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Interrupting Racism
by Alexandria J Smalls
We're talking about the intersections of race, ethnicity, racism, gender, culture, politics, white supremacy, heteronormative patriarchy and whatever else comes up in the world. Through the storytelling of my experiences and that of my guests, we will have fruitful and necessary conversations and highlight Black excellence. The goal is to interrupt racism! Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/interruptingracismpodcast/support
Episodes
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What Does Interrupting Racism Mean To You?
Happy 1 year anniversary to Interrupting Racism Podcast!! If you have listened one of the many episodes of this show, you know that the segment, What Does Interrupting Racism Mean To You is one of my faves. People are always happy to answer and I have never gotten the same response. This episode…
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You Sound Like A Girl Interrupting Racism; A Podcast Crossover
It's the moment you've been waiting for, another podcast crossover! This time I linked up with Colleen and Emily Rose who co-host the You Sound Like A Girl Podcast. I worked with both of these talented and amazing women in the theatrical piece for this project of You Sound Like A Girl. They both...
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Burnout's A B*tch and Perfectionism Will Kill You
The effects of burnout are real. I have been dealing with a lifelong struggle in a cycle of perfectionism and burnout. Over the last few months I have been recovering from my most recent burnout as I overworked myself trying to complete this first season. Does this sound relatable? I know I'm not...
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Two Creatives' "Post" Panorama Reflections
In this episode I got a chance to catch up with a fellow Jane-of-all-trades, Alana J. She is an actress, comedienne, writer amongst other things. She is co-creator, director and executive producer of the BET Digital Series, Two Grown. We sat down to catch up post the height of the pandemic and…
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Closing the Loop
I'm back! Did you miss me? The month of May was full of episodes and I released them all while traveling about, I was exhausted! I took a much needed break from it all and I'm back to close the loop on our healing conversations. Tune in for an original poem and some other information about season…
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MS2E7: Take Care: Spirituality & Faith, Mental Health and the Journey; A Conversation with Nathaniel Turner, MFT
The mental health conversation continues! Today we are joined by Nathaniel "Nate" Turner, MFT (Marriage and Family Therapist) who is a functional family therapist. You can follow Nathaniel on IG @_NateCultivates. In this episode, Nate and I touch a number of topics but a common thread is that of...
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MS2E5: Take Care: Therapy, Reiki & Mindfulness; A Conversation with Denise Osorto, LCSW
The mental health conversation continues! Today we are joined by Denis Osorto, LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) and Reiki Master. You can follow Denise on IG @ReikiwithDenise, she's also a co-founder of The Bad Witch Coven on IG @TheBadWitchCoven you can check out their website...
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MS2E4: Take Care: Black Men Need Love, Not Tough Love; A Conversation with Tosin Akindele, LMSW
The mental health conversation continues! Today we are joined by Oluwatosin "Tosin" Akindele, LMSW (Licsensed Master's Social Worker) on IG: @therapy4usbyus. You can find Tosin on various websites such as therapistsforblackmales.com, menhealing.org and therapyforblackmen.org which can all be…
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MS2E3: Take Care: The Mother Wound; A Conversation with Cynthia Branch, LCSW
The mental health conversation continues! Today we are joined by Cynthia Branch, LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker), mindset and emotional healer. You can find out more about Cynthia's work on her website www.TherapywithCynthia.com Cynthia offers a FREE e-book for people who join her mailing...
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MS2E2: Take Care: Family Secrets & Trauma; A Conversation with Katiuscia Gray, LCSW-R, CYT
We're continuing our conversation around mental health in the Black and Brown community! Today we are joined by our first LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker), Katiuscia Gray, LSCW-R, CYT (Certified Yoga Therapist). You can find out more about Katiuscia's work on her website...
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MS2E1: Take Care: Black People Seek Therapy Too
In this episode, we're kickstarting the Take Care Mental Health Miniseries with stories from me. I'm getting a little vulnerable and talking about my journey to therapy. Black people, and other people of color seek therapy too; don't let anyone convince otherwise! Join me for a candid…
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Miniseries (MS) 2: Take Care, A Mental Health Awareness Series
May is Mental Health Awareness Month and all month long we are normalizing and destigmatizing mental health issues, therapy and holistic care. The sad truth is that mental health is just not taken as seriously as it should be. As a member of the Black community, I am all too familiar with the…
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MS1E6: A Leap of Faith: Get Ya Mind Right and Take The Leap!
In this episode we are closing out our A Leap of Faith conversation and miniseries! This is a 2 in one episode as I talk about getting centered and recapping the steps you may need to take the leap! Thank you for tuning into the first miniseries of Interrupting Racism Podcast and look out for the...
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MS1E5: A Leap of Faith: Get Ya Money Right!
In today's episode, I have again invited my best friend Taaniqua IG: @MissT_213, to talk about finances! Taniqua is a recent graduate with a degree in Accounting and a long time budgeter and financially savvy person who continues on her financial freedom journey. In this conversation we speak…
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MS1E4: A Leap of Faith: Your Creative Skills CAN Pay The Bills
The A Leap of Faith miniseries continues! In today's episode, we are linking up with Jas Tot (IG: @Jas.Tot, skate page @TotLocknDropIt, crochet page @Stitched.Philly, food page @tastes.with.tot ) who is a photographer, painter, rollersk8r, crochet creator and foodie! We are talking about what its...
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MS1E3: A Leap of Faith: Get Ya Shhh In Order
Welcome to the 3rd episode of the A Leap of Faith miniseries! In Today's episode, we're talking about getting organized! I'm explaining several organization tools and methods that work for me. The goal is to get the various parts of our life in order so that we may continue leveling up and...
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MS1E2: A Leap of Faith: Work Life Integration, Prioritizing Yourself & Becoming A Leader in Your Career
In today's episode we're joined by Laney of Laney Belle Inc., a Talent Strategy Consultant, talking about work/life integration (#worklifeintegration), prioritizing yourself, health & wealth, your family and becoming a leader in your career. We're talking about all the things! Come through and…
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MS1E1: A Leap of Faith: You're Your Best Bet
If you've ever had a dream or simply an idea for yourself that you have possibly tried and failed at, maybe you have convinced yourself it was impossible before you ever even started; this miniseries is for you! Over the next several weeks, I am releasing mini episodes related to following your...
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Miniseries (MS) 1: A Leap of Faith
If you've ever had a dream or simply an idea for yourself that you may have tried and failed at, or maybe you convinced yourself it was impossible before you ever even started; this miniseries is for you! It can be extremely difficult to move from dreaming of a new life to making it a reality....
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Professionalism, Unwritten Rules, and Why I No Longer Care
I have been in "the working world" for quite some time. Along the way, I've come to understand the way "professionalism" is perceived and used for better or for worse. In this episode, I got together with my friend Ellie to talk about this, the unwritten and unspoken rules we come across in the...
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Coming 2 America: A Movie Review
In this episode we are talking about the anticipated sequel Coming 2 America. Join me and Ellie for our takes on what we felt the movie had to offer. Much respect goes out to this project that created over 6,000 jobs during the production of this film which to me is yet another reminder of how…
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Do You Feel Me?: A Podcast Crossover
In this episode, me and my guest Rodney, Creator and Host of Welcome To AR House chopped it up for a crossover show to post on both of our respective podcasts! I'm so excited to have been able to sit down with another childhood friend to talk about our feelings, the struggle of understanding and...
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All Things Bridgerton: A Series Review
In this episode I've invited two of my fellow performing arts friends, Alexa and Ricky to chat with me about All Things Bridgerton! Have you watched the new Netflix series? If you haven't I wouldn't dare listen to this episode until you've finished HUGE spoiler alert! We're talking about the…
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Ask Yourself: "Am I Anti-Black?"
Its Black Futures Month and I am celebrating by dropping additional episodes! In this episode we are talking about anti-blackness, how it shows up in all aspects of our lives, some anecdotes of some of my experiences, and ways we can check in with ourselves about our participation in anti-black...
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Relationships, Boundaries and Malcolm & Marie: A Movie Review
Issa movie review! I hope you've had a chance to watch Netflix's Malcolm & Marie. If not, you may want to go and watch before you listen to this episode unless you love spoilers. I'm giving my 2 cents about the film, the actors, characters, relationships and more. Later in the show, Taniqua will...
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Making Us Matter
In this episode, I've brought another two of my fave Black women together to chat with me about the virtual high school they founded, Making Us Matter. This school is very important to me because I believe in the mission and I am an educator with the program! Within this episode we are speaking...
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Domestic Terrorists: White Supremacists, White Nationalists & Racists on Capitol Hill
The insurrection that happened at the Capitol on January 6, 2021 was nothing short of terrorism committed by racist, white supremacist, and white nationalist terrorists. The actions of this group affected the entire nation, put the safety of elected officials, officers and quite frankly, our...
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On Being A Black PhD Student
In this episode I'm speaking with Bernetta and Kat, two women that I met during my academic career. They are both currently PhD candidates at different stages in their journey. We're talking about the good, the bad and the ugly of The Academy. You'll get to understand why they chose their…
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Black Girl Magic (Part B)
This week's episode is a continuation of our conversation with myself and my 3 college sista friends Ellie, Lorice and Taylor. In this Part B episode we will talk a bit about some of the stereotypes and barriers standing in Black women's way of career, relationships and life in general. Ellie...
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Black Girl Magic (Part A)
Even when the world gets crazy; even though Black people are being attacked on so many fronts, I wouldn't change being Black for anything in the world! In this episode, I invited 3 of my close friends to chat with me about the joys and struggles of being Black in general, being a Black woman in...
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Allow Me To Introduce Myself
Welcome to my podcast! In this short episode, I will tell you all about myself, what I plan to talk about and why I have decided to start this podcast where I interrupt racism. Look out for the first official episode dropping December 13th featuring 3 of my fave people and sista friends!...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
We're talking about the intersections of race, ethnicity, racism, gender, culture, politics, white supremacy, heteronormative patriarchy and whatever else comes up in the world. Through the storytelling of my experiences and that of my guests, we will have fruitful and necessary conversations and highlight Black excellence. The goal is to interrupt racism! Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/interruptingracismpodcast/support
HOSTED BY
Alexandria J Smalls
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