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Free Black Girls

by Casey Ariel

Amplifying stories of Black women who have courageously chosen freedom, despite overwhelming pressures to play it safe. Hosted by tech founder + author, Casey Ariel (@iamcaseyariel).

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  1. #23: Freedom is a Constant Quest

    One story that must be told is my own. I've been on a radical journey of defining + finding freedom over the last few years. One thing that I've come to realize is that freedom is a constant quest. As I evolve and swell in self-love + agency, so do my desires. In this episode, I share some of the...

  2. #22: The Munich Cowboys Cheerleaders

    On this episode, I had the great privilege of interviewing published author, Kathy Murray. Like myself, Kathy is a Black woman who left the corporate world and embarked on an expat lifestyle solo. She chronicles her experiences in her novel, The Munich Cowboys Cheerleaders. I really enjoyed...

  3. #21: The 10-Year Plan

    Remember when we had the long list of all the things we HAD to do by the time we were 30 or the we'd be completely dissatisfied? Yeah - we cringed at the thought of "The 10-Year Plan" too! Tap in with my girl Nina and I as we reflect on all of the things that we've happily let go of as we've come...

  4. #20: Boy Mamas

    I'm starting to think seriously about being a mother and this episode hit me so deeply. So deeply, I held it close to my chest for a month - walking with it + meditating on the nuggets that were shared. The experience of motherhood is so nuanced. I appreciated the beautifully raw stories shared…

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  5. #19: It's Giving 90's

    We had so much damn fun on this episode!! Tune in to see what Cortesia Oxford, Annika Leonard, and Lyndsae' Peele have to say about what their high vibes are + how they've stepped into BEING the frequency. Cortesia Oxford (Website | IG | LinkedIn | Facebook) started off designing funeral programs...

  6. #18: It's the Vibes for Me!

    Check out this latest episode where two strangers join me on the show as a complete surprise! It's the epitome of operating in freedom + letting things flow. It was incredible unpacking the diversity of our experiences and how we each ended up in similar places as a result of our own quests…

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  7. #17: Now That I'm Free

    My heart is always full after a warm conversation with my girl, Paquetia Goodwin (@livingliferatedpg). From unpacking the experiences of walking away from spaces of being "the only" to all the things we would tell our younger selves about the women they do not yet see - the episode is full of...

  8. #16: Nostalgia, Songs + Poetry

    This episode is food for the soul. Every ounce of it. You'll holler, you'll cry, you'll clap... but most importantly - you will find freedom. It's always straight energy when I connect with creatives. Enjoy some singing from me + some poetry being dropped from Zulmie. We connect in our shared...

  9. #15: Freedom is having the audacity to simply BE

    On this episode, Kelley Nayo-Jahi shares so many gems about creating space for Black women to thrive. She moved with haste during the pandemic - bridging Black businesses to the very corporations who were being pushed to be more conscious about the way they invested in Black communities if they...

  10. #14: Reflections on the Year 2020

    I had the fun pleasure of hosting Tasha & Bina of Anomalous Black Women Podcast! Tune in to hear the deep, hilarious, and unpredictable responses to impromptu questions. Love + Light, tribe! Join me for an in-person group coaching experience, where I teach you how to build a work-from-abroad...

  11. #13: Big Ups to Issa + Living Legends Like Her!

    On this episode, I chop it up with my beloved mentee - Hannah White. Hannah is a senior at the University of South Carolina, at the top of her class at the SC Honors College, and will soon be on her way to the London School of Economics. Settle in and listen to our love for the Issa + the…

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  12. #12: It's 2022 + the show is now named Free Black Girls!

    In this episode, I share the sentiment behind the show's name change from That Casey Richardson Show to Free Black Girls: The Podcast. Going forward, the show airs live every Friday at 12pm Eastern. You're invited to join me anytime as a featured guest or call in straight from the audience! Click...

  13. #11: Happy Holidays from Mocha + Casey!

    Michelle "Mocha" Thomas and I settle in to bring some holiday cheer, warm affirmations, and reflection about being Black women experiencing the pandemic. May you hug the people that you love tight + find joy this season. Love + so much light! Join me for an in-person group coaching experience,...

  14. #10: Healing + Freedom

    Big ups to my little sis, Rae Rose Tho, who shared space for me on this episode. Curl up in comfort and listen to this inspiring feminist talk about lessons learned, yielding to seasons and deep love. Always a high frequency with this dope ass woman. :) Join me for an in-person group coaching...

  15. #9: Chopping it up with Natasha "Tottie" Weston

    It was asf refreshing to have real conversation with Natasha Weston. She is an entrepreneur, bestselling author and personal branding strategist, dedicated to teaching small business owners how to launch and grow their personal brands online. Natasha is the Chief Executive Officer at Tot Spot...

  16. #8: Podcast Reflections

    Thank you for rocking with me! I'm grateful that this podcast has bridged me to so many incredible people, epiphanies, experiences! Enjoy this episode - where bloopers will have you laughing your ass off. :) Join me for an in-person group coaching experience, where I teach you how to build a...

  17. #7: Joy Sweet Joy

    In this episode, Erica Lasan talks honestly about the unspoken hurdles to finding joy in some of life's transitions - retirement, childbirth and even marriage. Erica is a Joy Strategist and Creative Consultant who has been featured on Mom.com, Black & Sexy TV, Genevieve Nigeria and a host of…

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  18. #6: Disrupt Yourself!

    On this episode, I teach companies how to disrupt THEMSELVES for better cashflow, deepened customer relationships and greater impact. I dive deeper into my own story to explain how loss, trauma and a month-long trip to Dubai led me to where I stand today. Check it out! Join me for an in-person...

  19. #5: Shooting for the Stratosphere

    This episode, I had the immense pleasure of speaking with an OG + mentor in the game - Co-Founder & Chief Technology Officer of Data 360 Solutions - Marie Smith. Marie's vulnerability is transformative, as she talks about the ways in which her race, safety, business and community have intersected...

  20. #4: State of Emergency

    In this episode, I pull the covers back on my own encounters with White Supremacy, reflect on the Texas Senate's decision to restrict 2 dozen teaching topics around oppression in America and walk through the bloody timeline of the origins of the America that we know today. It may be through…

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  21. #3: Black in Medicine!

    On this episode, we're showered with empathy, edification and education from Black Women in Medicine!! Huge love to today's featured guests: Dr. Constants Adams (@drconnietheob) + Irine Williams (@yournurselawyer). Check it out! Join me for an in-person group coaching experience, where I teach…

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  22. #2: Black Creatives!

    On this episode, we talk all things "Black Creatives" - from the current TikTok Strike to securing 6- and 7-figures in the content creation game. Featuring brilliant creatives, Monnie Drea + Kinigra Deon. Check it out! Make sure to subscribe! :) Join me for an in-person group coaching experience,...

  23. #1: Podcast Kickoff

    What's poppin, fam?! New episodes dropping each and every Friday. We're talking about them bands, setting the record straight and giving off B.O.M. ass energy. Pull up. Join me for an in-person group coaching experience, where I teach you how to build a work-from-abroad business! For more...

About this show

Amplifying stories of Black women who have courageously chosen freedom, despite overwhelming pressures to play it safe. Hosted by tech founder + author, Casey Ariel (@iamcaseyariel).

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Frequently asked questions

How many episodes does Free Black Girls have?

Free Black Girls has 23 episodes on PodParley. The most recent episode was published on October 31, 2022.

What is Free Black Girls about?

Amplifying stories of Black women who have courageously chosen freedom, despite overwhelming pressures to play it safe. Hosted by tech founder + author, Casey Ariel (@iamcaseyariel).

How often does Free Black Girls release new episodes?

Free Black Girls publishes monthly, based on its 23 episodes since July 2021.

Who hosts Free Black Girls?

Free Black Girls is created and hosted by Casey Ariel.
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