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The Melanin Exchange
by The Melanin Exchange
Podcast for Black women, by a Black woman sharing topics of work/life balance, relationships, self-care, and other hot topics. This platform is for Black women to connect through other women's authentic experiences and perspectives. The Melanin Exchange is on both Instagram and Facebook!
Episodes
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Degreed, Melanated, and Unemployed
Tune in as the host of The Melanin Exchange shares the story that led to unemployment, demystifies societal beliefs about education, the unexpected healing journey that came with unemployment, and being unafraid to constantly bet on self as a degreed and melanated Black woman.
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Match This Energy or Move Around
Lately there seems to be a shift happening. Myself included, along with many other have experienced shifts in relationships. Tune in as MaStaysha and I discuss her recent loss of 20 plus year friend after many chances given, misalignment, and the block list. We have all been there or are…
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Mindset, Manifestation & the Big 'R' Word
The Melanin Exchange breaks barriers having a conversation about what was supposed to be mindset & manifestation with guest, Madison Rose, mindset and manifestation coach. However, being that the podcast is Pro-Black which doesn't mean anti-White, the episode took a turn to discussing mindset and...
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MALE TALK MONDAYS: Being a #GirlDad & Dating Women Without Fathers
To celebrate Father's Day it's only right to have Rich discuss his experience with being a #girldad on the Male Talk Mondays segment. Tune in as we also discuss Jill's experience with being a fatherless daughter and dating, and Rich's thoughts on dating women without fathers. He kind of tried the...
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Motherhood-Ish Series Pt 4: Breaking Generational Curses
Shaquana Davis, author and mompreneur from Season 2, Episode 2, shares her journey of breaking generational curses including born to her mother who abused drugs, toxic female relationships within her family, and more! Warning: This episode is completely unedited. Part of this platform is...
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Motherhood-Ish Series: Pt 3: Caring for Mama
I think this is the longest episode to date! And once you listen you'll see why! Tune in for Part 2 of the series. Not only in honor of the mothers this month, but also Mental Health Awareness Month, this beautiful soul has a story, a real testimony. As a Black educated woman who not only is a...
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Motherhood-ish Series: Part 2: A Mother's Love
Part 2 continues of the Motherhood-ish Series with Karol, an ABA therapist sharing her experience with grief/loss of her mother and fears about becoming a mother. Tune in as we normalize not being afraid to ask for help as a mother and also address the "deadbeat mamas" that exist that we are…
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MALE TALK MONDAYS: Mama's Boys
Continuing the Motherhood-ish Series, of course the male perspective is valued too. Male Talk Mondays discusses Mama's Boys. Tune in as Rich shares his perspective of not being the typical Mama's Boy, defines the term, and ways to remove the "bitch-assness". Jill also shares experiences of…
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Motherhood-Ish Series: Part 1: The Introduction
Mother's Day is around the corner and it's only right that we celebrate as a platform that caters to women. Yours truly is starting off the Motherhood series. You guessed it! The host of the The Melanin Exchange, Jill and her mother will be discussing adoption, electing to be a single parent, and...
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Spring Cleaning
Spring is here yall! It's time for some cleaning and de-cluttering. Yes, of course your home and the things you'd normally do when the season changes, but also your life! My good sis, Lydia T. Blanco, Media Maven and podcast host of The Get My Life Tour is back to share her refreshing perspective...
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Male Talk Mondays: To Cheat or Keep Your Hands to Yourself
MALE TALK MONDAYS SEGMENT: Discussing all things Derrick Jaxn and his cheating, hypocritical shenanigans and shaming his wife like you haven't been cheated on or cheated. Let's debunk the myth that only men should keep their hands to themselves and the being crazy is cute as a woman must stop.…
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Body-ody-ody: Body Image, Surgery, & Self-Love
Since we want to body-ody-ody let's talk about it then. It used to be having an eating disorder and cosmetic work was common for White women. Black women have joined the bandwagon and surgery has not only become normalized, but glamorized. Join social influence Fiona Joi and I as we discuss…
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Women Empowerment Ain't That Sis
Let's talk all things related to Women's History month and women in general. And, let's also talk about what the term women empowerment is not as we see mixed messages in today's society. Don't be a mean girl and throwing women empowerment events. Make it make sense sis. Tune in as my good sis...
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Self-Care in Relationships
Being in a relationship, especially in its earliest stages while trying to balance self and the other person(s) can be difficult! You may feel like you've lost yourself. This isn't specific to romantic relationships either. Join certified consultant, author, healer, and educator, Stephanie D....
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Self-Care After Divorce
Self-love is the best love. Sometimes self-care can be lost going through the best and worst times in relationships. Tune in as social worker, Jillian shares her authentic experience with divorce and ways she is continuing to heal and relearn herself through self-care.
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Male Talk Mondays Segment: Lovers & Friends
Valentine's Day is around the corner! How are you celebrating with your significant other? Tune in as the Male Talk Mondays co-host, Rich and I discuss our thoughts about Valentine's Day and Rich trying not to spill the beans about his plans.
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Rags to Riches: Journey of a Mompreneur
During the pandemic many people are tapping into their entrepreneurial spirit including this mompreneur, Shaquana Davis. Former educator turned mompreneur became an author and is pursuing other endeavors after relocating during a pandemic with a small infant!
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White House for White People
It's Season 2 and we're back and ready for a busy season! This topic was planned before last week's foolery at the US Capitol, but now it's needed more than ever! Tune in as my friend Dirrick, founder of Project OneTen and I talk politics, civic engagement, and the White House who the White House...
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MALE TALK MONDAYS SEGMENT: 'Tis the Season
Introducing the first 𝙼𝙰𝙻𝙴 𝚃𝙰𝙻𝙺 𝙼𝙾𝙽𝙳𝙰𝚈𝚂 segment, every first Monday of the month with Rich! Tune in as we dive into gift giving in relationships, expectations of gifts for men and women, and we talk about y'all folks that ask for things you know someone can't afford or you can't…
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When You Are a Black Woman...
Tune in to hear recent events that happened this week and knowing who you are as a Black woman especially during the holiday season. Take off the cape. You don't have to be superwoman sis!
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Money, Money, Money
Who doesn't like money? But with mo' money can come mo' problems...especially if there's some financial stress. Join entrepreneur and podcaster Nicole Jones as she discusses financial trauma and tools she has created in her business to help you get a bag, pay off debt, and create generational...
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Friendship Breakups
We've all experienced friendship breakups. It's a real thing, just less talked about. Join Lydia T. Blanco and I as we dive into our experiences, how to be accountable, set expectations, and navigate this challenging topic.
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The Body Heals Itself
I think I have a new fave episode! Tune in as Tarah and I come together again to discuss all things holistic! She dropped some real gems! Stay til the end to hear a recent personal experience that inspired this episode.
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The Not So New Normal
As we all adjust to this "new normal" virtual learning is one of the many ways parents, teachers, and students are now adjusting. Join in as my educator friend, Keshia and I discuss virtual learning from a teacher's perspective and the advice she has for both parents and teachers.
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Having & Holding: Balancing Celibacy or Pleasure
Tune in as mother, blogger, and licensed mental health professional, Jovan shares her decision to become celibate three years ago, and now finding herself being open to idea of a "cuddy buddy" if the correct opportunity presents itself.
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Shades of Melanin
A discussion with Arkeeda Jones about the historical topic of colorism among Black women in education, social media, and pop culture, and ways to navigate the barriers starting with children.
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Don't Ask Me When I'm Getting Married or Pregnant
Might've shaken the table on this episode. Join myself and our guest, Tarah as we share our thoughts about the pressure for Black women to get married, have children, and why it's important to be mindful of these pressures.
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A Journey of Alignment
Join Shri-Shanti Shankara and I as she shares her journey of alignment through energy work, healing, and spirituality and her current efforts to help others heal.
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Black Women in Business...and Everything Else
Conversation with Black women business owners who share their stories and advice as while managing other roles and tasks in their daily lives.
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Test to Testimony
Sharing the platform with Brittany C. as she shares many tests that led to a testimony from a failed relationship and career challenges as a Black woman. Despite 2020 being difficult for most we discuss how this year's quarantine has allowed her to heal and self-reflect with 2019 being the year…
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Are You Issa or Molly? The Importance of Black Women Friendships
Inspired by Insecure's Issa and Molly friendship drama, a discussion between friends about the dynamics and significance of friendship for Black women.
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Childbearing: The Woman's So-Called Dream
Being mindful of intentions and beliefs to pressure women to have children. Addressing relevant issues of women's desire to not have children and the reduction of shame.
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Facing Your Fears
Inspired by brand strategist, Erin on Demand's YouTube video. Sharing my journey of fears and the path to develop The Melanin Exchange
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Love Is...
Discussing Netflix show Love Is Blind related to lack of diversity and thoughts about the show overall. Stay tuned for part 2!
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Jhené Does Her Work!
Real and raw, no edits. Review of Jhené Aiko's new album. Discussing the importance of self-healing and being able to appreciate her journey and connect with her words once we've started our own self-healing journey.
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No Means NO!
A reminder of issues that impact us and not to forget when they are no longer a "hot topic" or something happens. Setting boundaries around sexual harassment, both big and small.
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Podcast for Black women, by a Black woman sharing topics of work/life balance, relationships, self-care, and other hot topics. This platform is for Black women to connect through other women's authentic experiences and perspectives. The Melanin Exchange is on both Instagram and Facebook!
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Podcast for Black women, by a Black woman sharing topics of work/life balance, relationships, self-care, and other hot topics. This platform is for Black women to connect through other women's authentic experiences and perspectives. The Melanin Exchange is on both Instagram and Facebook!
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