BlackFemaleProject Podcast

AN OBSERVED CONVERSATION: CREATING HEALING SPACE FOR BLACK EDUCATORS On October 12, 2021, we gathered, virtually, for the sixth annual BlackFemaleProject conversation with Black Teacher Project. Listen in as Black educators, in a fishbowl-style conversation, discuss Teacher Truth Perspectives and findings from our survey of 200+ Black educators from across the state of California.

"We all wanna look good, but looking good is a byproduct of feeling good, and that starts with the body and the mind, and that’s what yoga means: to yoke together the body, the mind, and the spirit basically." - Brittany Floyd-Mayo aka Trap Yoga Bae®SummaryOakland native and CEO of Trap Yoga Bae, Britteny Floyd-Mayo, talks with BlackFemaleProject Podcast guest host Leslie Stoval about twerking as a cultural phenomenon, the power of yoga, and her game-changing “Wouldn’t it be nice” mindset. After growing up in Oakland, Britteny completed her undergraduate studies at Dillard University in New Orleans before returning to the Bay and receiving a second degree from Holy Names University.The third season of BlackFemaleProject's podcast takes a deep and broad dive into the Health Services sector. Episodes 1 through 3 offer insights from three Black women with careers in the medical realm, followed by three episodes that feature Black women who center social responsibility in their paths. Our final trio of season 3 lifts up the wisdom and journeys of Black women who operate with a holistic perspective. We hope you enjoy the distinctions and commonalities across these dynamic and accomplished women's experiences.ResourcesTrap Yoga Bae https://trapyogabae.com/Ratchet Affirmations https://blavity.com/6-ratchet-affirmations-to-help-you-through-the-holiday-season?category1=health&category2=community-submittedRatchet Affirmations Uncut https://tribe.trapyogabae.com/plans/51974?bundle_token=68788801fd682ade9d0bc984484f46bc&utm_source=manual Join Us: https://blackfemaleproject.org/subscribeFollow Us:Instagram: https://instagram.com/blackfemaleprojectFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/BlackfemaleprojectLinkedIN: https://www.linkedin.com/company/blackfemaleproject/

"Even if it's just a seed, the solution is embedded within the problem."Dr. Phyllis Hubbard (a.k.a. The Body Whisperer) talks about her holistic health journey with guest host Leslie Stoval. Dr. Hubbard suffered from the supposedly incurable COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease) for nearly three decades before finding her way to Ayurveda and other holistic practices that helped her to be disease free and in support of transformational healing for others. Dr. Hubbard uplifts the connection between trauma and disease and the complicated task of overcoming the perception among Black Christian communities that holistic practices are somehow in violation to their own belief systems. The third season of BlackFemaleProject's podcast takes a deep and broad dive into the Health Services sector. Episodes 1 through 3 offer insights from three Black women with careers in the medical realm, followed by three episodes that feature Black women who center social responsibility in their paths. Our final trio of season 3 lifts up the wisdom and journeys of Black women who operate with a holistic perspective. We hope you enjoy the distinctions and commonalities across these dynamic and accomplished women's experiences.Join Us: https://blackfemaleproject.org/subscribeFollow Us:Instagram: https://instagram.com/blackfemaleprojectFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/BlackfemaleprojectLinkedIN: https://www.linkedin.com/company/blackfemaleproject/

Community activist, wife, and mother of four, Tanefer Camara, talks with guest host Leslie Stoval. Tanefer, who works at the intersection of racial and social justice and maternal health, shares how her own personal experiences as a breastfeeding mother led her to her professional passion. She lifts up health disparities among Black women’s maternal health—particularly in West Oakland; what it’s like to navigate the world of healthcare as a Black woman; and the wisdom accessible to us by learning from Indigenous birthing practices.The third season of BlackFemaleProject's podcast takes a deep and broad dive into the Health Services sector. Episodes 1 through 3 offer insights from three Black women with careers in the medical realm, followed by three episodes that feature Black women who center social responsibility in their paths. Our final trio of season 3 lifts up the wisdom and journeys of Black women who operate with a holistic perspective. We hope you enjoy the distinctions and commonalities across these dynamic and accomplished women's experiences. Join Us:https://blackfemaleproject.org/subscribe Follow Us:Instagram: https://instagram.com/blackfemaleprojectFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/BlackfemaleprojectLinkedIN: https://www.linkedin.com/company/blackfemaleproject/

“I don’t think early in my career I knew what [the phrase “social responsibility”] meant, I just knew that I related to a lot of my patients and I understood what their lived experience was and the barriers that they had, and that my formal medical training was not addressing their disease in a holistic way.” - Dr. Jocelyn Freeman GarrickSummaryIn this BlackFemaleProject Podcast episode, we hear from San Francisco Bayview native and emergency medicine physician Dr. Jocelyn Freeman Garrick, MD, MS, on her role as a health professional; the importance of patient-provider relatability in healthcare, and preventive measures to improve community health. Dr. Freeman Garrick, currently the Executive Director of the Alameda County Health Pathway Partnership, studied at UC Berkeley before receiving her MD from UC Berkeley and Masters of Science in epidemiology and biostatistics from Cornell University.The third season of BlackFemaleProject's podcast takes a deep and broad dive into the Health Services sector. Episodes 1 through 3 offer insights from three Black women with careers in the medical realm, followed by three episodes that feature Black women who center social responsibility in their paths. Our final trio of season 3 lifts up the wisdom and journeys of Black women who operate with a holistic perspective. We hope you enjoy the distinctions and commonalities across these dynamic and accomplished women's experiences.ResourcesMentoring in Medicine & Science www.mimscience.orgWe Buy Black - www.webuyblack.comAlameda County Health Pathway Partnership http://www.achpp.org/Join Us:https://blackfemaleproject.org/subscribeFollow Us:Instagram: https://instagram.com/blackfemaleprojectFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/BlackfemaleprojectLinkedIN: https://www.linkedin.com/company/blackfemaleproject/

“If we start to think about what we have in common and how we can help each other out, we’re gonna only be stronger as a community.” - Kim ScottSummaryIn this BlackFemaleProject Podcast episode, Kim Scott joins guest host Leslie Stoval. Leslie guides Kim through a reflection on her journey from the Bay Area to the Pacific Northwest and back. Kim shares what inspired her to get into nursing, how she serves as an advocate for others in the profession, and the importance of balancing her drive and commitment with taking time to slow down.The third season of BlackFemaleProject's podcast takes a deep and broad dive into the Health Services sector. Episodes 1 through 3 offer insights from three Black women with careers in the medical realm, followed by three episodes that feature Black women who center social responsibility in their paths. Our final trio of season 3 lifts up the wisdom and journeys of Black women who operate with a holistic perspective. We hope you enjoy the distinctions and commonalities across these dynamic and accomplished women's experiences.ResourcesBay Area Black Nurses Association https://www.bayareablacknursesassociation.org/National Black Nurses Association https://www.nbna.org/Mary Seacole https://www.maryseacoletrust.org.uk/learn-about-mary/Black History Month Series: Celebrating Black Nurses Who Paved the Way https://blogs.uofi.uic.edu/view/8318/1287298579Florence Stroud https://www.sfgate.com/bayarea/article/Florence-Stroud-former-Berkeley-health-director-3235692.php Join Us:https://blackfemaleproject.org/subscribeFollow Us:Instagram: https://instagram.com/blackfemaleprojectFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/BlackfemaleprojectLinkedIN: https://www.linkedin.com/company/blackfemaleproject/

Sequoia Hall joins BlackFemaleProject podcast guest host Leslie Stoval to talk about her work engaging youth in the healthcare field through STEM. Currently a candidate to earn a master’s degree in public administration from the University of Southern California, Sequoia talks about her inspirational mother, the importance of self-advocacy, and how to instill leadership and confidence in our young people.The third season of BlackFemaleProject's podcast takes a deep and broad dive into the Health Services sector. Episodes 1 through 3 offer insights from three Black women with careers in the medical realm, followed by three episodes that feature Black women who center social responsibility in their paths. Our final trio of season 3 lifts up the wisdom and journeys of Black women who operate with a holistic perspective. We hope you enjoy the distinctions and commonalities across these dynamic and accomplished women's experiences.Join Us:https://blackfemaleproject.org/subscribeFollow Us:Instagram: https://instagram.com/blackfemaleprojectFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/BlackfemaleprojectLinkedIN: https://www.linkedin.com/company/blackfemaleproject/

Black Woman Educators in Conversation: Audio from the 4th annual BlackFemaleProject/Black Teacher Project Women’s History Month Event Quote "I know that the optic needs to be right, that this is Oakland and we are serving a community of Black and Brown children, diverse communities. But it’s really important that we really value and acknowledge and uphold the Black women that come into this work and all that we are asked to do." - Diane Lang Summary In 2019, for the fourth consecutive year, BlackFemaleProject partnered with Black Teacher Project for our annual co-hosted Women’s History Month event: an observed conversation among Black woman educators. The 2019 conversation—co-facilitated by Dr. Micia Mosely and Precious J. Stroud—covers a range of topics related to the distinct experiences and complexities that Black women encounter in the workplace. The four participants lift up the communities and practices that support them in continuing to advocate and be present for students and families. Participants Diane Lang, Principal at Manzanita Seed, 5th year as principal, 21st year as public school educator Ray’Von Jones, Envision Academy, 12th grade government, 2nd year Shelvina Knight, Anna Yates in Emeryville, 4th year in PS, over 25 years teaching Fatima, 2nd year full time 6th grade science teacher at Oakland SOUL

Black Woman Educators in Conversation: Audio from the 4th annual BlackFemaleProject/Black Teacher Project Women’s History Month EventQuote"I think about all the stuff that I go through all the time and I still show up to that school every day and I don’t bring that to my kids. If anything, I walk away feeling better, and I’m really grateful for that." - Ray’Von JonesSummaryIn 2019, for the fourth consecutive year, BlackFemaleProject partnered with Black Teacher Project for our annual co-hosted Women’s History Month event: an observed conversation among Black woman educators. The 2019 conversation—co-facilitated by Dr. Micia Mosely and Precious J. Stroud—covers a range of topics related to the distinct experiences and complexities that Black women encounter in the workplace. The four participants lift up the communities and practices that support them in continuing to advocate and be present for students and families.ParticipantsDiane Lang, Principal at Manzanita Seed, 5th year as principal, 21st year as public school educatorRay’Von Jones, Envision Academy, 12th grade government, 2nd yearShelvina Knight, Anna Yates in Emeryville, 4th year in PS, over 25 years teachingFatima, 2nd year full time 6th grade science teacher at Oakland SOUL

Black Woman Educators in Conversation: Audio from the 4th annual BlackFemaleProject/Black Teacher Project Women’s History Month Event QUOTE "I had to find ways to get well as I taught young people to be well." - Hattie Tate SUMMARY In this 2017 conversation hosted by BlackFemaleProject and Black Teacher Project, an intergenerational group of Black female educators discusses how they’ve strategically and innovatively navigated their journeys as Black women working in educational institutions. They lift up how they’ve shaped classroom spaces that nurture Black children and all students to know and love themselves, and they share their thoughts on what other educators should know about their experiences as Black women in the world of education. At the center of the group’s shared stories and sentiments is a deep sense of love and caring for Black children and for all people. PARTICIPANTS Michelle McAfee, 22 years, 2nd grade Belinda Bellinger, 7th grade, 5 years Ericka Duke, Kindergarten, 3 years Laroilyn Davis, Retired 50+ years Joya Brandon, 7 & 8, 4 years Kia Walton, 3 years Hattie Tate, 20 years teacher, 16+ as administrator

Black Woman Educators in Conversation: Audio from the 4th annual BlackFemaleProject/Black Teacher Project Women’s History Month EventQUOTE"That's the most important lesson I have learned in all of my 50 years of teaching, that you must listen to the kids because they will teach you every single time." -Laroilyn DavisSUMMARYIn this 2017 conversation hosted by BlackFemaleProject and Black Teacher Project, an intergenerational group of Black female educators discusses how they’ve strategically and innovatively navigated their journeys as Black women working in educational institutions. They lift up how they’ve shaped classroom spaces that nurture Black children and all students to know and love themselves, and they share their thoughts on what other educators should know about their experiences as Black women in the world of education. At the center of the group’s shared stories and sentiments is a deep sense of love and caring for Black children and for all people.PARTICIPANTSMichelle McAfee, 22 years, 2nd gradeBelinda Bellinger, 7th grade, 5 yearsEricka Duke, Kindergarten, 3 yearsLaroilyn Davis, Retired 50+ yearsJoya Brandon, 7 & 8, 4 yearsKia Walton, 3 yearsHattie Tate, 20 years teacher, 16+ as administrator

“Being able to appreciate and understand the diversity within our own community actually helps you appreciate diversity overall.” - Dr. Abayomi JonesSummary:East Palo Alto native Dr. Abayomi Jones talks about her journey from EPA to MD with BlackFemaleProject podcast guest host Leslie Stoval. Dr. Jones touches on the impact of representation; the power of Black women investing in Black women; what she learned from her HBCU experience; and how good it feels to be able to have a positive impact in her patients’ lives.The third season of BlackFemaleProject's podcast takes a deep and broad dive into the Health Services sector. Episodes 1 through 3 offer insights from three Black women with careers in the medical realm, followed by three episodes that feature Black women who center social responsibility in their paths. Our final trio of season 3 lifts up the wisdom and journeys of Black women who operate with a holistic perspective. We hope you enjoy the distinctions and commonalities across these dynamic and accomplished women's experiences.Resources:Spelman College - https://spelman.eduDelta San Francisco Peninsula Foundation - https://www.dsfpf.orgHBCU Connect - https://hbcuconnect.comListen to our guest host Leslie Stoval every Tuesday from 6-10pm on 91.1 FM or stream at KCSM.org. Leslie was the first ever solo female morning show host in the San Francisco Bay Area.Join Us:https://blackfemaleproject.org/subscribeFollow Us:Instagram: https://instagram.com/blackfemaleprojectFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/BlackfemaleprojectLinkedIN: https://www.linkedin.com/company/blackfemaleproject/

"As a doctor, I want to treat the whole person." - Mercedes ScottSummaryMercedes Scott, MD/MPH dual degree candidate at UCLA and UC Berkeley, sits down with BlackFemaleProject podcast guest host Leslie Stoval. Raised in South Central Los Angeles by a public school teacher who instilled the importance of education, Mercedes is a lifelong scholar who speaks to the impact of having strong Black women on her side throughout her journey. She recounts how her family’s battle with a particular disease sparked her interest in medicine and serving the community, and offers her wisdom on the ways in which systemic racism and other systemic inequities impact healthcare.The third season of BlackFemaleProject's podcast takes a deep and broad dive into the Health Services sector. Episodes 1 through 3 offer insights from three Black women with careers in the medical realm, followed by three episodes that feature Black women who center social responsibility in their paths. Our final trio of season 3 lifts up the wisdom and journeys of Black women who operate with a holistic perspective. We hope you enjoy the distinctions and commonalities across these dynamic and accomplished women's experiences.Resources:Minority Medical AllianceOverview of Huntington’s Disease - https://hdsa.org/what-is-hd/overview-of-huntingtons-disease/#:~:text=Huntington's%20disease%20(HD)%20is%20a,years%20and%20has%20no%20cureFood Deserts - Food Empowerment Project https://foodispower.org/access-health/food-deserts/ Join Us:https://blackfemaleproject.org/subscribeFollow Us:Instagram: https://instagram.com/blackfemaleprojectFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/BlackfemaleprojectLinkedIN: https://www.linkedin.com/company/blackfemaleproject/ 

"Healthcare is a very interesting industry because you have different classes of folks. It’s very stratified, and so a lot of the improvements that I drive and lead, I have multidisciplinary teams, folks from all different walks of life." - Dr. Chris WachiraSummaryDr. Chris Wachira, DNP, RN, MPA, NE-BC, shares some of her dynamic story with BlackFemaleProject podcast guest host Leslie Stoval. She tells Leslie about her journey being nurtured by strong women in her first home of Kenya; landing in the very culturally different Alameda, CA after fleeing political violence at home; and the important role community college played in her success, helping her make her way to the Stanford University neuroscience department, where her work focuses on helping people heal better and get back to life faster. Dr. Wachira also lends insight on how she manages to find the time outside of her life in neuroscience and patient care to run her international healthcare nonprofit, ICE-Africa, and honor her father’s legacy with her Alameda-based winery, Wachira Wines.The third season of BlackFemaleProject's podcast takes a deep and broad dive into the Health Services sector. Episodes 1 through 3 offer insights from three Black women with careers in the medical realm, followed by three episodes that feature Black women who center social responsibility in their paths. Our final trio of season 3 lifts up the wisdom and journeys of Black women who operate with a holistic perspective. We hope you enjoy the distinctions and commonalities across these dynamic and accomplished women's experiences. Resources (when applicable)ICE-Africa - A nonprofit startup in Global Health improving clinical outcomes in Africa through data and analytics. http://www.iceafrica.org/index.phpThe Wachira Group – A for-profit startup in the beverage industry that is revolutionizing the industry through diversity and inclusion of minorities. https://www.thewachiragroup.comMau Mau Uprising https://www.aljazeera.com/features/2016/5/5/we-are-the-mau-mau-kenyans-share-stories-of-tortureERAS Program Stanford (Enhanced Recovery After Surgery) http://ether.stanford.edu/ERAS/index.htmlWangari Maathai https://www.greenbeltmovement.org/wangari-maathaiListen to our guest host Leslie Stoval every Tuesday from 6-10pm on 91.1 FM or stream at KCSM.org. Leslie was the first ever solo female morning show host in the San Francisco Bay Area.Join Us:https://blackfemaleproject.org/subscribeFollow Us:Instagram: https://instagram.com/blackfemaleprojectFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/BlackfemaleprojectLinkedIN: https://www.linkedin.com/company/blackfemaleproject/

"The more intelligent I presented and the more knowledgeable I became, the more threatening I became to coworkers. And that was really disappointing and disconcerting, that my intelligence as a Black woman was not encouraged or was threatening. " - Tanya HollandSummary:Chef and restaurateur Tanya Holland shares how her upbringing led her naturally to a career in hospitality, while her creative passion informed her love for cooking. From her famed Oakland restaurant, Brown Sugar Kitchen, Tanya speaks to the distinct experience of being a Black woman in the restaurant world; how inequities shaped her path and purpose alike; and the personal impact she experienced during the intersection of the COVID pandemic and rise of the Black Lives Matter movement.Resources:Brown Sugar Kitchen - http://www.brownsugarkitchen.com/OWN Show Tanya’s Kitchen Table, Oprah Winfrey Network (OWN)https://www.oprah.com/app/tanyas-kitchen-table.htmlTanya’s Table Podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tanyas-table-podcast/id1524657839Brown Sugar Kitchen Cookbook - https://www.tanyaholland.com/books

We Keep Rising: In Conversation at Net Impact Conference, Part 3 by BlackFemaleProject Join Us:https://blackfemaleproject.org/subscribeFollow Us:Instagram: https://instagram.com/blackfemaleprojectFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/BlackfemaleprojectLinkedIN: https://www.linkedin.com/company/blackfemaleproject

We Keep Rising: In Conversation at Net Impact Conference, Part 2 by BlackFemaleProject Join Us:https://blackfemaleproject.org/subscribeFollow Us:Instagram: https://instagram.com/blackfemaleprojectFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/BlackfemaleprojectLinkedIN: https://www.linkedin.com/company/blackfemaleproject

We Keep Rising: In Conversation at Net Impact Conference, Part 1 by BlackFemaleProject Join Us:https://blackfemaleproject.org/subscribeFollow Us:Instagram: https://instagram.com/blackfemaleprojectFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/BlackfemaleprojectLinkedIN: https://www.linkedin.com/company/blackfemaleproject

Summary: In February of 2020, founder of RUNWAY, Jessica Norwood, invited Precious J. Stroud to join her, along with collaborators and friends, Erin Dale Byrd and Anasa Troutman, in Norwood’s hometown of Mobile, Alabama for the first live BlackFemaleProject event in the Southern U.S. Stroud guided Norwood, Byrd and Troutman—all leaders in the movement for restorative economics—in a heartfelt and candid conversation exploring questions of identity, movement building, the trappings of racism, and how to get free. Tune in to be inspired by the powerful reflections shared by the group.Read more at https://bit.ly/3mNvh7G. Join Us:https://blackfemaleproject.org/subscribeFollow Us:Instagram: https://instagram.com/blackfemaleprojectFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/BlackfemaleprojectLinkedIN: https://www.linkedin.com/company/blackfemaleproject

“I find joy and encouragement from women that stay the course, that through their commitment to whatever it is, they meet obstacles with optimism.” -Sandra VarnerSummary: Media relations expert Sandra Varner, founder of Varner PR Agency and Talk2SV, talks with BlackFemaleProject podcast host Leslie Stoval in Episode 8 of Season 2. Sandra shares how she found her way from studying computer science in college to a 20+ year career in journalism, dedicated to illuminating the true stories of underserved and vulnerable populations and elevating the visibility of nonprofit organizations. Finding the common thread among differences is one of her specialties, a skill developed through the contrasts of growing up in the segregated South and later moving to the Bay Area.HOST: Leslie StovalGUEST: Sandra VarnerVIDEO OF THIS INTERVIEW: https://vimeo.com/showcase/6960281/video/440438552RESOURCES:Varner PR Agency - https://www.facebook.com/varnerpr/Talk to SV - https://www.youtube.com/user/svtalks/featuredMother of Peace Orphanage, Zimbabwe - https://www.allen-temple.org/mother-of-peace-communityJoin Us:https://blackfemaleproject.org/subscribeFollow Us:Instagram: https://instagram.com/blackfemaleprojectFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/BlackfemaleprojectLinkedIN: https://www.linkedin.com/company/blackfemaleproject/

“I want to be where I'm supposed to be. I want to be walking in my purpose..”We are fortunate to have Episode 7 guest, the lovely Jasmine Brown, as a longtime member of the BlackFemaleProject community and team. Jasmine is a writer, editor, and activist who works full time as a consultant supporting programming and event management needs of arts-centered organizations and social justice initiatives. Leslie and Jasmine’s conversation spans topics of Black liberation, Plant allyship, mass incarceration, artistic endeavors, and more.HOST: Leslie StovalGUEST: Jasmine BrownVIDEO of this INTERVIEW: https://vimeo.com/showcase/6960281/video/440435460RESOURCES:Visual Literacy https://www.visualliteracy.me/Essie Justice Group https://essiejusticegroup.org/The Earth, The City, and the Hidden Narrative of Race https://earthcityrace.net/Because She’s Powerful https://act.becauseshespowerful.org/The 13th https://www.netflix.com/title/80091741Black Mama’s Day Bailout http://www.law4blacklives.org/blackmamasbailoutMuseum of the African Diaspora https://www.moadsf.org/CatchLight https://www.catchlight.io/Join Us:https://blackfemaleproject.org/subscribe Follow Us:Instagram: https://instagram.com/blackfemaleprojectFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/BlackfemaleprojectLinkedIN: https://www.linkedin.com/company/blackfemaleproject/

“My experience in the public education system was not the best, and my motivation for becoming a teacher was I wanted to be the teacher that I didn't have.” — Belinda BellingerVIDEO OF THIS INTERVIEW:https://vimeo.com/showcase/6960281/video/440434361HOST: Leslie StovalGUEST: Belinda BellingerSummary: In this episode, 7th grade history teacher and longtime organizer Belinda Bellinger talks with BlackFemaleProject podcast host Leslie Stoval. Belinda is not new to BlackFemaleProject, as she participated in our first Conversation with Black Teacher Project in 2016. In this interview, Belinda reflects on how her journey through educational systems as a student has informed her work as an educator, with a particular focus on the ways inequities impact student experiences.SHOW NOTES:John Coltrane’s A Love Supreme - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ll3CMgiUPuUYouth Making a Change - https://colemanadvocates.org/our-work/Summit Tamalpais - https://summitps.org/our-schools/summit-tamalpais-richmond/ Join Us:https://blackfemaleproject.org/subscribe Follow Us:Instagram: https://instagram.com/blackfemaleprojectFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/BlackfemaleprojectLinkedIN: https://www.linkedin.com/company/blackfemaleproject/

"As you get older and you're listening when they're bringing up some wonderful new way of doing things, it's like, um…Things just go around in circles.” — Fern StroudSummary: Leslie Stoval soaks up the wisdom of Fern E. Stroud, retired elementary school teacher and mother of BlackFemaleProject founder Precious J. Stroud. Originally from Berkeley, Ms. Stroud studied at San Francisco State, taught in Berkeley schools in the pre-integration 60s, and later moved up to a school in the Oakland Hills where she was the only African American teacher. In the conversation, Ms. Stroud speaks to the power of mentorship—particularly from Black educators—and the circular nature of things.VIDEO of THIS INTERVIEW: https://vimeo.com/showcase/6960281/video/440419181HOST: Leslie StovalGUEST: Fern E. StroudJoin Us:https://blackfemaleproject.org/subscribeFollow Us:Instagram: https://instagram.com/blackfemaleprojectFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/BlackfemaleprojectLinkedIN: https://www.linkedin.com/company/blackfemaleproject/

"I think it’s important to show others that it’s possible to be a business owner while being unapologetically myself." -April FenallSummaryApril Fenall, founder of Piikup, is a business professional with a background in retail and service, marketing and communications, and higher education, and holds a degree in intercultural communications from Cal State Sacramento. In this episode of the BlackFemaleProject podcast, host Leslie Stoval interviews April about what she’s learned along the way as she’s followed her professional path and pursued a life with no regrets.VIDEO of THIS INTERVIEW: https://vimeo.com/showcase/6960281/video/399517954HOST: Leslie StovalGUEST: April FenallJoin Us:https://blackfemaleproject.org/subscribeFollow Us:Instagram: https://instagram.com/blackfemaleprojectFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/BlackfemaleprojectLinkedIN: https://www.linkedin.com/company/blackfemaleproject/

"My endeavors have always put me as the only Black woman in the room." -Fern A. StroudSummaryFounder of Black Vines, Musician, and IT Development Software Manager Fern Stroud is on a mission to bridge the gap between business, art, and community. In episode three of season two, BlackFemaleProject podcast host Leslie Stoval talks with Fern about her experience working in a field in which Black women and Black people in general are underrepresented, what she loves about the IT world, and what advice she has for younger Black women considering following her lead.VIDEO of THIS INTERVIEW: https://vimeo.com/showcase/6960281/video/399549023HOST: Leslie StovalGUEST: Fern StroudJoin Us:https://blackfemaleproject.org/subscribe Follow Us:Instagram: https://instagram.com/blackfemaleprojectFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/BlackfemaleprojectLinkedIN: https://www.linkedin.com/company/blackfemaleproject/

"I live by finding the joy in the simple things in life." - Ché́ AbramSummaryIn the second episode of season two, BlackFemaleProject podcast host Leslie Stoval talks with one of our first members, Ché́ Abram. Ché́ shares insights on professional dynamics for individual Black women and among Black women at work. In addition to sharing advice with younger Black women, Ché́ talks with Leslie about unnecessary divisions between Black people, generational differences, and the evolution of her personal perspectives in regard to her identity and the Black community.VIDEO of THIS INTERVIEW: https://vimeo.com/showcase/6960281/video/399506604HOST: Leslie StovalGUEST: Ché́ AbramJoin Us:https://blackfemaleproject.org/subscribeFollow Us:Instagram: https://instagram.com/blackfemaleprojectFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/BlackfemaleprojectLinkedIN: https://www.linkedin.com/company/blackfemaleproject/

In our first Season 2 podcast episode, guest host Leslie Stoval talks with BlackFemaleProject founder and director Precious J. Stroud. Precious shares about her personal career journey and how her experiences informed the trajectory of BlackFemaleProject, as well as motivations and goals of the work, where the Project is heading, and how you can get involved and support.Watch the video of this interview: https://vimeo.com/channels/1560053/400679082Join Us:https://blackfemaleproject.org/subscribe Follow Us:Instagram: https://instagram.com/blackfemaleprojectFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/BlackfemaleprojectLinkedIN: https://www.linkedin.com/company/blackfemaleproject/

"...Many of the stories...in the inaugural collection were saying, ’There's pain.’ And so being able to acknowledge that and not minimize that for the sake of technical analysis was critical for me." - Tameka L. McGlawn, Ed.D.What we learned from the Inaugural Story Collection: An Interview with Research & Evaluation Practitioner Dr. Tameka McGlawnSUMMARYIn this episode of our podcast, Dr. Tameka McGlawn, Ed.D., shares her research findings and recommendations after reviewing our first three years and inaugural story collection. Dr. McGlawn discusses the data with BlackFemaleProject Founder Precious J. Stroud; together they explore what it means and discuss the future of BlackFemaleProject.Dr. McGlawn is not new to BlackFemaleProject. She not only reviewed the edited and unedited versions of every story, but also listened to interview recordings and podcast episodes; read results and comments from three years of event surveys; and conducted personal interviews to inform her forthcoming findings and recommendations, which will be released in March 2020.Dr. McGlawn also played a key role in our last formal retrospective, facilitating a panel discussion with our inaugural members at our one-year celebration. Find images and video footage from the momentous occasion here, http://www.blackfemaleproject.org/blog2/2016/1/30/blackfemaleproject-one-year-celebration-photos?rq=one%20year&mc_cid=d8c9fb75e3&mc_eid=[UNIQID].This episode is sponsored by: PJS Consultants www.pjsconsultants.net - Learn more: https://vimeo.com/371387044/9831bc64d8GUESTDr. Tameka McGlawn, Public Education Transformation, Research and EvaluationDr. Tameka McGlawn serves as the Executive Director of the University of California Berkeley’s College and Career Academy Support Network (CCASN). Dr. McGlawn has provided a servant and transformational leadership approach to urban learning communities for nearly twenty-five years. Having served at every institutional level (K-20), in a myriad of settings and professional roles, Dr. McGlawn offers a unique perspective on student-centered assets and achievement, leadership optimization, equity-based outcomes and intersectionality. Her actionable research interests, where she has served and facilitated professional development, learning and capacity building includes, strategic reform implementation, systemic mechanisms of accountability, culturally responsive pedagogy and leadership, building network-community alliances through innovative collective impact initiatives and Design-Based Implementation Research and Improvement Science. Dr. McGlawn is a proud graduate of both the CSU San Diego’s Community Based Block Multicultural & Social Justice Master’s Program, and the Rossier School of Education at the University of Southern California where she earned her doctorate in Educational Leadership. She also holds credentials in Administrative Services and Pupil Personnel Services. An effective consensus builder and action-oriented researcher, Dr. McGlawn brings an ideal synthesis of research savviness, practical application and a deep devotion to increased equity and economic opportunities for all students, their families and communities.HOSTPrecious J. Stroud, Marketing CommunicationsPrecious J. Stroud founded the BlackFemaleProject. The daughter of a teacher and a poet, she combines her business acumen and problem solving ability with her imagination to increase the brand awareness of community-based and public service organizations. Precious' lifelong learning includes more than 18 years of marketing communications experience and a B.S. degree in Business Administration. Precious currently serves as Principal and Lead Consultant for PJS Consultants.RESOURCESUC Berkeley College & Career Academy Support Networkcasn.berkeley.edu/about-casn/ccasn-team/ Join Us:https://blackfemaleproject.org/subscribeFollow Us:Instagram: https://instagram.com/blackfemaleprojectFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/BlackfemaleprojectLinkedIN: https://www.linkedin.com/company/blackfemaleproject

Adult LanguageMy Black womanness lets me know that what I see and feel is real, that my intuition is ahead of its time, and it’s there to protect and guide me in a system designed not just to ignore me, but to demolish me—demolish my voice, my spirit, my ability to love. - K.A.SUMMARYIn this, the final installment of our audio podcast kickoff year, we are thrilled (and you will be too) to introduce K.A. (formerly known as K.C.).In this interview, K.A. shares reflections from her professional journey. At the center of K.A.’s story are her insights on working in nonprofit versus for-profit settings and the pattern of being undervalued and/or disregarded in the workplace that many Black women experience.This episode is sponsored by: PJS Consultants (Become a sponsor today: www.blackfemaleproject.org/donate)GUESTK.A. (formerly known as K.C.) is new to the Bay Area and originally from North Carolina. A self-described professional wanderer, over the years she's amassed a colorful portfolio carving niches in such fields as education, online retail, property management, and the nonprofit sector. She was introduced to the BlackFemaleProject when a dear friend invited her to join the Fall 2017 roundtable discussion.HOSTPrecious founded the BlackFemaleProject. The daughter of a teacher and a poet, she combines her business acumen and problem solving ability with her imagination to increase the brand awareness of community-based and public service organizations. Precious currently serves as Principal for PJS Consultants. Join Us:https://blackfemaleproject.org/subscribeFollow Us:Instagram: https://instagram.com/blackfemaleprojectFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/BlackfemaleprojectLinkedIN: https://www.linkedin.com/company/blackfemaleproject

“This system is not designed to be in service to your highest and greatest brilliance.” Tameka L. McGlawnSUMMARYIn this episode of the BlackFemaleProject podcast, Precious Stroud interviews Dr. Tameka McGlawn, whose professional expertise is in public education systems work. In addition to discussing the historical and intersectional roots of systemic racism and other inequities, Precious and Dr. McGlawn also discuss Dr. McGlawn’s connection to BlackFemaleProject, her perception of the challenges encountered as a Black female professional, and her tips for younger Black women pursuing careers in the world of education.This episode is sponsored by: Dr. Cathia Walters-Knight's Black Woman's Wellness Retreat https://bit.ly/2V68yGQ.GUESTDr. Tameka McGlawn, Public Education Transformation, Research and EvaluationDr. Tameka McGlawn serves as the Executive Director of the University of California Berkeley’s College and Career Academy Support Network (CCASN). Dr. McGlawn has provided a servant and transformational leadership approach to urban learning communities for nearly twenty-five years. Having served at every institutional level (K-20), in a myriad of settings and professional roles, Dr. McGlawn offers a unique perspective on student-centered assets and achievement, leadership optimization, equity-based outcomes and intersectionality. Her actionable research interests, where she has served and facilitated professional development, learning and capacity building includes, strategic reform implementation, systemic mechanisms of accountability, culturally responsive pedagogy and leadership, building network-community alliances through innovative collective impact initiatives and Design-Based Implementation Research and Improvement Science. Dr. McGlawn is a proud graduate of both the CSU San Diego’s Community Based Block Multicultural & Social Justice Master’s Program, and the Rossier School of Education at the University of Southern California where she earned her doctorate in Educational Leadership. She also holds credentials in Administrative Services and Pupil Personnel Services. An effective consensus builder and action-oriented researcher, Dr. McGlawn brings an ideal synthesis of research savviness, practical application and a deep devotion to increased equity and economic opportunities for all students, their families and communities.HOSTPrecious J. Stroud, Marketing CommunicationsPrecious J. Stroud founded the BlackFemaleProject. The daughter of a teacher and a poet, she combines her business acumen and problem solving ability with her imagination to increase the brand awareness of community-based and public service organizations. Precious' lifelong learning includes more than 18 years of marketing communications experience and a B.S. degree in Business Administration. Precious currently serves as Principal and Lead Consultant for PJS Consultants.RESOURCESDr. McGlawn, Deeper Equity Learning Fellowshiphttps://www.equityfellows.org/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=757795&type=u&pREC_ID=1195187UC Berkeley College & Career Academy Support Networkhttps://casn.berkeley.edu/about-casn/ccasn-team/ Join Us:https://blackfemaleproject.org/subscribeFollow Us:Instagram: https://instagram.com/blackfemaleprojectFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/BlackfemaleprojectLinkedIN: https://www.linkedin.com/company/blackfemaleproject/

“The lack of success your first time does not necessitate your failure. It’s literally a lesson that you’ve learned to not make the same mistake again.” Fern A. Stroud SUMMARY In this five-part conversation, Ché Abram, podcast host and inaugural cohort member, talks with fellow members of the inaugural leadership team. This is the group of volunteers responsible for our behind-the-scenes operations, outreach, events support, and more; they’ve given their time to make sure the project is moving forward. Ché leads the group in a conversation focused on what’s led us to the present reality of BlackFemaleProject, what’s changed over the past few years, and why each team member has felt compelled to contribute to sustaining the work. Content covered illuminates the organic growth and expansion of what started as Precious’s own healing journey. This episode is sponsored by: Margrit Eichler (Become a sponsor today: www.blackfemaleproject.org/donate/) HOST Ché Abram, Higher Ed, Mid-Career Her deepest joy being a mother, Che brings 10+ years of higher education experience to the BlackFemaleProject including extensive knowledge in the areas of enrollment, student services and retention. Specialties include: strategic planning and implementation, policy review and implementation and organizational culture change. Follow: @ayadwennimmen GUESTS April Fenall, Transportation/Logistics, Consulting -- Beginning (in this industry) April Fenall is a business professional with a background in marketing and communications, bringing over 15 years of broad experience working both in the private and government sectors. April enjoys work that is both impactful and allows her to connect with the public. She is also the Founder of Piikup, a delivery startup and 2017 Indie Award winner. April received her Bachelor’s degree in Intercultural Communications from California State University Sacramento. dana e. fitchett, Education/Nonprofit, Consulting, Arts -- Mid-Career dana e. fitchett has worked in schools and in education- and social justice-focused not-for-profits for the past 12 years with roles ranging from direct classroom work and family organizing to event management and marketing and communications. Also a multidisciplinary artist, dana writes, makes visual art, teaches movement classes, and directs a small group of Black woman dancers based in the Bay Area. She holds an AB in Urban Studies with concentrations in Sociology and Black Studies from Vassar College, and is currently pursuing a Masters in Fine Art in Interdisciplinary Art, exploring identity reconciliation and decolonization through creative expression. Fern Stroud, Information Technologies (IT) -- Mid-/End-Career Fern A. Stroud, a gifted musician and tenure of IT Software Development Project Management, Fern's life work is to bridge the gap between business, art, and community. Her vision has been realized through successful partnership, board service, and other initiatives including production of Black Vines - A Toast to Black Wineries and Diverse Art. Fern earned a B.S. in Computer Information Systems and completed a software development internship at National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) in Palo Alto, California. She currently manages Big Data related efforts in Silicon Valley. Precious Stroud, Marketing & Communications, Nonprofit -- Late-/Mid-Career Precious founded the BlackFemaleProject. And she helps nonprofits tell their stories. The daughter of a teacher and a poet, she combines her business acumen and problem solving ability with her imagination to increase the brand awareness of community-based and public service organizations. Precious' lifelong learning includes more than 16 years of marketing communications experience and a B.S. degree in Business Administration. Precious currently serves as Principal and Lead Consultant for PJS Consultants. RESOURCES Blackfemaleproject.org PJSconsultants.net Piikup.com blackvines.net

“Telling me that if I work real hard I’ll be fine is not true. If I work real hard, people will take advantage of me. If I work real hard and I’m conscious and aware and listening and ask for help, then I’ll be able to figure out how to make this thing work for me.” -Precious J. StroudSUMMARYIn this five-part conversation, Ché Abram, podcast host and inaugural cohort member, talks with fellow members of the inaugural leadership team. This is the group of volunteers responsible for our behind-the-scenes operations, outreach, events support, and more; they’ve given their time to make sure the project is moving forward. Ché leads the group in a conversation focused on what’s led us to the present reality of BlackFemaleProject, what’s changed over the past few years, and why each team member has felt compelled to contribute to sustaining the work. Content covered illuminates the organic growth and expansion of what started as Precious’s own healing journey.This episode is sponsored by: Margrit Eichler (Become a sponsor today: www.blackfemaleproject.org/donate/)HOSTChé Abram, Higher Ed, Mid-Career Her deepest joy being a mother, Che brings 10+ years of higher education experience to the BlackFemaleProject including extensive knowledge in the areas of enrollment, student services and retention. Specialties include: strategic planning and implementation, policy review and implementation and organizational culture change. Follow: @ayadwennimmenGUESTSApril Fenall, Transportation/Logistics, Consulting -- Beginning (in this industry) April Fenall is a business professional with a background in marketing and communications, bringing over 15 years of broad experience working both in the private and government sectors. April enjoys work that is both impactful and allows her to connect with the public. She is also the Founder of Piikup, a delivery startup and 2017 Indie Award winner. April received her Bachelor’s degree in Intercultural Communications from California State University Sacramento.dana e. fitchett, Education/Nonprofit, Consulting, Arts -- Mid-Career dana e. fitchett has worked in schools and in education- and social justice-focused not-for-profits for the past 12 years with roles ranging from direct classroom work and family organizing to event management and marketing and communications. Also a multidisciplinary artist, dana writes, makes visual art, teaches movement classes, and directs a small group of Black woman dancers based in the Bay Area. She holds an AB in Urban Studies with concentrations in Sociology and Black Studies from Vassar College, and is currently pursuing a Masters in Fine Art in Interdisciplinary Art, exploring identity reconciliation and decolonization through creative expression.Fern Stroud, Information Technologies (IT) -- Mid-/End-Career Fern A. Stroud, a gifted musician and tenure of IT Software Development Project Management, Fern's life work is to bridge the gap between business, art, and community. Her vision has been realized through successful partnership, board service, and other initiatives including production of Black Vines - A Toast to Black Wineries and Diverse Art. Fern earned a B.S. in Computer Information Systems and completed a software development internship at National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) in Palo Alto, California. She currently manages Big Data related efforts in Silicon Valley.Precious Stroud, Marketing & Communications, Nonprofit -- Late-/Mid-Career Precious founded the BlackFemaleProject. And she helps nonprofits tell their stories. The daughter of a teacher and a poet, she combines her business acumen and problem solving ability with her imagination to increase the brand awareness of community-based and public service organizations.Precious currently serves as Principal and Lead Consultant for PJS Consultants.RESOURCESBlackfemaleproject.orgPJSconsultants.netPiikup.comblackvines.net Join Us:https://blackfemaleproject.org/subscribeFollow Us:Instagram: https://instagram.com/blackfemaleprojectFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/BlackfemaleprojectLinkedIN: https://www.linkedin.com/company/blackfemaleproject/

“I had one foot in… and I needed more belief in myself, more confidence, just more of what BlackFemaleProject offered, for me to visually--not just read about ‘This is what somebody did’--but to see it in action.” -April FenallSUMMARYIn this five-part conversation, Ché Abram, podcast host and inaugural cohort member, talks with fellow members of the inaugural leadership team. This is the group of volunteers responsible for our behind-the-scenes operations, outreach, events support, and more; they’ve given their time to make sure the project is moving forward. Ché leads the group in a conversation focused on what’s led us to the present reality of BlackFemaleProject, what’s changed over the past few years, and why each team member has felt compelled to contribute to sustaining the work. Content covered illuminates the organic growth and expansion of what started as Precious’s own healing journey.This episode is sponsored by: Margrit Eichler (Become a sponsor today: www.blackfemaleproject.org/donate/)HOSTChé Abram, Higher Ed, Mid-Career Her deepest joy being a mother, Che brings 10+ years of higher education experience to the BlackFemaleProject including extensive knowledge in the areas of enrollment, student services and retention. Specialties include: strategic planning and implementation, policy review and implementation and organizational culture change. Follow: @ayadwennimmenGUESTSApril Fenall, Transportation/Logistics, Consulting -- Beginning (in this industry) April Fenall is a business professional with a background in marketing and communications, bringing over 15 years of broad experience working both in the private and government sectors. April enjoys work that is both impactful and allows her to connect with the public. She is also the Founder of Piikup, a delivery startup and 2017 Indie Award winner. April received her Bachelor’s degree in Intercultural Communications from California State University Sacramento.dana e. fitchett, Education/Nonprofit, Consulting, Arts -- Mid-Career dana e. fitchett has worked in schools and in education- and social justice-focused not-for-profits for the past 12 years with roles ranging from direct classroom work and family organizing to event management and marketing and communications. Also a multidisciplinary artist, dana writes, makes visual art, teaches movement classes, and directs a small group of Black woman dancers based in the Bay Area. She holds an AB in Urban Studies with concentrations in Sociology and Black Studies from Vassar College, and is currently pursuing a Masters in Fine Art in Interdisciplinary Art, exploring identity reconciliation and decolonization through creative expression.Fern Stroud, Information Technologies (IT) -- Mid-/End-Career Fern A. Stroud, a gifted musician and tenure of IT Software Development Project Management, Fern's life work is to bridge the gap between business, art, and community. Her vision has been realized through successful partnership, board service, and other initiatives including production of Black Vines - A Toast to Black Wineries and Diverse Art. Fern earned a B.S. in Computer Information Systems and completed a software development internship at National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) in Palo Alto, California. She currently manages Big Data related efforts in Silicon Valley.Precious Stroud, Marketing & Communications, Nonprofit -- Late-/Mid-Career Precious founded the BlackFemaleProject. And she helps nonprofits tell their stories. The daughter of a teacher and a poet, she combines her business acumen and problem solving ability with her imagination to increase the brand awareness of community-based and public service organizations. Precious currently serves as Principal and Lead Consultant for PJS Consultants.RESOURCESBlackfemaleproject.orgPJSconsultants.netPiikup.comblackvines.net Join Us:https://blackfemaleproject.org/subscribeFollow Us:Instagram: https://instagram.com/blackfemaleprojectFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/BlackfemaleprojectLinkedIN: https://www.linkedin.com/company/blackfemaleproject/

“When I did start working with this project, I had a lot of assumptions about people… that were just so wrong. Just stop and talk to someone and get to know them.” -Ché' AbramSUMMARYIn this five-part conversation, Ché Abram, podcast host and inaugural cohort member, talks with fellow members of the inaugural leadership team. This is the group of volunteers responsible for our behind-the-scenes operations, outreach, events support, and more; they’ve given their time to make sure the project is moving forward. Ché leads the group in a conversation focused on what’s led us to the present reality of BlackFemaleProject, what’s changed over the past few years, and why each team member has felt compelled to contribute to sustaining the work. Content covered illuminates the organic growth and expansion of what started as Precious’s own healing journey.This episode is sponsored by: Margrit Eichler(Become a sponsor today: www.blackfemaleproject.org/donate/)HOSTChé Abram, Higher Ed, Mid-Career Her deepest joy being a mother, Che brings 10+ years of higher education experience to the BlackFemaleProject including extensive knowledge in the areas of enrollment, student services and retention. Specialties include: strategic planning and implementation, policy review and implementation and organizational culture change. Follow: @ayadwennimmenGUESTSApril Fenall, Transportation/Logistics, Consulting -- Beginning (in this industry) April Fenall is a business professional with a background in marketing and communications, bringing over 15 years of broad experience working both in the private and government sectors. April enjoys work that is both impactful and allows her to connect with the public. She is also the Founder of Piikup, a delivery startup and 2017 Indie Award winner. April received her Bachelor’s degree in Intercultural Communications from California State University Sacramento.dana e. fitchett, Education/Nonprofit, Consulting, Arts -- Mid-Career dana e. fitchett has worked in schools and in education- and social justice-focused not-for-profits for the past 12 years with roles ranging from direct classroom work and family organizing to event management and marketing and communications. Also a multidisciplinary artist, dana writes, makes visual art, teaches movement classes, and directs a small group of Black woman dancers based in the Bay Area. She holds an AB in Urban Studies with concentrations in Sociology and Black Studies from Vassar College, and is currently pursuing a Masters in Fine Art in Interdisciplinary Art, exploring identity reconciliation and decolonization through creative expression.Fern Stroud, Information Technologies (IT) -- Mid-/End-Career Fern A. Stroud, a gifted musician and tenure of IT Software Development Project Management, Fern's life work is to bridge the gap between business, art, and community. Her vision has been realized through successful partnership, board service, and other initiatives including production of Black Vines - A Toast to Black Wineries and Diverse Art. Fern earned a B.S. in Computer Information Systems and completed a software development internship at National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) in Palo Alto, California. She currently manages Big Data related efforts in Silicon Valley.Precious Stroud, Marketing & Communications, Nonprofit -- Late-/Mid-Career Precious founded the BlackFemaleProject. And she helps nonprofits tell their stories. The daughter of a teacher and a poet, she combines her business acumen and problem solving ability with her imagination to increase the brand awareness of community-based and public service organizations. Precious' lifelong learning includes more than 16 years of marketing communications experience and a B.S. degree in Business Administration. Precious currently serves as Principal and Lead Consultant for PJS Consultants.RESOURCESBlackfemaleproject.orgPJSconsultants.netPiikup.comblackvines.net Join Us:https://blackfemaleproject.org/subscribeFollow Us:Instagram: https://instagram.com/blackfemaleprojectFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/BlackfemaleprojectLinkedIN: https://www.linkedin.com/company/blackfemaleproject/

“I got into this through my own healing process...and then realized that if the stories were to be useful, there needed to be multiple voices.” -Precious J. StroudSUMMARYIn this five-part conversation, Ché Abram, podcast host and inaugural cohort member, talks with fellow members of the inaugural leadership team. This is the group of volunteers responsible for our behind-the-scenes operations, outreach, events support, and more; they’ve given their time to make sure the project is moving forward. Ché leads the group in a conversation focused on what’s led us to the present reality of BlackFemaleProject, what’s changed over the past few years, and why each team member has felt compelled to contribute to sustaining the work. Content covered illuminates the organic growth and expansion of what started as Precious’s own healing journey.This episode is sponsored by: Margrit Eichler, Absolutely True Sound (Become a sponsor today: www.blackfemaleproject.org/donate/)HOSTChé Abram, Higher Ed, Mid-Career Her deepest joy being a mother, Che brings 10+ years of higher education experience to the BlackFemaleProject including extensive knowledge in the areas of enrollment, student services and retention. Specialties include: strategic planning and implementation, policy review and implementation and organizational culture change. Follow: @ayadwennimmenGUESTSApril Fenall, Transportation/Logistics, Consulting -- Beginning (in this industry) April Fenall is a business professional with a background in marketing and communications, bringing over 15 years of broad experience working both in the private and government sectors. April enjoys work that is both impactful and allows her to connect with the public. She is also the Founder of Piikup, a delivery startup and 2017 Indie Award winner. April received her Bachelor’s degree in Intercultural Communications from California State University Sacramento.dana e. fitchett, Education/Nonprofit, Consulting, Arts -- Mid-Career dana e. fitchett has worked in schools and in education- and social justice-focused not-for-profits for the past 12 years with roles ranging from direct classroom work and family organizing to event management and marketing and communications. Also a multidisciplinary artist, dana writes, makes visual art, teaches movement classes, and directs a small group of Black woman dancers based in the Bay Area. She holds an AB in Urban Studies with concentrations in Sociology and Black Studies from Vassar College, and is currently pursuing a Masters in Fine Art in Interdisciplinary Art, exploring identity reconciliation and decolonization through creative expression.Fern Stroud, Information Technologies (IT) -- Mid-/End-Career Fern A. Stroud, a gifted musician and tenure of IT Software Development Project Management, Fern's life work is to bridge the gap between business, art, and community. Her vision has been realized through successful partnership, board service, and other initiatives including production of Black Vines - A Toast to Black Wineries and Diverse Art. Fern earned a B.S. in Computer Information Systems and completed a software development internship at National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) in Palo Alto, California. She currently manages Big Data related efforts in Silicon Valley.Precious Stroud, Marketing & Communications, Nonprofit -- Late-/Mid-Career Precious founded the BlackFemaleProject. And she helps nonprofits tell their stories. The daughter of a teacher and a poet, she combines her business acumen and problem solving ability with her imagination to increase the brand awareness of community-based and public service organizations. Precious' lifelong learning includes more than 16 years of marketing communications experience and a B.S. degree in Business Administration. Precious currently serves as Principal and Lead Consultant for PJS Consultants.RESOURCESBlackfemaleproject.orgPJSconsultants.netPiikup.comblackvines.net Join Us:https://blackfemaleproject.org/subscribeFollow Us:Instagram: https://instagram.com/blackfemaleprojectFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/BlackfemaleprojectLinkedIN: https://www.linkedin.com/company/blackfemaleproject/

"We all know why we’re there, we all know why it’s important, and no one has to justify why it’s ok to talk about or care about Black women in that context." -Lauren FrazierEpisode Summary:In this episode of the BlackFemaleProject podcast, Che Abram is in conversation with attendees of the first annual Black Women’s Wellness Retreat, created and hosted by Dr. Cathia Walters-Knight. The women share what they experienced at the retreat, explain why it was so powerful, and reflect on the positive impact they’ve seen in their lives as a result of prioritizing self-care despite the many demands on their time and money.Guests:Lauren Frazier - Software Engineer at Unity Technologies, Mid-LevelPhoto / Bio - Lauren Frazier is a software engineer at Unity Technologies. She enjoys video games, board games, and tabletop games. She is a hobbyist game developer and recently released her first game; the multiplayer VR game, Conjure Strike. She is the founder of the Valkyries, a San Francisco Bay area meetup for black women to play tabletop games. You can follow her on Twitter and Instagram at @laurenfraz Twitter: @laurenfraz Website: http://www.laurenfrazier.net/Tonesha Russell - First Year Small Business OwnerCo-owner of C&T Solutions, an administrative consulting firm based in Oakland, CA. A dynamic communicator, project manager, writer and educator with a Master’s degree in English from Georgetown University, she brings all these various skill sets to bear in her consulting work. She teaches English composition and is passionate about bringing the voices of those on the margins to the center. Her work inside the classroom is focused on highlighting the work of people of color to bring those experiences to light in the outcomes she seeks to achieve. Her love for writing and literature emerged after reading Mildred D. Taylor’s Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry. At just 12 years old, Tonesha received a poignant introduction to the life she would come to know as a black person in America. She spends nights working on her personal projects, including a memoir detailing her upbringing in the inner city of Oakland, CA, lessons from college, and the transition from one institution (college) to another (marriage). She is a wife to her husband, Samuel; mother to two boys, Aaren and August; and a black girl knitter.Freda Statom - Nonprofit Executive, Mid-Level; BlackFemaleProject Advisory Board MemberExperienced Executive Director with a demonstrated history of working in the non-profit industry. Skilledin Nonprofit Management, Major Gifts, Corporate Partnerships, Grant writing , Planned Giving, EventPlanning, Grassroots Organizing, and Community Outreach. Strong relationship-building skills.Host:Che’ Abram, BlackFemaleProject, Inaugural Cohort MemberHer deepest joy being a mother, Che brings 10+ years of higher education experience to the BlackFemaleProject including extensive knowledge in the areas of enrollment, student services and retention. Specialties include: strategic planning and implementation, policy review and implementation and organizational culture change.Follow: @ayadwennimmenResources:“August Morning” https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Emancipation_Day#August_1,_1834http://old.jamaica-gleaner.com/pages/history/story006.htmlBlack Women’s Wellness Retreat http://drwaltersknight.com/2018-black-womens-wellness-retreat.html

"Be true to yourself, but before that, know who you are." -Sheryl E. DavisEpisode Summary: In this episode, BlackFemaleProject Founder Precious J. Stroud talks with Sheryl Evans Davis, educator, organizer, and Executive Director of the San Francisco Human Rights Commission. Sheryl’s self-described purpose in life is to elevate and amplify community voice. In her conversation with Precious, Sheryl discusses her commitment to equitable systems change, what she’s learned along her journey, and the sense of spirituality that’s kept her grounded and sustained along the way.This episode is sponsored by: Cathy E. Barragan (Become a sponsor today: www.blackfemaleproject.org/donate)GUESTSheryl Evans Davis is the Executive Director of the San Francisco Human Rights Commission. Davis has been a school teacher and program director working with a diverse group of people from pre-school to senior citizens. Davis encourages everyone to exercise respect, honor diverse experiences and to be inclusive. Over the last year Davis has been helping to build out an equity framework with community stakeholders and city departments in San Francisco. Davis earned her BA from San Francisco State, an MPA from the University of San Francisco and is currently pursuing an Ed.D. from the University of Southern California.Twitter: @sheryldavissfFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/sheryl.e.davis/aboutHOSTPrecious J. Stroud, BlackFemaleProject FounderPrecious envisions a world in which marketing images and messages uplift the dignity of Black women, and harmful stereotypes are no longer present. She launched PJS Consultants in 2014 to address the communications needs of leaders and organizations who value justice. Her clients enjoy elevated brand recognition and awareness because their stories stand out. Learn more at www.pjsconsultants.net. #BlackFemaleProjectRESOURCESSan Francisco Human Rights Commission https://sf-hrc.org/Langston Hughes Dream Keeper https://www.poemhunter.com/poem/the-dream-keeper/Maya Angelou “Life Doesn’t Frighten Me At All” https://www.poemhunter.com/poem/life-doesn-t-frighten-me/Harriet Tubman https://www.womenshistory.org/education-resources/biographies/harriet-tubmanSojourner Truth https://www.womenshistory.org/education-resources/biographies/sojourner-truthHoward Thurman https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Howard_ThurmanBen Mays https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Benjamin_MaysLighthouse for the Blind http://lighthouse-sf.org Join Us:https://blackfemaleproject.org/subscribeFollow Us:Instagram: https://instagram.com/blackfemaleprojectFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/BlackfemaleprojectLinkedIN: https://www.linkedin.com/company/blackfemaleproject/

"Don’t let others’ expectations of you dictate who you are or how you show up." - Debrah GilesEpisode Summary: In this episode, BlackFemaleProject Founder Precious J. Stroud talks with philanthropy professional Debrah Giles about her career journey through the corporate and philanthropic worlds. Debrah discusses the biased treatment she’s received, how she shifted her perspective to depersonalize those experiences, and the rewards of the work and support of community that’s kept her grounded through it all.This episode is sponsored by: Marcus Crawford (Become a sponsor today: www.blackfemaleproject.org/donate)GUESTDebrah Giles is a philanthropic and non-profit management professional who serves as a Senior Program Officer for the East Bay Community Foundation in Oakland, CA. She specializes in supporting initiatives within EBCF that foster education and youth development. In her role, she serves as the Senior Program Officer for the Clorox Company Foundation’s Responsive Grantmaking Program and continues to lead the work that focuses on boys and men of color.Prior to joining the East Bay Community Foundation, for nearly 15 years Debrah worked for Sun Microsystems in their Global Community Development Group (Foundation). At Sun Microsystems, she managed all aspects of their national and regional grant-making programs and developed strategies to improve their grant-making procedures. During her tenure with Sun Microsystems, she also developed and guided major funding programs, including their international disaster relief program, multi-year educational grants, and global gift matching programs. Additionally, she was responsible for regional and field management for both community relations and volunteer projects.Debrah received her bachelor’s degree in Business Management from St. Mary’s College. She is a native of Oakland.Follow @GilesDebrah.HOSTPrecious J. Stroud, BlackFemaleProject FounderPrecious envisions a world where marketing images and messages uplift the dignity of Black women, and harmful stereotypes are no longer present. She launched PJS Consultants in 2014 to address the communications needs of leaders and organizations who value justice. Her clients enjoy elevated brand recognition and awareness because their stories stand out. Learn more at www.pjsconsultants.net #workforgood.RESOURCESEast Bay Community Foundation https://www.ebcf.org/Bay Area Blacks in Philanthropy https://www.facebook.com/BABIPCA93/ Join Us:https://blackfemaleproject.org/subscribeFollow Us:Instagram: https://instagram.com/blackfemaleprojectFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/BlackfemaleprojectLinkedIN: https://www.linkedin.com/company/blackfemaleproject/

BlackFemaleProject Founder Interviewed on Race Convo by Simma Lieberman, The InclusionistEvery day Conversations on Race for Every Day People brings people together across race and culture for open comfortable conversations about race in a casual setting to bring race to the people.Our mission is to disrupt the way race is talked about, break racial silos and have a global impact on how people see each other.We have two guests from different backgrounds who share stories, thoughts on race, perspective on current social issues and pop culture happenings. We show that conversations about race are possible, urgent and essential for survival.Guests are all ages from very young to very old, immigrants, students, formerly incarcerated, executives, hourly employees, social activists, hip-hop artists, athletes and media. It’s serious, funny and insightful.We have a global mission for these conversations, to eliminate fear of differences, bring people together in the same space, and find surprising connections.Diversity and inclusion is a mindset and a business strategy that must be integrated into all systems and process and include everyone from the C-suite to front-line employees. Training, ERGS, and events not aligned with the business strategy and your mission and vision, are not sustainable. The goal of our team is to always add value, add more joy in diversity, and move your business to it’s greatest success.About Simma Lieberman, The Inclusionist• Winner of Global Diversity Leadership award from World HRD Congress in Mumbai- 2017• Expert in Inclusive Leadership Development, Cultural Intelligence and Diversity and Inclusion Strategy, and Cultures That Last• Radio podcast host of “Every Day Conversations on Race for Every Day People”• Passionate about diversity, inclusion and creating organizations where everyone loves to do their best work• Lover of music of every genre, food from across the world and constant travelhttp://raceconvo.com/ Join Us:https://blackfemaleproject.org/subscribeFollow Us:Instagram: https://instagram.com/blackfemaleprojectFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/BlackfemaleprojectLinkedIN: https://www.linkedin.com/company/blackfemaleproject/

BlackFemaleProject Founder, Precious J. Stroud, Interviewed by Kris WelchKPFA 94.1FMTalkiesKPFA’s newly formatted show in the 11am hour, Tuesdays Wednesdays and Thursdays springs directly from listener feedback. Listeners want to be able to turn to KPFA to find out about local politics, culture and music and to get the opportunity to dialogue through comments and questions around bigger regional and national issues.The Talkies will showcase the wealth of authors, artists, activists, theater and music in the Bay Area and beyond through interviews, call ins, and readings. It will also highlight some of the best of KPFA, bringing on the work of our own programmers, feature stories about issues in our communities, KPFA podcasts and live in-studio performances.Hosted by one of KPFA’s best known programmers, Kris Welch has lived and worked in the Bay Area for a good portion of her adult life. Kris is a natural storyteller, seasoned communicator and a master of the art of radio. She is excited to be host to a variety of stories emanating from the Bay Area scene along with National and Regional stories with local reverberations. The Talkies seeks to help us get to know each other and share our lives and passions through the intimacy of the broadcast word.Join Us:https://blackfemaleproject.org/subscribeFollow Us:Instagram: https://instagram.com/blackfemaleprojectFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/BlackfemaleprojectLinkedIN: https://www.linkedin.com/company/blackfemaleproject/

"Make yourself memorable and leave your imprint so that long after you’re gone, your legacy is there." - E’Rika ChambersEpisode Summary: In this conversation, Executive Director of Collective Impact E’Rika Chambers talks with BlackFemaleProject Founder Precious J. Stroud. E’Rika reflects on living her purpose of supporting all youth to grow and thrive. She credits her success and deep fulfillment to the impact of her strategically diversified experiences and community.This episode is sponsored by: Che’ Abram (Become a sponsor today: www.blackfemaleproject.org/donate/)GUESTE’Rika Chambers is Executive Director of Collective Impact, a community-based youth development ​nonprofit. Prior to taking on that role in September 2016, Rika served Collective Impact's Magic Zone direct service team for three years as Education Director, leading all aspects of the K-12 year-round out-of-school-time program, including developing and growing the organization’s in-school supports and services as well. She previously worked as an educator and member of the central services team at Schools of the Sacred Heart, as well as a staff member of the Boys & Girls Club of San Francisco. Rika holds both a Bachelor's and a Master's degree in History from California State University, Hayward, and is a certified CalSAC trainer who has presented at dozens of conferences and workshops. Rika's extensive experience working with underserved youth of color inspires her to support her students and staff in developing the skills they need to achieve and excel.HOSTPrecious J. Stroud, BlackFemaleProject FounderPrecious envisions a world where marketing images and messages uplift the dignity of Black women, and harmful stereotypes are no longer present. She launched PJS Consultants in 2014 to address the communications needs of leaders and organizations who value justice. Her clients enjoy elevated brand recognition and awareness because their stories stand out. Learn more at www.pjsconsultants.net #workforgood.RESOURCESCollective Impact http://www.collectiveimpact.org/Mo Magic http://momagic.org/Camp Mendocino https://www.campmendocino.org/ Join Us:https://blackfemaleproject.org/subscribeFollow Us:Instagram: https://instagram.com/blackfemaleprojectFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/BlackfemaleprojectLinkedIN: https://www.linkedin.com/company/blackfemaleproject/

“I did not fully appreciate that my journey has been so extraordinary, and so writing this really helped to illuminate all of that, and let me know that my story could inform the world.” - Regina JacksonEpisode Summary: In tandem with their story releases, each BlackFemaleProject contributor participates in a post-submission conversation. Regina Jackson—youth development expert, long-time Executive Director of East Oakland Youth Development Center, and BlackFemaleProject supporter—talks with collection editor dana e. fitchett about the process of writing her story, the impact it had on her life, and more generally about her powerful career.This episode is sponsored by: Courtney Watson, Doorway Therapeutic Services, www.doorwaytherapeutics.com (Become a sponsor today: www.blackfemaleproject.org/donate/)GUESTRegina Jackson has set the strategic direction for East Oakland Youth Development Center’s national youth development model for over 23 years. Focused on character-based leadership, her platform of youth-led initiatives has empowered thousands of young people to achieve lifelong academic and career success. Ms. Jackson is often called upon to deliver workshops, presentations, and papers, domestically and internationally. Per U.S. Congresswoman Barbara Lee, Ms. Jackson recently led two delegations of student ambassadors to China in support of President Obama’s “My Brother’s Keeper” and “100,000 Strong” initiatives. Her strategies have tremendously benefited urban, multicultural, and international youth. Dr. Jackson holds an honorary doctorate in Humane Letters from the University of San Francisco; has been featured on ABC-TV World News Tonight, Essence Magazine, and Parenting Magazine; and gave a TEDx talk, “Taking Risks to Transform.” She is also the mother of two adult sons.Follow: @reginaoakHOSTdana e. fitchett, BlackFemaleProject inaugural collection editor, is a multi- and inter-disciplinary artist (dancer/choreographer/dance teacher, visual artist, writer); and content and copy editor/proofreader specializing in equity focus. dana is a mixed-race Black woman who uses her relationship to music, visual art, and movement as a sandbox for exploration of identity and issues of justice, and for seeking healing from racism and capitalism through the reimagination of possibilities.Follow: @def_artinmotionRESOURCESRegina’s TED talk: http://www.tedxucdavissf.com/talks/regina-jackson/Regina’s HuffPost archive: https://www.huffingtonpost.com/author/regina-jacksonEast Oakland Youth Development Center: http://eoydc.org/ Join Us:https://blackfemaleproject.org/subscribeFollow Us:Instagram: https://instagram.com/blackfemaleprojectFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/BlackfemaleprojectLinkedIN: https://www.linkedin.com/company/blackfemaleproject/

"On this journey with BlackFemaleProject, my definition [of thriving professionally] has evolved and been re-shaped. Thriving to me is actually mind, body, and soul." - Liz WilliamsEpisode summary: In tandem with their story releases, each BlackFemaleProject contributor participates in a post-submission conversation. In this episode, BlackFemaleProject collection editor dana e. fitchett talks with finance professional and inaugural cohort member Liz Williams about thriving professionally, the impacts of the writing process, and the realities of being a Black woman in leadership in the finance sector.This episode is sponsored by: Holly Babe Faust and Janet Stone (Become a sponsor: http://www.blackfemaleproject.org/donate/GUESTLiz Williams is a finance professional and lifelong Californian. In addition to now serving as Director of Financial Planning & Analysis for a tech startup, focused on disrupting the hair color industry, she was also finance manager at Sephora US Retail, managing a P&L with revenue over $3B and expenses of over $800M. Liz also had the exciting opportunity to fulfill her dream of being in the entertainment industry by leading the FP&A efforts for Lucasfilm’s Animation Division. Liz received her MBA with an emphasis in Global Business from University of Redlands and attended undergrad at the University of California, Riverside. Twitter & Instagram: @MzlizwHOSTDana E. Fitchett, BlackFemaleProject inaugural collection editor, is a justice-focused, multi- and inter-disciplinary artist (dancer/choreographer/dance teacher, visual artist, writer); and content and copy editor/proofreader specializing in equity focus. Dana is a mixed-race Black woman who uses her relationship to music, visual art, and movement as a sandbox for exploration of identity and issues of justice, and for seeking healing from racism and capitalism through the reimagination of possibilities.Follow: @def_artinmotionJoin Us:https://blackfemaleproject.org/subscribeFollow Us:Instagram: https://instagram.com/blackfemaleprojectFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/BlackfemaleprojectLinkedIN: https://www.linkedin.com/company/blackfemaleproject/

"We were socialized to be caretakers; we care take for everyone. So this retreat is a place where Black women can come and just be themselves."-Cathia Walters-KnightEpisode Summary: In this episode, BlackFemaleProject founder, Precious J. Stroud, and inaugural cohort member, Ché Abram, talk with Dr. Cathia Walters-Knight, a licensed clinical psychologist and founder of the Black Women’s Wellness Retreat. Their conversation explores navigation of privilege and struggle, finding balance by setting boundaries, and all the exciting details of Dr. Walters-Knight’s Black woman-tailored wellness retreats.This episode is sponsored by Fern A. Stroud, www.BlackVines.net (Become a sponsor: http://www.blackfemaleproject.org/donate/)GUESTDr. Cathia Walters-Knight, Licensed Clinical PsychologistI am a Black woman who migrated to the US at the age of 16. My bi-cultural experience has provided me with sensitivity to the immigrant experience and a special view on multicultural issues. I have worked with children as young as 3 years of age, adolescents, geriatrics, couples, and families in transition and/or crisis, including victims of crime. I have worked in crisis intervention and currently work with clients to help manage their depression, anxiety, relationships, coping with identity and self-esteem issues as well as coping with trauma and abuse.Along with a solution-focused brief therapy approach, I also utilize a systems approach, when appropriate, along with EMDR when working to unlock and manage trauma. I provide brief individual, couples and group psychotherapy as well as crisis interventions. Visit: www.drwaltersknight.comCO-HOSTSPrecious J. Stroud, BlackFemaleProject FounderPrecious envisions a world where marketing images and messages uplift the dignity of Black women, and harmful stereotypes are no longer present. She launched PJS Consultants in 2014 to address the communications needs of leaders and organizations who value justice. Her clients enjoy elevated brand recognition and awareness because their stories stand out. Learn more at www.pjsconsultants.net #workforgood.Che’ Abram, BlackFemaleProject, Inaugural Cohort MemberHer deepest joy being a mother, Che brings 10+ years of higher education experience to the BlackFemaleProject including extensive knowledge in the areas of enrollment, student services and retention. Specialties include: strategic planning and implementation, policy review and implementation and organizational culture change.Follow: @ayadwennimmenRESOURCESDr. Walters-Knight’s website/practice - www.drwaltersknight.comBlack Women’s Wellness Retreats - http://drwaltersknight.com/2018-black-womens-wellness-retreat.htmlDr. Mamphela Ramphele - http://mamphela-ramphele.comSteve Biko - https://www.sahistory.org.za/people/stephen-bantu-biko Join Us:https://blackfemaleproject.org/subscribeFollow Us:Instagram: https://instagram.com/blackfemaleprojectFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/BlackfemaleprojectLinkedIN: https://www.linkedin.com/company/blackfemaleproject/

"This process has really opened my eyes to what I went through, and reminded me that I was not crazy at those times… But also it gave me a space to talk it all out.” - Che' AbramEpisode Summary: In tandem with their story releases, each BlackFemaleProject contributor participates in a post-submission conversation. In this episode of our podcast, inaugural cohort member Che’ Abram sits down with BlackFemaleProject collection editor Dana E. Fitchett to share her thoughts about the Project and her personal writing process.This episode is sponsored by Melody Fuller and the Oakland Wine Festival. (Become a sponsor: http://www.blackfemaleproject.org/donate)GUESTChe’ Abram, BlackFemaleProject, Inaugural Cohort MemberHer deepest joy being a mother, Che’ brings 10+ years of higher education experience to the BlackFemaleProject including extensive knowledge in the areas of enrollment, student services and retention. Specialties include: strategic planning and implementation, policy review and implementation and organizational culture change.Follow: @ayadwennimmenHOSTDana E. Fitchett, BlackFemaleProject inaugural collection editor, is a justice-focused, multi- and inter-disciplinary artist (dancer/choreographer/dance teacher, visual artist, writer); and content and copy editor/proofreader specializing in equity focus. Dana is a mixed-race Black woman who uses her relationship to music, visual art, and movement as a sandbox for exploration of identity and issues of justice, and for seeking healing from racism and capitalism through the reimagination of possibilities.Follow: @def_artinmotion Join Us:https://blackfemaleproject.org/subscribeFollow Us:Instagram: https://instagram.com/blackfemaleprojectFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/BlackfemaleprojectLinkedIN: https://www.linkedin.com/company/blackfemaleproject/

"We spend more time; we come in early; we stay late; we take on ten times the amount of projects as everyone, to often be told it wasn’t enough when you go to apply for promotions, ask for raises, etc." -Che AbramEpisode Summary: Four women from the BlackFemaleProject community sit down with inaugural cohort member, Ché Abram, and founder, Precious J. Stroud, to dig into why so many Black women find themselves in roles that are not aligned with their skill levels and discuss the dynamics that result from this trend.This episode sponsored by Che’ Abram. Become a podcast episode sponsor today! Learn more at http://www.blackfemaleproject.org/donate.GUESTSJasmine Brown, Creative ArtsTyrice Dean, EducationTraka Lopez, Creative ArtsLinda Stewart, Health and Human ServicesCO-HOSTSChe’ Abram, BlackFemaleProject, Inaugural Cohort MemberHer deepest joy being a mother, Che brings 10+ years of higher education experience to the BlackFemaleProject including extensive knowledge in the areas of enrollment, student services and retention. Specialties include: strategic planning and implementation, policy review and implementation and organizational culture change. Join Us:https://blackfemaleproject.org/subscribeFollow Us:Instagram: https://instagram.com/blackfemaleprojectFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/BlackfemaleprojectLinkedIN: https://www.linkedin.com/company/blackfemaleproject/Precious J. Stroud, BlackFemaleProject FounderPrecious envisions a world where marketing images and messages uplift the dignity of Black women, and harmful stereotypes are no longer present. She launched PJS Consultants in 2014 to address the communications needs of leaders and organizations who value justice. Her clients enjoy elevated brand recognition and awareness because their stories stand out without causing harm. Learn more at www.pjsconsultants.net #workforgood.

"We spend more time; we come in early; we stay late; we take on ten times the amount of projects as everyone, to often be told it wasn’t enough when you go to apply for promotions, ask for raises, etc." -Che AbramEpisode Summary: Four women from the BlackFemaleProject community sit down with inaugural cohort member, Ché Abram, and founder, Precious J. Stroud, to dig into why so many Black women find themselves in roles that are not aligned with their skill levels and discuss the dynamics that result from this trend.This episode sponsored by Che’ Abram. Become a podcast episode sponsor today! Learn more at http://www.blackfemaleproject.org/donateGUESTSJasmine Brown, Creative ArtsTyrice Dean, EducationTraka Lopez, Creative ArtsLinda Stewart, Health and Human ServicesCO-HOSTSChe’ Abram, BlackFemaleProject, Inaugural Cohort MemberHer deepest joy being a mother, Che brings 10+ years of higher education experience to the BlackFemaleProject including extensive knowledge in the areas of enrollment, student services and retention. Specialties include: strategic planning and implementation, policy review and implementation and organizational culture change.Follow: @ayadwennimmenPrecious J. Stroud, BlackFemaleProject FounderPrecious envisions a world where marketing images and messages uplift the dignity of Black women, and harmful stereotypes are no longer present. She launched PJS Consultants in 2014 to address the communications needs of leaders and organizations who value justice. Her clients enjoy elevated brand recognition and awareness because their stories stand out without causing harm. Learn more at www.pjsconsultants.net #workforgood. Join Us:https://blackfemaleproject.org/subscribeFollow Us:Instagram: https://instagram.com/blackfemaleprojectFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/BlackfemaleprojectLinkedIN: https://www.linkedin.com/company/blackfemaleproject/

"We spend more time; we come in early; we stay late; we take on ten times the amount of projects as everyone, to often be told it wasn’t enough when you go to apply for promotions, ask for raises, etc." -Che AbramEpisode Summary: Four women from the BlackFemaleProject community sit down with inaugural cohort member, Ché Abram, and founder, Precious J. Stroud, to dig into why so many Black women find themselves in roles that are not aligned with their skill levels and discuss the dynamics that result from this trend.This episode sponsored by Che’ Abram. Become a podcast episode sponsor today! Learn more at http://www.blackfemaleproject.org/donate/.GUESTSJasmine Brown, Creative ArtsTyrice Dean, EducationTraka Lopez, Creative ArtsLinda Stewart, Health and Human ServicesCO-HOSTSChe’ Abram, BlackFemaleProject, Inaugural Cohort MemberHer deepest joy being a mother, Che brings 10+ years of higher education experience to the BlackFemaleProject including extensive knowledge in the areas of enrollment, student services and retention. Specialties include: strategic planning and implementation, policy review and implementation and organizational culture change.Follow: @ayadwennimmenPrecious J. Stroud, BlackFemaleProject FounderPrecious envisions a world where marketing images and messages uplift the dignity of Black women, and harmful stereotypes are no longer present. She launched PJS Consultants in 2014 to address the communications needs of leaders and organizations who value justice. Her clients enjoy elevated brand recognition and awareness because their stories stand out without causing harm. Learn more at www.pjsconsultants.net #workforgood. Join Us:https://blackfemaleproject.org/subscribeFollow Us:Instagram: https://instagram.com/blackfemaleprojectFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/BlackfemaleprojectLinkedIN: https://www.linkedin.com/company/blackfemaleproject/

“As strong Black women, we will hang on til the end, not realizing when it’s time to walk away.” - Gail FullerEpisode Summary: Multi-faceted Black female professional Gail Fuller sits down with inaugural BlackFemaleProject cohort member, Ché Abram, and BlackFemaleProject founder, Precious J. Stroud. Their conversation hits on trends in Black women’s career experiences that span across multiple industries, and Gail shares about her journey and the wisdom that’s come as a result of it.Episode sponsored by: Precious J. Stroud (Become a sponsor: http://www.blackfemaleproject.org/donate)GUESTGail Fuller is vice president of marketing and communications for The San Francisco Foundation. With 30 years of experience, her career has spanned several industries, including nonprofit, corporate, sports, and philanthropy. Gail created and led the Rockefeller Brothers Fund’s first strategic communications program and, during her days in sports, developed and spearheaded the Orlando Magic’s first corporate communications strategy. Gail is a two-time YMCA Black Achiever honoree recognized for her accomplishments in her field and community and currently serves on the board of directors of the Right Question Institute. She is a founding member of Wake Forest University’s first sorority, the Pi Omicron Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta. Fuller holds an MBA from Nova University and a BA in Speech Communications from Wake Forest.CO-HOSTSPrecious J. Stroud, BlackFemaleProject FounderPrecious envisions a world where marketing images and messages uplift the dignity of Black women, and harmful stereotypes are no longer present. She launched PJS Consultants in 2014 to address the communications needs of leaders and organizations who value justice. Her clients enjoy elevated brand recognition and awareness because their stories stand out without causing harm. Learn more at www.pjsconsultants.net #workforgood.Che’ Abram, BlackFemaleProject, Inaugural Cohort MemberHer deepest joy being a mother, Che brings 10+ years of higher education experience to the BlackFemaleProject including extensive knowledge in the areas of enrollment, student services and retention. Specialties include: strategic planning and implementation, policy review and implementation and organizational culture change. Join Us:https://blackfemaleproject.org/subscribeFollow Us:Instagram: https://instagram.com/blackfemaleprojectFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/BlackfemaleprojectLinkedIN: https://www.linkedin.com/company/blackfemaleproject/

“I see this as one big journey; perhaps because it’s my life.” - Charmaine MercerEpisode Summary: Education policy professional Charmaine Mercer shares her professional journey and emphasizes the importance of taking responsibility for helping others while working toward the greater good.Episode sponsored by: PJS Consultants (Become a sponsor: http://www.blackfemaleproject.org/donate)GUESTCharmaine Mercer is a Program Officer in Education at the William and Flora Hewlett Foundation, focused on advancing educational experiences and outcomes, especially for those furthest from opportunity. Charmaine was previously a director and senior researcher for the Learning Policy Institute; has served as vice president for standards, assessment, and deeper learning at the Alliance for Excellent Education; and has held various positions on Capitol Hill, including senior staffer for the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies; senior staffer for the Education and Labor Committee; and researcher for the Congressional Research Service.She holds a Ph.D. in politics and education policy and master’s degree in political science from Claremont Graduate University, and a bachelor’s degree in political science from San Diego State University. Charmaine is a native Californian, home after being on the East coast since 2002, and the shamelessly proud mom of adorable twin boys.HOSTDana E. Fitchett, BlackFemaleProject inaugural collection editor, is a justice-focused multi- and inter-disciplinary artist (dancer/choreographer/dance teacher, visual artist, writer); content and copy editor/proofreader; writer; and not-for-profit professional. Dana is a mixed-race Black woman who uses her relationship to music, visual art, and movement as a sandbox for exploration of identity and issues of justice, and for seeking healing from racism and capitalism through the reimagination of possibilities.Follow: @def_artinmotionRESOURCESWilliam and Flora Hewlett FoundationThe William and Flora Hewlett Foundation is a nonpartisan, private charitable foundation that advances ideas and supports institutions to promote a better world. https://www.hewlett.org/Q&A With Charmaine Mercer: Pursuing Equity in Deeper LearningCharmaine shares her thoughts on making strong learning outcomes accessible to every child in public education. https://www.hewlett.org/qa-charmaine-mercer-pursuing-equity-deeper-learning/Roblox is a user-generated online gaming platform for creating adventures, playing games, and learning in a family-friendly, immersive, 3D environment.https://www.roblox.com/ Join Us:https://blackfemaleproject.org/subscribeFollow Us:Instagram: https://instagram.com/blackfemaleprojectFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/BlackfemaleprojectLinkedIN: https://www.linkedin.com/company/blackfemaleproject/