looks like today when it comes to racial insensitivity and injustice. We also include tips on how to hold yourself accountable and what to do if you get called out. Internships: Isabella Santos Foundation , Girls on the Run Black-ish Episode: Season 4, Episode 1 (Available on Hulu) Brendi's 5K team: https://raceros...
Jun 22, 2020•54 min•Season 1Ep. 24
