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The Check In Podcast
by Camryn Billett
If you could use one word to describe your week at hand, what would it be? The Check In Podcast is a podcast where we answer just that. We come to check in with y'all at the end of every week to discuss our mental health, the current events of the week, sports, pop culture, music and more! So come check in with us on Friday's at 3PM EST before checking out for the weekend. You won't regret it. Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/camryn-billett5/support
Episodes
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The Art of Stillness
In this heartfelt and deeply relatable episode, host Camryn Joi welcomes guest Alexis Booker, a software engineer and self-proclaimed “recovering workaholic,” to explore the realities of burnout and the hard-earned wisdom that comes from learning to rest.As part of this season’s theme of…
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Self Care in a Society that Doesn’t Care About Us with Nia Johnson
In this episode, host Camryn Joi interviews Nia Johnson, a community advocate and co-founder of the Roots and Restoration Project. Nia shares her journey from growing up in East Oakland to becoming a leader in community healing and environmental justice. The conversation explores her early...
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Artful Living: How Creativity Heals and Inspires with Aminah Howell
Self-care isn’t just face masks and spa days—it’s about creativity, confidence, and feeling like that person. On this episode of The Check In Podcast, Cameron Bullet chops it up with Aminah Howell, CEO of Ahmadj Hairco, about how hairstyling is more than a look—it’s a vibe, a mood, and a form of...
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Friendship in Adulthood with Emerald Norman and Kyara Samuels
In this episode ofThe Check In Podcast, host Camryn Joi is joined by longtime friends Kyara and Emerald for a deep dive into the role of friendship in self-care. They explore the challenges of maintaining adult friendships, balancing priorities, and the importance of showing up for one another....
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Paradigm Shifts with Carlito Palmer
In this thought-provoking episode of The Check In Podcast, host Camryn Joi sits down with special guest Carlito Palmer to explore the power of paradigm shifts—those pivotal moments that redefine our perspectives and reshape our lives. From navigating self-care as young men to challenging…
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Digital Detox with Shania
In this episode of The Check-In Podcast, host Camryn Joi sits down with guest Shania Foster to dive into the timely topic of digital detoxing. Together, they explore the impact of technology on mental health, the importance of setting boundaries with social media, and practical ways to take a…
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Change of Scenery with Michael Davis
In this episode, host Camryn Joi sits down with Michael Davis to explore the transformative power of changing your environment. From creative inspiration to professional growth, they discuss how new surroundings can shape mindset and open up opportunities. Michael shares personal stories about…
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Eat Well, Move More with AbbyFitness
Join Camryn Joi on this episode of The Check In Podcast as she dives into the pillars of self-care with AbbyFitness, a certified personal trainer and nutrition coach. Together, they discuss the balance between physical and mental health, tackling diet culture, intuitive eating, and how to create...
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Just Checking In with Avery Bethea
The Check In Podcast is back, and Camryn Joi kicks off season four with a powerful episode you don’t want to miss! Special guest Avery Bethea joins the mic to unravel the true essence of self-care—beyond the buzzwords and Instagram reels. Together, they dive into how self-care touches every part…
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The Cinefiles: Snowfall
Welcome to a brand new limited series called The Cinefiles! In this limited series, Camryn, Ian, and various guests will talk about different shows and films that they are currently watching and feel that you should watch too. This series will discuss all aspects of filmmaking that make each...
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Episode 307: Are You More Than An Athlete? with Michael Liriano
Going into its third year, this pandemic has changed all of us in more ways than one. One of the ways we've seen it impact the world is in the way people, in particular athletes, are beginning to prioritize their mental health. In the midst of the pandemic and summer 2021 Olympics, multiple...
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Episode 306: The Blueprint with Evie Myers and Natalia Carr
Welcome back to our second to last episode of the season. Sad, right? We know but we still have two amazing episodes left for you guys including today's episode. This episode, I (Camryn ), sit down with guests Evie and Natalia as we talk about the blueprint that is: Black Women. Being the…
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Episode 305: Can We All Just Get Along with Alex McBride
This week on the podcast, guest Alex McBride sits down with us to talk about Xenophobia within the African diaspora. This episode was recorded in the summer time after the Summer Olympic events in which comments and actions by Sha’carri Richardson brought up discussions about long standing issues...
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Episode 304: The Creative Process with Elijah Wood
Welcome back to yet another episode of The Check In Podcast. On this episode, producer, songwriter, and @freeagencyllc CEO Elijah Wood and I mainly talk about our creative process and our journey in discovering and developing our crafts. Full disclosure, this is not just an episode for my…
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Episode 303: Grown-ish with Jordan Jackson
Welcome back to a new episode of The Check In podcast! Young adulthood is hard and navigating your 20s can feel like such a roller coaster. From college, to friendships, to family, to networking, to relationships and more, you experience so much life and go through so many phases in this decade.…
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Episode 302: Decisions, Decisions, Decisions with Nick Ashman
If you've noticed, within the last year people have had to make some very hard decisions. The pandemic had people slowing down and resting, something that our society does not heavily promote. As young adults we are constantly faced with decisions and while we might want to or think we have to…
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Episode 301: Astroworld with Serena Billett
Welcome back to an all new season of The Check In Podcast! We are back with special guest and cousin Serena Billett. We decided to kick this season off with a really important topic. A week and two days ago on Friday, November 5, 2021, 8 people died at the annual Travis Scott Astroworld music...
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Episode 212: Congratulations, You Made It! With Special Guest Jonathan Williams
Welcome back to yet another episode of The Check In Podcast! This is our final episode this season! I want to first say thank you for rocking with us for two whole seasons. This episode is a very special episode because we have two recent graduates. One of them being a college grad and another...
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Episode 211: It’s Rough In These Streets w/ Paul Williams
Welcome back to yet another episode of The Check In Podcast! We are excited to have on guest Paul Williams as we discuss dating expectations, gender roles, and the famous relationship coach Kevin Samuels. In this conversation we keep it all the way real about what it’s like finding love in these...
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Episode 210: In The Spirit of Wearing Less and Going Out More w/ Angelina Malcolm
Hello everyone and welcome back to another episode of The Check In Podcast. Today I have previous guest and my friend Angelina Malcolm to come on and talk about body positivity and body dysmorphia. In the spirit of wearing less and going out more as we approach the summer time, we talk about…
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Episode 209: Politics, Preaching, and Prayer with Jelani Hilliard-Jackson
On this episode of the podcast Ian and I sit down with our guest Jelani Hilliard-Jackson to discuss how our lives have changed a year after the pandemic and everything else 2020. We talk about what we need to see from this current administration. We talk about the current stat of Black Lives...
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Episode 208: Just Catchin' Up
Welcome back to Episode 208 of The Check In Podcast! This month has been rough for both me and Ian as we try to finish up our school semesters strong. But, we hope you enjoyed your little break from the podcast because we are back like we never left. In this episode we catch up on some of the...
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Episode 207: Social Media: Perceptions vs Reality with Darius Hardy
Hey y’all and welcome back to Episode 207 of The Check In Podcast. We hope you enjoyed your holiday and Spring Break. This week we have another guest on, one of Ian’s best friends, Darius Hardy. We invite Darius to talk about a real issue within this day and age: Social Media. We have a...
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Episode 206: Wanda, Vision, WandaVision!
Welcome back to episode 206! On this week’s episode of the podcast, the last week of Women’s History Month, we decided to discuss one very badass woman in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Wanda Maximoff. We invite Howard student, writer, and content creator Brandon Bush to talk about all things...
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Episode 205: Algorithmic Bias in Tech and Social Media with Zakiya Talley
Welcome back everyone to a new week of The Check In Podcast! We are so excited about today's episode. On this episode Camryn has on guest Zakiya Talley to mainly talk about algorithmic bias in tech. From one computer scientist to another, we discuss the necessity for diversity in those creating...
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Episode 204: Representation in Film and New MCU Characters
Hey guys, welcome back and Happy March. We're back with another episode this week where Ian and I just sit down and catch up on current events. We are discussing representation in film and if old characters in any universe should be changed. We talk about representation for representations sake…
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Episode 203: Black Artists and Their Art in This Social Media Age with Masongo Ogora
Welcome Back to episode 203 with our guest and friend: singer, songwriter, journalist and rapper Masongo Ogora! This week we get into a very honest and deep conversation about what it means to be a Black artist in this day and age. Is our presence online as a Black creator healthy? Authentic?…
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Episode 202: WandaVision, Trump's Acquittal, Religion & Spirituality as Young Adults & Teens
On this episode of The Check In Podcast we have guest, friend, and hairstylist Aminah (@styledbyaminah on instagram) with us. She comes on to recap the current events of this past weekend like the snowstorm in the southern U.S. and Trump's acquittal as well as discuss how religion and…
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Episode 201: 4 Wednesdays in January, Gorilla Glue Girl, Moving Forward in 2021
We are back and so excited to welcome you to Season 2 of The Check In Podcast! We have a great season ahead for you guys with some amazing guests and topics. This episode we will be catching you guys up on what we did over the break. We do a recap of the four historical Wednesday's in January. On...
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Episode 112: Christmas Season Finale with Kircil Dowers and Zoie Collins!
Thank you thank you thank you to our audience for allowing us to enter your home every week! On this season finale Ian and I bring on my friends Kircil and Zoie to discuss this year and what we've learned. Tune in to hear our "2020 Ten Essentials" that got us through this year. Also find out some...
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Episode 111: Importance of HBCUs, White Privilege, and Capital Punishment with Gabby Boykins
On this episode of the podcast, Ian and I bring on our cousin and recent graduate of Howard University, Gabby. We talk about the importance of HBCU's as safe spaces for Black people, and what place, if any, white people have at these institutions. We also discuss the recent Red Table Talk…
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Episode 110: College during COVID, COVID vaccine, Spotify Wrapped/Apple Replay 2020 with Angelina Malcolm
On this episode of the podcast I bring on my friend Angelina to talk about college dorm life during COVID. We also talk about if we would take a COVID vaccine if it came out and what we would have done if we were president during COVID. Finally we discuss our 2020 Spotify Wrapped and Apple Replay...
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Episode 109: Thanksgiving and Grammy Nominations with Lincoln Fields and Zoie Collins
We are back and better and oh so thankful! On this episode of The Check In Podcast, we have special guests Lincoln and Zoie as we check in with our word of the week and talk about what we’re most thankful for. We also talk about our favorite musical projects this year and why the Grammy’s keep...
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Episode 108: 2020 Election with Dr. Nenaji Jackson
This episode Ian and I are very anxious about this election and therefore invite our guest Dr. Nenaji Jackson on to discuss the current politics at hand. We are in the midst of a presidential election and so this episode we break down some of the gibberish you might have heard on the news for the...
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Episode 107: 2020 NBA Season, Upcoming Election, Film
On this episode of the Check In Podcast we are feeling really grateful. Ian is back with us to discuss his week at hand, the world of sports now that the NBA season is over and music and film entertainment. We also touch on the importance of this election, and what we will be doing to be of…
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Episode 106: End SARS, Prophecy and Homecoming with Emerald Norman
On this episode of The Check In Podcast I bring on a special guest: Emerald Norman to talk about SARS in Nigeria, how to be hopeful amidst prophecy, leadership in the Adventist church and ways we are decompressing from the events of the world. This episode I have attached a special playlist for…
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Episode 105: Signs of Burnout, Voting, Lakers in 6
This episode we are tired! We talked about the Lakers as the 2020 NBA Champions, signs of burn out, and why voting is the first step to getting this country on the right track. Below are links to a gospel playlist because we all have had a hard week, hard year even and need to be reminded that in...
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Episode 104: College, Social Media, Savage Mode II
This week we are checking in with the word "Productive" because we accomplished a lot this week. This episode the we will be talking about all you need to know to apply for college this year. We will also talk about the pros and cons of social media and the internet in this day and age, Savage…
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Episode 103: Health
This episode we'll be talking about staying Spiritually, Physically, and Mentally Healthy during this year 2020. Below you will find a playlist composed of soothing alternative and r&b songs that will help you relax, relate, and release. We hope you enjoy....
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Episode 102: NBA Playoffs, Protecting Black Women, Voting
This episode the word we are using to check in is "Exhausted." If 2020 has been nothing else it has been fricken exhausting! This episode we talk about the verdict of the Breonna Taylor case and what it looks like to protect Black women. We'll also be talking about the NBA Playoffs, Voting, and…
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Episode 101: Wildfires, XXL Freshman Class, #45
This episode the word we are using to check in is "Wow" because it's just been a shocking week. From wildfires, XXL Freshman Class, to global warming and literally running out of time we'll be talking about it all. Unfortunately, this episode will not include an XXL Freshman Class playlist, but...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
If you could use one word to describe your week at hand, what would it be? The Check In Podcast is a podcast where we answer just that. We come to check in with y'all at the end of every week to discuss our mental health, the current events of the week, sports, pop culture, music and more! So come check in with us on Friday's at 3PM EST before checking out for the weekend. You won't regret it. Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/camryn-billett5/support
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Camryn Billett
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If you could use one word to describe your week at hand, what would it be? The Check In Podcast is a podcast where we answer just that. We come to check in with y'all at the end of every week to discuss our mental health, the current events of the week, sports, pop culture, music and more! So come...
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