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I Was 'Bout To Say!
by Adrienne C Barr
Black culture is not a monolith that fits neatly into a narrowly defined box. We are a rich, diverse tapestry of global thoughts, ideas, and perspectives. Sometimes I tap light, sometimes deeper, but the goal of each episode is to make you think and expand your world. Career, family, healthcare, tech, love - it's on tap. As an eclectic sometimes-writer and vintage clothing collector who works in tech but started out in social work, fasten your seatbelts because I'm also a Taurus and a Southpaw with fun, unapologetic traits of both! Things here might hit different but I think you'll like it.
Episodes
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Growing Forward : Life Learnings from Generations Ahead
I've had some great conversations lately with amazing women. Real talk conversations about life, about love, about career, about belonging. I've also grown through them. Wisdom is bi-directional. If you are not learning from those around you, you're not growing! This episode is about appreciating...
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Work Transitions: How Easy is Your Sunday Morning?
Looking for your next role? Don't forget to take care of yourself as you find endless summer in your journey forward...
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"Honk for Jesus" and Let the Church Say Amen!
"Honk for Jesus" is a very, very dark comedy about toxic religion and a disturbing and likely triggering subject matter plaguing far too many churches. It gets it right on every single level. And that seems to be upsetting some of the blessed and highly favored in the pews. They'll be alright.…
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Will and Chris, or What's the Oscars Got to Do With Me?
A slightly different take as we all move forward.
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Persevere: The Indomitable Grace and Brilliance of Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson
What a week in American history. Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson put on a legal clinic with a side of manners and grace.
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Crime victims: When did they become politically incorrect?
Think about it: When was the last time your pastor, your legislative representative or even your local DA openly advocated for victims of crime? Does Criminal Justice Reform need a wake up call?
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Cinematic Quick Fix: Do NOT Miss HBO's 2021 Short Film Finalists
It is a rare thing these days to find content that is well written, well edited and well directed. These short films give you all of that and more.
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Janet's documentary: Appreciating the woman and the artist
Here are my favorite moments from Janet Jackson's documentary.
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Where You Are Is Not Who You Are: Outtakes from Ursula Burns' phenomenal memoir
If you haven't had a chance to check out former Xerox CEO Ursula Burns' memoir, you're missing one of the best books of the year! I'll tell you what really stood out for me in this episode.
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Year-End Binging: Whatcha Watching?
This is such a wonderful time to recharge with some of the best movies and documentaries available. What you watching? Here are my top five!
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Light Play x 3: Weekend Binge with Maid(Netflix), Monogamy(Amazon), and Twenties(BET)
Looking for something great to watch this weekend? Look no further than the relatable perspectives of these 3 shows. Excellent writing and storytelling about navigating complex relationships in this thing called Life!
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An American Tragedy: The Collective Trauma of Sept 11th
Personal reflections on one of the darkest days in our country's modern history. We will always be in the state of healing, never quite complete again.
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Because It's Love: 8 Vibes on Netflix's "Really Love"
"Really Love" is the sweet, throwback love story that deserves our attention.
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Modern Language: The Semantics of Truth
Is her truth the truth? Or is her truth subjective? Can there be alternative truth like alternative facts? Let's talk about it!
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Covid-19 Vaccine Hesitance in Healthcare professionals
This one has really been weighing heavily on me lately as we see the Delta variant becoming more pervasive. That is deeply concerning for me. What's even more concerning is the hesitance and even resistance in many Healthcare professionals themselves to be vaccinated. This is something that is…
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Let's Talk About Sex/Life!
Whether you liked it or not, Netflix's Sex/Life is definitely interesting! But there are also interesting parallels with another hit show Sarah Shahi starred in, The L Word. This episode compares the two.
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Friends and Family hiring: Does it help or hurt DEI efforts?
Friends and family hiring is sacred in many industries including Tech. While it definitely has its benefits, does it help to diversify orgs, or perpetuate inequity?
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The N-Word: Does It Have a Place in Diversity Training Programs?
There are 2 camps in Black America when it comes to the N-word: One embraces it, while the other tries to leave it in America's hateful past. Is it ever okay to normalize its use?
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Self-Care in the Midst of the Madness
Let's face it. We are in the midst of a perfect storm of complete madness. Psychological safety has taken on a whole new meaning. It is essential for us to keep it together! Let's chat!
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Charitable Giving Tips for All Year Long
Whether you were making last minute donations for 2020 or you're starting off 2021 with charitable donations, this episode includes a few tips for responsible giving to help ensure that your funds are getting to the people and causes you intend to support.
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365 Days of Affirming Others
The challenges of the under- and unemployed didn't magically go away with the holidays or the ringing in of 2021. The fact is, they likely got much worse. As we go forward this year, let's challenge ourselves to continually affirm the talents and humanity of others - even more so than we do for...
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2021: A VERY Different NYE
No Caribbean beaches. No champagne. No celebrations. Just lots of humility, gratitude and prayer.
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For the Love of "Sylvie's Love"
Amazon Prime really hit the mark with this beautiful love story filled with so much rich subtext worth some discussion. It may be a lush, powerful love story about a Black couple but their love is truly universal.
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That's What Friends Are For: Still Giving My Best Friend His Flowers
This episode is a tribute to my best friend who passed away two years ago this week. It's a celebration of our friendship and a reminder to genuinely remember the good times for anyone who's struggling with loss through this holiday season.
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Beautiful Black Skin - Taking Good Care of It
This episode about my skin which hasn't seen foundation makeup in over 25 years. I often get complimented on my skin so this episode is all about The Break-Up and how others can move toward a "less is more" lifestyle.
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Being Your Parents' Healthcare Advocate
It is a privilege in the circle of life to be able to help our parents and guardians navigate the healthcare system which can sometimes be as challenging for them as it is for us. This episode provides some tips and lessons learned.
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Voting on Nov 3rd is NOT optional. Neither is Civic Engagement on Nov 4th.
Sitting this election out is NOT an option! Whether you vote affirmatively or by default, you are making a choice in this election that will have a long-term impact and very real consequences on your life. That's what this episode is all about. Vote, AND get involved.
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On Pomegranates, Persephone and the Pain of Grief
Grief is part of the circle of life. The pain can be overwhelming but we can survive and thrive through it. My love of Greek mythology mixed with my religion soothe my soul.
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College to Corporate: Yes, Wells Fargo - We're Ready!
I love a challenge! Rather than critiquing the comment, this episode explores proactively proving it wrong for today's college students particularly Black students.
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About Gratitude
This episode is about finding gratitude in 2020. Let's face it, it's hard to find things to be thankful for this year. But, it's possible!
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Black culture is not a monolith that fits neatly into a narrowly defined box. We are a rich, diverse tapestry of global thoughts, ideas, and perspectives. Sometimes I tap light, sometimes deeper, but the goal of each episode is to make you think and expand your world. Career, family, healthcare, tech, love - it's on tap. As an eclectic sometimes-writer and vintage clothing collector who works in tech but started out in social work, fasten your seatbelts because I'm also a Taurus and a Southpaw with fun, unapologetic traits of both! Things here might hit different but I think you'll like it.
HOSTED BY
Adrienne C Barr
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