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Define U Radio

by Valencia Griffin-Wallace

Have you ever wondered what real people really talk about when the gloves are off? Do you think you are the only one who thinks like you do about the world today? Are you ready to hear adult conversations? In today’s world, the ignorant and biased people are loud. They don’t represent the “silent” majority’s views or how we really feel. On After Dark, I have conversations with friends of the show about life, love and more. Sometimes, we agree and are on the same page. Other times we disagree, but either way everyone’s opinion is respected and represented here. Valencia is an author, speaker, and a business owner. Most of all, she is a wife, mother and a black woman maneuvering everything from foster parenting to dealing with racism to questioning systematic programming by the media. "Have conversations that mean something!”Join the conversation every Wednesday at 9pm cst for new episodes (unless we are on a mental health break) and start a conversation with your friends, family, and

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  1. After Dark 9: Black Panther 2: Good or Bad Idea with Jay Wells Jr.

    Would you support another Black Panther movie?After the sudden and shocking death of Chadwick Boseman, some of us wonder is this the end of the Black Panther movies. Even though Chadwick Boseman played other iconic characters such as Thurgood Marshall,...

  2. After Dark 8: The Rise of Domestic Violence During Covid-19 with Donna Barnes

    What does the pandemic have to do with the surge in domestic violence?Being in a domestic violence situation is hard enough without the current state of events. Now more than ever, victims are suffering. We can blame the stay at home orders, the loss...

  3. After Dark 7: Religion vs Spirituality Unfiltered Part 2 with guest Lyvonne and Shannon

    Are we born into sin? What religion is right? How much of the Bible is true?Is religion used to keep people in bondage? We touch on sin, different churches, the visions of Nat Turner and so much more. This is Part 2 of a mini series on Religion vs...

  4. After Dark 6: Religion vs Spirituality Unfiltered Part 1 with guest Lyvonne and Shannon

    Christian, Muslim, Atheist, Agnostic.....none of the above. Today people are running from the church and looking for the meaning to life in other ways. Are they justified? Is religion a tool of oppression? Why do we believe what we believe? In this...

  5. After Dark 5: Should You Forgive A Cheater Or Leave with Donna Barnes

    Is cheating a reason to leave the relationship? Who cheats more men or women? Is there ever "acceptable" cheating?With social media being a part of our everyday lives, cheating has gotten easier. In this After Dark Conversation, host Valencia talks...

  6. After Dark 4: Breonna Taylor, Politics and Where Do We Go From Here with Lyvonne Copeland

    Are we surprised by the verdict in the Breonna Taylor case? Does our vote REALLY matter? Are well still in awe of Obama? In this After Dark Conversation, host Valencia discusses the verdict and payment in the Breonna Taylor case, the current political...

  7. After Dark 3: WAP or ABW? How real black women think with Shannon Ward

    Does videos like WAP add to the oversexualization of black women? Why does strong equal masculine? How can we build ourselves without relying on media to set the bar?In this After Dark Conversation, host Valencia talks to her friend Shannon Ward about...

  8. After Dark 2: Racism in 2020 with guest Donna Barnes

    How do you deal with racism without internalizing hate? It is hard, but possible.In this After Dark Conversation, host Valencia talks to her friend counselor Donna Barnes a about a situation, dealing with racism and how not to go off but still be...

  9. After Dark 1: What I Learned From Going MIA

    What happens when the world gets to be TOO much? You shut down and go inside yourself.

  10. Covid and The Class of 2020 with Carolann Reine

    2020 has been a year for the books and it is only May! In this series, two graduates both from high schools named Woodlawn (one in Louisiana and the other in Maryland), both have big plans and both gave great interviews!Most of the 2020 graduates won't...

  11. Covid and The Class of 2020 with Tymique Goodman

    2020 has been a year for the books and it is only May! In this series, two graduates both from high schools named Woodlawn (one in Louisiana and the other in Maryland), both have big plans and both gave great interviews!Most of the 2020 graduates won't...

  12. DUR 246 | The Reality of Suicide: Awareness and Prevention with Donna Barnes (Self Reflection Series)

    This show was recorded before the current lockdown. It was reported a young teenage committed suicide recently and the importance of releasing this show became evident. Please listen, take notes and be aware of the unspoken and spoken stressors in the...

  13. DUR 245 | Putting Your Health First with Dr. Carmen Landrau (Women's Health Series)

    While most of us are #socialdistancing and washing our hands, we can not let our hearts get overwhelmed with stress. 1 in 5 women will die from heart disease (https://www.cdc.gov/heartdisease/women.htm). One of the ways to reduce your risk factor is to...

  14. DUR 244 | Building your SELF esteem with Donna Barnes (Self Reflection Series)

    In this time of #socialdistancing, you can work on your star player...YOU! What does a healthy level of self esteem look like? What impacts your self esteem? How can you build it up? If you are taking this time to work on you, start here with building...

  15. DUR 243 | Cut The Chaos and Manage Your Life with Janet Taylor (Self Reflection Series)

    Cut The Chaos and Manage Your Life

  16. DUR 242| Writing To Heal with Juanita, Deborah and Angela (Author Special)

    Writing To Heal with Juanita Walters, Deborah Ivey and Angela Cole Claiborne(Author Special)Show SummaryA special release episode with three of the contributing authors of the NEWLY RELEASED BOOK I Told The Storm (Compiled By LaTonya Smiley). The...

  17. DUR 241 | Being A WHOLE Mother with JC Miller (Women's Health Series)

    Being A WHOLE Mother with JC MillerShow SummaryBeing a mom is something that’s different for each person. Whether parenthood was planned or a surprise, motherhood is a change for everyone involved. The way that your mom mothered you may have a bigger...

  18. DUR 240 | Stigmas, Therapy and Your Mental Health with Donna Barnes (Women's Health Series)

    Stigmas, Therapy and Your Mental Health

  19. DUR 239 | Get Your Health Right with Beverly Johnson (Women's Health Series)

    Get Your Health Right with Beverly Johnson

  20. DUR 238 | Faith, Purpose and Clear Vision with KM Johnson Davis (Vision/Goals Series)

    Faith, Purpose and Clear Vision

  21. DUR 237 | Vision Board Strategies with LaDonna Bracy (Vision/Goals Series)

    Vision Board Strategies with LaDonna Bracy

  22. DUR 236 | Pack Your Lunch and Other Ways To Save Money In 2020 (Vision/Goals Series)

    Ways To Save Money In 2020

  23. DUR 235 | No BS Tactics to Setting and Achieving Goals (Vision/Goals Series)

    No BS Tactics to Setting and Achieving Goals

  24. DUR 234| Getting Clear On Your Purpose (Vision/Goals Series)

    Getting Clear On Your Purpose

  25. DUR 233 | Looking Up and Going Forward In 2020

    Look Up and Forward In 2020

  26. DUR 232 | Growing Pains, Lessons and WTHs of the 2010s

    Reflections on how the 2010s brought growth, change and wth into our lives.

  27. DUR 231| The Politically Incorrect Life Lessons of 2019

    The Politically Incorrect Life Lessons of 2019

  28. DUR 230| Dealing With Racism As A Black Woman Part 2

    Dealing With Racism As A Black Woman

  29. DUR 229 | Dealing With Racism As A Black Woman Part 1

    Dealing With Racism

  30. DUR 228| Does Knowing Your Love Language Give You A "Love" Leg Up?

    Does Knowing Your Love Language Give You A "Love" Leg Up?

  31. DUR 227 | Cuffing Season?! Knowing When To Cuff or Run!

    Cuffing Season?! Knowing When To Cuff or Run!

  32. DUR 226 | Finding Peace and Balance

    How to find peace and balance in your life RIGHT NOW

  33. DUR 225 | Creating A Business That Aligns With You with Veronica Yanhs

    Are limiting beliefs and expectations from others keeping you from truly being successful in business? In this session of Define U Radio, host Valencia Griffin-Wallace discusses business systems, showing up 100% you, and being sex-positive with...

  34. DUR 224 | The Battle: Purpose versus Popularity with Candace Waters

    DUR 224 | The Battle: Purpose versus Popularity with Candace Waters

  35. DUR 223 | Why Mental Health Matters with Terri Bolds

    Why Mental Health Matters

  36. DUR 222| Faith Based Creative Writing with JC Miller

    Can you take a bible story and make it relevant today? In this session of Define U Radio, host Valencia Griffin-Wallace interviews JC Miller to discuss how an unsung hero of the bible helped her on the journey through her mother's illness. JC Miller is...

  37. DUR 221 | More Than Inclusion with M.C. Ray

    More Than Inclusion with M.C. Ray

  38. DUR 220 | Partnering, Inner Work and Love Stages with Joanna Intara

    Partnering, Inner Work and Love Stages

  39. DUR 219 | Becoming Your Ideal Self with Beverly Johnson

    Becoming Your Ideal Self with Beverly Johnson

  40. DUR 218 | Creative, Consistency and Connections with Michelle Ngome

    Michelle Ngome shares how she is helping black millennials in branding, networking and more

  41. DUR 217 | Unlocking Greatness with Susan Shatzer

    Unlocking Greatness with Susan Shatzer

  42. DUR 216 | Forgiving The Impossible with Marlo "The Poet" Miller

    A survivors story of domestic violence and healing

  43. DUR 215 | Remember Your Own Needs with Chernika Corbett

    Remember your own self-care and skin care needs

  44. DUR 214 | Special Discussion When They See Us with Kamrin Griffin

    Special Discussion When They See Us with Kamrin Griffin

  45. DUR 213 | Crown Yourself with Kimberly Spencer

    What three steps would your future self tell you that can change your life now?

  46. DUR 212 | Trust Your Dopeness with Kiesha Greaves

    Can you trust your dopeness after a life-changing diagnosis?

  47. DUR-211 Finding Your Voice with LaDonna Marie

    Finding Your Voice with LaDonna Marie

  48. DUR 210- The Reality of Being Motherless

    The Reality of Being Motherless

  49. DUR 209-You are Necessary with Natalie Fikes

    Show NotesThis week’s featured queen is Natalie Fikes, a speaker, coach, bestselling author and The World’s Greatest Emcee. In this episode we will discuss tools that are needed in life and in relationships in order to improve your current situation. We...

  50. DUR 208-From Overworked to Healing In Heels with Monica Bey

    From Overworked to Healing In Heels

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

Have you ever wondered what real people really talk about when the gloves are off? Do you think you are the only one who thinks like you do about the world today? Are you ready to hear adult conversations? In today’s world, the ignorant and biased people are loud. They don’t represent the “silent” majority’s views or how we really feel. On After Dark, I have conversations with friends of the show about life, love and more. Sometimes, we agree and are on the same page. Other times we disagree, but either way everyone’s opinion is respected and represented here. Valencia is an author, speaker, and a business owner. Most of all, she is a wife, mother and a black woman maneuvering everything from foster parenting to dealing with racism to questioning systematic programming by the media. "Have conversations that mean something!”Join the conversation every Wednesday at 9pm cst for new episodes (unless we are on a mental health break) and start a conversation with your friends, family, and

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Valencia Griffin-Wallace

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Have you ever wondered what real people really talk about when the gloves are off? Do you think you are the only one who thinks like you do about the world today? Are you ready to hear adult conversations? In today’s world, the ignorant and biased people are loud. They don’t represent the “silent”...

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Define U Radio is created and hosted by Valencia Griffin-Wallace.
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