Best GG Network Podcasts (2025)

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See Hear Podcast Episode 127 - 200 Motels 1:27:45

10h ago1:27:45

1:27:45

Frank Zappa is an odd duck. His massive back catalogue of albums attractsboth reverence and ambivalence from music fans. Stylistically, hecovered so much ground covering doo wop, blues, psych, jazz fusionand dissonant orchestral music. Unlike many of his rock and rollcontemporaries, he always believed in infusing a sense of humour intohis music – b…

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The Core Community: GG Live NYC Recap 44:25

14h ago44:25

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Join Jade and Keia to recap and reflect on Gettin’ Grown Live NYC. We’re back outside. Come sit with us. --- Shoutout to our NY live show crew: Mary Akpa - Producer Instagram: @maryakpa Nigil Crawford - Photographer Instagram: @lordnc TJ Churchill - Videographer Instagram: @tmcgenerations --- It’s Graduation Announcement Season on Gettin’ Grown! We…

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Borders, Beyoncé and A Better Way Forward (Feat: Andrea Flores) 1:40:05

8d ago1:40:05

1:40:05

Jade and Keia are joined by attorney and policy expert Andrea Flores for a timely and compelling conversation about immigration and border policy. You don’t want to miss this. — For More Information Read: “A Better Way Forward” by Andrea Flores here (7 min read) Website: https://www.fwd.us/ Instagram:@arosaflores Twitter: @arosaflores FWD.us Instag…

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Engaging Your Diaphragms & Avoiding Idiocracy (Feat: Jocelyn Gordon) 1:40:47

15d ago1:40:47

1:40:47

Jade and Keia are joined by embodiment/fertility & preconception coach, doula, creator, and holistic movement specialist Jocelyn Gordon for a compelling conversation about the mind body connection and creating space for birth of all forms. You don’t want to miss this. --- Gettin Grown Graduation Announcement Season 2025 is underway. Share achieveme…

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Philly Cheesesteaks 1:35:45

22d ago1:35:45

1:35:45

Tune in for some VERY special announcements and speaking of, Gettin Grown Graduation Announcement Season 2025 is underway. Share achievements and accomplishments for yourself and your loved ones. Join us as we celebrate each other as a community. Share your graduations and accolades for training and education at every level. Y’all know how we do. W…

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All Above All (Feat: Nourbese Flint) 1:24:16

29d ago1:24:16

1:24:16

Jade and Keia are joined by Nourbese Flint, President of All Above All and All Above All Action Fund, for a timely conversation on abortion justice and reproductive freedom. --- To Learn More About Nourbese and All Above All Website: https://allaboveall.org All Above All - Instagram:@allaboveall (preferred social handle as collaborator) Nourbese - …

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Spiritual Journey 24:28

1M ago24:28

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This is a little more serious of an episode, but as you will hear all the fun that is to be had on your way. Really, the only advice for your spiritual journey is buckle the hell up and hang on. It's a tough ride, but at the end it is amazing. Always keep going, but be sure to rest in the middle. Be sure to email us your stories or questions on thi…

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Matters of the Heart (Feat: Dr. Thema Bryant) 1:23:17

1M ago1:23:17

1:23:17

Jade and Keia welcome brilliant clinical psychologist, minister, creative, and author Dr. Thema Bryant to the kitchen table for a rich discussion on healing, self-love, and cultivating practices of gentleness, self-awareness, self-compassion, self-advocacy, and self-forgiveness. You don’t want to miss this. --- Buy the Book! Matters of the Heart: H…

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See Hear Episode 126 - The Upsetter: The Life and Music of Lee Scratch Perry 1:10:45

1M ago1:10:45

1:10:45

It's not too often that a story will make a connection between LindaMcCartney, The Beastie Boys and The Clash, but this month's film does just that. Welcome to episode 126 of See Hear Podcast. When the average person is asked to name a single important figure inreggae music, they'll most likely say Bob Marley. Without taking away from his importanc…

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Sex 21:25

1M ago21:25

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Your hosts assure you that there will be more episodes on this topic. So many directions to take with this one. In this episode of G.G. and 40D get into how the older you get the less positions seem manageable, or how the recovery period after a " rough" night of it lasts so much longer than when we were in our 20s. Now we know you all have some go…

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Stay Curious 1:27:50

1M ago1:27:50

1:27:50

Jade and Keia gather around the kitchen table to discuss the value of regular self-reflection and sustaining a spirit of curiosity as we age. Sit with us. --- Gettin Grown Self Check-In Prompts What are you grateful for? What’s a goal you’ve accomplished? Do you have any new goals you’ve set or are currently working on? Are you making progress? Why…

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TV Shows 15:09

2M ago15:09

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G.G. and 40D get into what shows they watch to detach from reality. Sometimes, it is for the actual plot and storyline. Other times, it is for the "Plot." With the plot actually meaning the thirst trap they put in the show for us feral individuals. They also discuss some of the shows they would watch in their teen years thinking that is how life wa…

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A Crisis of Choice: Discussing Sustainability ft. Whitney McGuire 1:17:11

2M ago1:17:11

1:17:11

Join Jade and Keia in welcoming Whitey McGuire to the kitchen table for a powerful conversation on defining and exploring the sustainability movement, how it should always center our stories, and why it matters now. --- Learn more about Whitney and The McGuire Group Whitney’s Website: http://www.whitneyrmcguire.com/ The McGuire Group’s website: htt…

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Thrift Therapy 15:28

2M ago15:28

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G.G. & 40D get into how thrift stores are a legit therapy alternative. After this episode all the garage sales and thrift stores you would visit with your Memaw and Mom when you were little will make sense. Have some thrift therapy stories of your own? We want to hear them. [email protected] [email protected]…

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Fighting Back (Feat Janai Nelson) 1:23:09

2M ago1:23:09

1:23:09

Jade and Keia welcome Janai Nelson, President and Director-Counsel of the NAACP Legal Defense Fund (LDF) to the kitchen table. Join us for a compelling conversation about knowing about understanding the game and how to play defense. --- For More Information About the LDF and to follow Janai’s Work: Instagram & Threads: janainelson Twitter: @JNelson…

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Never too Late 16:55

2M ago16:55

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G.G. & 40D give you a pep talk. It's never too late to start over, go to college, start a new hobby, start living your best life!!!! You totally got this, remember you are amazing! Let us know your Never too Late story by emailing the show [email protected] [email protected] The XL Network

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The Power of Water (Feat: Tara Roberts) 2:07:56

2M ago2:07:56

2:07:56

Check out Tara’s New Book Written in the Waters: A Memoir of History, Home, and Belonging, To Learn More About Tara’s Work Visit Website: https://www.tararoberts.me/ Instagram: @tararoberts_explorer --- Purchase Tickets for Chef Jade's Sunday on a Monday dinnerhere --- Fact Checking Resources: https://www.factcheck.org/ https://www.snopes.com/ http…

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Introductions 20:03

2M ago20:03

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In the first episode of 40, Feral. & Fun the gals introduce themselves. G.G. & 40D talk about their journeys and struggles that brought them to this fun podcast. Entertaining and insightful life experiences. This mini-cast will be released once a week for your entertainment. The ladies want to hear all of your stories, so please send them in. 40ff@…

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See Hear 125 - Interview with Kenny Vance about Heart And Soul: A Love Story 1:30:46

2M ago1:30:46

1:30:46

The use of non-diagetic songs in cinema is often designed to provoke a type of nostalgia, or at least an understanding of the era the film is set in. Apocalypse Now opens very effectively to the sounds of The End by The Doors. Goodfellas keeps updating the jukebox as the story travels over the years (Scorsese is a master of that). So, if you watch …

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Timbs on the Ground 1:07:51

2M ago1:07:51

1:07:51

Jade and Keia catch up around the kitchen table. Sit with us. --- Chef Jade's Sunday on a Monday dinner tickets - here --- Update from last week's shoutout: Season 2 of Truer Crime is available now. Learn more at: https://truercrimepodcast.com/ --- Support Resources: linktr.ee/gettingrown Fact Checking Resources: https://www.factcheck.org/ https://…

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Kegel Break (feat: Dr. Wendy Goodall McDonald) 1:49:40

3M ago1:49:40

1:49:40

A big welcome back to Gettin Grown’s Resident OB/GYN Dr. Wendy Goodall McDonald, to the kitchen table as we continue our celebration of Women’s History Month with a roundtable on all things twatty bird. --- Follow All Things Dr. Wendy Website: DrEveryWoman.com Practice: Women's Health Consulting, IL, LLC Blog: The Gyneco-bLogic Instagram: @dreveryw…

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MOPOP (feat: Michele Y. Smith) 1:39:48

3M ago1:39:48

1:39:48

Jade and Keia continue the celebration of the Black History Year and Women’s History Month with a conversation with CEO of the Museum of Pop Culture (MOPOP) Michele Y. Smith. Sit with us. --- Learn More About Michele and MOPOP MOPOP Website: https://www.mopop.org/ Michele's linked LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/micheleysmith/ Instagram: @mop…

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Living Through History (feat: Toya Coleman) 1:31:02

3M ago1:31:02

1:31:02

Jade and Keia continue to celebrate Black History Year with Toya from Harlem. Sit with us for a dynamic discussion of the value of learning and knowing our history. --- Learn more about Toya from Harlem Website: https://www.toyafromharlem.com/ Instagram:@Toyafromharlem YouTube: YouTube.com/toyafromharlem Podcast: @thatwasntinmytextbook Toya's FREE …

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See Hear Episode 124 - Inside Llewyn Davis 1:16:15

3M ago1:16:15

1:16:15

We've recently lost one of the great directors over the last few decades in David Lynch who was known for showing the dreamy and nightmarish side of America (and we need you now, David). The other great tellers of American stories over the same period have been Joel and Ethan Coen. They have protagonists who start out in precarious positions in lif…

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M.A.S.H. 1:19:19

3M ago1:19:19

1:19:19

Jade and Keia meet in studio to discuss and celebrate family and how our understandings of family have evolved as we age. We’re celebrating community and connection all Black History Year at the kitchen table. Thank y’all being apart of our family. We love y’all. --- Support Resources: linktr.ee/gettingrown --- Our Favorite Fact Checking Resources …

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The Great American Game 1:42:50

4M ago1:42:50

1:42:50

Jade and Keia revisit the modern day episode of SchoolHouse Rock brought to us by Kendrick Lamar’s at Super Bowl LIX. Happy Black History Month! --- Support Resources: linktr.ee/gettingrown --- Our Favorite Fact Checking Resources https://www.factcheck.org/ https://www.snopes.com/ https://www.politifact.com/ https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/…

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Don't Let The Sun Go Down On You 1:23:29

4M ago1:23:29

1:23:29

Catch up with Jade and Keia around the kitchen table. Combat the fear and angst of these uncertain times by creating your bingo card for 2025 and renewing your commitments to community, rest, wellness, and joy. --- Our Favorite Fact Checking Resources https://www.factcheck.org/ https://www.snopes.com/ https://www.politifact.com/ https://www.washing…

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Lessons in Personal Style (ft. Kelly Augustine) 1:53:06

4M ago1:53:06

1:53:06

Jade and Keia welcome Fashion and Celebrity Stylist and content creator Kelly Augustine to the kitchen table for a compelling conversation about inclusion in fashion and lifestyle space and cultivating personal style. Sit with us. Support Kelly’s work Website: https://www.kellyaugustine.com/ Instagram:@KellyAugustine Substack: https://outsideofthel…

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Steady, Are you Ready? 1:42:49

4M ago1:42:49

1:42:49

Preparation is a form of self care & community care. Join Jade and Keia for a deep dive in disaster/crisis planning. Times are uncertain and it’s best we prepare for whatever is to come. The future belongs to those who prepare for it today ~ Malcolm X --- LA Fire Support Resources: Displaced Black Families Mutual Aid: the top of the doc also lists …

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See Hear Episode 123 - Heavy Metal 1:05:20

4M ago1:05:20

1:05:20

1981.....music and film fans could only guess as to what the coming decade held – both in art and in the real world. If art reflects the real world, then a portmanteau film centred around a force that contains the sum of all evils seemed like a reflection of the environment the film was born into. Welcome to episode 123 of See Hear. In 1981, follow…

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WebMD Gumbo 3:47:54

4M ago3:47:54

3:47:54

Jade and Keia cook up a gumbo all about prioritizing ourselves and minding our Black women business this week and all year. Please join us! --- Our Favorite Fact Checking Resources https://www.factcheck.org/ https://www.snopes.com/ https://www.politifact.com/ https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/fact-checker/ https://www.npr.org/sections/politic…

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Never Too Much 1:18:54

5M ago1:18:54

1:18:54

Happy New Year. The world around us seems to be in a very active decline and we’re still doing the best we can. Sit with Jade and Keia as we process current events and then escape them with a deep dive into the recently released documentary about one our favorite legends, Luther Ronzoni Vandross Jr. Support Dreaontv's Journey To Recovery---- https:…

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The Rock Gut Truth -Farewell 2024 1:31:42

5M ago1:31:42

1:31:42

There is healing in radical transparency and community. Sit with Jade and Keia for our final conversation of 2024. We’re doing the best we can. Thank y’all so much for being awesome members of our tribe. We’re grateful for you and wishing you a safe and restorative holiday season. See y’all on the other side. --- Support Dreaontv’s Journey to Recov…

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Eff, Marry, Kill- Traditions Edition 34:24

5M ago34:24

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Join Jade and Keia as they catch up in-studio to discuss holiday traditions we’re keeping, changing, and developing as our families evolve. Support Dreaontv’s Journey to Recovery https://www.gofundme.com/f/2kejv-support-andreas-journey-to-recovery?attribution_id=sl:b13eea0a-cb12-4b7b-a72c-0cbe5a158cb7&lang=en_US&utm_campaign=fp_sharesheet&utm_mediu…

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The Race Card Project (Feat: Michele Norris) 1:48:20

6M ago1:48:20

1:48:20

Jade and Keia welcome award winning journalist, author, podcast host, and fellow foodie Michele Norris back to the kitchen table, to discuss synergies across difference and conversations about race. Sit with us to learn more about The Race Card Project and the NYT Best Selling book Our Hidden Conversations: What Americans Really Think About Race an…

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We all We Got (Feat: Tiffany “The Budgetnista” Aliche) 1:43:05

6M ago1:43:05

1:43:05

Uncertain times call for reconnecting to the collectivism of our cultural traditions. Jade and Keia welcome Friend and Favorite Financial Advisor Tiffany The Budgetnista Aliche back to the kitchen table for a powerful and timely conversation on how to Get Good with Money in preparation for the future. --- For more Information and all things Budgetn…

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A Seat at the Card Table 2:01:18

6M ago2:01:18

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This week Jade and Keia extend a warm invitation to the Card Table with this special compilation of some recent patreon content. Sit with us. --- Don’t forget to use the special discount code GG to save 20% at www.thesablecollective.com --- Support the show: SHOP THE LATEST GETTIN’ GROWN MERCH DROP https://gettingrown.co/shop https://www.patreon.co…

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Our Annual Dose of Dr. Joy (Feat: Dr. Joy Harden Bradford) 1:13:58

6M ago1:13:58

1:13:58

Holiday Season 2024 is in full swing! This week Jade and Keia are joined by licensed psychologist, author, award winning podcaster, and long time friend to the kitchen table Dr. Joy Harden Bradford of Therapy for Black Girls. Catch up with us as we discuss managing our emotional health this holiday season. Don’t forget to use the special discount c…

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See Hear Podcast Episode 122 - Swing Girls 1:01:09

6M ago1:01:09

1:01:09

When you attended high school, did you have a music program? If so, were you enthusiastic about playing what was selected for you? In the early days of music tuition, chances are you had to play dull tunes that were in line with your limited abilities....on a recorder!!!!! Within 3 or so months of picking up an instrument, could you play tunes made…

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Favorite Things (In spite of) 1:28:55

7M ago1:28:55

1:28:55

The world is a mess but we press on in the spirit of self preservation and self care. It’s our annual favorite things episode. Join Jade and Keia as we highlight our favorite things by some of our favorite Black owned/Black women owned brands. --- Support the show: SHOP THE LATEST GETTIN’ GROWN MERCH DROP https://gettingrown.co/shop https://www.pat…

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Misinformation, Disinformation, Malinformation ( Feat: Esosa Osa) 1:38:36

7M ago1:38:36

1:38:36

Jade and Keia are joined by Esosa Osa, Founder and CEO of Onyx Impact for a timely conversation about harmful information ecosystems that target Black communities and being thoughtful consumers of what we see, hear, and read on the internet. We need this now more than ever. Join us. --- Links Read Onyx Impact’s Landscape Report: https://www.onyximp…

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Loving Corrections (Feat: adrienne maree brown) 1:25:12

7M ago1:25:12

1:25:12

Join Jade and Keia in welcoming New York Times best-selling author, activist, creator, podcaster, scholar, and strategist adrienne maree brown to the kitchen table. This rich discussion features brilliant insight and key lessons from adriennne’s most recent book Loving Corrections, to help us process the political landscape and state of the world. …

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Decompressing with the Mess (ft. Xavier D’Leau) 2:04:11

7M ago2:04:11

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Jade, Keia and their brother XD gather around the kitchen table for a brief escape from reality to discuss mess that is Love is Blind DC. Grab a snack and join us. Support the show: https://gettingrown.co/ https://www.patreon.com/gettingrown Email: [email protected] Twitter: @GettinGrownPodBy Jade Verette, Dr. Tykeia Robinson, Xavier D'Leau, Tyrell Worley, Chris Morrow, Mary Akpa

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See Hear Episode 121 - Interview with Neil Fox about his book "Music Films" 1:41:24

7M ago1:41:24

1:41:24

Do you like music films? Dumb question, I guess, because if you've deliberately downloaded an episode of See Hear, you know that music films are our niche in the podcast world. For us to discover that there was a new book about the subject that drives this very podcast....well, there was much cheering and jumping for joy. Welcome to episode 121 of …

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Bonus Episode: Woman Evolve Recap (Feat: LaToya Danielle) 43:26

7M ago43:26

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Sit with Keia and LaToya as they recall fashion favorites, aha moments, lessons learned, and key takeaways in this special bonus episode recap of the Woman Evolve Converence 2024. We had a time. Exclusive Interviews with Conference Speakers,Vlog Footage, and more are available on Patreon. https://www.patreon.com/gettingrown Join us Gettin Grown at …

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Fighting For Our Friendships ( Feat: Danielle Bayard Jackson) 1:46:50

7M ago1:46:50

1:46:50

Jade and Keia welcome friendship educator Danielle Bayard Jackson to the kitchen table to continue the conversation on friendship. Sit with us for a deep dive, unpacking the science of women’s friendships and practical tools for creating and maintaining healthy platonic relationships. Links Website: https://www.daniellebayardjackson.com/ Instagram:…

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The Wonder of Stevie (Feat: Josh Gwynn) 2:02:06

8M ago2:02:06

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The Wonder of Stevie is a brand new six-part podcast series about Stevie Wonder’s Classic Period. This week, the show’s audio producer, Josh Gwynn, joins Jade and Keia at the kitchen table for a deep dive into Stevie Wonder’s iconic life and legacy as one of the world’s greatest songwriters. --- Wonder of Stevie’s Audible page: https://www.audible.…

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How To Tell Your Momma You’re Moving Abroad (Feat: Exodus Summit) 1:56:47

8M ago1:56:47

1:56:47

Jade and Keia are joined by Roshida Dowe and Stephanie Perry to share their experiences as Black Women living in other countries. Their organization, ExodUs Summit, founded in 2020, hosts events and workshops to support Black women in planning their ExodUS, all while fostering community. Join us at the kitchen table to learn more about their upcomi…

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No Garlic Salt Friendships 1:36:07

8M ago1:36:07

1:36:07

We often talk about making friends but what happens when we lose them?? Jade and Keia reflect on friendships and negotiating the highs and the hurts of cultivating and maintaining friendships as you grow and change. This is another phase of an ongoing conversation about relationships. Sit with us and share your stories too. Support the show: https:…

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See Hear Podcast Episode 120 - Great Soundtracks Part 2 1:43:32

8M ago1:43:32

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Movie music – any movie fan will acknowledge that a film score or a soundtrack can make or break how well a film works. The acting and cinematography and production values all count obviously, but imagine putting the 3 Stooges theme in place as “Mother” goes to see how Marion Crane is faring in the shower scene of Psycho. Welcome to episode 120 of …

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