The Colored Girl Beautiful
by The Colored Girl Beautiful LLC
The Colored Girl Beautiful is a narrative podcast exploring the beautiful juxtapositions of black womanhood. In each episode, host Aseloka Smith, will share the story of a black woman searching for balance between strength and vulnerability, friendship and independence, love and ambition, and everything in between.
Episodes
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Presence (And a little life update)
Hey folks! I'm back after a long break and some big life changes. But we'll be seeing more of each other soon! Stay tuned for new content in the next few months. Thanks as always for listening! Support The Podcast If you're looking for ways to support the show, head over to our support page for a...
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S2E1: Morgan: On Growing Into Herself
We're back for season 2! And we've got our first episode we talk to New York Times Bestselling author Morgan Jerkins about coming into her own. This conversation is tiny little sliver of her story so you should definitely check out all of Morgan's writing to learn more! Wandering In Strange Lands...
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The Colored Girl Beautiful - Season 2 Trailer
Be sure to tune in to The Colored Girl Beautiful November 24, 2020 for the premiere of Season 2 wherever you get your podcasts! If you'd like to get an email about new episodes and learn a bit more of the behind the scenes of the show's making, you can subscribe to the newsletter at...
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Farewell Till Fall - Plus Church Announcements
Hey folks, just wanted to provide a quick update for you! We're taking a break to prepare for season 2 and we want to hear your stories! See a list of topics and submit them to us at coloredgirlbeautiful.com/stories. Listen to Nichole's podcast!! It's AMAZING and you're DEFINITELY going to love…
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Minisode 118: History - Colorism
This week we talk to Dr. Karsonya Wise-Whitehead (Dr. Kaye) about colorism and some of its origins. Dr. Kaye's Twitter: @kayewhitehead Some of Dr. Kaye's Work: Notes from a Colored Girl...
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Minisode 117: Beauty - Representation Matters
This week we talk to Sherri Lumpkin of the Rag Baby Exchange (http://www.ragbabyexch.org/programs.html) who helps us to release negativity and to find our inner doll. Sherri's Instagram: @lumpkinsherri Make a Direct Contribution to the Podcast https://www.coloredgirlbeautiful.com/donate Support…
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Minisode 116: Rest
Today, a call for rest Make a Direct Contribution to the Podcast https://www.coloredgirlbeautiful.com/donate Support This Podcast https://www.coloredgirlbeautiful.com/support Sign Up for the Newsletter If you'd like to get an email about new episodes and learn a bit more of the behind the scenes…
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Minisode 115: Beauty - Journey to You
This week we hear from the lovely, Charnell (https://www.justcharnell.com/) who encourages use to find our own journey to confidence. Charnell's Instagram: @justcharnell Make a Direct Contribution to the Podcast https://www.coloredgirlbeautiful.com/donate Support The Podcast Support the show by...
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Minisode 114: Work - Different
This week, Tina (https://www.tinascottlassiter.com/) is back and reminding us that it's ok to be different by sharing some workplace wisdom. Tina's Instagram: @tsl103 Tina's also got some really amazing artwork! Check out her etsy shop https://www.etsy.com/shop/artfullyTSL and support her artwork...
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Minisode 113: Personal Appearance - Creating Your Narrative
This week, Jewels Dodson (www.jewelsdodson.com) encourages us to create our own narrative as she shares her story about what she learned from women in her family who were important to her. Jewel's Instagram: @jewelsthegem Make a Direct Contribution to the Podcast...
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Minisode 112: Love - Self-Love
This week, Kimberly reminds us to take care of ourselves as we care for those around us. Make a Direct Contribution to the Podcast https://www.coloredgirlbeautiful.com/donate If you'd like to get an email about new episodes and learn a bit more of the behind the scenes of the show's making, you…
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Minisode 111: Love - Romantic Love and Loss
This week, Tina shares a bit of her love story with us. We're swooning! Make a Direct Contribution to the Podcast https://www.coloredgirlbeautiful.com/donate If you'd like to get an email about new episodes and learn a bit more of the behind the scenes of the show's making, you can subscribe to…
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Minisode 110: History - Black Women's Suffrage
In this minisode, we continue our history theme and hear again from Dr. Karsonya Wise-Whitehead about suffrage for Black women in the early 1900's. Make a Direct Contribution to the Podcast https://www.coloredgirlbeautiful.com/donate If you'd like to get an email about new episodes and learn a…
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Minisode 109: History - Club Women
In our first bonus episode for the season, we learn about Club Women from Dr. Karsonya Wise-Whitehead. If you'd like to get an email about new episodes and learn a bit more of the behind the scenes of the show's making, you can subscribe to the newsletter at https://www.coloredgirlbeautiful.com…
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S1E8: The Colored Girl Beautiful Learns to Love Herself
In this episode Aseloka talks to a friend and mentor Tina about how she balances who she is with how others percieve her and the self acceptance that can often come with age. If you'd like to get an email about new episodes and learn a bit more of the behind the scenes of the show's making, you…
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S1E7: Google Podcasts creators program Showcase
This week we're taking a bit of a breather for the holidays. Instead of airing our final episode for the season, we're sharing some bonus content from the Google Podcast creators program showcase that happened back in June. Be sure to tune in on January 7 for the final episode of the season! But…
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S1E6: Loss in the Life of the Colored Girl Beautiful
This week we take a departure from our normal episode structure to talk about grief and loss. Aseloka shares an unexpected moment of grief that hit her during her interview with Jasmin in Episode 5, The Colored Mother Beautiful. She debriefs that moment and talks about the importance of making...
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S1E5: The Colored Mother Beautiful
In this episode Aseloka talks to her friend Jasmin, a working mother of an adorable 7-year-old with another little one on the way. They discuss Madame Hackley's writing and her assessment of Black motherhood as both a privilege and a responsibility. Aseloka expresses her concerns about being…
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S1E4: How the Colored Girl Beautiful Finds Purpose
In this episode Aseloka reflects on Madame Hackely's writings about racial responsibility and Aseloka's own conflicts between wanting to do all that she can for the race, while also staying sane. She'll debrief these feelings with this week's guest, Heather Smith, who will share how a late night...
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S1E3: Liberating the Colored Girl Beautiful
Aseloka discusses Madame Hackley’s advice on how women should present themselves with guest, Andrea Renau and producer Nichole. The three women discuss the particularly complicated role hair often plays in a Black woman’s ability to appear presentable. If you'd like to get an email about new...
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S1E2: How to Heal the Colored Girl Beautiful
Aseloka Smith, writes a letter to Madame Emma Azalia Hackley, with questions about what intimacy looks like among friends. And how opening up to the people around you help you to heal. If you'd like to get an email about new episodes and learn a bit more of the behind the scenes of the show's...
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S1E1: How to Be a Beautiful Colored Girl
The Colored Girl Beautiful’s host Aseloka Smith, writes a letter to Madame Emma Azalia Hackley, an accomplished, world traveling, Black activist and certified diva who, in 1916, wrote a book of advice to other Black women on how to make it in America. In this first letter, Aseloka reflects on how...
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The Colored Girl Beautiful - Season 1 Trailer
Be sure to subscribe to The Colored Girl Beautiful October 1, 2019 wherever you get your podcasts. If you'd like to get an email about new episodes and learn a bit more of the behind the scenes of the show's making, you can subscribe to the newsletter at https://www.coloredgirlbeautiful.com And…
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Coming Soon - The Colored Girl Beautiful Podcast
Be sure to subscribe to The Colored Girl Beautiful wherever you get your podcasts. We'll be announcing an official release date right here in this feed! If you'd like to get an email about new episodes and learn a bit more of the behind the scenes of the show's making, you can subscribe to the...
About this show
The Colored Girl Beautiful is a narrative podcast exploring the beautiful juxtapositions of black womanhood. In each episode, host Aseloka Smith, will share the story of a black woman searching for balance between strength and vulnerability, friendship and independence, love and ambition, and everything in between.
Hosted by
The Colored Girl Beautiful LLC