Brown People Reading

Motivation crashes, and the self-care keeping us sane — bikes, fresh air, and restorative yoga from the couch. This month Nadia brings Marigold Mind Laundry by Jungeun Yun, a Korean novel asking whether you'd erase a painful memory and what you'd lose with it. Asher brings The Slightest Green by Sahar Mustafah — a raw Palestinian-American story about land, family, and survival. We're talking belonging, joy, and protecting your peace. Subscribe, share, and tell us — what would you never wash away?Music by - Asher AhmahdEdited by - Donnie Moore  @dddonniemooreeeReach [email protected] usInstagram - @brownpeoplereading 

Hey Yall! Mercury was skating backwards again but we got it together!“Respect my boundaries” can be a healthy sentence or a warning sign that we’re building a wall and calling it growth. We dig into The Balancing Act by Nedra Glover Tawwab and unpack what she’s really pointing to: healthy dependency, real connection, and the kind of boundaries that protect you without isolating you. Along the way, we share what’s been going on in our own lives, from rebuilding routines to the very real anxiety that can show up around money and control.Subscribe, share the episode with a friend who’s doing everything alone, and leave a review if our book talks help you. What’s your default when life gets hard: anxious, avoidant, disorganized, or secure?

Hey Y'all! This Episode we dive deep into a Korean bestseller where a mountainside bookstore quietly reshapes how people see their lives. Between healing scenes and hard truths, we share moments that changed us, from Guyana to Greece, and why small pivots last.• settling into new routines and letting go of urgency• what transformation means when it’s not dramatic• why the bookstore’s quiet hospitality works• seven linked stories that re-order priorities• quotes that challenge perfection and timing• friendships rekindled and community built with care• author’s note on midlife pivots and creative risk• places that healed us and why place matters• quick TV recs and our next book selectionMusic by - Asher AhmahdEdited by - Donnie Moore  @dddonniemooreeeReach [email protected] usInstagram - @brownpeoplereading 

We reflect on a year of unlearning stress, finding a steadier pace, and returning to the book that sparked our show. Reframing failure as feedback, feeding the right wolf, and practicing real gratitude reshape how we work, rest, and respond.• letting go of rigid timelines and listening to the body• reframing failure into feedback for bolder action• regulating the nervous system after hustle culture• choosing responses over reactions with the two wolves• gratitude as practice, not buzzword, without toxic positivity• blending science and mindfulness to calm the monkey mind• favorite reads of 2024 across mindset, YA, and essays• binge-worthy TV and thriller recommendations• next month’s pick: Soyangri Book Kitchen by Kim G. HighAuthor - @jayshettyMusic by - Asher AhmahdEdited by - Donnie Moore  @dddonniemooreeeReach [email protected] usInstagram - @brownpeoplereading 

Hey Yall! This month we sit with new beginnings and name the cost of fitting in, using Julissa Arce’s book to examine assimilation, representation, and cultural pride. Joy rises next to hard truths as we claim our names, challenge proximity to whiteness, and pick a read to start the new year strong.• New jobs, creative projects, intentionality• Emotional complexity and celebrating joy• You Sound Like a White Girl overview and tone• Who the book is for and why that matters• Proximity to whiteness at work and in life• Food, culture, and appropriation flashpoints• Representation gaps and the checkbox problem• Names, identity, and insisting on correct pronunciation• Parenting and culturally rooted naming choices• Next month’s pick: Think Like a Monk• Recommendations across podcasts, YouTube, shows, booksWe were doing a reread, but our first time talking about it on the pod, which is Think Like a Monk by Jay Shetty. The book that started it all.

Celebrations are in order and to say we are feeling good is an understatement! This month we talk about lifting invisible weights, and use Feel Good Productivity to rethink how we work, rest, and connect. Practical tools, honest reframes, and lots of laughter help us trade burnout for momentum that feels good to keepIf you’re craving productivity that feels human, hopeful, and doable, this one’s for you. Listen, use the tools, and tell us the one experiment you’re trying this week. Subscribe, share with a friend who needs a reset, and leave a quick review to help others find the show.Author - @aliabdaalMusic by - Asher AhmahdEdited by - Donnie Moore  @dddonniemooreeeReach [email protected] usInstagram - @brownpeoplereading 

This month we read and listened to the collection of stories by Issa Rae. We are both inspired by Issa's creativity and sense of community as she continues to build a beautiful ecosystem of creatives. Join us as we talk about what resonated with us and what it brought up.Author - @issaraeMusic by - Asher AhmahdEdited by - Donnie Moore  @dddonniemooreeeReach [email protected] usInstagram - @brownpeoplereading 

Hey y’all! We got in our YA bag this month with I Am Not Jessica Chen by Ann Liang—and wow, it gave us everything we were looking for. Fun? Check. A little depth to dive into? Double check. This convo took us straight into the theme of pressures—family, identity, and all the weight that comes with figuring out who you really are. Come hang out with us as we unpack what this beautifully written book stirred up!Author - @annliangwrites Music by - Asher AhmahdEdited by - Donnie Moore  @dddonniemooreeeReach [email protected] usInstagram - @brownpeoplereading 

This read was heavy, full stop. While it may have been hard to read the information is important to know. Trigger warning: Indo-Caribbeans the stories of abuse and SA are intense.These are stories that are important to know and we definitely take the time to digest them here.  Author - Gaiutra BahadurMusic by - Asher AhmahdEdited by - Donnie Moore  @dddonniemooreeeReach [email protected] usInstagram - @brownpeoplereading 

This book came at the right time in our journey both together and individually. Sahil's book gave us room to reflect and re-evaluate, and we are here for the growth! Check out this episode to see what types of wealth we are cultivating this season and let us know what type of wealth you are currently nurturing!Author - Sahil Bloom @sahilbloom Music by - Asher AhmahdEdited by - Donnie Moore  @dddonniemooreeeReach [email protected] usInstagram - @brownpeoplereading

Y'all sometimes it takes a second to get it together, haha! We went a little rogue this month and we hope you take a moment to enjoy the ride!Music by - Asher AhmahdEdited by - Donnie Moore  @dddonniemooreeeReach [email protected] usInstagram - @brownpeoplereading

This month, we’re talking all things astrology! And no—it’s not just about your Big 3. We get into the real stuff: the subtle layers of our birth charts, what we’ve been noticing in our lives, what’s showing up now, and where we feel like we’re headed. It’s a laid-back, honest convo about self-discovery, growth, and how astrology helps us make sense of it all.Music by - Asher AhmahdEdited by - Donnie Moore  @dddonniemooreeeReach [email protected] usInstagram - @brownpeoplereading

Now listen y'all, we don't know a lot about astrology but we're learning! From our big three, to how people use astrology in their everyday lives, on over to letting Social Media tell us our truth LOL! Join for the chat and stay for the vibesMusic by - Asher AhmahdEdited by - Donnie Moore  @dddonniemooreeeReach [email protected] usInstagram - @brownpeoplereading

We love a good discussion question! This month we dive into Keke Palmer's latest book and what it brought up for us! Keke is always encouraging us to be whoever we are and this book was no different. You can only do your best in each moment, and as long as you're being true to who you are and who you want to be then you're making the right move for you. What happens when interpersonal relationships make that complicated? Well, you talk about it and maybe discover some things about yourself. Join us for our chat, and let us know what came up for you!Author - @kekeMusic by - Asher AhmahdEdited by - Donnie Moore  @dddonniemooreeeReach [email protected] usInstagram - @brownpeoplereading

DONT TAKE IT PERSONAL! This week we dive a little deeper into Keke Palmer and chat about "One of Them Days". Keke, SZA, Issa and company... we stan! Tune in to hear how the movie resonated with us and what else it brought up :)Music by - Asher AhmahdEdited by - Donnie Moore  @dddonniemooreeeReach [email protected] usInstagram - @brownpeoplereading

Hey y’all! We hope you had some chai after our last episode—let us know what you thought!This week, we’re diving into our favorite cards from The Rest Deck, sharing how they made us feel and what they brought up for us. We also explore creative ways to incorporate these cards into daily life, turning rest into a ritual. Grab your deck (or just get cozy) and join the conversation!Author - @thenapministryMusic by - Asher AhmahdEdited by - Donnie Moore  @dddonniemooreeeReach [email protected] usInstagram - @brownpeoplereading

We're here with our first mid-month eppy (aka episode)! This year we want to be in your ears more and will be putting out TWO episodes a month. We hope you enjoy!This month, we're talking about rest and the Nap Ministry ahead of our larger discussion on the Rest Deck at the end of the month. We get into what else the Nap Ministry does, their mission, and more! Check it out and let us know what you think in the comments or on Instagram @brownpeoplereading

Hey yall, new year, new growth! We wanted to round out our conversation of the Jaipur trilogy and leave some time for a quick rundown of the books we read in 2024. It's been healing to watch our growth while we've been on this journey. Here's to another year of cultivating strength, balance, and connection!Author - @thealkajoshiMusic by - Asher AhmahdEdited by - Donnie Moore  @dddonniemooreeeReach [email protected] usInstagram - @brownpeoplereading

The way we needed these words this month...Phew Chile! Make sure y'all are taking your Vitamin D <3Author - @nedratawwabMusic by - Asher AhmahdEdited by - Donnie Moore  @dddonniemooreeeReach [email protected] usInstagram - @brownpeoplereading

Second book in the trilogy Y'all! We were super excited to read this book and it was just as juicy. We have new characters and new thoughts, let's get into it!Author - @thealkajoshiMusic by - Asher AhmahdEdited by - Donnie Moore  @dddonniemooreeeReach [email protected] usInstagram - @brownpeoplereading

This month we explored what an imaginary friend is, the different ways they manifest, and how they help people navigate their personal journeys. Exploration, imagination, creativity, and play are so important to our development and there are moments in life that feed that as well as moments that stifle it. Jay, we knew you were funny but we didn't realize you were FUNNY funny! Check out this episode to see how this book resonated with us and what it brought up from our own lives.Author - @jayrellisMusic by - Asher AhmahdEdited by - Donnie Moore  @dddonniemooreeeReach [email protected] usInstagram - @brownpeoplereading

Ya'll the way we consumed this book like it was a Publix Cake, iykyk!We weren't sure how shifting to a novel might land but this book was JUICY and we had a great time. Tune in to hear what we liked, what we thought, and what we're taking with us as we continue the journey!Author - @thealkajoshiMusic by - Asher AhmahdEdited by - Donnie Moore  @dddonniemooreeeReach [email protected] usInstagram - @brownpeoplereading

This month was all about asking ourselves questions and thinking about what the answers used to be, what they are now, and what they could turn into. We had a lot of fun with this one!Author - @elainelinheringMusic by - Asher AhmahdEdited by - Donnie Moore  @dddonniemooreeeReach [email protected] usInstagram - @brownpeoplereading

We didn't need photos to appreciate the impeccable style woven throughout the narrative; Tariq's flair for fashion, and art of all mediums, leapt off the pages and sparked our imaginations. Join us as we explore the communal energy that permeates this book, making us feel like we were part of Tariq's world. Relationships are complex, and he doesn't shy away from that reality.Music by - Asher AhmahdEdited by - Donnie Moore  @dddonniemooreeeReach [email protected] usInstagram - @brownpeoplereading

ANOTHER ONE! We have to admit that we didn't know how this one was going to go. Y'all know we've been trying to branch out with our book styles and we are so happy we did! This book gave us a chance to reflect on not only our personal journeys but the journey we've been taking together. Tune in to see what resonated with us and let us know what resonated with you!Music by - Asher AhmahdEdited by - Donnie Moore  @dddonniemooreeeReach [email protected] usInstagram - @brownpeoplereading

This is our tastiest episode yet! Get ready to join us as we chat about everything from the stresses of moving to mindfull eating vibes, all inspired by Radhi Devlukia-Shetty's "Joyfull". We're not just talking recipes here; we're diving deep into the feels and flavors of Ayurvedic cooking.So tune in as we spill our favorite recipes and explore all the tasty goodness that "Joyfull" has to offer. Whether you're a seasoned pro in the kitchen or just starting out, this episode is sure to leave you craving more and feeling utterly satisfied, inside and out. Music by - Asher AhmahdEdited by - Donnie Moore  @dddonniemooreeeReach [email protected] usInstagram - @brownpeoplereading

This wasn't what either one of us expected but it fostered a great conversation through our different perspectives. This book is great for new entrepreneurs AND for people just out here trying to live their best life!Music by - Asher AhmahdEdited by - Donnie Moore  @dddonniemooreeeReach [email protected] usInstagram - @brownpeoplereading

Friendship aint always easy! The question is, should it be? We talked about asking the challenging questions and letting things get a little awkward in order to see each other and deepen our interpersonal connections. Music by - Asher AhmahdEdited by - Donnie Moore  @dddonniemooreeeReach [email protected] usInstagram - @brownpeoplereading

We're Back! We made it y'all and we ready to dive back in. Music by - Asher AhmahdEdited by - Donnie Moore  @dddonniemooreeeReach [email protected] usInstagram - @brownpeoplereading

Hey Y'all! We've admittedly been a little all over the place, but we just wanted to take a second to connect and let you know that we will be back on our book ish in January. Tune in to get the deets and our next episode will be January 31!Happy Holidays Y'all!Music by - Asher AhmahdEdited by - Donnie Moore  @dddonniemooreeeReach [email protected] usInstagram - @brownpeoplereading

Y'all this episode felt like we just moved to a new condo because Jessamyn had us UN. PACKING! It felt so good to dive in and explore our self-acceptance, how it shifts and how we can protect it.Author - @mynameisjessamynMusic by - Asher AhmahdEdited by - Donnie Moore  @dddonniemooreeeReach [email protected] usInstagram - @brownpeoplereading

Time for the midterm y'all! We really felt like this book honed in on so many things we've talked about so far this year. What a beautiful reminder of how these books are helping to shape our path.Author @vexkingMusic by - Asher AhmahdEdited by - Donnie Moore  @dddonniemooreeeReach [email protected] usInstagram - @brownpeoplereading

We had such a great time exploring this book! Understanding the spaces where we already had strong boundaries and noticing areas we can focus on strengthening had us excited. Let's get into it!Author - @nedratawwabMusic by - Asher AhmahdEdited by - Donnie Moore  @dddonniemooreeeReach [email protected] usInstagram - @brownpeoplereading

We're diving into The 5am Club by Robin Sharma this month! We discuss what we liked, disliked, and what our victory hours look like. Will we get up at 5am? That IS the question, tune in to find out!Hit like and subscribe below to stay up to date on this monthly podcast that drops the 1st of every month! Music by - Asher AhmahdEdited by - Donnie Moore  @dddonniemooreeeReach [email protected] usInstagram - @brownpeoplereading

This month Nadia realized how deep her "friendship" with Oprah runs while we both moved through what we know for sure. Let's get into it!Music by - Asher AhmahdEdited by - Donnie Moore  @dddonniemooreeeReach [email protected] usInstagram - @brownpeoplereading

Y'all know we do things on our own time around here. We thought this would be a great time to tell you a little about us and how we decided we wanted to create this podcast. We'll see you all in two weeks for our next full episode!

Y'all, this book had us feeling and talking about all the things! We had so much to talk about and had a great time doing it :)Music by - Asher AhmahdEdited by - Donnie Moore  @dddonniemooreeeReach [email protected] usInstagram - @brownpeoplereading

It's our first episode y'all, let's build that foundation!Reach [email protected] usInstagram - @brownpeoplereading