Malynda continues her conversation with Tylert Merritt. Tyler is the founder of The Tyler Merritt Project, and author of "I TAKE MY COFFEE BLACK: REFLECTIONS ON TUPAC, MUSICAL THEATER, FAITH AND BEING BLACK IN AMERICA." Throughout his career, Tyler has gained recognition through notable acting projects, including Netflix Outer Banks, NBC’s Ordinary Joe, and Marvel’s Falcon and The Winter Soldier, and serving as the face of the worldwide teaching curriculum The Gospel Project for Kids. Most recen...
Oct 03, 2022•32 min
Season 7 of #WeNeedToTalk Kicks off with a 2 part conversation with Nashville-based actor, activist & cancer survivor, Tyler Merritt. Tyler is the founder of The Tyler Merritt Project, and author of "I TAKE MY COFFEE BLACK: REFLECTIONS ON TUPAC, MUSICAL THEATER, FAITH AND BEING BLACK IN AMERICA." Throughout his career, Tyler has gained recognition through notable acting projects, including Netflix Outer Banks, NBC’s Ordinary Joe, and Marvel’s Falcon and The Winter Soldier, and serving as the...
Sep 26, 2022•46 min•Season 7Ep. 1
#WeNeedToTalk returns with a brand new season of meaningful conversations! Save the date and be a part of the conversation on September 26th! #WeNeedToTalk is created and produced by Malynda Hale Theme Song written and produced by Steven James Follow on Instagram: @malyndahale @weneedtotalkthepodcast Subscribe to #WeNeedToTalk on all streaming platforms!
Sep 12, 2022•44 sec
#WeNeedTotalk wraps up Season 6. A New Season will return in September! Please subscribe, follow us on social media and remember everything begins with a conversation! Follow Malynda on Instagram and Twitter- @malyndahale www.malyndahale.com
Jun 20, 2022•16 min•Season 6Ep. 21
On this episode of #WeNeedToTalk, Malynda chats with Digital Content Creator, Podcast Host and Advocate Anna DeShawn. They discuss pride month, politics, LGBTQ rights, her new venture to amplify BIPOC and Queer voices and more. Anna, pronouns anything respectful, is a Chicago-born social entrepreneur who builds streaming platforms which center & celebrate BIPOC & QTPOC creatives. Media has always been her passion and in 2009 she turned that passion into a reality when she founded E3 Radi...
Jun 13, 2022•39 min•Season 6Ep. 20
On this episode of #WeNeedToTalk, Malynda chats with award-winning filmmaker, Rachel Myers. They discuss her newest project “BOURN KIND”. A film, social activism project and street art campaign, and built-in activation that explores the theme of connection and kindness, through the power of art and the work of artist Bourn Rich. Rachel Myers is an award-winning filmmaker, Time-Warner-150 Artist and Tribeca alumni. Her film Wendy’s Shabbat qualified for Academy Awards and was broadcast on PBS. Sh...
Jun 06, 2022•33 min•Season 6Ep. 19
#WeNeedToTalk will return next week with a brand new episode! Please take some time this holiday to remember those who have been lost serving this country and those that have been lost due to gun violence in the last few weeks. Thank you for your support and we will see you next week!
May 30, 2022•1 min•Season 6Ep. 18
On this episode of #WeNeedToTalk, Malynda chats with Equity strategist Tara Jaye Frank. The discuss the need for equity in the workplace, what led her to be in the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion space and her new book The Waymakers that invites leaders into a space that will allow for equity. Tara Jaye Frank is an equity stategist and author. She has worked with thousands of leaders at Fortune 500 companies to help solve culture-based and leadership problems and is frequently called upon to dis...
May 23, 2022•37 min•Season 6Ep. 18
On this episode of #WeNeedToTalk, Malynda chats with Actress, and activist Noa Tishby. The two discuss the common misconceptions about the Israel/Palestine conflicts, the need for truth to be shared on social media, her new role as Special Envoy to combat anti-semitism, and her informative book on Israel. Author, producer, actress, and mom, Noa Tishby is Israel’s first Special Envoy for Combatting Antisemitism and Delegitimization. Noa is a keynote speaker and panelist; she has spoken at the Uni...
May 16, 2022•42 min•Season 6Ep. 17
#WeNeedToTalk will return next week! Happy Mothers day to all the Mothers! Malynda will be taking this week off to be with her family but we will be back next week! Make sure you like, comment and share and subscribe! Follow us on instagram and facebook @weneedtotalkthepodcast!
May 09, 2022•1 min•Season 6Ep. 16
On this weeks episode of #WeNeedToTalk, Malynda chats with Actor, Singer , Writer & Director Jonah Platt. They talk about the struggles within the Jewish community to be heard, the rise of anti-semitism, being Jewish in the entertainment industry and what he wants from Democrats and progressives when it comes to speaking out for all marginalized groups, including the Jewish community. Jonah Platt is an American Actor, Film Producer, and Screenwriter . He is a multi-platform creator as well a...
May 02, 2022•37 min•Season 6Ep. 16
On this weeks episode Malynda chats with Christian Investigative journalist Julie Roys. The two discuss her relationship with the church, her faith, what she witnessed in evangelical spaces that led her to her current work, and what she thinks the future of the church is. ---------- Julie Roys is a veteran investigative reporter and founder of The Roys Report . Before that, she hosted a national talk show on the Moody Radio Network called Up For Debate . She’s also worked as a TV reporter for a ...
Apr 25, 2022•42 min•Season 6Ep. 15
Malynda welcome back Author and activist, Frederick Joseph. They discuss the personal stories that led to his growth as an advocate and his upcoming book Patriarchy Blues. They also discuss toxic masuclinity, anti-blackness and current events affecting the country. Frederick is a New York Times bestselling author of The Black Friend and upcoming Patriarchy Blues and Better Than We Found It (2022), Forbes Under 30 list-maker for marketing and advertising, an activist, philanthropist, with over 10...
Apr 18, 2022•35 min•Season 6Ep. 14
On this episode of #WeNeedToTalk, Malynda chats with Grammy Award Singer/Songwriter & producer, Autumn Rowe. The two discuss her recent Grammy win with Jon Batiste, her experiences of being a Black woman in the music industry and why creating music with a message matters. They also discuss how shes naviagted her identity as a Black Jewish woman and uses her platform for acitivsm and speaking out. Autumn Rowe is a Grammy Award Winner, for her contributions to Jon Batiste’s WE ARE that won “Al...
Apr 11, 2022•32 min•Season 6Ep. 13
On this episode of #WeNeedToTalk, Malynda chats with Married at First Sight Alumni Ryan Oubre. They chat about race relations in this country, how trust and faith play a factor in his life, what he learned about himself through being on MAFS, the portrayal of Blackness of Reality TV and why understanding someone else's culture and personal journey is important when you enter into a relationship.
Apr 04, 2022•32 min•Season 6Ep. 12
On this episode of #WeNeedToTalk Malynda chats with Reverend Katey Zeh. They chat about her spiritual journey from being an evangelical to a progressive Christian, what led her to be an advocate for womens rights and her new book A Complicated Choice that details the truly complicated choice of choosing to get an abortion. Rev. Katey Zeh is an ordained Baptist minister and the Chief Executive Officer of the Religious Coalition for Reproductive Choice . The Center for American Progress named her ...
Mar 28, 2022•36 min•Season 6Ep. 11
On this weeks episode of #WeNeedToTalk, Malynda chats with Actress and Author Cerina Vincent. They chat about what sparked her to write her new childrens book about race, skin color and diversity, how it's important to start these conversations with children early, and what she is still learning about herself and how she can make a difference! Born and raised in Las Vegas, NV, Cerina spent her formative years growing up in a large, loving Italian family and performing in stage productions, music...
Mar 21, 2022•30 min•Season 6Ep. 10
On this Episode of #WeNeedToTalk Malynda chats with Author and Podcast Host Kimberley Johnson. The two talk about womens rights, her journey to becoming an active womens rights advocate, what she hopes for the Biden Administration and powerful women that are doing great work for the country. Born in Baltimore, Maryland and raised in southern California, Kimberley A. Johnson is the host of the Start Me Up podcast, an author, an activist for women’s rights and has written for HuffPost . She is the...
Mar 14, 2022•38 min•Season 6Ep. 9
On this episode of #WeNeedToTalk, Malynda chats with Author, Speaker and Human Rights Activist Asha Dahya. The two have an indepth discussion about choosing the life of an activist, differences in perception based on where you are from, having your voice heard as a female, why speaking out as Pro-choice is important and how people who want to use their voice can start. Asha Dahya is an author, TEDx speaker and founder of GirlTalkHQ.com Asha was born in the UK, raised in Australia, and now reside...
Mar 07, 2022•32 min•Season 6Ep. 8
On this episode of #WeNeedToTalk Malynda welcome Senior Pastor of Middle Church New York, Reverend Dr. Jacqui Lewis. They talk about her journey in affirming ministry, current struggles within the Christian faith, reconciling with racism and white supremacy within the church being in an interracial relationship, and her new book Fierce love. A powerful conversation that must be heard! Rev. Jacqui Lewis, Ph.D. uses her gifts as author, activist, preacher, public theologian toward creating an anti...
Feb 28, 2022•31 min•Season 6Ep. 7
#WeNeedToTalk will Return on February 28th! Follow #WeNeedToToTalk on all social media. Theme Song written and produced by Steven James
Feb 21, 2022•2 min•Season 6Ep. 6
On this episode of #WeNeedToTalk, Malynda chats with Activist, Organizer and Public Speaker Martin Henson. They chat about societal views of the Black community, different forms of activism, his work bridging the gap with Black Men and the Trans Community, how white supremacy fuels all aspects of soceity, and why he started his foundation BMEN that focuses on healthy conversations with Black men surrounding mental health, mascunlitiy, sexuality, homophobia and more. Martin has spent the last 10 ...
Feb 14, 2022•28 min•Season 6Ep. 6
On this episode of #WeNeedToTalk, Malynda chats with Pediatrician and Social Impact Entrepreneur Dr. Omolara. They chat about the lack of Black female medical professionals, racism in the medical industry, obstacles she's faced and what led her to create Melanin and Medicine. Dr. Omolara Thomas Uwemedimo is a business development and funding coach for women of color in healthcare and serial entrepreneur, growing 2 companies to multi-six figures in revenue in less than 18 months. During her intra...
Feb 07, 2022•30 min•Season 6Ep. 5
On Episode 4 of #WeNeedToTalk Malynda chats with Actor and Life Coach Eric Feltes. The two chat about spiritual growth, identity discovery, and how his experience with church trauma led him to create a safe space for other Gay men to free themselves and know that God loves them for who they are. Through creativity, courage and authenticity, Eric Feltes cultivates connection and tells stories in order to inspire others to love themselves and the world around them. In his professional life, he doe...
Jan 31, 2022•32 min•Season 6Ep. 4
On Episode 3 of #WeNeedToTalk, Malyn da chats with Entreprenuer and Talent Manager, Temima Shames, The chat about the hardships of being a female entrepreneur, how her childhood gave her a strong work ethic, how its important to talk about the journey of getting to sucess and why she chose to start her own company. Temima is the CEO & Founder of Next Step Talent. She hopes to inspire other aspiring entrepreneurs to follow her lead and take a chance at any age. From a young age herself, Temim...
Jan 24, 2022•29 min•Season 6Ep. 3
On Episode 2 Malynda chats with former Windows on the World employee Inez Ribustello. They chat about her narrowly missing 9/11, how 20 years later she has managed to heal, and her new memoir Life after Windows that chronicles her life in New York before, during and after 9/11. Eastern North Carolina native, Inez Ribustello, got her start in the world of food and wine after moving to New York City to pursue a career in cooking. Her wine career took a huge leap forward when she became an Assistan...
Jan 17, 2022•33 min•Season 6Ep. 2
#WeNeedToTalk is back for its 6th Season! On the first episode of the season, Malynda chats with Broadway Veteran and Singer/Songwriter Terron Brooks. The two chat about what the new year means, how faith plays a part in his life as a performer, how he handles rejection, and why he's focusing on who he wants to be this year rather than what he wants to accomplish. Terron Brooks has traveled many roads in his life and career. He welcomed 2021 by signing a deal with Mercia Records with distributio...
Jan 10, 2022•35 min•Season 6Ep. 1
#WeNeedToTalk Returns on January 10th! Don't miss it! Hosted by Malynda Hale Theme song written & produced by Steven James Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Youtube and Stitcher!
Jan 07, 2022•44 sec•Season 6Ep. 1
On the final episode of #WeNeedToTalk-Faith & Politics, Malynda chats with her friend Author and Pastor John Pavlovitz. They discuss the current voice of Christianity, the lack of progressive Faith figures, how we can reclaim Christianity, and his new book If God is Love, Don't be a Jerk. John Pavlovitz is a writer, pastor, and activist from Wake Forest, North Carolina. A 25-year veteran in the trenches of local church ministry, John is committed to equality, diversity, and justice—both insi...
Dec 06, 2021•32 min•Season 5Ep. 41
On Part 3 of #WeNeedToTalk, Malynda chats with Reverend Denyse Barnes. They discuss the differences in political and religious culture in The UK and the US. Why going into ministry was so important to her and what her goals for the church are in terms of how it plays a role in politics. Rev. Denyse is appointed as senior pastor to Crescenta Valley UMC effective July 1st 2021. She is also appointed as Associate Director of Justice and Compassion Ministries to the California Pacific Annual Confere...
Nov 29, 2021•34 min•Season 5Ep. 40
