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Making It Plain with Dr. Key

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Making It Plain is hosted by Dr. Key, a professor and expert in vulnerable populations, DEI and women leadership. This podcast is dedicated to discussing issues that influence black communities, black families and black women.

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Episodes

  1. Season 4: Episode 1 Understanding Affirmative Action-History and Advocacy

    We are back with historian, Dr. Marvin Chiles, Assistant Professor of History at Old Dominion University to discuss the recent race based admissions decision, affirmative action, history and next steps in advocating for a more inclusive United States.

  2. Season 4 Episode 2: The Impact of DEI Threats

    This episode discuss the impact of the attacks on diversity, equity, and inclusion on minorities individuals and the workplace. Our guest is Dr. Brent Lewis former Associate Vice President of DEI at James Madison University. Dr. Lewis has extensive experience in DEIB and is currently serving the...

  3. Season 3 Episode 2: Using NFT Investment to Create Generational Wealth

    In this episode Dr. Key interviews Dr. Edirmanasinghe about her recent journey investing in NFTs. Dr. Natalie Edirmanasinghe is a counselor educator and has an NFT side hustle. She previously was a school counselor for seven years, working mostly outside of Atlanta, GA. She has been passionate...

  4. Season 3: Episode 19 Generational Wealth-Faith, Beauty and Entrepreneurship

    In this episode our guest Kawana Baldwin “Eyelash Kween” shared her perspectives on generational wealth and her journey. In 2005, Kawana began her career with the Michigan Department of Corrections as a Parole Agent, then promoted to a Lead Agent, and later advanced to a Workforce Development...

  5. Season 2: Episode 18 Black Immigrant Experiences

    Dr. Omotayo Banjo joins Dr. Key to discuss black immigrant experiences in the United States. A child of Nigerian immigrants, Dr. Banjo is uniquely positioned to write, speak, and educate on topics related to social identity, and social perception, and cultural difference, from an empathic...

  6. Season 2 Episode 17: Black Health

    Dr. Lynnette Moore joined Making It Plain to discuss black health challenges in the light of a pandemic and racism. Dr. Lynnette Moore, M.D., a physician and wholistic health coach, is board certified in family, internal and obesity medicine. She is passionate about empowering women to achieve...

  7. Season 2 : Episode 16 Black Maternal Health

    Dr. Lorie Johnson discusses black women maternal health and addresses issues of the increased rates in which women die during childbirth and fibroids. Dr Lorie Johnson is a Board Certified Ob/Gyn with more than 20 years of experience in her field. She is the owner of Just For You Women’’s...

  8. Season 2 Episode 15: Black Fashion Trends

    Denitra Townsend Gregory joins us from Detroit to discuss the art and style of black fashion. We journey through time to discuss trends created by black people. We explore current trends and how the pandemic has influenced fashion. Image consultant, Denitra, shares her role and why individuals...

  9. Season 2 Episode 14 Black Branding Throughout the Pandemic

    In this episode, Sherron Washington, marketing expert discusses branding for professionals and entrepreneurs. She shares secrets to how black people have sustained and increased revenues through branding in the pandemic.

  10. Episode 13:Financing Your Dream

    Dr. Key interview's Tarra Jackson AKA Madam Money. She is a personal financial expert, author and creator of Dualpreneur. In this episode she lends her financial expertise to tell the audience how to finance their dream. This episode is focused on entrepreneurship and how anyone can add...

  11. Episode 12 Domestic Violence in Black Communities

    29.1% of African American women experience victimization by a intimate partner. It is 35% higher than white females. In this episode of Making it Plain we discuss warning signs and challenges faced by black women with our guest Neisha Himes, advocate and founder of Grow Foundation.

  12. Episode 11 Myths, Mystery and Truths of Black History

    Dr. Marvin Chiles, professor of African American History at Old Dominion University joins us for a discussion of the 1619 project. In this episode, Dr. Key shares her experience interviewing Nicole Hannah-Jones while exploring critical black history truths and myths.

  13. Episode 10: Sisterhood

    This episode of Making it Plain with Dr. Key is focused on Sisterhood. Dr. Tanjia Coleman, expert in organizational development and diversity and inclusion, joins the discussion to discuss ways in which she has fostered sisterhood in her networks and the important of sisterhood among black women.

  14. Episode 9 Black Politics

    Erica Savage Wilson, founder and host of Savage Politics join us to discuss politics and issues that influence black voters. As a regular on Roland Martin Unfiltered, she recently interviewed ICE CUBE and discusses her experience with him. In addition, she shares helpful voting tips and her...

  15. Episode 8: All Black Lives Matter: Understanding the Experiences and Challenges of LGBTQIA+ Individuals

    In this episode we discuss the experiences LGBTQIA+ individuals to gain understanding of the culture and ways to better offer support. Our guesit is Gabrielle Davis. Gabrielle Davis is a respiratory therapist and counselor in Boise Idaho. Gabrielle's current role is COPD Educator and Nicotine...

  16. Episode 7 : Black and Male in America

    This episode explores recent protests, racism, police brutality and motherhood. My guest for this episode is Pastor Alvin Georges, Senior Site Pastor of The Mount Peninsula Church and Dr. Shadeiyah Edwards, psychology expert.

  17. Episode 6: COVID 19 Impact on Career Women

    Women are beginning to discuss their challenges as a result of COVID-19. This podcast covers the experiences of professional women with our guest Dr. Kaprea Johnson, Researcher, Associate Professor and Department Chair of Counseling.

  18. Episode 5: Black Women's Hair Journey

    In this Episode of Making It Plain we are discussing the black hair with specific focus on black women with Dr. Shuntay Tarver, Assistant Professor, Researcher, and guru of black in understanding black women.

  19. Episode 4: Are black women thriving in Academia?

    In this episode of Making It Plain we are discussing black women in academia with Dr. Felecia Commodore, Assistant Professor, Researcher and Co-Author of "Black Women College Students".

  20. Epispode 1: Black Women Mental Health

    Welcome to Making It Plain Podcast! In Episode 1 of Making It Plain we are discussing black women and mental health with Dr. Sarah Williams, celebrity psychotherapist and host of the show “Dr. Sarah after dark”. In this show Dr. Key examines stereotypes that impact black women and how these...

  21. Episode 2: Black Youth Suicide

    Welcome to Making It Plain Podcast! In Episode 2 we are discussion the rise in black youth suicide and the cultural challenges to addressing it. Ms. Bianca Augustine, Certified Clinical Trauma Professional and Resident Counselor shares her expertise in counseling and research as it relates to…

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  22. Episode 3: Black Mental Health Literacy

    Welcome to Making It Plain Podcast! Episode 3 of Making It Plain discusses mental health literacy among black families with our guests. Dr. Tiarra Belcher, Assistant Professor, researcher and licensed metal health counselor and Mr. Ricky Key, Licensed Resident Counselor specializing in marriage…

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Making It Plain is hosted by Dr. Key, a professor and expert in vulnerable populations, DEI and women leadership. This podcast is dedicated to discussing issues that influence black communities, black families and black women.

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Making It Plain is hosted by Dr. Key, a professor and expert in vulnerable populations, DEI and women leadership. This podcast is dedicated to discussing issues that influence black communities, black families and black women.

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