PODCAST · education
Marissa Says
by Tara Marissa
This podcast is a place where we work to normalize learning and sharing perspectives all while practicing unapologetic self love!
Episodes
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THE FINAL EPISODE: A HYDRATED FAREWELL
you had to be there <3
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63. I am who I am (and who I am keeps changing)
S5EP5 - mini series FINALE.
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62. The great shedding (that happens in your mid-twenties)
S5EP4 - mini series.
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61. I don't agree with everyone (and that's okay)
S5EP3 - mini series.
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60. The untold story of a caregiver (that is grateful to have the role)
S5EP2 - mini series.
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59. I'm so excited to turn thirty (and have been for so long)
S5EP1 - mini series. @taramarissas
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58. Encore, encore! (feat. Johanna)
Can you believe it?! We are already wrapping up season 4, y'all! I can't thank you all enough...this budding community we've created on the interwebs warms my heart & I'M SO GRATEFUL <3 For the finale this season, I wanted to bring Johanna back on the show since the conversations that sprung up...
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57. The Mind and The Body (feat. Jamequa)
Happy Monday you beautiful souls! This is an episode you certainly don't want to miss. I'm honoured to be joined by my guddup sis, Jamequa, for a conversation on our beautiful complexions and skin care. Support Jamequa and her work: - Follow @greenwitch.organics on Instagram - Shop HERE - Follow...
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56. The 3 Rule (feat. Malik)
Happy new week, y'all! I hope your summer is off to a good start - I can't believe we are in the last week of June! This week I am joined by one of my besties, Malik; he's not new to the show but be sure to tune in and hear his experience as a fitness professional. Support Malik and his work: -...
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55. Pronouncing Plantain (feat. Imani)
Hiya!! I am so so soooo excited for this episode, because it's about FOOD & y'all know she loves her a good scrumptious meal and a yummy snacky snack. Tune in and enjoy this easeful conversation I had with my dear friend, Imani. Follow and support her pages! Instagram: @flaneuseeats TikTok:...
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54. Bring Me Peace
It's a quick one this week! Enjoy (: - @taramarissas
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53. Just Get Started (feat. Johanna)
Hiya! I hope you all are doing well - this week I am joined by another one of my dear friends, Johanna, for a conversation on finances and taking small steps to building the wealth you want and deserve! Be sure to support Johanna and the work she does, follow her on Instagram at @johajojo. If…
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52. Beyond Words (feat. Caijo)
Hello lovelies!! I hope you have all been well - the weather has been great over the last week and I love me some outside! This week I am joined by my dear friend and the talented artist, Caijo, for a conversation on creativity, rap, and getting comfortable. Be sure to support Caijo and his…
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51. The Mindset Transfer (feat. Thalia)
Hello beauties! I hope you have been well, and to my Canadian listeners, I hope you had a great long weekend ! This week I'm joined by the lovely Thalia for a conversation on her journey as an entrepreneur, real estate investor, and coach. With the summer coming up, I think this conversation is...
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50. This Is My Path (feat. DJ Velvet)
Hello beautiful souls! I hope you have been enjoying good weather, wherever you are tuning in from! This week I am back with another amazing guest, DJ Velvet- I can't wait for you folks to tune in and hear about her story and the legacy she hopes to leave. Support DJ Velvet! Follow her on...
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49. Unlocking Versions of You (feat. Dragana)
Welcome back for another episode of the show and this week we are joined by the amazing Dragana Mitric for a conversation on purpose, drive, and unlocking your full (yet endless) potential! I am excited for all of you to tune in and to get all the gentle gems this week's talk has to offer.…
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48. Diary Entry
Bonjour/Hi! Happy Monday y'all!! No long description this week, but if you're listening to this episode on the day it dropped... it's my birthday tomorrow ;) -- Follow me on Insta: @taramarissas
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47. Pain to Power (feat. Aiesha)
Hello, beautiful souls! This week we are joined by Aiesha Robinson for a thoughtful conversation on overcoming adversity, loving yourself, and finding the power in your story. I can't wait for you to catch all the gems she drops on this episode. Have a great week everyone! -- Support Aiesha and…
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46. Carnation Milk
With Mother's Day just about a month away, I've been thinking about my mom a lot more lately. Holidays are typically rough for me because my mom was the holiday spirit in our house and nuclear family, but this year I've been feeling grateful - so I tribute this episode to my mom <3 my super hero...
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45. The Bigger Picture (feat. Ryleigh)
Hiiii! This week I am joined by Ryleigh for a conversation on veganism, environmentalism, and challenging the way we think about food. I learned a lot during our discussion and I'm sure you folks will too! Also, y'all really need to see Canada's new food guide!! CLICK HERE - I'm shooketh, this…
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44. Dispel the Process (feat. Fuzzy Wuzzums)
Happy Monday beauties! This week's episode I am joined by the lovely Jalen aka Fuzzy Wuzzums who is an amazing tattooer out here in the Montréal area. I have learned so much from them since following their page and getting tattooed - I'm so thankful they agreed to share their knowledge with us on...
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43. Flourishing in Rest (feat. Yanaminah)
Happy Monday y'all! We have our first guest of the season on this episode, the oh-so graciously powerful, Yanaminah! I can't wait for you to tune in and soak up all the greatness she has to offer as she shares her story as a multidisciplinary Black woman with us. Be sure to support Yanaminah and...
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42. Happy first day of spring!
WELCOME ONE, WELCOME ALL, AND WELCOME BACK! I am so excited to be back on the mic! I ain't gon' lie y'all, your girl is a little rusty so we are easing back into it this episode and touching base before we get into some of the amazingly rich conversations I have planned. Be sure to subscribe as...
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ep 41 - JUST ME
Here it is! The finale episode!! I can't believe this is the 3rd season I'm wrapping up and that I have reached the 40+ episode mark. Thank you everyone for your continued support, it truly means so much. Feel free to always jump in my DMs (respectfully lol) with topic ideas, guest…
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ep 40 - EVER EVOLVING (feat. Rebecca)
Hello hello and welcome to the last episode before season 3's finale! This week, I am joined by creative career director, Rebecca Dickson, for a conversation on everything music and focussing on your goals. Tune in for a discussion filled with gems and inspiration, one that couldn't be more…
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ep 39 - A CHITCHAT (feat. Starr)
Hey beauties, this week y'all are in for a real treat! I was lucky enough to catch up with our guest, Starr Mallory, for an episode on her faith, being a woman working in sports, and what connecting with others truly looks like. SO MANY GEMS! Follow Starr on Instagram @smallorywoods * CHECK OUT…
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ep 38 - REFLECT ON THAT (feat. Brittney)
Hey beautiful souls! I hope you have been well and your spring has been off to a great start. For this episode I am joined by Brittney Johnson, a PhD candidate based in California. Tune in for a conversation on life as a grad student, a Black educator, and just life in general! I can't wait for...
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ep 37 - ON REPEAT: LONELY BOY
Welcome Lonely Boy to the show for another episode of my On Repeat series were I invite local artists and creatives on for a conversation about their art and anything else! Based in Ottawa, Lonely Boy is an artist with beautiful vocals that I think you should all check out and support! Tune in…
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ep 36 - IT'S OKAY TO BE SELFISH (feat. Katerina)
Hi y'all! I hope you've been well and are as excited for spring and the warmer months as I am! On this episode I am joined by Katerina Sita for a fascinating conversation on her experience as a Non-Hodgkin's lymphoma survivor. Tune in for a conversation on strength, family, and a freshly baked…
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ep 35 - TMS VOL3 (feat. Brianna, Malik, and Rosalie)
Ayooo - this episode's positive affirmation is the following: My life is beautiful. It is filled with love, joy, and laughter. For this episode (recorded in Jan. 2022), I am joined by three of my closest friends for some bubbly, wine, sushi, and the card game "We're Not Really Strangers". I was...
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ep 34 - ON REPEAT: BLUE WILL
Welcome BLUE WILL to the show for the first episode of my new series: On Repeat Rather than of talking about what I've been listening to, I decided that we should amplify local artists and musicians instead! Based in Toronto, BLUE WILL is an artist you want to keep your eyes on. Tune in for a...
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ep 33 - WILLING TO LEARN (feat. Malik)
Back for a third time...it's Malik y'all! I can't wait for you to tune in and hear the beautiful conversation we recently had. I won't say too much, just be sure to follow his pages and stay tuned for the launch of his fitness brand this spring! *** Follow Malik on -- Instagram: @malikgmcpherson...
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ep 32 - FINGER STRENGTH (feat. Nyota Andréa)
This episode I had the honour of having a conversation with the oh-so fantastic Nyota Andréa. Tune in for an insightful conversation on BIPOC folks exploring and reconnecting with nature through the lens of climbing. Many gems were dropped and I even learned some new climbing lingo, you don't…
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ep 31 - INTENTIONS
Nothing to say, have a GREAT day! <3 Twitter: @taramarissas IG: @taramarissas
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ep 30 - WHO I AM (feat. Michelle Desouza)
Hey hey beauties! This week I am elated to have you folks hear all that our guest, Michelle Desouza, has to say! It was such a great conversation about purpose, identity, and growth - I hope you all finish the episode feeling as empowered as I did! --- Follow Michelle on Instagram…
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ep 29 - PERIOD OR COMMA (feat. Michelle Blue)
Welcome back beautiful souls! On this episode I am joined by talkshow host, Michelle Blue. Tune in for a conversation on taking the leap, dealing with failure, and making your dreams a reality. -- Follow Michelle on Instagram at @themichelleblue and be sure to check our her show The Journey With...
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ep 28 - HOUSE BEFORE THE CAR (feat. Shanna)
This episode I sat down with Shanna Garneau for a great conversation about real estate which was filled with tips for first time buyers. Shanna has been a real estate broker for the last 7 years and I can wait for all of you to click play on this episode because you will FEEL her passion for what...
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ep 27 - SO MANY ASPECTS (feat. Jojo & Mama León)
On this episode I am so blessed to be in the presence of my girl Jojo. Join us for a conversation about her recent trip to Colombia where she embarked on a humanitarian mission to support her community and those who are currently being directly impacted by the Venezuelan Refugee Crisis. -- Please...
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ep 26 - MEMORIES > CONTENT
We are back in action baybeeee!! Welcome back for season 3 - so excited for what's to come this time around (: On this episode I talk about what my intentions for this podcast are and also touch on why being a social media personality isn't my primary objective in life. Making real space for real...
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ep 25 - BE YOURSELF (feat. Dad)
Season 2 finale is here!! My dad is on the mic for this one - so you don't want to miss out!! * Follow me on -- Instagram: @taramarissas Twitter:@taramarissas TikTok: @taramarissas Follow my BIPOC scholarship page on insta: @congr.ts Donate to CONGRTS here!
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ep 24 - Malibu Ketchup (feat. Khristian)
Tune in this week to hear myself and Khristian talk about life during quarantine, dating, and s*xy time stories! ** Follow me on -- Instagram: @taramarissas Twitter:@taramarissas Follow my BIPOC scholarship page on insta: @congr.ts Donate to CONGRTS here! ** Follow Khristian on instagram...
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ep 23 - TMS VOL2 (feat. Ronny)
It’s another TMS episode! This time I am joined by Ronny who I met almost a decade ago while travelling. Hope you enjoy! ** Follow me on -- Instagram: @taramarissas Twitter:@taramarissas TikTok: @taramarissas Follow my BIPOC scholarship page on insta: @congr.ts Donate to CONGRTS here! ** Follow...
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ep 22 - Fortune (feat. Jamesia)
This week’s conversation is one that I know I will be listening to again and again. We have Jamesia Monroe on the mic for a conversation on healing! ** Follow me on -- Instagram: @taramarissas Twitter:@taramarissas TikTok: @taramarissas Follow my BIPOC scholarship page on insta: @congr.ts Donate…
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ep 21 - The Sexiness of No
We talking boundaries tuh-day! This was an episode that I had in the back of my mind for a while, with everything going on and a few personal journeys I’ve recently embarked on - I thought now was the perfect time for this convo. ** Homework -- Watch Get Smarter about Setting Boundaries with…
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ep 20 - My Perrier! (feat. Trisha)
This episode we have Trisha joining us for a conversation about how we need to demystify what we consider valid work. *** Follow me on -- Instagram: @taramarissas Twitter:@taramarissas TikTok: @taramarissas Follow my BIPOC scholarship page on insta: @congr.ts Donate to CONGRTS here! ** Follow...
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ep 19 - Ice Cream Sandwich (feat. Farnaz)
For this episode I had the pleasure of sitting down with Farnaz to have a conversation on abolition and carceral institutions. I learned so much and here’s hoping all of you do as well! *** Follow me on -- Instagram: @taramarissas Twitter:@taramarissas TikTok: @taramarissas Follow my BIPOC...
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ep 18 - Big Cookies (feat. Mina)
This week we are all so very blessed to have Mina on the mic!! I met this queen 10yrs ago and I’m so happy we stayed in touch, tune in for a raw conversation between two black women doing the work <3 ** Follow me on -- Instagram: @taramarissas Twitter:@taramarissas TikTok: @taramarissas Follow my...
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ep 17 - ThisIsYourReminderToDrinkWater (feat. Tanisha)
This week you are all gifted with a conversation brought to you by TnT haha! I have my girl on the mic and we talk about quite a few things actually, so tune in and hope you enjoy! ~HOMEWORK: Familiarize yourself with the Indian Act Check out the article When is an Indian not an Indian? Are we...
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ep 16 - Timmies Trust Issues (feat. Brianna)
I’m so so sooo very excited to have my girl Brianna on the mic with me for this episode (: Join us for a conversation on citizenship (among other things) and what that looks like in the Canadian context! ** Follow me on -- Instagram: @taramarissas Twitter:@taramarissas TikTok: @taramarissas…
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ep 15 - Lemon Pepper (feat. DJ)
This episode I have my personal trainer turned friend Dylan, aka DJ, on the mic with me! We chat a bit about fitness, of course about blackness and share some laughs the whole way through, enjoy! ** Follow me on -- Instagram: @taramarissas Twitter:@taramarissas TikTok: @taramarissas Follow my…
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This podcast is a place where we work to normalize learning and sharing perspectives all while practicing unapologetic self love!
HOSTED BY
Tara Marissa
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