A Drum Knows Its Rhythm

In this episode of B.A.M.M. — Beyond a Mammy, Maid, and Mule, we begin retelling the story of everyday Black women — not as side characters, but as the superheroes they’ve always been.Using the frameworks of Joseph Campbell’s Hero’s Journey and Maureen Murdoch’s Heroine’s Journey, we explore Black women’s origin stories — the moments that shape how we learn to survive, perform, and disconnect from ourselves.Through the stories of three women, we uncover: ✨ How silence becomes safety ✨ How performance replaces presence ✨ How intuition is taught to be ignoredWoven throughout is The Wizard of Oz — a story about searching for what you think you lack, only to realize it was within you all along.Because Black women don’t simply refuse the call. We are trained to.And maybe the real journey isn’t becoming the hero — but remembering we’ve been the superhero all along.BAMMM is a documentary-style podcast exploring the lives of Black women through story, theory, and cultural critique.Join the conversation on YouTube & TikTok: @MikailaUnmutedNew episodes drop monthly