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She Shall Speak Series
by Denia Smith
Centering the voices of female-identifying trailblazers, the "She Shall Speak Series" aims to amplify the narratives of female activists, scholars, philanthropists, and STEAMinists from the African diaspora. We seek to use our platform to commemorate the work of young changemakers, discuss complex social issues, embrace triumph in the face of life's adversities, and push for action amidst societal inequities. Tune in every Wednesday at 3:00 pm EST as we innovate, recreate, and re-write the narrative. Together, we will tell our story.
Episodes
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Celebrating Juneteenth: A Love Letter to Black Women and Girls
Happy Juneteenth!! 🤎 Honoring the enforcement of the Emancipation Proclamation in Galveston, Texas, on June 19th, 1865-- hence marking the end of slavery in the United States-- Juneteenth is a celebration of Black freedom, jubilance, and community. Join our founder and host, Denia, as she…
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Year in Review ✨ Where We've Been and What We Learned
Hey sis! Tune in to hear from our founder and host, Denia Smith, on where she's been throughout 2023 and the lessons she learned along the way. From navigating college to prioritizing her well-being amidst academic and pre-professional opportunities, we discussed the importance of expressing...
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Dear Black Girl… Be Limitless with Kayley Chery
From bus boycotts to the frontlines of #BlackLivesMatter, Black women have always been at the forefront of resistance movements for centuries… and we often face varied challenges in these spaces. Today on #DearBlackGirl… we talked with Kayley Chery, a STEM and educational equity activist based in...
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Dear Black Girl… You Have Value with Tabitha Willis
Dear Black Girl… Never forget that YOU have value! This is the message that Tabitha Willis wants to share with the world. Hailing from the Chicagoland area, Tabitha shares her journey toward embracing her passion for both STEM and advocacy while persevering through the challenges posed by being…
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Dear Black Girl… Find Power in The Labels with Kayla Kelly
How can you define yourself beyond the confines of how others define you? Growing up Black and disabled in Hartford, Connecticut, Kayla Kelly (they/them) often faced pushback from peers and educators positing that they couldn’t be a leader or scholar. Tune in today to learn how Kayla reclaimed…
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Dear Black Girl... How Are You Doing, Really Though? with Olamide Olowe
Have you ever struggled to respond to the following: "How are you doing… really, though?" Acknowledging one's emotionality and mental wellness can be challenging at times, especially for entrepreneurs and leaders. Today, we talked with Olamide Olowe, founder, and CEO of Topicals, to discuss her...
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Dear Black Girl… Be Brave with Fatimata Cham
How can you be your most authentic self in rooms where you feel compelled to change? Being the only Black women in the room is never easy. This week, we talked with Fatimata Cham, an activist, poet, and gender equality activist, to explore how to #BeBrave in all areas of life. We discussed her...
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Dear Black Girl… Fail Forward with Jordan Ashley Greene
How do you deal with failure? Do you preserve amidst such adversities? Do you feel hesitant or anxious about applying for future opportunities? Failure is never an easy feat to overcome– and it’s okay to admit that! This week, we talked with Jordan Ashley Greene, a nationally recognized learning...
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Dear Black Girl... An Introduction
New Year, New Series! 🎉✨ We are soo excited to announce the beginning of #DearBlackGirl… a visual anthology capturing the voices of Black women and girls reflecting upon their younger selves, embracing who they are, and pondering upon who they may be in the future. Tune in as our host Denia…
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HERstory: Adriana Santiago
Welcome back to The She Shall Speak Series! Today, we are featuring another episode in our HERstory series: a collection of stories of young Black women and girls who are leading the way for positive social change in their communities. Tune in today to learn more about Adriana Santiago, a queer,...
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HERstory: Maya Dummett
Welcome back to The She Shall Speak Series! Today, we are featuring another episode in our HERstory series: a collection of stories of young Black women and girls who are leading the way for positive social change in their communities. Tune in today to learn more about Maya Dummett and how she...
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HERstory: Kynnedy Simone Smith
Welcome back to The She Shall Speak Series! Today, we are featuring another episode in our HERstory series: a collection of stories of young Black women and girls who are leading the way for positive social change in their communities. Tune in to learn more about Kynnedy Simone Smith and her...
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HERstory: Alliyah Logan
Welcome back to The She Shall Speak Series! Today we will be featuring another episode in our #HERstory series, a collection of stories of young Black women and girls who are enacting positive social change in their communities. Tune in to hear more about Alliyah Logan, how she became inspired to...
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HERstory: Blessing Ahmodu
Welcome back to The She Shall Speak Series! Tune in today to learn more about Blessing Amhodu, an educator from Nigeria whose work focuses on children's development and teachers' effectiveness through the use of creative and innovative techniques for teaching. Blessing is the co-founder of the…
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HERstory: Nyasha Chivonivoni
Welcome back to the She Shall Speak Series! We are excited to kick off the tenth episode of HERstory, a collection of stories of young Black women and girls who are leading the way for positive social change in their communities. Tune in today to learn more about Nyasha Chivonivoni, a second-year...
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HERstory: Bethel Kyeza
Welcome back to the She Shall Speak Series! We are excited to kick off the ninth episode of our HERstory series, a collection of stories of young Black women and girls who are leading the way for positive social change in their communities. Tune in to learn more about Bethel Kyeza and her...
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HERstory: Kayla Austin
Welcome back to the She Shall Speak Series! We are excited to kick off the eighth episode of our HERstory series, a collection of stories of young Black women and girls who are leading the way for positive social change in their communities. Tune in to hear Kayla Austin-- an activist, author,...
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HERstory: Ayonnah Tinsley
Welcome back to the She Shall Speak Series! We are excited to kick off the seventh episode of our HERstory series, a collection of stories of young Black women and girls who are leading the way for positive social change in their communities. Tune in to learn more about Ayonnah Tinsley, a student...
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HERstory: Elizabeth Nyamwange
Welcome back to the She Shall Speak Series! We are excited to kick off the sixth episode of our HERstory series, a collection of stories of young Black women and girls who are leading the way for positive social change in their communities. Tune in to learn more about Elizabeth Nyamwange, a high...
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HERstory: Laila Sabreen
Welcome back to the She Shall Speak Series! We are excited to kick off the fifth episode of our HERstory series, a collection of stories of young Black women and girls who are leading the way for positive social change in their communities. Tune in to hear us discuss Laila Sabreen's new novel…
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HERstory: Amina Salahou
Welcome back to the She Shall Speak Series! We are excited to kick off the fourth episode of our HERstory series, a collection of stories of young Black women and girls who are leading the way for positive social change in their communities. Tune in to hear us discuss Amina's advocacy journey,...
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HERstory: Ssanyu Lukoma
Welcome back to the She Shall Speak Series! We are excited to kick off the third episode of our HERstory series, a collection of stories of young Black women and girls who are leading the way for positive social change in their communities. Today, we will be talking with Ssanyu Lukoma! Ssanyu...
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HERstory: Deborah Olatunji
Welcome back to the She Shall Speak Series! We are excited to kick off the second episode of our HERstory series, a collection of stories of young Black women and girls who are leading the way for positive social change in their communities. Today, we will be talking with Deborah Olatunji!...
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HERstory: Madison Garrett
In honor of Black History Month and Women’s History Month, we are starting our “HERstory” series! “HERstory” aims to amplify the narratives of young Black women and girls who are catalyzing change in their communities. Our goal is to celebrate the strides of these young trailblazers and use their...
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Introduction
Welcome to the She Shall Speak Series! Join Denia (she/her) as she discusses the origins of the podcast, its intentions, and goals!
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Centering the voices of female-identifying trailblazers, the "She Shall Speak Series" aims to amplify the narratives of female activists, scholars, philanthropists, and STEAMinists from the African diaspora. We seek to use our platform to commemorate the work of young changemakers, discuss complex social issues, embrace triumph in the face of life's adversities, and push for action amidst societal inequities. Tune in every Wednesday at 3:00 pm EST as we innovate, recreate, and re-write the narrative. Together, we will tell our story.
HOSTED BY
Denia Smith
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How many episodes does She Shall Speak Series have?
She Shall Speak Series currently has 25 episodes available on PodParley. New episodes are automatically indexed when they're published to the podcast feed.
What is She Shall Speak Series about?
Centering the voices of female-identifying trailblazers, the "She Shall Speak Series" aims to amplify the narratives of female activists, scholars, philanthropists, and STEAMinists from the African diaspora. We seek to use our platform to commemorate the work of young changemakers, discuss complex...
How often does She Shall Speak Series release new episodes?
She Shall Speak Series has 25 episodes. Check the episode list to see recent publication dates and frequency.
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Who hosts She Shall Speak Series?
She Shall Speak Series is created and hosted by Denia Smith.
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