From giving ourselves the ‘ick' and embarrassing messages, to understanding our capacity to be emotional, feeling misunderstood, being driven by failure and feeling like a burden. Dig deep is the episode all about taking YOU on our journey to building and sustaining a healthy sisterhood. We ask each other a series of tough and often intimate questions for the first time. ________ Hosts: Dr. Leanne Levers (@leebeeja) & Roshan Roberts ( @roshanroberts_) ________ 📧 Email us any topics you’d li...
Feb 15, 2024•39 min
Alexa play, 'Valentine's is coming - where's your boyfriend!' Could you have a prison bae? Have you ever gone woman to woman? How do you celebrate your sisters in your life? In this episode we talk all things love, from being ghosted, to having high standards and the joy of solo dating. ________ Hosts: Dr. Leanne Levers (@leebeeja) & Roshan Roberts ( @roshanroberts_) ________ 📧 Email us any topics you’d like us to cover or feedback at info@ dopeblackwomen.org 🖱️ Sign up to our newsletter t...
Feb 08, 2024•44 min
From the relevance of paprika (yes the seasoning!) to being an ambivert, struggling with vulnerability and feeling unimported to loved ones. Dig deep is the episode all about taking YOU on our journey to building and sustaining a healthy sisterhood. We ask each other a series of tough and often intimate questions for the first time. ________ Hosts: Dr. Leanne Levers (@leebeeja) & Roshan Roberts (@roshanroberts_) ________ 📧 Email us any topics you’d like us to cover or feedback at info@ dope...
Feb 01, 2024•57 min
63% of Black people view mental health as a sign of personal weakness. Can you talk about your own mental health freely? Have you tried therapy before? Does talking about your emotions make you feel uncomfortable? In this episode we talk about therapy: accessing it, our experience and the stigma. ________ Hosts: Dr. Leanne Levers (@leebeeja) & Roshan Roberts ( @roshanroberts_) ________ 📧 Email us any topics you’d like us to cover or feedback at info@ dopeblackwomen.org 🖱️ Sign up to our ne...
Jan 25, 2024•51 min
From being a serial cheater to the importance of transparency, to trauma from your first crush and being a multifaceted Black woman. Dig deep is the episode all about taking YOU on our journey to building and sustaining a healthy sisterhood. We ask each other a series of tough and often intimate questions for the first time. ________ Hosts: Dr. Leanne Levers (@leebeeja) & Roshan Roberts ( @roshanroberts_) ________ 📧 Email us any topics you’d like us to cover or feedback at info@ dopeblackwo...
Jan 18, 2024•42 min
Are you scared about becoming a parent? Did you resent your parent's approach to parenting? Does hitting children instil fear or respect? Should parents be friends with their children? In this episode we talk about our relationships with our parents, what it taught us and what we will bring into fruition with our own children. ________ Hosts: Dr. Leanne Levers (@leebeeja) & Roshan Roberts ( @roshanroberts_) ________ 📧 Email us any topics you’d like us to cover or feedback at info@ dopeblack...
Jan 11, 2024•59 min
From acknowledging the red flags that we have, to trusting our intuition, to allowing ourselves to be vulnerable. Dig deep is the episode all about taking YOU on our journey to building and sustaining a healthy sisterhood. We ask each other a series of tough and often intimate questions for the first time. This episode mentions themes of grief however does not go into specific details. If this isn't something you'd like to listen to please skip 14min - 21min. ________ Hosts: Dr. Leanne Levers (@...
Jan 04, 2024•41 min
In what ways could you prioritise your own desires more? How do you celebrate your wins? What are you greatful for this year? We reflect on the end of 2023 and the motivation to start the new year focusing on Black joy. Book recommendations: Post Traumatic Slave Syndrome: America's Legacy of Enduring Injury and Healing -Dr Joy Degruy A Deadly Inside Scoop - Abby Collette Instructions for Dancing - Nicola Yoon ________ Hosts: Dr. Leanne Levers (@leebeeja) & Roshan Roberts ( @roshanroberts_) _...
Dec 28, 2023•39 min
Trigger Warning: Grief From new years reesolutions, to crying in first class, to feeling uncomfortable being happy during grief and differences in our sexuality. Dig deep is the episode all about taking YOU on our journey to building and sustaining a healthy sisterhood. We ask each other a series of tough and often intimate questions for the first time. This episode mentions themes of grief however does not go into specific details. If this isn't something you'd like to listen to please skip 14m...
Dec 21, 2023•36 min
Are you comfortable declining a romantic interest? Do you fear travelling home alone? Are you okay with being cat called? We're reaching the end of 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence and in this episode, we explore our safety as women. ________ Hosts: Dr. Leanne Levers (@leebeeja) & Roshan Roberts ( @roshanroberts_) ________ 📧 Email us any topics you’d like us to cover or feedback at info@ dopeblackwomen.org 🖱️ Sign up to our newsletter to keep up to date with our global sis...
Dec 14, 2023•50 min
From living within a positive space, to regulating our emotions, improving ourr relationship with money and fears of ending up sad, old & alone. Dig deep is the episode all about taking YOU on our journey to building and sustaining a healthy sisterhood. We ask each other a series of tough and often intimate questions for the first time. ________ Hosts: Dr. Leanne Levers (@leebeeja) & Roshan Roberts ( @roshanroberts_) ________ 📧 Email us any topics you’d like us to cover or feedback at i...
Dec 07, 2023•41 min
Would you consider pre-marital counselling? Do you discuss finances with your partner? How do you delegate responsibilities within your relationship? Would you permanently share your live location with your partner? In this episode, we look at the conversations we should be having within our romantic relationships. ________ Hosts: Dr. Leanne Levers (@leebeeja) & Roshan Roberts ( @roshanroberts_) ________ 📧 Email us any topics you’d like us to cover or feedback at info@ dopeblackwomen.org 🖱...
Nov 30, 2023•49 min
From overcoming burnout, to sexual fantasies, to the world's sexiest man, to mother figures and dating our friends. Dig deep is the episode all about taking YOU on our journey to building and sustaining a healthy sisterhood. We ask each other a series of tough and often intimate questions for the first time. ________ Hosts: Dr. Leanne Levers (@leebeeja) & Roshan Roberts ( @roshanroberts_) ________ 📧 Email us any topics you’d like us to cover or feedback at info@ dopeblackwomen.org 🖱️ Sign ...
Nov 23, 2023•44 min
If your friend slept with your ex, would you be able to remain as friends? Do you think friendship breakups are harder than romantic? When should you end a friendship? How much grace should be given to our friends? In this episode, we explore friendship heartbreak. ________ Hosts: Dr. Leanne Levers (@leebeeja) & Roshan Roberts ( @roshanroberts_) ________ 📧 Email us any topics you’d like us to cover or feedback at info@ dopeblackwomen.org 🖱️ Sign up to our newsletter to keep up to date with...
Nov 16, 2023•50 min
From documentary recommendations, to creating a child fund, to deciding which moment we’d relive over and over again and what we’d do if we had 3 years left to live, we cover so much! Can you relate to fear of disappointing others? Dig deep is the episode all about taking YOU on our journey to building and sustaining a healthy sisterhood. We ask each other a series of tough and often intimate questions for the first time. ________ Hosts: Dr. Leanne Levers (@leebeeja) & Roshan Roberts ( @rosh...
Nov 09, 2023•40 min
How easy is forgiveness for you? Do you hold romantic partners to the same standard as platonic relationships? Do you experience guilt when you cut someone off? In this episode we talk about the ego boost caribbean men give us, representation in fashion, and what it means to truly forgive. ________ Hosts: Dr. Leanne Levers (@leebeeja) & Roshan Roberts ( @roshanroberts_) ________ 📧 Email us any topics you’d like us to cover or feedback at info@ dopeblackwomen.org 🖱️ Sign up to our newslette...
Nov 02, 2023•52 min
Trigger Warning: Sexual Assualt From Black men calling Black women Golliwogs, to recharging sex toys, being scared of going broke and sexual attractons that scare us. Dig deep is the episode all about taking YOU on our journey to building and sustaining a healthy sisterhood. We ask each other a series of tough and often intimate questions for the first time. This episode mentions themes of sexual assault, however does not go into specific details. If this isn't something you'd like to listen to ...
Oct 26, 2023•42 min
How is it for you to be multifaceted? Does the strong Black woman stereotype bother you? Does it make you feel uncomfortable when men cry? It's episode 1 and we're diving into sexual shame, splitting the bill and the barriers we face as Black women with identity. The Unapologetically Black podcast brings you honest conversations and personal growth while embracing the multifaceted nature of being a Black woman. Expect to laugh (and sometimes cry) along with the hosts as they take you on a journe...
Oct 26, 2023•53 min
Formerly the Dope Black Women podcast, Leanne and Roshan are back under a new name and with a whole new vibe. Still the founders of the award winning digital safe space, 'Dope Black Women', they present to you The Unapologetically Black podcast. Bringing you honest conversations and personal growth while embracing the multifaceted nature of being a Black woman. Expect to laugh (and sometimes cry) along with the hosts as they take you on a journey of self-discovery, empowerment, and authenticity....
Oct 24, 2023•38 sec
Roshan is joined by Vanessa Boachie, Founder and Director of Inside Out Well-being for a special episode to celebrate the 3rd year of the Every Mind Matters campaign. They speak about anxiety and stress, what it looks like and how we can manage it. Every Mind Matters aims to equip people to take action to protect and improve their mental wellbeing, helping to prevent mental health concerns from escalating into more serious mental health disorders. Check out: https://www.nhs.uk/every-mind-matters...
Nov 24, 2022•33 min
This week we have a takeover from the Black Women Working Podcast! The Dope Black Women take over the podcast to speak openly about working life in the UK and provide support and inspiration to other Black women who are chanting down Babylon! Have you ever gone from pet to threat in the workplace? Ever gone from being a favourite to being subject to toxic behaviour from your colleagues and line managers? BWW discuss their personal experiences with micro-aggressions and other forms of racist beha...
Nov 10, 2022•43 min
Are you a Black creative working in theatre? This episode might just be the one you need to hear! This week we are joined by Dani Moseley (Brothers with no Game, Dreaming Whilst Black) and Nicole Sawyerr (East Enders, Boom, Don Quixote) about their experiences as Black actresses in the theatre. They share more about themselves and their aspirations for their careers beyond the theatre whilst discussing how to take up space in places that deny you a seat at the table. If you have an idea for a Do...
Nov 03, 2022•59 min
This week the hosts of the Truth's Table take over the Dope Black Women platform! This book chapter was written by Ms. Ekemini Uwan and she breaks down the chapter and why its necessary on this episode. So pull up a chair and have a seat at the table, built by Black women and for Black women! Instagram: @truthstable If you have an idea for a Dope Black Women podcast episode, if there's a guest you would love to hear on our platform, or would like to take over the podcast, contact Info@DopeBlackW...
Oct 13, 2022•25 min
What is feminine energy? What is masculine? How do they impact the way we act, treat others and approach dating? Our girl Roshan meets Andrea V -aka @ThatGoddessEnergy - the life coach and blogger who meets and teaches other women on how to embrace our femininity and self-love. If you have an idea for a Dope Black Women podcast episode, or if there's a guest you would love to hear on our platform, contact [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Sep 22, 2022•40 min
This week, Leanne discovers more about Pam Grier and the Blaxploitation Era of Film. The curator of the Pam Grier Season at BFI, Professor Mia Mask sits down with Leanne to discuss the impact of Blaxploitation films on popular culture, the role that Pam Grier played in expanding the representation of Black women in film, and how the American and British film industry can continue to ensure accurate and authentic DBW has partnered with BFI & Dark Matter Marketing to host a screening of Jackie...
Sep 14, 2022•40 min
This week, Plead the Fifth takes over the Dope Black Women Podcast! Roshea and Mona share their dating and relationship stories in 2022! Together they share the effort, work, and dedication that it takes to build a successful relationship, the false narratives portrayed by social media, and the need to stay true to yourself throughout! @plead_the_fifth_podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Sep 08, 2022•55 min
Beast is our new favourite action thriller - starring Idris Elba, a family of three must put their differences aside to survive a stalking vicious lion. This week our girl Leanne meets actors Iyana Halley and Leah Sava Jeffries - who star as teenage sisters Meredith and Norah. We talk the importance of Black make up and hair artists on set, working in South Africa and the future of film. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sep 01, 2022•21 min
Are you good with money? Does saving make you nervous? Where does this come from? @VangileMakwakwa is a coach helping people to understand how generational trauma impacts the way we think about money. In this episode our co-founder Roshan and Vangile sit down to discuss handling finances in a way that works for our mental health and our pockets. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Aug 25, 2022•48 min
On this episode of The Friends Podcast x Dope Black Women collaboration, we start off by discussing ways we can increase our support for Black businesses and some of our struggles while trying to support them. Then we moved on to a conversation about how important it is, as Black men, to be allies to Black women in the same ways they are allies to us. We close this episode out by having a quick chat about traditional gender roles and how they can be harmful when they’re placed upon us. And as we...
Aug 18, 2022•23 min
This week we meet Cassandra - a lifestyle and motivational blogger that our girl Roshan has been a fan of since day dot. On this episode we discuss how to break free from mental prisons, living with an ADHD diagnosis and why there’s no such thing as perfect. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Aug 11, 2022•41 min
